Wealth of the richest 62 people has risen 44% in the five years since 2010, while that of the bottom half fell by 41%
Although the Opposition has been making a hue and cry over demonetisation, the BJP's programmes have been attracting crowds.
FIIs have offloaded stocks worth Rs 13,110 crore
Worried over a spike in interest rates in the wake of steps to support the falling rupee, the RBI on Tuesday announced a slew of measures, including Rs 8,000 crore bond buyback, to ease liquidity and ensure adequate credit flow to the productive sectors of the economy.
The sabre-rattling between parties on rival sides of the political divide over demonetisation showed no signs of softening on Saturday with the government accusing Congress of engaging in "fear mongering" and the latter hitting back calling the exercise a "not well thought out move" whose after-effects will last long.
Smart home hacks to save some 'me' time and fasten up the cleaning process.
Have you ever come forward to save your boss from a bad decision?
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.
Football news from Ligue 1, Bundesliga and La liga.
Armed with pricey degrees from colleges overseas, young Indians are heading back home in search for greener pastures.
Here's the round-up of this week's hottest stories from the glamour business! :-)
Rediff's film critic Sukanya Verma lists her top Hindi movies of 2014.
'You cannot treat workers like beggars.'
Indrani and Peter Mukerjea seemed more at ease on Wednesday, maybe with the INX Media interrogation over temporarily, chatting cheerfully and easily amongst themselves, and with former husband Sanjeev Khanna, at the back of the courtroom, in the accused enclosure.
The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.
The foundations of the army's own peculiar secularism are potentially being destabilised
Don't panic and sell when the markets fall or get into the market only when it is on a run. By doing that you defeat yourself.
'I sometimes fight with God and tell him, "Bahut ho gaya yaar, I should go now, call me".'
Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Obama's daughters and Joshua Wong, the face of the Hong Kong protests against China have been named by Time magazine among its list of the 25 most influential teenagers of 2014.
'The true conceit of Drishyam is that it makes its audience an honorary accomplice in the crimes that its lead characters commit.'
GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.
It all begins with a little overspending on the credit card, and before you know it, you find yourself being sucked into a debt trap. You may think you have a debt pay off plan, but think again!
Creature 3D is just about as thrilling as the prospect of attending extra classes during summer vacation, rants Paloma Sharma.
Talvar is a cleanly-crafted film, says Raja Sen.
'The softening of India's attitude towards Pakistan -- whatever the compelling reasons -- opens up the BJP to harsh scrutiny.' 'This is a high stakes gamble with the potential for devastating losses,' warns Vivek Gumaste.
'I have gone through flops in my life. I have sat home for months without a movie. But if someone in my position says she is depressed or has anxiety attacks, then people will say, look at the homeless people and beggars who have bigger worries.' Jacqueline Fernandez on her life, and movies.
Because of the treaty, no big dams or power projects can be built by India on Jhelum, Indus or Chenab.
For the past, blame the Congress. For the present, blame the Congress. For everything, blame the Congress. But for your future, vote BJP.
Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others
Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.
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You'll be hard pressed to find another hero so totally, awesomely Super, insists Raja Sen.
In the witness box, on bald embarrassing display, was not just Sub-Inspector Ganesh Dalvi, but the entire system of police investigation too.
Take a look at some of the most striking images from the contest, and see a full gallery on Smithsonian's website.
Just to be clear, "love jihad" -- a concept that claims that Muslim men court Hindu women to convert them to Islam purely to take over India -- doesn't exist, says Mitali Saran
On your upcoming trips to Ladakh we surely hope you guys keep these tips in mind. Ride safe and don't get lost in those wondrous mountains that are a beauty but are terrifying too! Ride safe!
A bad boss can be more than enough to make your life miserable, and unfortunately, they are not that uncommon.
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Modi government must push reforms at a fast pace to restore growth.
Issaq is a shoddily written film with a cringeworthy performance from its leading man Prateik Babbar, writes Raja Sen.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! stumbles considerably because of its simplistic plotting, says Raja Sen.
The Lone Ranger does provide more than a handful laughs but takes too long to get to the point, making you wish you'd left it alone.
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