News for '-good-road'

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Kejriwal leads roadshow in Surat, eyes 2022 Gujarat polls

Kejriwal leads roadshow in Surat, eyes 2022 Gujarat polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The AAP has made inroads into Gujarat's politics by winning 27 seats of Surat Municipal Corporation, one of the six cities where voting was held on Sunday.

'NMP is very tough to execute'

'NMP is very tough to execute'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'There will be political opposition, and this monetisation will require continued political will.'

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Gadiwat village, located 25 km from Aurangabad city, may not have access to good roads and other necessary infrastructure, but Internet connectivity has proven to be a boon for children studying at the local Zilla Parishad school.

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The Punjab police was taking the prime minister by road for 100 km for the first time, maybe in the last many years.' 'But the SPG keeps travelling with the prime minister every second-third day outside Delhi.' 'They are better aware of the drill; they understand the PM's security parameters better than the Punjab police.' 'They could have refused even if the clearance was given by the Punjab police.'

Modi 2.0: Rs 70,000-crore rural road building project on agenda

Modi 2.0: Rs 70,000-crore rural road building project on agenda

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

It would involve constructing over 125,000 kilometres of roads and would form part of the third phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

A group of envoys including those from several Europe Union countries and a few Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) member states began a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to take a first-hand account of the situation in newly-carved union territory, especially after the recently-concluded local body elections.

Throw away Manik, choose HIRA: Modi to Tripura voters

Throw away Manik, choose HIRA: Modi to Tripura voters

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'Hira' means, he said, "H for highway, I for Internet way, R for roadways and A for airways".

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'I came here to witness the historic message this oath-taking ceremony has sent to the nation and Maharashtra.'

28 countries spending most on road infrastructure

28 countries spending most on road infrastructure

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some countries spending a lot on improving their roads.

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Parli assembly seat in Beed district will again see his daughter Pankaja Munde and nephew Dhananjay Munde lock horns for supremacy.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

'We may have just lost our golden chance at the Oscars'

'We may have just lost our golden chance at the Oscars'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.

'Process for choosing films for Oscar not good'

'Process for choosing films for Oscar not good'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Batra's The Lunchbox was passed over for The Good Road last year.

Only a miracle can help Court's chances at the Oscars

Only a miracle can help Court's chances at the Oscars

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The makers lack resources to promote their film in LA.

Bihar roads construction praised by ADB

Bihar roads construction praised by ADB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The chief minister asked the delegation to consider new proposals under regional connectivity scheme and also to provide further assistance for newly notified state highways.

Navi Mumbai: The next big realty hotspot

Navi Mumbai: The next big realty hotspot

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The picturesque Palm Beach Road is being touted as Navi Mumbai's answer to Marine Drive.

Where are your manners, PM asks motorists

Where are your manners, PM asks motorists

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

"These are simple rules, but their observance makes a lot of difference to our daily lives," he said.

Wenger optimistic over Walcott's Arsenal future

Wenger optimistic over Walcott's Arsenal future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was "optimistic" that England international Theo Walcott will commit his long-term future to the London club and sign a new deal.

Sports Shorts: Saina withdraws from Korea Masters

Sports Shorts: Saina withdraws from Korea Masters

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Djokovic undergoes surgery to cure troublesome elbow

Djokovic undergoes surgery to cure troublesome elbow

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Novak Djokovic has undergone an elbow operation in an attempt to cure an injury that has troubled him for the past two years.

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

'Coronavirus has taken us back 30, 40 years!'

'Coronavirus has taken us back 30, 40 years!'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'It will be like this: If you use the window seat in the first row, next will be the aisle in the second row, to maintain social distancing.' 'So, two-thirds of the aircraft is not going to be used.'

How farmers can generate more wealth from food

How farmers can generate more wealth from food

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

This could be done by farmers forming small production-cum-marketing groups and also challenging those corporate policies which dis-empower them.

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

We feel Tata Motors have done a really good job in developing the Hexa and it is honestly a good car that drives fairly well

TCS bags IT contract from Karnataka

TCS bags IT contract from Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Software export major TCS said it has bagged a contract from the state of Karnataka for establishing and managing a proposed State Data Centre (SDC).

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Overall, we feel that the Hyundai Elantra is a very good car for people who aren't into aggressive driving but for those who want refinement and comfort along with a long list of features and a pleasant driving experience.

Chandrababu Naidu invites Telangana CM to swearing-in

Chandrababu Naidu invites Telangana CM to swearing-in

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu rang up Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, who took over as Telangana's first Chief Minister on Monday and invited the latter to his swearing-in ceremony as Andhra Pradesh CM on June 8.

When Akshay Kumar bribed!

When Akshay Kumar bribed!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Akshay admitted that when he had to get his car's registration number, he had to bribe.

Kochi: India's first Marina commissioned

Kochi: India's first Marina commissioned

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Giving a new impetus to Marine leisure activity, India's first World class Marina, built at a cost of Rs 8.21 crore, was today commissioned by Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Saturday.

Ritesh Batra: If an apology is what you demand, you have it

Ritesh Batra: If an apology is what you demand, you have it

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The Lunchbox director responds to the FFI letter.

Market reacts cautiously to survey: Analysts

Market reacts cautiously to survey: Analysts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Marketmen feel the reformist wishlist prescription for the government for next five years though presents a good road-map for future growth but is hard to implement. The Economic Survey mooted the idea of doing away with cess, surcharges on taxes and initiating reforms in petrol pricing and financial sector, besides recommending a disinvestment target of Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) annually.

Oh Shiv Sena MPs, Mumbai needs you more!

Oh Shiv Sena MPs, Mumbai needs you more!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Prasanna D Zore appeals to the Shiv Sena 11 -- the MPs at the heart of the current national controversy -- to forget rotis and poor service at Maharashtra Sadan and instead deliver millions of Mumbaikars from their daily travel troubles.

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.

LTC: Centre allows non-entitled employees to travel by air

LTC: Centre allows non-entitled employees to travel by air

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The move comes after the government received a number of queries in this regard.

'You have to do good politics'

'You have to do good politics'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'You have to do good work and also do good politics.' 'I think that part was missing, communication was an issue, but we have bridged that gap.'

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Officials at the UAE embassy in New Delhi on Friday said the UAE had not officially announced any financial aid for Kerala flood relief. However, Vijayan claimed there was no lack of clarity on UAE aid for the flood-ravaged state.

The Lunchbox gets nominated at BAFTA 2015

The Lunchbox gets nominated at BAFTA 2015

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Directed by Ritesh Batra, it stars Irrfan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddique, and tells a unique love story.