Virendra Singh Rawat And T E Narasimhan

Stories by Virendra Singh Rawat And T E Narasimhan

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat account for 85 per cent of India's maize production.

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2019

While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2019

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders are among the reasons.

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

Three million tonnes of buffer stock, where the government bears the interest and insurance cost, was announced by the Centre only for a year and that period is ending in June.

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com   31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Gold loan companies offer loans to financially-excluded customers and MSMEs by enabling them to monetise their gold without the need for documentary proof of income

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

To mark the first anniversary of the Sterlite firing anniversary -- 13 people died and several were injured when the Tamil Nadu police fired on a large crowd protesting -- various organisations will hold rallies and meetings in the port city.

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

India's second Moon mission to be launched in July

India's second Moon mission to be launched in July

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

The mission has three modules - Orbiter, Lander (Vikram) and Rover (Pragyan)

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect, such as knocking each door or through nukkad sabhas.

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

In the last five years of NDA rule, 2018-2019 was the worst for exporters.

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second half of this year and next year, apart from giving facelifts to the Kwid and Duster.

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2019

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor.

Why Scindia is missing in action in western UP

Why Scindia is missing in action in western UP

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

Even as Priyanka is gaining traction among the electorate and the media, her counterpart for the western UP region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has been low key and perceptibly missing from the 'heat and dust' of elections in UP, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.