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'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Fish

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Fish

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Those who don't eat fish may include alternatives like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and kidney beans, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and offer major health benefits, says Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Bengaluru recorded the highest green building stock at 140 million square feet, followed by Delhi-National Capital Region at 74 msf, and Hyderabad at 72 msf for Grade A office buildings as of September 2023.

Conserve nature: Measures that can save Western Ghats ecosystem

Conserve nature: Measures that can save Western Ghats ecosystem

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The 1,600-km-long Western Ghats range runs along the country's western coast spanning six states.

Chinese dragon breathes fire over N-submarine deal by AUKUS

Chinese dragon breathes fire over N-submarine deal by AUKUS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

China on Tuesday angrily denounced the nuclear-powered submarine deal announced by the US, UK and Australia, saying the pact violates the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the three countries are travelling "further down the dangerous and wrong path."

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The work we have done in the south and the northeast over the last 10 years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, we have started getting results of the same, he said.

BEWARE: By 2030 even 2 earths WON'T suffice!

BEWARE: By 2030 even 2 earths WON'T suffice!

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Mankind is draining the earth's resources so quickly that the globe would be bled dry before the end of the century at this rate, a new report has revealed.

'Project Cheetah is a failure'

'Project Cheetah is a failure'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'The planning and implementation has gone horribly wrong.' 'What they are doing is in effect, establishing a large cheetah zoo.'

Pawar warns of 'urban naxalisation' in big cities of Maharashtra

Pawar warns of 'urban naxalisation' in big cities of Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Naxal activities are not limited to only remote areas of eastern Maharashtra but `urban naxalisation' is being seen in big cities of the state, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar claimed on Thursday.

A 20 point 'charge sheet' against Raman Singh

A 20 point 'charge sheet' against Raman Singh

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Chhattisgarh Congress on Sunday released a 20-point "charge sheet" against Raman Singh government, accusing it of failing to tackle Naxalism and practising corruption.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'

From Modi to Kareena, don't miss videos this week!

From Modi to Kareena, don't miss videos this week!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

From Modi to Kareena, don't miss videos this week!

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Wipro betting big on energy vertical

Wipro betting big on energy vertical

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Software services major Wipro, which recently hived off its non-IT business into a separate entity, is betting big on the energy vertical as more companies turn to technology-centric methods for exploration and production of natural resources.

Chilling numbers: 14,483 banking fraud cases in H1FY24

Chilling numbers: 14,483 banking fraud cases in H1FY24

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The number of frauds in the banking sector during the first half of the current financial year has increased substantially to 14,483 cases, although the amount involved is only 14.9 per cent of the previous year's amount, according to a RBI report. The report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2022-23, underlined the need to protect the banking system and the payments system from the risks of fraud and data breaches emanating from cyber threats. As many as 14,483 frauds were reported involving an amount of Rs 2,642 crore in the first half of current financial year, as compared to 5,396 cases (Rs 17,685 crore) in the same period a year ago.

Here's PM's prescription for cleaner, greener planet

Here's PM's prescription for cleaner, greener planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, he said there is a need to reaffirm the pledge to protect environment and make the planet cleaner and greener.

Birla, Jindal go after foreign mining assets

Birla, Jindal go after foreign mining assets

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

India's resource-hungry corporations are going aggressive to acquire natural resource assets overseas.

Chawla panel against gas price pooling

Chawla panel against gas price pooling

Rediff.com31 May 2011

The committee on allocation of natural resources said in its draft report said, "In the ideal scenario, a gas pooling arrangement, with a view to mitigate price volatility is not recommended".

Summons for Birla: CII warns of uncertainty among investors

Summons for Birla: CII warns of uncertainty among investors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Birla and former Coal Secretary P C Parakh were summoned.

Hazare opposes entry of foreign companies in country

Hazare opposes entry of foreign companies in country

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Friday opposed entry of foreign companies in the country, including steel major POSCO, saying such investors were exploiting the country's natural resources for their own gain in the name of setting up industries.

