News for '-plan-india'

Sport could resume in India sans fans in August

Sport could resume in India sans fans in August

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

IOA wants flexibility with calendars

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti Vitara and Brezza, which top the sales' list, and a bevy of models from Mahindra & Mahindra apart from Hyundai's offering. But volumes in this are slightly higher than those in the mid-segment, making it attractive, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"Confinement is fostering the tension and strain created by security, health, and money worries. And it is increasing isolation for women with violent partners, separating them from the people and resources that can best help them. It's a perfect storm for controlling, violent behaviour behind closed doors," UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said in a statement calling the violence against women and girls 'a shadow pandemic'.

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

Youthful India will prove handful in Asian Cup, reckons Chhetri

Youthful India will prove handful in Asian Cup, reckons Chhetri

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

'We are a team who hate to lose, and we have proven it in recent times. We are working as per the plan'

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Anil Kapoor helps Chembur locals to understand the importance of Swachh Bharat.

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

I am Shalini Chauhan, a warrior!

I am Shalini Chauhan, a warrior!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In a patriarchal Uttar Pradesh village, a young girl is making a difference.

Infy to allocate up to 50 mn shares to incentivise staff

Infy to allocate up to 50 mn shares to incentivise staff

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It has also proposed that CEO and managing director Salil Parekh be granted annual performance-based stock incentives in the form of restricted stock units worth Rs 10 crore under the 2019 Plan.

The disabled man who fights for children

The disabled man who fights for children

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'It's the children that matter. They are the future,' Bhagaban Mohanta, who was born without legs, tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Pak envoy hopes 'long winter' in bilateral ties will end soon

Pak envoy hopes 'long winter' in bilateral ties will end soon

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

India boycotted Pak National Day event over invitation to Hurriyat leaders.

Developing skills for life

Developing skills for life

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With a market-oriented approach, an NGO in Delhi is ensuring the skills it imparts finds value with employers.

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Airline to deploy around 50 planes in the next seven months

Children from India, Pak video conference on issues

Children from India, Pak video conference on issues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Celebrating its 75 successful years of campaigning for child rights, Plan India on Wednesday organised a video conferencing between the group of Plan India children and Plan Pakistan community children to share their opinions and views on the issues affecting their lives.

PHOTOS: Team India undergo optional training before 2nd Test

PHOTOS: Team India undergo optional training before 2nd Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The hosts will look to bounce back and level the series in Bengaluru, and knowing that India have fought back in series before (that historic 2001 Test series is still fresh in our minds), it's only imperative that they practice with intent heading into the 2nd Test.

Australia to take confidence from the lower order fight in 1st Test

Australia to take confidence from the lower order fight in 1st Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'We would've loved to win the game, but the boys bowled really well and they also batted really well. It's probably on us batters to take a bit of the weight from them'

The secret to Bumrah's success...

The secret to Bumrah's success...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Jasprit Bumrah said his experience of getting reverse swing on slower pitches in first class cricket helped him get the best out of a docile MCG track after his six-wicket haul put India in command in the third Test, in Melbourne.

PICS: Celebrating India's daughters

PICS: Celebrating India's daughters

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Forty-one well-known names share their love for their daughters in a heartwarming coffee table book.

Govt to roll out $20 billion food security plan by Dec

Govt to roll out $20 billion food security plan by Dec

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

After missing several deadlines, only 11 states could introduce the plan

PIX: Amitabh, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Jaya get clicked!

PIX: Amitabh, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Jaya get clicked!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The Bachchan family donated 25 lakh to Plan India,

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

He's beaten cancer, but Yuvraj plans to keep fighting it

He's beaten cancer, but Yuvraj plans to keep fighting it

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

India's star batsman Yuvraj Singh, who was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year before making a remarkable recovery, is now looking at creating awareness for the fatal disease in India. Harish Kotian spoke with the dashing left-hander to find out more about his plans.

Will former ECB chief Giles convince India to play against Pakistan in UAE?

Will former ECB chief Giles convince India to play against Pakistan in UAE?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan on Friday said that former England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Giles Clarke is playing a role in trying to revive the planned India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series in December.

Rohingyas' deportation damages idea of India

Rohingyas' deportation damages idea of India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The deported Rohingyas would face persecution in Myanmar but also, possibly, elimination.

New Zealand receptive to playing day-night Test in India

New Zealand receptive to playing day-night Test in India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In order to raise the dwindling number of spectators in the stadium, the Board of Control for Cricket in India last week said it is all set to host its first-ever day/night cricket Test with the pink ball against New Zealand in October.

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Zaka awaits Pak govt approval for India trip

Zaka awaits Pak govt approval for India trip

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Pakistan government has still not given approval to PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf's planned India trip for holding talks with BCCI officials to restore bilateral cricket ties between the two countries.

PHOTOS: The world's 7 billionth baby

PHOTOS: The world's 7 billionth baby

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Even as 23-year-old Vinita and Ajay from Uttar Pradesh have been giving interviews after interviews after having brought to the world the seven billionth baby, another mother is being cheered miles away at a hospital in Philippines capital Manila for the same feat.

Indian, US firms may sign pacts to set up electronic clusters

Indian, US firms may sign pacts to set up electronic clusters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

India has received $1.35 billion foreign direct investment from the US during April-November 2014 as compared to $806 million in 2013-14

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Apollo's Sangita Reddy: We are on track to a Rs 450 crore turnover

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Apollo Hospitals group is open to investing in health care start-ups says its director Sangita Reddy.

US remains a prime source of investment: FM

US remains a prime source of investment: FM

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

He further added that India needs $1 trillion investment in infrastructure during the 12th Five-Year Plan.

Net domain names in Indian languages soon

Net domain names in Indian languages soon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The department of information technology, Government of India will submit its proposal by next month to The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers, a non-profit organisation responsible for managing the internet's domain name system, including IP address space assignments based in California, USA.

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

A proposed 24 percent hike in the salaries of 2.6 million employees and pensioners, will land the railways with a wage bill of about $4.7 billion.

Best places to shop in Delhi

Best places to shop in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Serious shoppers are flocking to India's capital city in search of everything from classic saris to cutting-edge accessories and formal wear.

Live broadcast of Chandrayaan launch

Live broadcast of Chandrayaan launch

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Click here to watch the live broadcast of the historic launch!

'India is an incredibly important market'

'India is an incredibly important market'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

GM chief Mary Barra reveals turnaround plans.

Maldives deal: India takes China head on

Maldives deal: India takes China head on

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'An authoritative source in the government tells me that India has emerged as the net security provider of the Maldives,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Enthused by India's financial inclusion drive, US-based Accion, one of the biggest micro finance organisations in the world, has renewed its focus in India. Michael Schlein, bottom, left, chief executive officer of Accicon, tells Namrata Acharya in an email interview the Wall Street and Silicon Valley are eager to participate in opportunities presented by the issuance of the small finance and payment bank licences, the expanded banking correspondent opportunities, and the Jan-Dhan Yojna.

Godrej eyes acquisitions in China

Godrej eyes acquisitions in China

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'Much can be done by India under the provisions of the treaty to make full use of its rights it has.' 'The impact of that will be felt downstream.'