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9 out of 16 DDCA directors sign in favour of new committee

9 out of 16 DDCA directors sign in favour of new committee

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Former DDCA president Sneh Bansal had written a letter to the Lodha Panel secretary Gopal Shankarnarayan, claiming that all 24 directors of DDCA are ineligible as per Supreme Court ruling on January 2, but treasurer Ravinder Manchanda claimed otherwise.

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will need to get assurances from all the state associations that there will be no disruption in organisation of cricket matches under aegis of the board, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee said on Wednesday.

How Sonia chose the nominees for Rajya Sabha

How Sonia chose the nominees for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

The six presidential nominees to the Rajya Sabha have reportedly been handpicked by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, in an attempt to reassert her authority in the United Progressive Alliance government, which has allegedly acquired a pro-United States stance under the aegis of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.The five persons nominated are Mani Shanker Aiyer, Javed Akhtar, Dr Balchandra Mungekar, Bombay Jayshri and Dr Ram Dyal Munda.

Portraits from the farmers march in Delhi

Portraits from the farmers march in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Banded under the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, which claims to be an umbrella body of 207 organisations of farmers and agricultural workers, thousands of farmers arrived in Delhi on Thursday, on trains, buses and other modes of transport. The AIKSCC was formed under the aegis of All India Kisan Sabha and other Left-affiliated farmers' bodies in June 2017, following protests by farmers in states such as Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for debt relief and remunerative prices. On Friday, they marched to Parliament demanding for loan waivers and increased remuneration. Adnan Abidi/Reuters was able to photograph different farmers participating in the rally. The one takeaway: They may all look very different, but their woes are all the same.

Intellectuals ask govt to respond to Maoist offer

Intellectuals ask govt to respond to Maoist offer

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Welcoming the Maoist announcement of a 72-day ceasefire, the intellectuals under the aegis of 'Citizens Initiative for Peace' said, "this opportunity should not be missed. Armed operations by government and Maoists should cease immediately, so that dialogue can begin."

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gadkari said the NHAI was working on setting up an InvIT to monetise its projects for mobilising resources through capital markets.

CII welcomes Nilekani's appointment as UIDAI head

CII welcomes Nilekani's appointment as UIDAI head

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Chandrajit Banerjee, director general, CII said: "This move will bestow the benefits of information technology to the common man and will also help establish citizenship, thus enhancing security at various levels. This would further bring transparency in different delivery channels, help in mapping diverse requirements of the nation and, in turn, assure better planning and strategisation for the country."

4 power PSUs to establish energy efficiency co

4 power PSUs to establish energy efficiency co

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Sources said the company was likely to be incorporated with the four government companies holding equity in proportion to their profits, implying that the bigger the profit size, the larger their holding. The combined holding is likely to be in the range of Rs 325 crore (Rs 3.25 billion).

Balakot showed reach, lethality of Indian forces: Rajnath

Balakot showed reach, lethality of Indian forces: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving any outstanding issue in the way of growth and development of indigenous defence industries.

Activists call for ban on Asbestos

Activists call for ban on Asbestos

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Trade unions, human rights activists and workers have called upon the Indian and Canadian governments to halt the trade in white asbestos. The protestors gathered under the aegis of Ban Asbestos Network of India (BANI) urged the governments to address the safety concerns of workers using asbestos.

Was Indian Mujahideen planning a 9/11-type attack?

Was Indian Mujahideen planning a 9/11-type attack?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The arrest of Shahzad Ahmed alias Pappu, an accused in the Delhi serial blasts case and the Batla House encounter, is a major breakthrough for investigating agencies. These agencies are now trying to ascertain whether Pappu had undergone a pilot training course in Bengaluru.Pappu is reportedly a member of the Indian Mujahideen, which operates under the aegis of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and he had played a key role in planning the Delhi serial blasts in September, 2008.

'Santhanam was worried about India signing CTBT'

'Santhanam was worried about India signing CTBT'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Dr A N Prasad, former director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and a distinguished nuclear scientist, explains the reasons behind Santhanam's statement on Pokhran II and its possible implications for India.

