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China's population declines for first time since 1961

China's demographic crisis deepened in 2022 as its population declined for the first time since 1961 due to a plunging birth rate, the country's statistics office said on Tuesday, amid a forecast......

We've quality: China on India becoming most populous country

China on Wednesday sought to downplay India overtaking it as the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, saying that it still has a 'quality' workforce of close to 900 million people......

China's population at 1.41bn, may begin to decline by 2022

China's population grew by 0.53 per cent to reach 1.41178 billion, up from 1.4 billion in 2019, keeping its status as the world's most populous country, but the numbers are expected to decline from......

Voting Special: Flaunt your Finger

Have you voted already? Were you among those who fearlessly voted for the candidate of your choice? Rediff.com had asked its beloved reader to flaunt their voting finger proudly for the world......

'If CBI was independent, Chidambaram would be in jail'

Accusing the government of going back on its assurances to give a strong Lokpal Bill, anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Friday threatened to start another country-wide agitation to achieve......

Urea to come under NBS from April 1

The long-awaited move to bring urea under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme is likely to be announced in the coming Union Budget, to be unveiled on February 28, even as the government would......

China's economy grows by 8.1% in 2021

China's economy grew by 8.1 per cent in 2021 to about $18 trillion despite challenges, including epidemic resurgences and a complicated external environment, the government said on Monday. IMAGE:......

EV Sales May Cross 100,000 Monthly, But...

China's covid crisis could provoke a raw material crunch for India's EV industry later this year. IMAGE: The new Tata Tiago EV. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com India's electric......

In Covid times China reports Q1 GDP growth of whopping 18.3%

China's GDP jumped a record 18.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, riding on strong domestic and foreign demand and aided by recovery from a low base in early 2020 when Covid-19 stalled the......

Down 6.8%, China posts worst economic growth since Cultural Revolution

China's GDP took the worst hit since the disastrous Cultural Revolution in 1976, plummeting by 6.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 as the country took unprecedented measures to fight the......

PIX: Rekha, Bachchans, Shah Rukh at Ahana Deol's wedding reception

The first big Bollywood wedding of the year was attended by industry's A-list stars. Take a look! Hema Malini and Dharmendra's younger daughter Ahana Deol tied the knot with Delhi-based businessman......

Box Office: Ram-Leela gets average opening, Rajjo flops

Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela had a troubled opening at the box office, following many pre-release hurdles. The film released a day late in some cities of Gujarat and Saurashtra on Friday, thereby......

'I would like Salman Khan as my Valentine'

As Valentine's Day comes closer, television actresses Surbhi Jyoti, Hunar Ali and Sana Khan talk about love. Everyone has a different notion of love. With Valentine's Day inching closer, we ask......

READERS' CHOICE: Sreesanth, Mayawati, Laloo in Bigg Boss

It’s heartening to see just how full of surprises you are, dear readers. We asked you which ‘celebrities’ (using the term very loosely indeed) you’d like to see in......

Apple co-founder criticises Ashton Kutcher's Jobs biopic

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!Joshua Michael Stern's Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher that opened in theatres recently, received a thumbs......

'Playing in unfamiliar positions makes German team lack rhythm'

Die Mannschaft has so far flattered to deceive at the World Cup. The three times champions began well, with a 4-0 annihilation of Portugal, but have since struggled. Germany must......

'I've changed my technique and cleaned up my cricket in a big way'

Disappointed he might be about his team Kolkata Knight Riders losing its IPL match against Delhi Daredevils but veteran batsman Robin Uthappa says he is happy about finally being......

Asia Cup: India will look to build on perfect start against Lanka

Their battered pride regained after snapping an eight-ODI winless streak, five-time champions India will look to build a winning momentum when they take on Sri Lanka in what could by......

Wellington Test PHOTOS: McCullum, Neesham shine in dour draw

New Zealand won the two-Test series 1-0 after the second and final match against India ended in a draw on Day 5 at the Basin Reserve, in Wellington, on Tuesday. Chasing an improbable......

'Dhoni will have to be flexible if he wants the best results'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has advised India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to be more flexible while deciding the playing eleven following theirsecond consecutive ODI loss to New......

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