The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to......
A freebie once granted can hardly be discontinued. All that can happen is to substitute it with a bigger freebie, notes A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi presents a cheque to......
'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.''The Indian government should insist on the......
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......
For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya......
More than 40 new product launches are expected at the upcoming Auto Expo which will be held under the umbrella of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 from January 17-22, a government official said on......
'The shifts in US involvement in global conflicts and geopolitical alliances could introduce uncertainties.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "India's valuations have risen over the past......
'Inflation is not good for industry. Nor for the economy as a whole.' IMAGE: A farmer sprays pesticide on pea crops at a farm in Devi Das Pura village, Amritsar. Photograph: ANI Photo Harsha......
Emerging market equities are likely to post small gains in 2025 amid global policy uncertainties and a stronger dollar. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com From the outcome of the general......
'Not paying workers enough will end up being self-destructive or harmful for the corporate sector itself.' IMAGE: Chief Economic Adviser Dr V Anantha Nageswaran addresses the Assocham: Bharat @100......
The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......
Lal Salaam is not a movie A Ganesh Nadar would recommend. The title would make my activist friend Uttam Ghosh very happy. It is the red salute exchanged between people, who still believe in......
IMAGE: China's Cui Chenxi took gold ahead of 18-year-old compatriot Zeng Wenhui at the Asian Games. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Cui Chenxi became China's youngest Asian Games gold medallist......