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Only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh's photos in Delhi govt offices: Kejriwal

Only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh's photos in Delhi govt offices: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

"The Delhi government will function on the principles of these two freedom fighters," Kejriwal said.

Google changing way brain remembers information

Google changing way brain remembers information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

People are more likely to remember things they think they will not be able to find online and will have a harder time recalling information which they know they can easily access online.

Sara shows off toned figure in a snakeskin dress

Sara shows off toned figure in a snakeskin dress

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Sara Ali Khan channels her inner pretty woman on the cover of Grazia.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

"Few nations are more vital to the future of American security and prosperity than India," Garcetti told the committee.

Indian appointed head of Indo-Canadian biz forum

Indian appointed head of Indo-Canadian biz forum

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

An Indo-Canadian professor has been appointed as British Columbia's regional research chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development.

Manmohan Singh honours economist Padma Desai

Manmohan Singh honours economist Padma Desai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh joined former Russian Premier Yegor Gaidar and Nobel laureates on Thursday to compliment Padma Desai, described as 'An economist's economist' by Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson.

This is how economic reforms have transformed India

This is how economic reforms have transformed India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor, Economics and Law, Columbia University, delivered the Third Hiren Mukerjee Memorial Annual Parliamentary Lecture in the Central Hall of Parliament House on December 2, 2010. Here are the edited excerpts of his excellent analysis of how the economic reforms have benefited India:

Smartphones can help you lose weight better

Smartphones can help you lose weight better

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Want to shed those extra pounds? Turn to your smartphone!

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.

Canada's first gurdwara restored

Canada's first gurdwara restored

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

It was the first gurdwara built on Canadian soil in 1908 but it was officially opened in 1911

REVEALED: The mystery behind India's missing girls

REVEALED: The mystery behind India's missing girls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Promotion of sex-selection abortions as a population control strategy, crafted in the United States and then exported worldwide, has resulted in millions of missing girls in India, China and elsewhere, a Congressional human rights panel has been told.

Meet Tehmina Janjua, Pakistan's first woman foreign secretary

Meet Tehmina Janjua, Pakistan's first woman foreign secretary

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Janjua will replace incumbent foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, who will be taking charge as Pakistan's new ambassador to the US, Foreign Office said on Monday night.

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.

Poll: Is Subbarao the 'worst performing' RBI Governor?

Poll: Is Subbarao the 'worst performing' RBI Governor?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Along with the Finance Minister, the country looks up to RBI Governor in times of crisis. Among the last five chiefs, who have lived up to the people's expectations? Find out...

'Should We Hand Over PSBs To Private Sector'?

'Should We Hand Over PSBs To Private Sector'?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'We have to think of the repercussions if public sector banks are privatised and if they go to foreign hands.'

'In many ways, I am glad my parents were not together'

'In many ways, I am glad my parents were not together'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'My father may not be there for me the way he is for Taimur but that doesn't make me feel any less special.'

4 ways the new PM can revive the economy

4 ways the new PM can revive the economy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

What will it take the next government to revive growth? Arvind Panagariya, Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University, and one of the world's leading economists, offers a checklist.

Bhagwati vs Sen: What is the real conflict?

Bhagwati vs Sen: What is the real conflict?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Jagdish Bhagwati, professor of economics and law at Columbia University, tells Nayanima Basu he is not anti-redistribution, adding the crucial issue is where the money would come from.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

Falling rupee can help resolve India's economic woes

Falling rupee can help resolve India's economic woes

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Economist Arvind Panagariya tells Suman Guha Mozumder that the rupee is doing a much-needed clean-up job, raising exports and cutting imports. And it must be allowed to do so.

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.

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ps sex makes toes curl!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

'Slower economic growth to hit social welfare'

'Slower economic growth to hit social welfare'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Interview with Arvind Panagariya, Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University.

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In the second part of a series on Indian-Americans who have won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships this year, Arthur J Pais profiles Columbia University graduate Nishant Batsha, who shares his experiences as a second-generation Indian-American and how he intends to use the scholarship opportunity.

Stimulus packages: Panagariya cautions Modi govt about going overboard

Stimulus packages: Panagariya cautions Modi govt about going overboard

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

India should take 'measured approach' with stimulus packages to deal with COVID-19 by limiting interventions to the provision of food, shelter and basic necessities of life for all; forbearance on payments of outstanding loans; and extra provision of working capital including what will be necessary to cover outstanding wages from lockdown period to enterprises.

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

'Which parent would want to cremate their child?'

'Which parent would want to cremate their child?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Four years, one trial, an irreparable tragedy and several tribulations later, Bedabrata Pain is ready with his first film Chittagong.

Saif's son to make movie debut

Saif's son to make movie debut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'Saif left Ibrahim's career choice to his son, just as he left it to Sara.'

Why India Inc should not own banks

Why India Inc should not own banks

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

There is a persuasive case to be made that India's banking sector needs to be more open; but aspects of the recent decision to award more licences are, none the less, disquieting.

'Govt is running from one crisis to another'

'Govt is running from one crisis to another'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

India may need to take a fresh look at its monetary policy, says Amartya Lahiri, professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia.

Subway death: Indian businessman cremated in New York

Subway death: Indian businessman cremated in New York

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

A 46-year old Indian immigrant, who was killed after being pushed by a woman onto the subway train tracks, was cremated here in the presence of his friends and business partners.

The QS World Grad School & QS World MBA Tour

The QS World Grad School & QS World MBA Tour

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The QS World Grad School Tour offers an opportunity for potential graduate candidates to meet admissions officers of the world's top universities.

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Barack Obama is the worst US president as far as outsourcing is concerned, says Jagdish Bhagwati.

The Jaipur boy whom India chose to honour

The Jaipur boy whom India chose to honour

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

For his distinguished academic accomplishments, Arvind Panagariya was among the Indian Americans awarded with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India this Republic Day. Arthur J Pais spoke to the economist about his amazing life story --from improverished childhood in Jaipur to the hallowed portals of Columbia University in New York.

Indian economy has recovered 'handsomely': Panagariya

Indian economy has recovered 'handsomely': Panagariya

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Indian economy has recovered 'handsomely' from the pandemic-induced disruptions, former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Tuesday, while expressing hope that the recovery will be sustained and the growth rate of 7 to 8 per cent will be restored. Panagariya suggested that the government must now signal its intention to wind down fiscal deficit by cutting it by half-to-one percentage point in 2022-23. "The Indian economy has recovered handsomely, returning to its pre-COVID GDP... "Only private consumption is still below its pre-COVID-19 level," the eminent economist told PTI in an interview.

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri has won the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for his collection of poems '3 Sections'.

Sikh professor attacked in suspected hate crime in NYC

Sikh professor attacked in suspected hate crime in NYC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

A Sikh professor at Columbia University was allegedly attacked by a group of men, who called him "Osama" and "terrorist", in an assault which police are investigating as a hate crime.