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An Indian-American legend says goodbye

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan bids adieu to an unusual human being who passed away into ages on Saturday.

Smart tips to deal with legacy investments

Smart tips to deal with legacy investments

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Keep at least one family member in the know of all your investments

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Are consumers always kings?

Are consumers always kings?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Goods and services provided without any consideration are out of ambit of Consumer Protection Act; investors, too, cannot approach a forum. Tinesh Bhasin reports

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

US sanctions Russia over election hacking; Moscow threatens to retaliate

US sanctions Russia over election hacking; Moscow threatens to retaliate

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The ties between the two countries has reached its worst levels since the Cold War.

'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'Children should be brought up connected to our culture and should be introduced to characters from our mythologies. What is this Baa Baa Black Sheep?'

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.

Support family reunification, activists tell Obama

Support family reunification, activists tell Obama

Rediff.com16 May 2013

A coalition of Asian-American groups led by activist Deepa Iyer recently met United States President Barack Obama to urge him to support family reunification in the new comprehensive immigration reform bill.

9 plans save tax and earn more money

9 plans save tax and earn more money

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Cong doesn't make tall claims but works for poor: Rahul

Cong doesn't make tall claims but works for poor: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

In an apparent attack on Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the opposition leaders only make tall claims and work for the rich while his party has stood by the poor and believes in helping them realise their dreams.

Why Chandrayaan was delayed by 13 years

Why Chandrayaan was delayed by 13 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'If Chandrayaan 1 had a launch with GSLV, we need not have an orbiter for Chandrayaan 2.' 'We could have gone straight round the moon and landed on the moon.'

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When a new superhero film releases, China creates figurines based on the film and puts them out in the market along with the film's release.' 'Does our domestic manufacturing sector been able to do it so quickly? No.' 'We have a large millennial population and we have to make products that are more in line with the tastes of those people.' 'The MSME sector can win back its customers only this way.' 'When they change with the consumers's needs, there will be a move towards Indian products.'

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today, that of being a modern state, is due to but one person: Its first and longest-serving prime minister, Nehru, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

Best ways to save tax and get richer

Best ways to save tax and get richer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Taxpayers can claim a deduction on tuition fees for a maximum of two children.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'We are the first government that has started disarming militant groups. This is the first time it's happening. We've taken over their institutes, their seminaries. We have administrators there'

Day after I-T raid, ex-K'taka dy CM's aide found hanging

Day after I-T raid, ex-K'taka dy CM's aide found hanging

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The Congress unit described Ramesh's suicide an outcome of "targeted harassment" of their rank and cadre to keep them away from the party.

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'I suggest Rahul Bajaj come out in the open and give us his own white paper on the perceived sense of fear that he thinks haunts corporate India,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Gandhi said when the Congress was in power, the Opposition would allege that all money was going to Amethi and now they say nothing has been done here.

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and out raising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives.

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The BJP is banking on development. The opposition is raking up caste identities and the dangers of hyper nationalism.

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Gunvant Jain chose to take the road less travelled.

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.

Why are investors, buyers shunning real estate?

Why are investors, buyers shunning real estate?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

In markets such as Mumbai, prices have gone beyond Rs 1.5 cr to Rs 2 cr which is beyond reach of most of the salaried class

Pravasi Special: 'Modi has enthused the Diaspora'

Pravasi Special: 'Modi has enthused the Diaspora'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The Diaspora is no longer a mere remittance economy. It today claims dual loyalty and demands a say in Indian politics, says sociologist Shiv Visvanathan

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'In India foreign policy is generally handled by the prime minister.' 'One can clearly see the Vajpayee stamp on all this.' 'Only a person with poetic imagination can weave such a complex web,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a positive and constructive approach from neighbours of Afghanistan including an end to support for violence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discussed key issues including security and connectivity.

Srishti Bakshi left her job in Hong Kong to walk 3,800 km

Srishti Bakshi left her job in Hong Kong to walk 3,800 km

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

She is changing India one village at a time.

Murli Deora: The politician who was loved by all

Murli Deora: The politician who was loved by all

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Congress stalwart Murli Deora passed away on Monday morning after battling a prolonged illness. He was a politician who shared rapport across the political and corporate spectrum.

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Speaking at the inauguration and laying of foundation schemes of various schemes, Modi said, Leh and Ladakh will also be benefited by this.