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Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

World's top 10 oil producers

World's top 10 oil producers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

United States rises to number two just behind Saudi Arabia.

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Though India is one of the fastest growing economies, how big is the country's budget compared to other countries in the world?

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Though India is one of the fastest growing economies, how big is the country's budget compared to other countries in the world?

Nuclear weapons: Who all have them, and how many?

Nuclear weapons: Who all have them, and how many?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

We bring forth to our readers the list of nations sitting on a nuclear stockpile, based on the study findings:

The richest countries in the world

The richest countries in the world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Recently, The World Bank has come up with the latest figures on the wealthiest countries in the world.

India got $27 bn remittances in '07: World Bank

India got $27 bn remittances in '07: World Bank

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

The inward remittances to India has more than doubled from about $12.89 billion in 2000 to $27 billion in 2007. In 2006, inward remittances were $25.43 billion, while the outward flow constituted around $1.58 billion. Rich countries are still the main source of remittances with the United States leading the pack.

Despite crisis, remittances to India at record high

Despite crisis, remittances to India at record high

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

According to the World Bank's latest Migration and Remittances Factbook 2011, remittance flows to developing countries is expected to reach $325 billion by the end of this year, up from $307 billion in 2009.

Is it time to end a 150-year-old tradition and move to a Jan-Dec financial year?

Is it time to end a 150-year-old tradition and move to a Jan-Dec financial year?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The most serious recommendations to change the financial year came in the years preceded by deficient rainfall. The Jha committee was formed after droughts in 1979-80 and 1982-83, reports Rishika Pardikar/IndiaSpend.

Pakistan 4th largest source of remittances to India

Pakistan 4th largest source of remittances to India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Remittances are estimated to exceed $600 billion in 2015.

10 most dangerous places to work

10 most dangerous places to work

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Global working conditions have worsened in 2014.