'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.
With mosques shut, workers and daily wage workers are left to fend for themselves, underscoring once again the magnitude of the crisis of unemployment and poverty triggered by the lockdown, which began on March 25 to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Without strong storage facilities, bumper harvest has resulted in price crash
Indians waiting patiently in serpentine queues outside Mumbai banks tell Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf they are ready to suffer for the larger good of the country.
The easiest and the simplest way to make money in the markets is to buy low and sell high. Keep that in mind for a sound sleep and a fatter wallet.
Founded in 2006, PremjiInvest's assets under management are worth over $2 billion across India
The overall volume at India's top four M&HCV makers - Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher, and Mahindra & Mahindra - fell 59.5 per cent to 31,067 units during the month.
By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.
Virender Kapoor tells you just how to get started.
'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'
Fitness coach Rajvee Gandhi from Fitternity tells you how to fight off sadness, bloating, and lethargy in the dull weather.
'It is safe to consume cooked non-vegetarian food.'
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
A balanced diet with proper protein, carbs, fat, minerals and seasonal nutrition can help maintain good immunity.
'We met on a Mumbai local some time ago, but the lessons she taught me about money management and life in general have stayed with me,' says Geetanjali Krishna.
'Without reviving employment, consumer confidence will not go up.'
In a move that could further push up Onion prices, traders in Nashik and adjoining areas today went on two-day strike against tax raids and disrupted supply to contracting traders from other states who are being forced to sell the vegetable at 'below the cost price'.
The price of the vegetable, which is ruling at Rs 60 per kg, went up to Rs 80 per kg last fortnight.
Rediff readers tell us how they are dealing with the ban on use of plastic.
With no money to buy food or pay taxes at check points, thousands of truck drivers are stranded at the Bihar-West Bengal-Assam borders.
In the month of May wholesale price inflation entered double digits and stood at 10.16 per cent.
The model or average price for a kg of onion was Rs 6 on Monday -- the lowest in this late kharif and rabi harvesting season, so far. While poorer quality kharif onions traded at Rs 3 a kg, the price of export quality was Rs 9 a kg.
Exercise daily. Reduce screen time. Stand often, sit less.
Looking at your sister's curly hair, are you always like 'How I wish I could naturally curl my straight hair and make them last for a longer time? The first and foremost tip is to cut down on junk food and consume green leafy vegetables as they contain essential vitamins for healthy hair. If yes, then here are 3 simple tips to curl your straight hair -
All the 27 deaths occurred in the virus-hit central Hubei province, China's National Health Commission (NHC) said. The confirmed cases for the first time fell below 50 since COVID-19 surfaced in Hubei province in January.
'I don't think I can go back home before the lockdown is lifted because Nitishji has said he will not allow students from Kota to return.'
While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful.
Months after making history by winning America's Got Talent, Mumbai's V Unbeatable dancing crew is crumbling under the lockdown.
Two giant brands get into a slugfest over the goodness of ice creams and frozen desserts, reports Sohini Das.
'I am an auto driver, and I am doing my best.'
Kerala, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are among the major agriculturally important states that have banned the use of glyphosate citing its adverse impact on human health.
Branded Mobi-Retail, this service will be offered to the 35 million subscribers of Reliance Communications, who will be able to use their handsets to buy over 100,000 products ranging from fresh vegetables to groceries, readymade garments, toys etc.
This is the story of a biotechnology engineer who, at age 22, founded Terra Greens Organic -- a company that aims to engage at least 10,000 farmers in organic farming in the next one year.
Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries meant to them.
Retailers like Reliance are buying bulk produce directly from farmers.
Flaws in the Asian agricultural sector risk reducing productivity and fuelling inflation.
The Fancy Bazaar area is dominated by Hindi-speaking businessmen who have become a target of the banned outfit.
'The policy is to consolidate farming into the hands of a few and to take away the food security of the country.' 'Once food is in the hands of 15 chosen corporate houses, you will get food, but at a price that they determine.'
'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'
How did people with less education than me and my several degrees navigate the Internet with such ease, asks Geetanjali Krishna.
