News for 'Great Depression'

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'The main worry is lots of new investors coming into the markets in order to make a quick buck/easy money.' 'Those things are happening again and have happened in the past as well.' 'All that has led to problems.' 'We are not there yet, but will get there eventually.'

'All the greats are gone'

'All the greats are gone'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'I met him in September, just days before he was hospitalised for Covid, for a documentary that his daughter was making.' 'He was in the pink of health, conversing with everyone the whole day.'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Kohli reveals he suffered from 'depression' during 2014 tour of England

Kohli reveals he suffered from 'depression' during 2014 tour of England

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

India captain Virat Kohli has revealed that he battled depression during a harrowing tour of England in 2014 where he felt like the "loneliest guy in the world" after a string of failures with the bat.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

Photos: America's WORST economic disaster!

Photos: America's WORST economic disaster!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The Great Depression, that began almost 10 years before World War II broke out, is said to be the worst-ever financial crisis that the United States and many other nations across the world ever witness to.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

Chester Bennington suicide: The list of celebrities who struggled with depression is long

Chester Bennington suicide: The list of celebrities who struggled with depression is long

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The Linkin Park frontman's suicide is a tragic reminder of how real and common the struggle against depression is.

The Girl Who Caught Bollywood's Eye

The Girl Who Caught Bollywood's Eye

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'The fact that I got noticed in a film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is a big high for me.'

The Man who brought the US down

The Man who brought the US down

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The US treasury bond has been perhaps the most resilient feature of the American economy.

Review: Unbroken is a good film that could have been great

Review: Unbroken is a good film that could have been great

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Unbroken's first half might seem a little vexing but the second one is where the actors' performances really shine through, says Paloma Sharma.

US created 9.4 million new jobs in 51 months, says Obama

US created 9.4 million new jobs in 51 months, says Obama

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Igniting a new power showdown with Republicans, Obama vowed to fix the economic system alone to 'help the middle class.'

'Fear Has Gone From People's Minds'

'Fear Has Gone From People's Minds'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'Just today a shopkeeper I went to was saying how bad business is. He must have been a BJP supporter.' 'He finally said, "It's a good thing there's an NDA government, not a BJP government, 'they' had become too big for their boots,".'

Had battled thoughts of jumping off the balcony: Uthappa on depression

Had battled thoughts of jumping off the balcony: Uthappa on depression

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Robin Uthappa said 'was innately not happy with something'. It was at this stage that the 34-year-old began maintaining a diary before reaching out for professional help.

US economy recovering, but infra needs investment

US economy recovering, but infra needs investment

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Infrastructure sector urgently requires investments, it says.

Obama's second term: Message of hope in a new bottle

Obama's second term: Message of hope in a new bottle

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Barack Obama's maiden election campaign, back in 2008, focused on hope.

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Ten years ago, gold was selling at well below its long-term inflation-adjusted average, and the integration of three billion emerging market citizens into the global economy could only mean a giant long-term boost to demand.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

Is depression a well-guarded secret in the start-up world?

Is depression a well-guarded secret in the start-up world?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Depression is not just stress, nor is it only sadness. Depression is an illness.

Why the world may prefer India to China

Why the world may prefer India to China

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Bala V Balachandran explains what makes India a favourable destination for business in the long run.

IBM turns 100! Here are its icons of progress

IBM turns 100! Here are its icons of progress

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

IBM has played a leading role in transforming business, science and society in these 100 years.

Sam Walton's words of wisdom

Sam Walton's words of wisdom

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Sam Walton learnt the value of money very early in life.

Global economy yet to come out off the boil

Global economy yet to come out off the boil

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Although companies have been able to tap bond markets, the recovery of global financial markets is shaky

Tendulkar bears immense burden at World Cup

Tendulkar bears immense burden at World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Sachin Tendulkar, possessor of every one-day batting record worth holding, carries an unparalleled weight of expectation over the course of the next two months.

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend comes to Bollywood

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Titled Melody, the film will be produced and directed by Sunil Babbar.

Obama focused on economic recovery: White House

Obama focused on economic recovery: White House

Rediff.com5 May 2011

US President Barack Obama remains committed to economic reforms and recovery, says White House.

I DESERVE to be re-elected: Obama

I DESERVE to be re-elected: Obama

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Strongly defending his record as US President during the nearly first three years of his tenure, Barack Obama has said he deserves to be re-elected as he has not only revived the nation's economy, but also secured the country.

US Senate passes sweeping Wall Street bill

US Senate passes sweeping Wall Street bill

Rediff.com21 May 2010

US President Barack Obama has claimed victory as the Senate voted to end debate on a massive Wall Street overhaul package, which is said to be the most sweeping reform of the country's financial regulatory system since the Great Depression.

G-20 to play steering role: Expert

G-20 to play steering role: Expert

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The Group of 20 countries, or G20, would play a steering role in the post-crisis world, giving the global economy a definitive character and preventing a retreat from globalisation, said Pulitzer Prize-winning author and investment manager Liaquat Ahamed.

 US economy is getting stronger

US economy is getting stronger

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The US economy, which is hit by one of the worst crisis after the Great Depression, is coming back stronger and faster than predicted, the US Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, has said.

Crisis presents unique opportunity: UN diplomat

Crisis presents unique opportunity: UN diplomat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Addressing the Committee for Development Policy, Sha Zukang, under-secretary-general for economic and social affairs, said the worst economic crises since the great depression have thrown many more people into poverty.

India needs a stimulus exit strategy for growth

India needs a stimulus exit strategy for growth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Indian policy makers will have to evolve an exit strategy that maintains high growth with price stability.

Recession is over: Who are the biggest winners?

Recession is over: Who are the biggest winners?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The National Bureau of Economic Research has declared the recession that started in December 2007 ended in June 2009.

US House passes $819 bn stimulus package

US House passes $819 bn stimulus package

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

The US House of Representatives has passed the $819 billion mega stimulus package, which is aimed at reviving American economy that is reeling under the worst ever crisis since the great depression of last century.

US economy enters 23 months of recession

US economy enters 23 months of recession

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

To kick start the sagging economy, the US administration has come up with many initiatives including stimulus packages, bailouts for ailing banks and funding programmes for the auto sector, among others.

Premature withdrawal of stimulus will hurt: PM

Premature withdrawal of stimulus will hurt: PM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Dr Singh made a strong pitch for restoring the momentum of growth in the developing world at the G-20 Summit and said there is need to replace lost export demand and to expand investment.

India for continuance of stimulus package

India for continuance of stimulus package

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

India will seek continuance of the stimulus package that was devised to get the global economy out of the worst crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh on Friday pitching at the same time strongly against any attempts at protectionism and advocating reforms of the international financial institutions.