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Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

'Urbanisation results in heavy rainfall events.' IMAGE: Commuters wade through a waterlogged street at Parel, north central Mumbai, following heavy rainfall, August 4, 2020. Photograph: PTI Photo.......

Delhi riots: 'Truth had to be told'

'Especially at a time when truth is being twisted and a new narrative is being manufactured.' IMAGE: Security forces patrol a street in a riot-affected area in Delhi, February 26, 2020.......

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'China need not worry about a 'resurgent India'.''It's not going to happen.'Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On May 9, 2006, Business Standard......

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

'All the government needs to do is to identify clear political and strategic objectives and to give the military planners a free hand,' asserts Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Indian Army, Indian Air Force......

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

The flood situation in Assam and Bihar remained grim on Thursday with four more deaths reported from the northeastern district, while the UNICEF said 2.4 million children have been affected across......

Monsoon gains wiped off on scanty July rains

Between June 1 and July 28, about 32 per cent of the 685 districts in the country did not receive adequate rainfall. After a strong start in June, the southwest monsoon reduced over some parts of......

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm sector is emerging as a bright spot. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday assured the......

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

'Indian entrepreneurs became traders for Chinese goods rather than producers of goods.' IMAGE: A JCB machine is used to dismantle the hoarding of a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer as part of the......

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

According to experts, the banning of the apps has created negative sentiments and reduced the confidence among the Chinese investors to invest in India. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

ONGC halts operations at two rigs as 54 employees test COVID positive

A company official said work stopped temporarily only at two rigs and the remaining 34 in the offshore were operational. He added there was no impact on the company’s production. State-run......

Axone review

For audiences craving something new, Axone leaves a good impression, notes Joginder Tuteja. 'Yaar, mujhe bhi North East ki ek girlfriend dilwa de. Mere dost to naa ek dum se jal jaayenge.' If you......

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Cinema screens bring in over 60% of the Rs 19,100 crore that Indian films earned in 2019.The reception a film gets in theatres impacts the price of every other revenue stream -- TV, OTT,......

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why. Stunning, stoic landscapes and luminously lit faces of love are my enduring memory of Mani Ratnam's Dil......

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra. GOODBYE, RISHI KAPOOR Rishi Kapoor defined my childhood,......

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

'It will be the most aggressive exercise we had ever done. We have to find out talented children below 12 years from every nook and corner of the country whether it is northeast, the tribal areas......

'Dhoni is very smart'

'When you saw him, you immediately knew that he was something special.' IMAGE: Arguably the most famous six in World Cup history. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hits a six to guide India to victory......

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

'As we strive to make India a sporting superpower, one of the things we have to ensure is that sports becomes a viable career option for youngsters.' IMAGE: Harmilan Bains of Punjab University won......

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Don't run IOA office as one-man show, IOA secretary Rajeev Mehta tells chief Narinder Batra in a stinging letter. IMAGE: The Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra (left) and......

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

'Because we all must wait longer than the already-long wait for an Olympics, the Games of Tokyo will gently but perceptibly echo the sheer joy and relief of the other delayed Olympics of Antwerp in......

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15 traditional community healthcare providers of Assam to be benefited

DOOMDOOMA, Aug 4 - In a remarkable achievement, the North East Christian University (NECU) was recently accorded national and international... ...

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug0520/state056

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

'Urbanisation results in heavy rainfall events.' IMAGE: Commuters wade through a waterlogged street at Parel, north central Mumbai, following... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/interview/why-our-cities-get-submerged-in-the-monsoon/20200804.htm

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Entrepreneurs, by their DNA, are problem solvers: Vaitheeswaran ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/tap-north-east-to-promote-oil-palm-cultivation-opdpa/article32266094.ece

Agarbatti majors start sourcing bamboo from North East to substitute imports

India put raw battis under “restricted list” in August 2019; since then imports have tumbled ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/agarbatti-majors-start-sourcing-bamboo-from-north-east-to-substitute-imports/article32265744.ece

Storm Isaias May Regain Hurricane Strength Before Hitting US East Coast

Tropical Storm Isaias was set to regain hurricane strength Monday before slamming into the US eastern seaboard, bringing life-threatening storm... ...

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/storm-isaias-may-regain-hurricane-strength-before-hitting-us-east-coast-2273650

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