Why family matters so much in India's diamond trade

There are around 6,500 diamond manufacturers of which Palanpuri Jains operate a mere 6 per cent, or around 400 companies. But they stand out for being highly interlinked through blood ties. ......

Mumbai building collapse victim on how he survived

'From my childhood I believe your good deeds is your true religion.''When the building collapsed, I knew I won't die.'Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore meets Rajesh Doshi who was buried under debris for......

The end of an era

Balraj Bahri Malhotra and Ram Advani's passing signals the sunset of the era of the many booksellers across India who came over after Partition, says Nilanjana S Roy. In the days when Balraj Bahri......

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the second day of his US visit by paying homage to the victims of the dastardly 9/11 terror attacks which killed nearly 3,000 people, including many Indians.......

How Kolkata's iconic trams plan to stay afloat

Two decades ago, Calcutta Tramways Company, which operates Asias oldest functional tram service, stepped out of its dedicated segment to launch a bus service. However, as the new venture only......