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......
'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.''Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the......
'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......
'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get......
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......
'Not only jobs are not being generated, but people are also losing jobs.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It is the time of the year when major discussions are centred around the Budget to......
Led by a sharper-than-expected deceleration in industrial activity, economic growth in India slowed more than anticipated and is projected to remain at 6.5 per cent till 2026, the International......
The number of Indian billionaires has grown by 123 per cent in the 10-year period, reaching 185 in 2024.Their wealth has grown by 263 per cent to $905.6 billion. IMAGE: Mukesh D Ambani, left, and......
'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new......
The collective wealth of the 100 richest went past $1 trillion for the first time. IMAGE: Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, left, has once again secured top......
Hansal Mehta rightly said that 2023 was a year of memorable performances. While some of them, like Sushmita Sen (Aarya 3) and Kajol (Lust Stories 2), disappointed Subhash K Jha, he picks his......
IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action vs Las Palmas. Photograph: Borja Suarez Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he is happy with how new signing Kylian Mbappe is settling......
IMAGE: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be out to prove he can still make a difference at the highest level at this summer's Euros. Photograph: Borut Zivulovic/Reuters Portugal will benefit from......
You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......
IMAGE: With the ODI World Cup around the corner, Mitchell Starc believes Australia must adapt well. Photograph: BCCI Steve Smith might be taking a wee bit more time to adjust to......
'I wouldn't encourage it personally, the Saudi thing. I'm not surprised that tennis is being thrown into the mix after what we saw in golf.' IMAGE: The 64-year-old John McEnroe added that he was......