PM dismisses concerns about chill in Indo-US ties

PM dismisses concerns about chill in Indo-US ties

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has dismissed concerns among leading analysts, both in India and the United States, that Indo-US ties under the aegis of President Barack Obama and his administration cannot compare to the bonhomie and rapport he and New Delhi enjoyed with President George W Bush and his administration."I have a very good relationship with President Obama. So I think there should be no confusion on that point," he stated at a press interaction.

India wants China support for convention on terror

India wants China support for convention on terror

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday sought China's support for the convention against terrorism proposed by India at the United Nations and said all nations should join hands to thwart terrorists' evil designs. Ahead of his talks with the Chinese leadership, Krishna said in view of the multi-dimensional threats posed by terrorism it has become necessary to step up the fight against the menace under the aegis of the United Nations.

Want a career in advertising and media?

Want a career in advertising and media?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

The Northpoint Centre of Learrning invites applications for its PG Programme in Advertising, Media and Marketing Communications.

Rs 100 cr to solve identity crisis

Rs 100 cr to solve identity crisis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The government has earmarked Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) to establish 'a comprehensive system of unique identity for the resident population of the country'. The project will focus on border areas with illegal immigration in mind. It will also facilitate speedy and efficient transactions between individuals and service providers.

World Wide Web Consortium to meet in Delhi

World Wide Web Consortium to meet in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

During the conference, the W3C India Office would also be launched to promote and accelerate the participation from India in W3C standards, an official statement said in New Delhi on Friday.

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Dentsu Aegis says C P Arora left the business in July 2016, his Twitter handle and LinkedIn profile continue to refer to him as Group CFO of Denstu India.

Indian, US armies begin joint war exercise

Indian, US armies begin joint war exercise

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

The Indian and US armies started the joint war games under Yudha Abhayas 09 at Babina cantonment area in Jhansi District of Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

Chinese envoy bats for India-Pakistan-China meet to maintain peace

Chinese envoy bats for India-Pakistan-China meet to maintain peace

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Chinese envoy said that the India-China bilateral ties can't take the strain of another Doklam episode

Interested in stem cell technology?

Interested in stem cell technology?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Applications are invited for PG Diploma Course in Stem Cell Technology & Tissue Engineering (Full Time.

Story-less Goa nevertheless entertains

Story-less Goa nevertheless entertains

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The Tamil movie directed by Venkat Prabhu, is an endless series of gags, jokes and sexual mis-adventures.

Centre trying to initiate dialogue with Maoists

Centre trying to initiate dialogue with Maoists

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

While an operation is on to destroy the infrastructure of Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa, a move is also being initiated for a dialogue.From Saturday, a two-day session will be held at Delhi with some human rights activists to chalk out the talking points before the Naxalites are approached formally. Though the meeting is being held under the aegis of a newly formed Delhi Policy Study Group, it appears to have the Union home ministry's blessings.

Airline losses: It's the mgmt policy that stinks

Airline losses: It's the mgmt policy that stinks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Airline losses have more to do with their business models than the price of aviation fuel.

Mobile traders protest against VAT hike

Mobile traders protest against VAT hike

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Around twenty-five thousand retail mobile traders from across Maharashtra downed their shutters today in protest against the imposition of higher VAT at 12.5 per cent on sales of mobile handsets.

Big cos run chemical tanks without green nod

Big cos run chemical tanks without green nod

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Over 100 chemical storage tanks built at the Pirpav jetty near Chembur have been operating without approvals from the ministry of environment and forests for over 18 years. Each of these tanks has an average capacity of 200,000 kilolitres of oil.

India, US armies 'fight' urban terror

India, US armies 'fight' urban terror

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Yudh Abhyas-09, as the exercise is called, is the first time that the US has taken its potent Stryker infantry armoured vehicles outside of its operational area to a foreign land.

