Shreya Jai

Stories by Shreya Jai

In 5 years, India will become a major wind energy hub: Suzlon chairman Tulsi Tanti

In 5 years, India will become a major wind energy hub: Suzlon chairman Tulsi Tanti

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

Solar equipment manufacturing, however, is unlikely to pick up in India as Chinese imports are more cost-effective

Your electricity bills will not 'shock' you any more

Your electricity bills will not 'shock' you any more

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

Centre, with states, to change methodology of calculating domestic power rates, set standards for consumer tariffs

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

In the 2012 election, the BJP's performance was the poorest in Purvanchal, winning only 12 of the region's 112 seats. Will 2017 be different? Will the party ride on Varanasi MP Narendra Modi's charisma?

Is this the end of the road for Varanasi's handloom weavers?

Is this the end of the road for Varanasi's handloom weavers?

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2016

Powerlooms and a lack of policy have pushed heritage art towards extinction, say Shreya Jai and Subhayan Chakraborty.

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Unlike Ratan Tata's philosophy, Mistry cared about short-term gains. This is a Diwali gift for many

Coming soon! Used cooking oil may power your car

Coming soon! Used cooking oil may power your car

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2016

Government considering proposal to allow conversion of used cooking oil into biodiesel, say Shine Jacob and Shreya Jai.

Power-for-all is just a pipe-dream and nothing else

Power-for-all is just a pipe-dream and nothing else

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

On paper, only 8,000 villages remain to be electrified in the country, but the situation on the ground shows euphoria over numbers is misplaced

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.

A game-changer who is stuck at the MoS level

A game-changer who is stuck at the MoS level

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

There was buzz of Piyush Goyal being elevated to Cabinet rank but only Prakash Javadekar made the cut.

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

An articulate ex-banker and a chartered accountant by training, Piyush Goyal is particular about numbers.

Modi's dream to 'power India' taking shape

Modi's dream to 'power India' taking shape

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

The private discoms that join the scheme would only benefit in terms of operational efficiency and there will not be any financial bailout

What is the secret behind Coal India's success?

What is the secret behind Coal India's success?

Rediff.com   15 May 2016

Coal India achieved a staggering production of 536.51 million tonnes during the financial year ended March 31, 2016

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees.

Warming up to the idea of more power this summer

Warming up to the idea of more power this summer

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2016

Lot will depend on the discom's ability to source cheap power and pass on the same to consumer

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2016

'In terms of growth rate, India is better than China.'

How the government is giving itself a green tint

How the government is giving itself a green tint

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2015

Sebi might come out with a regulatory framework for issuance of 'green' bonds

17-year-old designs new-gen apps for solar power

17-year-old designs new-gen apps for solar power

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2015

Ministry asks research body to take it to commercial level

India's solar power rates at historic low

India's solar power rates at historic low

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2015

The lowest bid earlier had come for Madhya Pradesh at Rs 5.05/unit.

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2015

Four big transmission projects went under the hammer last month.