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Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle

Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Conservation group Coast and Country said that it has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Queensland for a judicial review.

Why is Janhvi Kapoor sorry?

Why is Janhvi Kapoor sorry?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Earth Day with stunning pictures, beautiful messages and quotes.

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen told US dealers to halt sales of some 2015 diesel cars.

How to keep summer infections at bay

How to keep summer infections at bay

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Your sunscreen should contain mineral sun blocks like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, says cosmetologist Dr Rinky Kapoor.

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.

3rd Test: Sri Lanka stagger as they chase 410 for victory

3rd Test: Sri Lanka stagger as they chase 410 for victory

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka batted the 16 overs during the final 85 minutes of play on the fourth day with an aim to survive rather than play positive cricket.

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Economy to grow by 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal, says FM.

'It's a message for all protestors: If you join, you are dead'

'It's a message for all protestors: If you join, you are dead'

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'They should have spoken to the Sterlite protestors when they were sitting in the villages. They should not have waited for them to come to Tuticorin.' What started off as a lone village grumbling about ground water pollution on Tuesday turned into a battlefield. What thus started off as a lone village grumbling about ground water pollution on Tuesday finally turned into a battle field. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'He is posting that someone who took the metro (during a medical emergency) got saved.' 'Let him try doing the same. He cannot peddle nonsense just because he is a star.'

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said a 10 per cent tax long on capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh made from the sale of shares has been introduced but those made till Janaury 31 would be grandfathered. A 10 per cent tax on distributed income by equity oriented mutual funds has also been proposed in the budget.

What we know so far about deadly Tiajin explosions

What we know so far about deadly Tiajin explosions

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Almost 36 hours after China's worst industrial disaster, the cause of the massive blasts in Tiajan remains unclear. But here is what we know

CJI recuses from hearing Dec 16 convict's review plea

CJI recuses from hearing Dec 16 convict's review plea

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The CJI said one of his relatives had earlier appeared on behalf of the victim's mother in the case and observed that it would be appropriate that some other bench hear the review plea at 10:30 am.

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

According to a report, global populations of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have already declined by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012.

COVID-19: Riddle wrapped in enigma inside a mystery

COVID-19: Riddle wrapped in enigma inside a mystery

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'What accounts for the huge difference in death tolls between the most advanced countries and the relatively poorer countries?' mulls Virendra Kapoor.

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Obama said US is leading the efforts to combat carbon pollution

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Since the US, the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, has shifted in a major way to shale gas, the focus of global environmentalists' ire has fallen on India, which is the third biggest emitter, reports Darryl D'Monte.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Model X is Tesla's only SUV, & it can go from zero to 97 kmph in 2.9 seconds.

Young. Successful. And they cycle to work :)

Young. Successful. And they cycle to work :)

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Young, city-bred, successful, enthusiastic Indians are ditching their cars and cycling to work.

Water will be clean in time for Rio Olympics, says Games chief

Water will be clean in time for Rio Olympics, says Games chief

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The water quality at the Olympic sailing venue in Rio de Janeiro is a serious issue but will be resolved by the time the Games begin next year, Rio Organising Committee president Carlos Nuzman said on Tuesday.

How much is Mother Earth worth?

How much is Mother Earth worth?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Pricing can help prioritise the best use of conservation efforts and funding

A dying lake's open letter for help!

A dying lake's open letter for help!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Once a bountiful water body, years of neglect, rampant encroachment and dumping of untreated sewage and industrial waster has virtually turned Bellandur lake into a large septic tank.

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Wild animals lived in their natural environment.' 'So, viruses could not be communicated.' 'Then came mass production and mass quartering of animals -- whether it be poultry, pigs and cattle -- which gave rise to bird flu, SARS and the mad cow disease.' 'Vast amounts of animal produce are also being flown from one part of the world to another, which has helped to spread the virus.' 'All these changes have led to a new and deadly mutation of the virus that has immobliised human beings.'

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

VW overtook Japan's Toyota in the first half of this year to become the world's biggest carmaker by sales, but is facing a sharp slowdown in its most profitable market, China.

Death toll from Tianjin explosions climbs to 104

Death toll from Tianjin explosions climbs to 104

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The death toll in twin explosions in this Chinese port city of Tianjin on Saturday rose to 85 amid protests from frustrated relatives of the missing fire fighters demanding answers on their loved ones' fates as specialised anti-chemical warfare soldiers recovered one survivor.

Markets end stronger ahead of the Fed meet; oil stocks shine

Markets end stronger ahead of the Fed meet; oil stocks shine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Markets ended higher, amid firm global cues, and are on track for third straight day of gains.

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While inaugurating the projects, Modi said highways construction has reached 27-km a day from mere 12-km a day during the Congress regime.

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Budding RTI activist from Chennai files request with ONGC. Instead of response, police comes asking about her.

'What we did for the environment has been undone by the new govt'

'What we did for the environment has been undone by the new govt'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'This is not a Sanjay Baru or Natwar Singh type of book. It's not a memoir. It's not a book to reveal conversations, real or imaginary. This is not a book to position myself at the centre of the world.' Jairam Ramesh on his stint as environment minister.

Tinajin blasts: Death toll rises to 112; nearly 100 missing

Tinajin blasts: Death toll rises to 112; nearly 100 missing

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The death toll in twin blasts in this eastern Chinese port city on Sunday rose to 112 after authorities recovered more bodies from the debris, as 95 people are still missing, officials said.

Tips to treat 6 summer skin problems

Tips to treat 6 summer skin problems

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The scorching summer season is approaching, and it brings along several skin problems. Are you geared up to fix them yet?

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Industry experts said the scandal could hit VW hard, just as it was emerging from a damaging leadership battle.

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Here's a list of the things we should be reading more about in the media,' says Mitali Saran.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.

IITs offer Modi lifeline to save Ganga

IITs offer Modi lifeline to save Ganga

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A report submitted by the consortium of seven Indian Institutes of Technology on way to rejuvenate the Ganga river is at heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to restore the glory of the river.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.