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Demonetisation: It's a monumental disaster in the offing!
Rediff.com28 Dec 2016James Wilson tracks down discrepancies in the much-hailed demonetisation policy and the subsequent statements of the government and the Reserve Bank of India.
Raids continue, currency worth crores dug up
Rediff.com24 Dec 2016Authorities on Saturday continued to dig up currency to the tune of lakhs of rupees, including in new notes, across the country.
Jayalalithaa passes away after 75 days in hospital
Rediff.com6 Dec 2016Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa died in Chennai tonight at a private hospital after battling for life for the 75 days.
Sensex tumbles 93 points, Nifty breaches 8,200
Rediff.com1 Dec 2016Telecom stocks fell after Mukesh Ambani extended Reliance Jio's free offers till March 2017.
Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan
Rediff.com11 Nov 2016Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.
Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP
Rediff.com11 Nov 2016Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.
What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'
Rediff.com9 Nov 2016Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation where he announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on November 8-9.
Diwali 2016 - 6 Jewellery Pieces Worth Splurging On
Rediff.com26 Oct 2016Is real gold jewellery out of your budget this Diwali? You can have a look at the semi precious jewellery pieces and still look gorgeous without burning a hole in your pocket. Add a dash of elegance to your festive attire with these 6 beautiful jewellery pieces -
10 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Diwali
Rediff.com6 Oct 2016It is that time of the year when good triumphs over evil. Yes, it's Diwali! This is the most auspicious time for all the Hindus spread all over the globe. Diwali is celebrated by worshiping goddess Lakshmi. This period marks the beginning of a new year filled with health, wealth and happiness. Besides the rituals performed, Diwali is also a good time to socializing, exchanging sweets, gifts and having a joyous time. Here are 10 awesome ways to celebrate Diwali -
Saha's fifties put us on the back foot: Taylor
Rediff.com3 Oct 2016'376 was always tough (to chase) but the bowlers fought throughout and that's something we can take to Indore. Hopefully, we can play some fear-free cricket to put India under pressure'
'We have to imagine beyond a point and create a world in Mohenjo Daro'
Rediff.com12 Aug 2016'After the trailer was out, people felt it did not look like ancient India, but how much you do know about Mohenjo Daro? We have found certain coins and objects like a dancing girl, a bearded man... it is difficult to create a world based that only. There are certain things that you have to imagine.' Mohenjo Daro actor Nitish Bhardwaj defends his film.
Want to turn old family gold into new?
Rediff.com19 Jul 2016Here's how you can give your family heirloom a face lift with a dash of style and modern art.
Brand Rajinikanth goes viral!
Rediff.com15 Jul 2016The superstar's much-awaited film Kabali is set to release on July 22.
How the blockchain can transform the financial world
Rediff.com12 Jul 2016The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.
Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech
Rediff.com20 Jun 2016"The poor will not suffer disproportionately due to bouts of sharp inflation, and the middle class will not see its savings eroded," Raghuram Rajan said.
AAP invokes Kamal Nath's 'role in anti-Sikh riots' to take on Congress
Rediff.com13 Jun 2016Citing documents, AAP leader and an advocate fighting for the victims of the 1984 riots, H S Phoolka, claimed that Nath was a part of the mob that attacked the Rakab Ganj Sahib Gurdwara in Delhi on November 1, 1984. Two Sikhs were also burnt to death in the attack.
Akshay Tritiya: Does it make sense to buy gold?
Rediff.com9 May 2016Look at gold bonds or gold monetisation scheme instead of buying physical gold
How liquid is your portfolio?
Rediff.com28 Apr 2016Besides return and risk, investors also need to weigh the liquidity of the instrument they are putting money in
Mother knows best: The view from a Jayalalithaa rally
Rediff.com26 Apr 2016A recent Salem event was perhaps the first time many in the crowd were seeing Jayalalithaa in person in the past five years. A brief stint in jail had made her more reclusive. But none of that seemed to matter.
9 Insanely Clever Hacks To Tremendously Improve Your Car
Rediff.com22 Apr 2016'Luck is a factor, but you've to play good cricket'
Rediff.com1 Apr 2016'If you bowl a no ball and get a wicket off that no ball, then there is no one else to blame.'
