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Solar Impulse-2 takes off for Varanasi from Ahmedabad

Solar Impulse-2 takes off for Varanasi from Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Solar Impulse-2 takes off for Varanasi from Ahmedabad.

Chandigarh to be 1st Solar City of India

Chandigarh to be 1st Solar City of India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The UT has already issued requisite directives to all the officers to start preparations for achieving the 'Solar City' target within the stipulated time frame. The administration said people should accept that they are in the middle of climate change and the frequency of natural disasters is increasing at an alarming pace.

Govt to kickstart its 100,000-MW solar energy plan soon

Govt to kickstart its 100,000-MW solar energy plan soon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The plan includes close to 6,000-Mw capacity to be set up by NTPC alone.

PHOTOS: Total solar eclipse captivates crowds

PHOTOS: Total solar eclipse captivates crowds

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The moon blacked out the sun in totality over Indonesia's main western island of Sumatra, providing crowds with stunning views of a total solar eclipse.

Solar Impulse-2 aircraft lands in Varanasi

Solar Impulse-2 aircraft lands in Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The world's only 'zero-fuel' aircraft 'Solar Impulse-2' on Wednesday landed in Varanasi for an overnight stopover after its pilot held the Ahmedababd 'administration' responsible for the delay in departure from the city for want of customs and immigration clearance.

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India's $100 billion push into solar energy over the next decade will be driven by foreign players as uncompetitive local manufacturers fall by the wayside, no longer protected by government restrictions on the sector.

China develops world's 1st solar mobile phone

China develops world's 1st solar mobile phone

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The company says a scale-like solar panel on the top side of the clamshell-designed phone can also be recharged by light from other sources including candles.

Solar plane's journey gets stuck in red tape

Solar plane's journey gets stuck in red tape

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Solar plane's journey gets stuck in red tape.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

As the euphoria around US President Barack Obama's visit ebbs, the fine print of the investment announcements reveal a financial boost for American solar energy companies to increase their exports to India.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

the connection between the sunflower mystery and the 'rotatable solar trees' India plans to develop.

Story of two passionate pilots who fly the solar aircraft

Story of two passionate pilots who fly the solar aircraft

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Borschberg is keen on the halt in Varanasi as a spiritual stopover.

Everything you want to know about the World T20 venues

Everything you want to know about the World T20 venues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

With India all set to host the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time in 2016, we take a look at the 8 grounds that will host the 58 matches over 27 days from March 8 to April 3.

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

We need transformative policies and incentives with purpose, especially in solar power and digital infrastructure.

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