CRISIL for competitive bidding of coal blocks

CRISIL for competitive bidding of coal blocks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

In its draft report, the research agency has recommended linking the valuation of coal reserves to be put up for bidding to international prices.

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'My opponents are like braying asses'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.' 'It was never for me to ask or for them to give.'

Domestic crude oil producers get marketing freedom, exports not allowed

Domestic crude oil producers get marketing freedom, exports not allowed

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

In a move that may boost the Indian hydrocarbon industry and bring more investments into the sector, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to give marketing freedom to domestic crude oil producers, allowing them to sell petroleum to any company in the local market. The move is set to be beneficial for major crude oil producers, such as state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India, and private sector majors like Vedanta's Cairn Oil and Gas and Reliance Industries. As of May 31, India was dependent on imports for 86 per cent of its crude oil consumption; domestic production sufficed the remaining 14 per cent demand.

Sitharaman's pre-election budget shuns populism, boosts infra spend

Sitharaman's pre-election budget shuns populism, boosts infra spend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs 11.11 lakh crore spending on infrastructure and vowed to continue reforms as she resisted resorting to populist measures in Modi government's last Budget before general elections, instead choosing to stay on the path of cutting deficit while bolstering measures for focus groups.

The end of crony capitalism?

The end of crony capitalism?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

There are alternatives to auctions that also reduce discretion.

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In the five years in politics Priyanka Gandhi has undeniably emerged as a thorn in the BJP flesh, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. It is time that this thorn is twisted a wee bit more when the elections have become far more uncertain than what it was when the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

Tribal rights activist offloaded from AI London flight

Tribal rights activist offloaded from AI London flight

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Tribal rights activist Gladson Dungdung was offloaded from a London-bound Air India flight in New Delhi on Monday

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

P Varun Raj, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana over the weekend, continues to be in a critical condition and is on a life support, sources familiar with his ongoing treatment said.

Has gas pricing policy been mishandled?

Has gas pricing policy been mishandled?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

A market-determined price is the best option but the Constitution makes it clear that natural resources are a national asset.

Presidential reference in SC on 2G order

Presidential reference in SC on 2G order

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The government on Thursday moved the Supreme Court with a Presidential Reference for its opinion on issues arising out of its 2G spectrum judgement including whether auctioning of natural resources across all sectors is mandatory under all circumstances.

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

Rising crude prices to worsen global poverty: IMF

Rising crude prices to worsen global poverty: IMF

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The multilateral body has also asked the policymakers to take action to reduce risks arising from increased scarcity of oil resources.

Widening gap betwen Indonesia's rich and poor

Widening gap betwen Indonesia's rich and poor

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Indonesia is an archipelago comprising 17,508 islands.

Economic devt must be environmentally viable: PM

Economic devt must be environmentally viable: PM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Singh said this while inaugurating the International Workshop on Green National Accounting for India in New Delhi.

No Sebi ban on me or my firms: Anil Ambani

No Sebi ban on me or my firms: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Anil Ambani, chairman of the Reliance ADA Group, on Monday denied that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had banned his two group companies, Reliance Infra and Reliance Natural Resources, or their directors from participation in the capital market for any period.

7 Steps To Remove Fear Of Maths

7 Steps To Remove Fear Of Maths

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Begin by tackling small and manageable math problems. Gradually increase the difficulty level as you build confidence and familiarity, suggests Aashish Sood.

Court allows arrested NewsClick editor to get FIR copy

Court allows arrested NewsClick editor to get FIR copy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur was hearing the arguments regarding the applications. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Shrivastava cited a Supreme Court judgment and said the accused had to approach the police commissioner, who would then form a committee regarding the same.

Centre may consider heat wave as natural calamity

Centre may consider heat wave as natural calamity

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Taking note of large-scale deaths because of the heat wave in various parts of country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked a Group of Ministers to discuss and decide on its inclusion as natural calamity.