The year 2014 easily earns for itself the title of annus horribilis, says Malavika Sangghvi
The prime minister said gradually people are "shedding their hard currency mindset" and moving towards digital currency and the youth are leading the way using their mobile phones as the new tool to make and receive payments.
'No cash,no problem,' says Aparna Verma who has survived without cash from the time PM Modi announced the 'note ban'.
The government's top leadership was happy with Prabhu's Budget.
The new service tax of 14% will jack up costs of shopping, travel, insurance premiums and property purchases
Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.
Instead of announcing new schemes, focus will be on those already announced and key sectors.
In the 2012 election, the BJP's performance was the poorest in Purvanchal, winning only 12 of the region's 112 seats. Will 2017 be different? Will the party ride on Varanasi MP Narendra Modi's charisma?
The choking of natural drainage brings monsoonal Mumbai to its knees year after year.
'If the future of the nation is lying on the streets, the future of India looks bleak.'
'There are so many schemes announced for the benefit of farmers, women and less privileged sections of our society. But how many of these are being availed of?'
Menstruation is not a disease. Yet, in villages, women die due to poor hygiene during their periods.
Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he would not a utter a word against estranged Bharatiya Janata Party ally Shiv Sena during the campaign for the October 15 Maharashtra polls as a mark of respect to Bal Thackeray.
'Promise less, exceed expectations' should be the lesson for the Modi government
Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.
There is a reason Jodie Underhill is called 'garbage girl'. She has been dirtying her hands in a crusade against filth for the last 5 years.
'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'
In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.
Indian economy about to take-off
Rediff readers share their Cash Crisis experiences.
'I was brought up in a Brahmin Hindu family. I was brought up in places where the majority was Muslim, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. There was a mosque next to my house, but I never saw communal tension.' 'I am not worried. This country's religious roots are very strong. They know how to take care of themselves.'
Street art has emerged from its rebellious underground existence to a growing art genre in its own right. Ritika Bhatia maps the Indian leg of the movement.
Nitin Gadkari has seven portfolios, but does not seem weighed down at all by the many things on his plate. The minister is brimming with ideas...
Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com speaks to rockstar saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan days before the release of the sequel, MSG 2.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances