News for '-international-conference'

Parties at Beijing meet back ties with China

Parties at Beijing meet back ties with China

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong met the Indian delegates and stressed that Sino-Indian relations not only conform to the fundamental interests of the people of both countries, but are also helpful to Asia and the world at large

Petrochemicals sector needs $14bn

Petrochemicals sector needs $14bn

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Here's why BCCI is in a fix...

Here's why BCCI is in a fix...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

It was a letter of April 2014 sent by the then Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Narayanaswami Srinivasan to Pakistan Cricket Board which bound India to a commitment to play Pakistan this month, leading to the present dilemma in the establishment.

China to grow @ 7.6% till 2020

China to grow @ 7.6% till 2020

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

China's economy is likely to grow at a much lower average annual growth rate of 7.6 per cent until 2020 but it won't stop the world's most populous nation's ambitious target of establishing a "all-around well-off society

India's 1st biodiesel refinery soon

India's 1st biodiesel refinery soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The UK-based D1 Oils would commission its first refinery for producing biodiesel from Jatropha in Chennai early next year, a senior company executive said.

If I were dictator, I would introduce Gita in std I: SC judge

If I were dictator, I would introduce Gita in std I: SC judge

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Supreme Court judge Justice A R Dave on Saturday said that Indians should revert to their ancient traditions, and texts such as Mahabharata and Bhagwad Gita should be introduced to children at an early age.

Shedding 'holier-than-thou' attitude key to conflict resolution: Modi

Shedding 'holier-than-thou' attitude key to conflict resolution: Modi

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Warning that global warming and terrorism have become the world's biggest concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said shedding the "holier-than-thou" attitude is the key to overcoming these issues and resolving conflicts.

Iraq meet calls for free elections

Iraq meet calls for free elections

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

'As we approach the elections, every effort must be made to provide incentives for the various Iraqi groups to participate in a national reconciliation process,' said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

Govt to tap alternate energy sources

Govt to tap alternate energy sources

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

India, South Korea sign 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, South Korea sign 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com18 May 2015

India, South Korea sign 7 agreements to boost cooperation.

Push to green tourism

Push to green tourism

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The "pervasive" threat of financial crimes and corruption is a challenge to the country's economy and global efforts are required to combat this menace, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha said.

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

In a rare opportunity, former India captain Rahul Dravid will be exchanging his views with some of country's finest investigators at a CBI function to deliberate on corruption in sports in the backdrop of fixing allegations in cricket.

Planets forecast earthquake in Assam: Geologist

Planets forecast earthquake in Assam: Geologist

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

A theory put forward by geologists of Madras University say earthquakes can be predicted by studying the alignment of the earth with the sun, moon and other planets.

BSNL will match Reliance's WLL rates

BSNL will match Reliance's WLL rates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

NDA govt has no understanding of Nehru's values: Mani Shankar Aiyar

NDA govt has no understanding of Nehru's values: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

As the battle between the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party over Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy continues, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday hit out at the National Democratic Alliance government saying it has no understanding of Nehru's values.

Nicholas Piramal develops novel anti-cancer drug

Nicholas Piramal develops novel anti-cancer drug

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Pharma major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd has claimed to have developed a novel anti-cancer drug to arrest and regulate the multiplication of cancer cells.

Indians easily prone to AIDS: Geneticist

Indians easily prone to AIDS: Geneticist

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Narinder Mehra of the AIIMS said the bad genes also cause rapid progression of the infection to full blown AIDS.

Sandhu becomes first woman Chief Information Commissioner

Sandhu becomes first woman Chief Information Commissioner

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Deepak Sandhu, who has been an information commissioner for the last four years at the Centre, on Thursday became the first woman Chief Information Commissioner of the country.

Wipro Technologies gets IEEE award

Wipro Technologies gets IEEE award

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Wipro Technologies, the IT services division of Wipro Ltd, said on Wednesday that it has become the first company outside the US to be conferred with Software Process Achievement

NTPC mulls foray into coal mining

NTPC mulls foray into coal mining

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

In a bid to diversify its portfolio, the state-owned National Thermal Power Corporation proposes to foray into new areas, including coal mining and coal washeries, through the joint venture route where it would hold minority stake.

'Stop assistance to countries supporting terror'

'Stop assistance to countries supporting terror'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

The deputy prime minister said the battle against the menace is linked with providing good governance to the people.

Hotel industry sees peak demand

Hotel industry sees peak demand

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Godavari Dange, a school dropout who was widowed at the age of 19 is now changing the lives of farmers in her village and beyond.

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Ranjana Kumar to be Nabard chief

Ranjana Kumar to be Nabard chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Indian Bank chairperson Ranjana Kumar, who turned around the ailing PSU bank last fiscal, is slated to take over as head of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development within a week.

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Samdong Rimpoche's visit to China materialised against the backdrop of strained India-China relations consequent to the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

Panel on gas pricing to meet on Jan 29

Panel on gas pricing to meet on Jan 29

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

The pricing of natural gas will be discussed by the group of ministers concerned on January 29, Union Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said on Wednesday. \n\n\n\n

Decision on airport privatisation soon: Advani

Decision on airport privatisation soon: Advani

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

The government indicated on Saturday that an early decision was likely on the proposals of fleet acquisition by Air-India and Indian Airlines as well as of privatisating the four metro airports.

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Leaders of Muslim world are suffering from an "acute inferiority complex", which stems from the "legacy of the colonial era", Justice Muhammed Al-Ghazali of Supreme Court of Pakistan said.

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Somali pirates are "shifting their location" towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Singapore Minister applauded Prime Minister Modi's effort to make India the manufacturing hub of the world.