Time for better sense to prevail
Rediff.com9 Mar 2016'The BJP should avoid escalating every local issue and minor provocation into a national crisis and claiming a 'holier than thou' monopoly on patriotism.' 'And the Opposition should avoid paying the government back in the same coin by crying wolf about intolerance at the slightest provocation.'
China's defence spend: $146 bn. India's: $40 bn!
Rediff.com7 Mar 2016Confronting a slowdown in growth, China says it will only increase its defence budget by 7.6% this year, against the anticipated rise of between 20% and 30%. 'It is difficult to explain the reduction in the Chinese defence budget,' says Claude Arpi. 'Is there a hidden budget? Possibly!'
Business friendly state: Gujarat, Maharashtra fight for No.1 position
Rediff.com17 Feb 2016The Make in India Week has become a platform for two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states to jostle for the number one destination in India for investor funds.
The chief minister who lives on 10,000 per month!
Rediff.com16 Feb 2016'The present government's greatest weakness is its intolerance. Tolerance is the key tenet of democracy. How can any government stop someone from speaking one's mind?'
Indian Muslims: Trapped between the devil and the deep sea
Rediff.com27 Jan 2016'If chutzpah nationalists brought the Babri Masjid down, chutzpah secularists did precious little to stop it from being torn down.' 'If chutzpah nationalists ensured carnage in Gujarat, chutzpah secularists allowed Muzaffarnagar to become their next hunting ground.' 'Chutzpah secularists readily banned SIMI, but dragged their feet when it came to banning the Bajrang Dal.'
Is buying a house online cheaper?
Rediff.com20 Jan 2016Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.
Akhilesh Yadav: A CM fighting to emerge from his father's shadow
Rediff.com4 Jan 2016With the state going to polls soon, Akhilesh Yadav needs to step out of his father's shadow and come into his own as the state's CM.
How the best Hindi movie of 2015 achieved true greatness
Rediff.com21 Dec 2015'Badlapur,' says Sreehari Nair, 'proves that sometimes there are more personal truths to be discovered in our trash cans than in our neatly arranged book-shelves.'
World's richest temple may move stash to Modi's gold scheme
Rediff.com7 Dec 2015The richest Hindu temple in the world could soon come to the rescue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to recycle tonnes of idle gold and cut economy-hurting imports.
'Terrorism is also a social activity'
Rediff.com24 Nov 2015'So a number of people are drawn in along with members of their friends' circle or their relatives.' 'A number of individuals find that they have more in common with the 'imagined community' that they discover online as opposed to their own physical community and indeed, even the majority Muslim community elsewhere.'
Is India ready for humour without punchlines?
Rediff.com18 Nov 2015No-Punchline humour reminds us how in our daily lives, we all are by turns 'The Corrupt Politician we criticise,' 'The Chauvinist Male we frown upon,' 'The Rule Breaker we deride through our Facebook posts,' 'The Communal Virus we so easily lampoon' and 'The Bad Artist we spoof.' In a land where the aforesaid prototypes are our major sources of 'funny,' is there an audience for the NPL kind of humour, asks Sreehari Nair.
From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls
Rediff.com6 Nov 2015An entirely new lexicon of political jibes emerged during the elections
4 Ways to Give More & Spend Less This Diwali
Rediff.com4 Nov 2015#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music
Rediff.com7 Oct 2015Simanta Roy Buck finds out why Indian-American singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan bought a one-way ticket to Mumbai.
Now, you can benefit from gold monetisation scheme
Rediff.com9 Sep 2015People can deposit idle gold with authorised agencies and take advantage of the price escalation of gold as well as earn interest on the deposit.
Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply
Rediff.com27 Aug 2015Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumr on Thursday jointly attacked the Centre calling it "anti-poor and anti-farmer" and asserted that the people will give it a "befitting reply".
Scolded by Sonia, Tharoor gets pat on the back from Modi
Rediff.com23 Jul 2015Modi showered praise on Tharoor for his Oxford speech, saying he reflected the sentiments of the citizens of India.
Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi
Rediff.com21 Jun 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.
Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal
Rediff.com21 Jun 2015Conversion into jewellery during redemption would entail 15-20% wastage and making charges, rendering the scheme inefficient