Life has come full circle for Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, who faced persecution during Sheikh Hasina's regime for embezzlement, is now all set to head of the interim government in......
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Sigh figure among the top 20 most powerful people on earth in the latest Forbes list that is topped by United States President Barack......
Pranab Mukherjee will embark on a new journey transcending political affiliations in the high Constitutional job with an ease none of his predecessors may have enjoyed because of his experience......
Rediff.com flags off its Independence Day celebrations, looking at the books that capture the weft and warp of the wonder that is India. A Suitable Boy An economist from Oxford and Stanford,......
The world economy will grow by 2.9 per cent this year and 3.6 per cent in 2014, according to the latest estimates from the IMF, says The Economist. Let’s take a look at some countries that......
When airport security, long queues and cramped seats make even a two-hour journey an unpleasant experience for many passengers, then imagine the plight of those who have to endure more than 12......
The world is more or less divided when it comes to tea or coffee. The developed world, except for the United Kingdom, loves coffee, while the developing nations prefer tea. Let's take a look at who......
There are some countries that are struggling to manage the rapid increase in household debt, mainly due to loose lending practices by banks. Let's take a look at 15 economies that have highest......
American regulators have started imposing fines and settlements on banks related to mortgage activities. Let's take a look at five banks that have been slapped with biggest fines and......
'My parents wanted me to become an economist but I decided to join FTII and become a director instead.' Director Vinil Mathew gets ready for his first film, Hasee Toh Phasee. After directing more......