Nitin Sethi &Amp;Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

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Climate meet: US confidential note to select countries sets the terms for talks

Climate meet: US confidential note to select countries sets the terms for talks

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2015

US wants differentiation between developed and developing countries scrapped

As Paris climate talks begin, 196 countries hope to resolve impasse

As Paris climate talks begin, 196 countries hope to resolve impasse

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2015

The new agreement, will be negotiated and once it is sealed it will also be judged

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2015

Decisions at a G20 meet are not added to the UN climate negotiations.

October rise in pulses prices, highest monthly change in a decade!

October rise in pulses prices, highest monthly change in a decade!

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

Onions had the highest inflation rate among all major commodities.

The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

Green climate fund in doldrums as developing nations fail to show up

Green climate fund in doldrums as developing nations fail to show up

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2015

Lack of financial commitments from rich countries poses threat to Paris meet

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2015

Diplomatic row erupts after co-chairs hold talks minus developing nations; third draft of Paris climate change agreement emerges at Bonn

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2015

To redevelop cities as 'smart', investment of at least $10 billion is required. For 100 cities, it works out to $1 trillion

India announces new climate change targets

India announces new climate change targets

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2015

Subject to finance & tech from rich countries through an ambitious, fair Paris deal

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2015

India hopes to bridge gap with US to buffer against a Paris agreement that restricts country's developmental space.

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2015

While giving approval to commercially develop land in Gurgaon, the Haryana government considered Robert Vadra's name and status as proof of his company's financial capacity.

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2015

The NITI Aayog's views are in contrast to the National Health Policy.

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

For India, the talks will work as another opportunity to sharpen its positions ahead of the formal UN negotiations.

Electricity supply to all Indian households by 2019?

Electricity supply to all Indian households by 2019?

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2015

Govt hopes to add 0.21 mn Mw capacity by 2022, against 0.25 mn Mw added over 60 years.

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

Rediff.com   29 May 2015

Air toxics emissions are high from older vehicles.

CAG to audit coal block e-auction

CAG to audit coal block e-auction

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

CAG audit is likely to be completed in six months.

Green ministry backtracks on forest clearances after NGT orders

Green ministry backtracks on forest clearances after NGT orders

Rediff.com   24 May 2015

According to new ministry guidelines, the permission to chop down forests will be given only after all the compensatory levies are provided