Sonia beats Manmohan in Forbes power list

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: Teacher, Economist, Trouble-shooter, President

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......

14 Books that best capture India

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,......

16 longest non-stop flights in the world

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......

How many Indians drink coffee or tea? Find out...

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......

15 countries that have highest household debt

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......

Five banks slapped with biggest fines in the world

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......