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How many Indians drink coffee or tea? Find out...

How many Indians drink coffee or tea? Find out...

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at who prefers cuppa over latte.

Did Trump pull a fast one with Syria?

Did Trump pull a fast one with Syria?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Rajeev Srinivasan on why there is the strong possibility that this whole thing is an elaborate charade and how the mainstream might have just played into Trump's showman hands.

15 countries that have highest household debt

15 countries that have highest household debt

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Let's take a look at 15 economies that have highest household debt in the world.

India No. 1 in inflow, outflow of expat executives

India No. 1 in inflow, outflow of expat executives

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

India ranks number one among all countries in respect of both the inflow and outflow of expatriate executives, according to a survey of global firms conducted by leading financial journal The Economist.

25 most open economies in the emerging world

25 most open economies in the emerging world

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Let's have a look at some of the most open economies in the emerging markets.

Will carbon composites replace steel and aluminium in cars?

Will carbon composites replace steel and aluminium in cars?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Aluminium has one third the weight of steel and is highly malleable and elastic.

'Hurried Lockdown has Created Havoc'

'Hurried Lockdown has Created Havoc'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Unless we get the health and economic situations right at the same time, we will not recover.'

Modi should focus on wealth creation, not wealth distribution

Modi should focus on wealth creation, not wealth distribution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'When you start distributing wealth, you end up distributing poverty.'

India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st

India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

India has moved down from 32nd place last year and remains classified among 'flawed democracies'.

Not against Savarkar, but Hindutva ideology: Manmohan

Not against Savarkar, but Hindutva ideology: Manmohan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Earning goodwill of the people of Jammu & Kashmir was necessary before such a move, the former prime minister said.

25 economies having highest debt in the world

25 economies having highest debt in the world

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at economies that have some of the highest debts in the world.

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.'

India among most debted countries in the world

India among most debted countries in the world

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Countries around the world are struggling with debt.

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Entrance fees at tallest buildings in the world

Entrance fees at tallest buildings in the world

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at how much fees some of the tallest buildings charge.

World's 20 cities with most millionaires

World's 20 cities with most millionaires

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Although the world economy is going through a rough time, there is no shortage of millionaires and billionaires in the world.

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The outlook for private investment, which has been such a weak link for India for so long, remains challenging.'

American economist has a word of caution for PM Modi

American economist has a word of caution for PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

You may be popular initially because of politics and ideology but if the economy slows down, you will be losing your popularity: Nouriel Roubini.

25 best countries for working women

25 best countries for working women

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

If you are a working woman, you would do well to move to New Zealand - or if that is a little out of the way, you could try one of the Nordic countries.

Why some fans are disillusioned with Modi already

Why some fans are disillusioned with Modi already

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

To some of the economists and business leaders who as his campaign cheerleaders dared to dream of a Thatcherite revolution, he seems not to be listening.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at income inequality in India and rest of the world.

Which country has most smartphone users? Find out...

Which country has most smartphone users? Find out...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at how many people use smartphones around the world, including India.

Top 20 countries most suited for business, India is far behind

Top 20 countries most suited for business, India is far behind

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Globally, corporate leaders have started pinning high hope on India.

India among top nations to receive patent filings

India among top nations to receive patent filings

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Countries around the world are witnessing an increase in patent applications.

India and the economics of good intentions

India and the economics of good intentions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Good intentions are best left to political parties, governments and religious establishments, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Which European country has the highest GDP? Find out

Which European country has the highest GDP? Find out

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

There are some countries in Europe that are not doing that badly.

Countries that will see fastest and slowest growth

Countries that will see fastest and slowest growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Let's have a look at 20 nations expected to grow fastest and slowest in 2013.

Where does India rank in BRIC? Let's take a look

Where does India rank in BRIC? Let's take a look

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

With the economy slowing down, where does India rank against Brazil, Russia and China?

India to grow at 5.3% in current fiscal: Ficci

India to grow at 5.3% in current fiscal: Ficci

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Ahead of the Economic Survey, industry body Ficci today lowered its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal, pegging India's economic expansion rate at 5.3 per cent compared to its 5.5 per cent previous estimate.

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There is lack of demand because people have no jobs, and no income.' 'Lakhs of people have lost their jobs and they have no income which has led to no demand in the market.'

Survey pegs India's GDP growth at 7.8% in 2016-17

Survey pegs India's GDP growth at 7.8% in 2016-17

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The economists, who were surveyed, also felt it will take time for banks to make any further reduction in deposit rates

10 most liveable cities in the world

10 most liveable cities in the world

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Melbourne is considered to be the most liveable city in the world.

Economists tell PM to work for high growth, predictable taxes

Economists tell PM to work for high growth, predictable taxes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Ahead of his government's first full year budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought ideas from economists to attract investments, create jobs and finance infrastructure to put India back on high growth path.

25 countries and their GDP growth in 2012

25 countries and their GDP growth in 2012

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Countries across the world struggled to post good GDP numbers.

17 companies spending most on R&D in the world

17 companies spending most on R&D in the world

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Some companies spend a lot on research and development to stay ahead in business.

18 bounciest stock markets in the world

18 bounciest stock markets in the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Here we take a look at 18 bounciest stock markets in the world, including India.

Countries with most tractors in the world

Countries with most tractors in the world

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Let's take a look at countries that have the most tractors in the world.

How long it takes to become a millionaire? Find out

How long it takes to become a millionaire? Find out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Let's take a look and find out how long it takes to become a millionaire.

Countries that spend least, most on food and drinks

Countries that spend least, most on food and drinks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at 20 countries that spend least and most on food, alcohol and tobacco.