News for '-eco'

Bhutan team enters Guinness record for green initiative

Bhutan team enters Guinness record for green initiative

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

A group of 100 men entered the Guinness Record by planting around 50,000 tree saplings in flat one hour

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.

Car rental brands thrive on luxury

Car rental brands thrive on luxury

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The companies are integrating the latest innovations into their system for attracting customers.

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

A green building movement was initiated in India in 2001 by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote eco friendly buildings.

Saving the Sundarbans

Saving the Sundarbans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The Sundarbans is at the epicentre of both India-Bangaldesh bilateral diplomatic challenges and of the most intense global battles against climate change.

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Wheels that will make you drool

Wheels that will make you drool

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Mahindra e20Plus; Tata Hexa; Volvo S90; New Toyota Fortuner; New Hyundai Tucson. Get ready for the beauties!

PIX: Nana Patekar, Deepshikha, Neil Nitin Mukesh's Ganpati Visarjan

PIX: Nana Patekar, Deepshikha, Neil Nitin Mukesh's Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Bollywood stars bid Lord Ganesha adieu.

Your car may soon run on oil from food waste!

Your car may soon run on oil from food waste!

Rediff.com12 May 2011

British fuel supplier Greenergy International announced that it has developed a new technology to extract cooking oil from food waste and blend them with diesel to produce an environmentally-friendly fuel.

India-New Zealand MVPI: Kohli, Mishra reign supreme

India-New Zealand MVPI: Kohli, Mishra reign supreme

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

It was India's players all the way, with batting sensation Virat Kohli emerging the most valuable, ahead of senior spinner Amit Mishra. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji graphically depict the top players from the recently concluded India-New Zealand ODI series.

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Violation of provisions of Sebi Act, Securities Contracts regulation, Prohibition of Fraudulent Trade (PFTUP) norms were not observed in respect of these 114 entities.

Indian firms invest $10.5 bn abroad

Indian firms invest $10.5 bn abroad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Direct overseas investment by Indian companies stood at $10.5 billion in the quarter ended June, lower by 42 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.

Kedar Jadhav is the Most Valuable Player after ODI series

Kedar Jadhav is the Most Valuable Player after ODI series

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players after the India-England ODI series.

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

Run-machine Rohit is MVP of Australia-India ODIs

Run-machine Rohit is MVP of Australia-India ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

India opener Rohit Sharma, who hit 441 runs in five matches with two centuries, is the MVP of the recently-concluded ODI series against Australia, ahead of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

From Vikhroli to Fiji: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Vikhroli to Fiji: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

eKOCool is a chest cooler that operates exclusively through solar energy, and has a capacity to store two crates (48 no) of 300 ml Coca-Cola glass bottles.

The techie who quit his job to help poor farmers

The techie who quit his job to help poor farmers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Meet Apoorva Kothari, who decided to let go of his cushy job in the Silicon Valley and has now started up an eco-friendly and fair-trade t-shirt company in India.

Coal issues: Ramesh calls on Jaiswal

Coal issues: Ramesh calls on Jaiswal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

This follows an hour-long meeting Jaiswal had with Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh for resolving major issues hurting coal production.

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The best and the worse styles...

IndiGo to buy 180 A-320s; largest aircraft order ever

IndiGo to buy 180 A-320s; largest aircraft order ever

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

In the single-largest aircraft deal in global aviation history, no-frills carrier IndiGo will acquire 180 A-320s worth an estimated $15.6 billion from European plane manufacturer Airbus.

Ian Bishop: India may consider including Mishra in final Test

Ian Bishop: India may consider including Mishra in final Test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Former West Indies bowling ace Ian Bishop says if the match gets to days four and five, the pitch will take spin at that stage. By arrangement with Quba Media Works.

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

So far, the current year has not been great for the leading car exporters from India. In the top five list of exporters -- Hyundai, Ford, Maruti Suzuki, General Motors and Volkswagen -- it is only Hyundai which is clocking a growth.

Fashion: For India and Mother Earth

Fashion: For India and Mother Earth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Abhishek Dutta showcased his 'Neel Bidroho' collection on the first day of the LFW.

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels of space and comes quite feature-loaded.

India set to create smart, futuristic cities

India set to create smart, futuristic cities

Rediff.com12 May 2010

India is finally set to give shape to its futuristic smart cities - world-class, self-sustainable habitats with minimal pollution levels, maximum recycling, optimised energy supplies and efficient public transportation.

RBI policies cannot check food inflation

RBI policies cannot check food inflation

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Reserve Bank of India has also expressed concern over rising inflation and said the prevailing level is above its comfort zone.

Sam Pitroda to head National Innovation Council

Sam Pitroda to head National Innovation Council

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday approved the setting up of a National Innovation Council to prepare a road map for the 'Decade of Innovation 2011-2020'.

India-Zimbabwe MVPI: Bumrah, Rahul reign in one-sided series

India-Zimbabwe MVPI: Bumrah, Rahul reign in one-sided series

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

It was India's players all the way, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging the most valuable, ahead of K L Rahul. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after the just-concluded three-ODI series between India and Zimbabwe.

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Old rediff.com hand and cricket aficionado Faisal Shariff on five things that put him off Cricket World Cup 2011

Vodafone launches solar powered phone

Vodafone launches solar powered phone

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

The launch of VF 247 solar powered phone is in keeping with Vodafone's aim to increase mobile technology accessibility for millions in India.

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI Players

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI Players

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A World Cup year tends to dominate discussion on ODI cricket, and bilateral series are usually quickly forgotten. Before the series against Australia begins, let us take a look at India's best ODI players during the ongoing 2019-2020 season.

Surat to get green makeover

Surat to get green makeover

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Surat and Dahej can soon get a makeover thanks to Japanese help.

Mitticool: A refrigerator that runs without electricity

Mitticool: A refrigerator that runs without electricity

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Mitticool, a clay refrigerator that works without electricity had turned the world's attention to its creator Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a craftsman based in Gujarat.

20 cars with highest resale value in India

20 cars with highest resale value in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Mayawati's Noida park gets SC nod

Mayawati's Noida park gets SC nod

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

In a morale booster to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's pet project, the Supreme Court on Friday upheld environmental compatibility of the Noida park scheme, also being developed into a memorial for Dalit icon B R Ambedkar and her political mentor late Kanshi Ram.

Now, housing scam slams Sensex

Now, housing scam slams Sensex

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

According to media reports, CBI conducted raids in prominent finance companires -- LIC Housing Finance and Central Bank of India with regards to a multi crore housing scam.

A Young Guns XI from IPL 9

A Young Guns XI from IPL 9

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Season 9 of the IPL has seen many youngsters punch above their weight. Some of them make Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com's Young Guns XI.

Venkys rule out spending spree for Blackburn

Venkys rule out spending spree for Blackburn

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Poultry firm Venkateshwara Hatcheries, which is set to seal a 46 million pounds ($72.77 million) takeover of Blackburn Rovers, ruled out any lavish spending sprees on the Premier League club on Wednesday.