Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

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......

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space......

GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya

India's growth rate is expected to accelerate to 8 per cent in the current financial year and the economy will surpass $3 trillion mark in less than five years, NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind......

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

According to the World Bank, economic growth in middle-income countries, including India, is not accelerating. 'In fact, it is slowing down as incomes increase, with the trend becoming more......

'There is clearly a 17 - 18% upside in the markets over the next 12-15 months'

Earnings growth, attractive valuations and change in FPI flows from negative to positive over the next 12 months are some of the key triggers for an upside. A poor monsoon, high inflation and......

'In an election year, markets flourish'

'Historically, the markets tend to perform well during election years as governments aim to increase spending and call attention to growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com About 36......