T E Narasimhan, Avishek Rakshit And Jayajit Dash

Stories by T E Narasimhan, Avishek Rakshit And Jayajit Dash

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

Rediff.com   25 May 2018

And it has to be done in less than 200 days!

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

Rediff.com   24 May 2018

Mass agitations are not particularly uncommon in India. But a mass agitation led by an environment-related issue that has gone out of hand is not something that can be easily recalled.

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

Tomato farmers from Haryana to Tamil Nadu have been forced to abandon their crop in the field or dump the harvest.

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

The elections are not only a means for TMC to prove its wide, unopposed mass allegiance but also a way to bargain for national leadership among regional political parties in the road to New Delhi.

Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle makers expect to grow over 20%

Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle makers expect to grow over 20%

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

The demand has gradually shifted from 16-tonners to 25-tonners and is further shifting in favour of 31-t and 37-t trucks.

CSB-Fairfax deal: Prem Watsa ready to pay more

CSB-Fairfax deal: Prem Watsa ready to pay more

Rediff.com   3 May 2018

Watsa, who has always believed in founders and management of the companies he invests in, has said that he restarted talks for the Catholic Syrian Bank deal due to CEO C V R Rajendran's initiatives

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2018

Many PSBs are in the process of rationalisation of ATMs

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2018

CII, in a communication with the state industries department, cited it had a packed schedule for the year and the dates frozen for the Make in Odisha conclave clashed with a major national summit hosted by the industry body.

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic two-wheeler market and it continues to grow.' 'That is why many new models are being launched in this category.'

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

Infrastructure, stricter implementation boost commercial vehicle sales

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Kinesiology, best described as the science of movement, is complex yet holistic.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2018

CEA offers three compelling arguments in his case for privatisation of government-owned banks.

What ISRO will spend Rs 107.83 billion on

What ISRO will spend Rs 107.83 billion on

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2018

ISRO needs next generation launchers and new facilities to manufacture and launch them.

For India's rose cultivators, it was a thorny V-Day

For India's rose cultivators, it was a thorny V-Day

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

Rose growers in South India, mainly Hosur, have for many years spread the scent of love on Valentine's Day around the world. But the world seems to have jilted them for other options this time

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2018

Hyderabad-based Gold Stone Group, which sells BYD buses in the country, is setting up a greenfield manufacturing facility at a cost of around Rs 200 crore

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of bike customisation, motorsports, auto gaming arena, autonomous vehicle and so on

Divided over a river, TN, Karnataka to join hands for defence corridor

Divided over a river, TN, Karnataka to join hands for defence corridor

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2018

The corridor is expected to attract around Rs 1,250 billion investment and create 4,00,000 jobs. It will start from Mysore, pass through Bengaluru in Karnataka, to connect with Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruchy in Tamil Nadu.