US removes restrictions on 3 Indian nuclear entities

In a significant move, the United States on Wednesday removed restrictions on three Indian nuclear entities, over a week after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced that Washington was......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.' Kindly note that this image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Parth Sanyal/Reuters  ......

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is at the centre of controversy over alleged irregularities in competitive exams conducted by it. Amid the raging row over the recently conducted NEET-UG and......

Budget 2023-24: T V Somanathan to Ajay Seth, meet the FM's crack squad

The Modi government will present its last full Budget on February 1 as the 2024 Budget will be a vote on account because the nation will be heading for the hustings from April next year. Arup......

Most polluting countries in the world, India ranks 3

The world's fastest growing economies have turned out to be the biggest polluters. China and India, which have seen unprecedented growth in the past decade, have the highest levels of carbon......

Inflation in India? Blame it on America

What is the reason behind inflation in India?For the answer, Finance Minister P Chidambaram and theUnited Progressive Alliancegovernment may read an advisory released by The Earth Policy Institute.......

'Days of old economy numbered'

As China surpasses the United States in the consumption of most basic resources, it is forcing the world to rethink and come to terms with the economic future and even serving as an eye-opener for......