Sikkim Manipal University: Distance learning

Sikkim Manipal University: Distance learning

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Sikkim Manipal University currently offers over 40 distance education programmess across 10 disciplines

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum falls short

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum falls short

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Capital Film Works' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum, directed by Rajamohan is an honest effort -- but falls short of expectations.

Men's Nat hockey championship postponed

Men's Nat hockey championship postponed

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The senior men's National championship, to be staged in Pune next month, was postponed due to the prevailing H1N1 conditions.

Mumbai schoolgirl swims into Limca Book of Records

Mumbai schoolgirl swims into Limca Book of Records

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Eighteen months after swimming across the 30-km Messinikos Gulf in Greece at the tender age of eight, Mumbai schoolgirl Swapnali Yadav has earned an entry in the Limca Book of Records for the feat. Her feat in the 2008-09 edition of the book was accepted and she received a certificate to this effect from its publishers.

Marykom becomes player-cum-coach

Marykom becomes player-cum-coach

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

After proving her mettle inside the ring, Khel Ratna awardee woman boxer M C Marykom is now busy making a transition to coaching as well by setting up an academy in Imphal even while she guns for a fifth world title herself.

Give me time, I don't even have mail id: Nilekani

Give me time, I don't even have mail id: Nilekani

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Nilekani, who has been appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to head the National Authority for Unique Identity, has been in the news for providing a unique identification number to all Indians.

Global gold demand hits 11-yr low; India's demand down 35%

Global gold demand hits 11-yr low; India's demand down 35%

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Global gold demand hit an 11-year low in 2020 at 3,759.6 tonnes, mainly due to a weak October-December quarter and the COVID-19 related disruptions across the world driving a muted consumer sentiment throughout the year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report. The overall consumer demand during 2019 was at 4,386.4 tonnes, while in 2009 the overall demand was at 3,385.8 tonnes, according the WGC's 2020 Gold Demand Trends report. Global gold demand dropped by 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 783.4 tonnes in the fourth quarter compared to 1,082.9 tonnes during the October-December period of 2019, the report stated.

Kaziranga: Survey finds sizeable tiger population

Kaziranga: Survey finds sizeable tiger population

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

There is good news for activists fighting to save the dwindling population of tigers in India. A sample survey in Kaziranga National Park in Assam, which is being carried out by the conservation group Aaranyak under the aegis of the Assam Forest and Wildlife Department, has indicated that a sizeable tiger population has survived in the sprawling wildlife sanctuary.The recent deaths of ten tigers in Kaziranga had alarmed the authorities.

Montek to address investors in NY on July 1, 2

Montek to address investors in NY on July 1, 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The meetings with the investors at New York, according to sources, are being organised by the US-India Business Council. The USIBC is the premier business advocacy organization representing America's top companies investing in India, joined by global Indian companies, promoting economic reforms with an aim to deepen trade and strengthen commercial ties.

Narayana Murthy to head Nasscom's ethics committee

Narayana Murthy to head Nasscom's ethics committee

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Industry body Nasscom on Wednesday said it has formed a corporate governance and ethics committee to prevent Satyam-like incidents in future.

What Nilekani, and the new ID system, will do

What Nilekani, and the new ID system, will do

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Nandan Nilekani will have the responsibility to lay down plans and policies to implement the Unique Identity card scheme and shall own and operate the UID database. The authority was notified on January 28 this year as an attached office under the aegis of the Planning Commission with an initial core team of 115 officials and staff. The scheme will be implemented in three years.

Pak FM to visit US over Kerry-Lugar aid concerns

Pak FM to visit US over Kerry-Lugar aid concerns

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is set to embark on his second visit to the US in less than a week to convey Pakistan's concerns on conditions linked to US $ 7.5 billion in aid to be provided to it over under the aegis of the Kerry-Lugar Bill a period of five years under a bill passed by American Congress.

'Madrassas have no links with terrorists'

'Madrassas have no links with terrorists'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

A huge conclave of madrassas (seminary) from across the country, under the aegis of Asia's most revered Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom Deoband, on Monday declared that all acts of terrorism as 'unislamic'.