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Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions are among 115 young leaders.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Why the poor won't trust this government anymore

Why the poor won't trust this government anymore

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'"We have lost our jobs, we have lost our savings, we have been beaten up for being on the streets, we have walked for a thousand kilometres, we have seen our children starve or die because nobody came to help us".' 'For such people, the relationship with the government has gone,' notes Aakar Patel.

It's possible! Romance on a shoe-string budget

It's possible! Romance on a shoe-string budget

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Here's how you can make your date feel special.

They made billions in a bear market

They made billions in a bear market

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Several billionaires have rehabbed their fortunes during the recent bear market rally.

How brokerages read Budget 2021

How brokerages read Budget 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

PSU divestment, LIC IPO, fiscal deficit: Budget 2021 marks a clear change in the Modi government's stance from fiscal conservatism to growth orientation.

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Daily wagers are running out of resources, including ration and cash, and the state governments might not be able to sustain their needs for a longer period of time, given the lockdown has already been extended until May 3.

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Eid celebrations at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

It is about prayers and piety, but also about food and festivity.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

18 oppn parties to boycott Prez's address to Parliament

18 oppn parties to boycott Prez's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A day before the start of the Budget session of Parliament, as many as 18 opposition parties, led by the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party, the Shiv Sena and the Trinamool Congress, decided on Thursday to boycott the President's address to the joint sitting of both Houses in solidarity with the farmers protesting against the new farm laws.

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

Army redeployed in Darjeeling after fresh violence, Mamata appeals for peace

Army redeployed in Darjeeling after fresh violence, Mamata appeals for peace

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Gorkhaland supporters torched a police outpost, a toytrain station and clashed with the police at two places.

RBI to hold rates on Aug 4, some see cut by year-end: Reuters poll

RBI to hold rates on Aug 4, some see cut by year-end: Reuters poll

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

It has already cut the rate three times this year to loosen credit and boost slowing growth in Asia's third-largest economy.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The UK prime minister stressed that a complete lockdown was the only answer to prevent the overrunning of the country's state-funded National Health Service, which would be a "medical and moral disaster" beyond the raw loss of life.

Assam floods affect 22 lakh across 27 districts

Assam floods affect 22 lakh across 27 districts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The total number of people killed in flooding and landslides in the state this year has gone up to 76. While 50 people were killed in inundation, 26 died due to landslides.

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

2017 is full of long weekends! You won't regret planning your next trip to these wonderful cities.

Mumbai cops above 55 yrs asked to go on leave after 3 die of Covid-19

Mumbai cops above 55 yrs asked to go on leave after 3 die of Covid-19

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

It came to light that the three deceased and the other police personnel currently undergoing treatment for coronavirus disease were above the age of 50

The 'leader' behind the killing stray dogs protest

The 'leader' behind the killing stray dogs protest

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'For the last two months, the menace of stray dogs has gone to scary proportions in Kerala' 'What will you do if you cannot walk on the road without fear?'

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

Rising prices draw investors to Africa

Rising prices draw investors to Africa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Commercial banks, charities and governments have set up funds worth hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few years to invest in private farm and food projects in Africa, while several major companies have expanded operations there, the leading financial daily Wall Street Journal said.

'Inflation? Stop wasting vegetables to beat it'

'Inflation? Stop wasting vegetables to beat it'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

According to a study by Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Punjab, every year, 18 per cent of fruits and vegetables worth Rs 44,000 crore (Rs 440 billion) are wasted.

Covid: Anthropologists fear for safety of low-immunity Andaman tribes

Covid: Anthropologists fear for safety of low-immunity Andaman tribes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With the tribes together accounting for less than 1,000 people, largely disconnected from the rest of the world and having very low immunity levels, anthropologists fear they could get extinct should the pandemic spreads its tentacles across the islands.

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The weakness in the stock was because of inspections by the American drug regulator at its Halol plant in Gujarat which resulted in eight observations, as well as a downward revision of speciality drug payoffs.

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Rajendra Nagar, a planned colony built after Independence, is the worst-affected area in the Bihar capital, seeing an unprecedented flooding which residents said has "exposed the under-preparedness of the corporation".

How childhood beating led Serugo to Rio Games

How childhood beating led Serugo to Rio Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Ronald Serugo had a thought beaten into him - some boxing skills might be good.

Modi calls for Janta Curfew on Sunday

Modi calls for Janta Curfew on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Asking people to sacrifice "some weeks of yours, some time of yours", Modi said given that coronavirus has no cure yet, the only way to stay safe is to stay indoors.

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Taken a picture of Mumbai you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

RBI may cut repo 25 bps, to stay cautious on inflation

RBI may cut repo 25 bps, to stay cautious on inflation

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

This week, bond yields are expected to soften while the rupee could strengthen.

Give cash rather than credit: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

Give cash rather than credit: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader said a 'storm' was brewing on the economic front that will cause damage and hurt many.

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dhubri is the worst hit with over 8.72 lakh people affected, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.78 lakh people and Goalpara with around 4.28 lakh population.

Oxford Covid vaccine under lens after error: Report

Oxford Covid vaccine under lens after error: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

AstraZeneca Plc and the University of Oxford are facing questions about their Covid-19 vaccine and whether regulators would quickly authorise its emergency use after the pharma company acknowledged an error in the vaccine dosage received by some participants and other irregularities and omissions, according to the New York Times.

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The annual cultural extravaganza will run through several streets of Madison Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, featuring tableaux by various Indian-American organisations, marching bands, police contingents and cultural performances by young Indian-American children.

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The efforts of two women have given hundreds of street and slum children of Dehradun the hope to dream of a promising future.

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Avoid smoking, eat healthy and practice deep breathing.

Markets end lower dragged by IT shares

Markets end lower dragged by IT shares

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The overall market breadth was marginally positive as 1,422 stocks advanced while 1,310 stocks declined.

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.