PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

Seeking to enhance its ties with resource-rich Tanzania, India on Sunday extended its full support to the country to meet its development needs and signed five agreements, including one for......

7 States. 6 Days. 2,148 km and a journey of a lifetime

When Rediff.com's Archana Masih and Rajesh Karkera set course from the foothills of the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, they could not think of a better place to begin their journey than the stately......

'The Indian soldiers adapted quickly and performed remarkably well'

'Many sepoys fought with distinction, winning some of the first Victoria Crosses to be awarded to Indians; and indeed, as in any army fighting under such inhumane conditions -- standing in the......

Mathematician John Nash, who inspired 'A Beautiful Mind', killed in car crash

Noted American mathematician John Nash, who inspired the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, has died in a car crash. Before the academic world could fully recognize his achievement, Dr Nash......

Reliance's new movers and shakers

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group At the Reliance Industries (RIL) annual general......

Inspiring success stories of 3 entrepreneurs

Besides a great idea, it takes pluck, and some luck, to get going. Three startup entrepreneurs share their success stories with Indulekha Aravind. Image: Nithin Kamath (L) can afford to smile......

Sensex rises, Nifty ends at record high; RIL shares rally

Benchmark indices closed higher for third straight session with Nifty hitting 9,000 mark in intra-day trades. Gains were led by sustained buying in IT and pharma shares with index heavyweight......

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

When it comes to absolutely critical commodities, there's no question that this one is at the top of the list. By a long way. You need it. I need it. Every single person in the world needs it. It's......