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Chandrababu Naidu celebrates 58th birthday

Chandrababu Naidu celebrates 58th birthday

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Telugu Desam Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu turned 58 on Sunday. Naidu said that the TDP, under his stewardship, aimed at ushering the third generation economic reforms for the benefit of the poorer sections. He lamented that the reforms undertaken so far had only benefited some states and the rich sections of society.The TDP leader said that he visited NTR's samadhi to seek his blessings for embarking on a 100-day rath yatra.

Jagan's health improves after being given IV fluids

Jagan's health improves after being given IV fluids

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

The health condition of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday improved a bit after doctors at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, where he is being treated following his indefinite fast against Andhra Pradesh bifurcation, administered IV fluids to him.

'People want everything on the menu on their plate'

'People want everything on the menu on their plate'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'The government is not insisting that customers must eat a certain quantity only.' 'Customers can ask for extra portions.' 'It is dictatorial, but we welcome it because it is one step towards ending food waste.'

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

Rs 14.5 cr to Rs 330 cr in 5 months! Curious case of Chandrababu Naidu's son's assets

Rs 14.5 cr to Rs 330 cr in 5 months! Curious case of Chandrababu Naidu's son's assets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The details of assets submitted by Lokesh look strikingly different when compared with the declared assets of his family on October 19, 2016.

India plans 2 new initiatives to boost farm sector

India plans 2 new initiatives to boost farm sector

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh announced that the National Food Security Mission would be formally launched from Andhra Pradesh.

Govt buys record 35 mn tons of rice from farmers

Govt buys record 35 mn tons of rice from farmers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

In the 2010-11 marketing year (October-September), the government had procured 34.19 million tonnes, according to the Food Ministry data.

How are you dealing with the plastic ban? Tell us

How are you dealing with the plastic ban? Tell us

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Have you switched to cloth bags and bio-degradable options?

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Where should shudra-OBCs go because of whom the nation is surviving?'

US drug regulator to inspect Aurobindo facilities

US drug regulator to inspect Aurobindo facilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Import alert on unit-6 facility might be lifted by FDA by Sept.

MMTC invites bids for export of 1 lakh tonne wheat

MMTC invites bids for export of 1 lakh tonne wheat

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Bids, which will open on December 18, will remain valid upto December 26. Bidders should quote for a minimum 35,000 tonnes and a maximum of 1,00,000 tonnes of wheat, MMTC said.

Life@Hostel: 'Girls would gossip and tease each other'

Life@Hostel: 'Girls would gossip and tease each other'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Suryakumari Upadhyayula, 48 from Boston, USA shares her experience.

Death toll in cyclone rises to 26 in AP

Death toll in cyclone rises to 26 in AP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The death toll in the devastating cyclone Hudhud rose to 26 on Wednesday with the report of one more death in the cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh while over 1.35 lakh people are rehabilitated in the relief camps set up by the state government.

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.

Balamuralikrishna touched people's souls!

Balamuralikrishna touched people's souls!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'Where the maestro has gone, I am sure Krishna would himself listen to his soulful music.' Sunita Budhiraja recounts her encounters with Balamurali Krishna whose music touched the lives of millions.

Rs 1.35 lakh cr disbursed so far to farmers: PM

Rs 1.35 lakh cr disbursed so far to farmers: PM

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Centre has transferred around Rs 1,35,000 crore so far under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme with the payment of eighth instalment on Friday and is also procuring higher quantity of paddy and wheat at minimum support price to boost farmers' income.

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.

Ready your taste buds for ITC's milkshakes

Ready your taste buds for ITC's milkshakes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

ITC will also launch paneer shortly and is also working on cheese and Tetra Pak milk

Chandrababu Naidu, family worth Rs 39.88 crore

Chandrababu Naidu, family worth Rs 39.88 crore

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

After being questioned about his wealth in the wake of Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement, the Telugu Desam Party President and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday declared his assets and those of his family members.

Success story of AP's mid-day meal scheme

Success story of AP's mid-day meal scheme

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Self-help groups have taken over the responsibility of supplying meals to 70 per cent of the schools.

India Post calls to say you've got mail

India Post calls to say you've got mail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Changing with the times and in compliance with social distancing norms, customers are now picking up their parcels, speed posts and registered letters within the city themselves after they are informed on phone.

Reddy woos Chinese investors

Reddy woos Chinese investors

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Monday invited Chinese businesses to invest in the state, especially in the food-processing sector and also sought Chinese cloud-seeding technology to ease water scarcity.

RBI to cut rates by 40 bps before end of FY20: Fitch

RBI to cut rates by 40 bps before end of FY20: Fitch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

In all, RBI has cut interest rates by 110 bps this year. But this has not yet led to a boost in economic activity. While the growth rate has slowed to a five-year low, consumer confidence is waning and foreign direct investment has plateaued.

'Fighting coronavirus is a priority, so is giving timely salaries'

'Fighting coronavirus is a priority, so is giving timely salaries'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

'We will not compromise on it. We will not make any deferred payments or cuts.'

Onion prices, Telangana issue, coal-gate stall Lok Sabha

Onion prices, Telangana issue, coal-gate stall Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Three bills were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid uproar with members from Left parties trooping into the Well to protest against rising prices of onion while other members raised the Telangana issue.

Veteran director, ex-minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies

Veteran director, ex-minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Rao was a Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh and served as the Union minister of state for coal.

Diwali delights: Mava Karanji, Coconut Barfi and more

Diwali delights: Mava Karanji, Coconut Barfi and more

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

We invited readers to share their favourite festive delicacies. Here we post some of the responses we recieved. Share yours!

IN PICS: A 2,200 Kg laddu for this 52 ft Ganesha!

IN PICS: A 2,200 Kg laddu for this 52 ft Ganesha!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

This huge 52-foot Ganesha idol was made by nearly 100 workers over 50 days, in Khairatabad town in Andhra Pradesh.

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

In its daily briefing, the government also reported Goa is now free of coronavirus.

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

PepsiCo is now betting aggressively on Kurkure, as its offering goes more and more local in its branded snacks.

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Last week, the Union Cabinet decided to import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions to improve the domestic supply and control prices, which touched Rs 100 per kg earlier this month.

Indian HORROR story in coronavirus-hit Wuhan

Indian HORROR story in coronavirus-hit Wuhan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'Our only request to the Indian government is that they should act fast and send a plane to evacuate us as people around us are dying'

Unclaimed bag outside BJP headquarters triggers panic

Unclaimed bag outside BJP headquarters triggers panic

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

An unclaimed bag was found outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters on Ashoka Road in New Delhi on Wednesday morning, triggering panic in the area. The police got a call about the bag around 8 am following which a bomb squad and dog squad were rushed to the spot.

A 'homemade' success story

A 'homemade' success story

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

While consumers feel that petrol pinches directly, diesel hurts indirectly, as it is an input in almost all the goods and services we use.

Why is India in lockdown?

Why is India in lockdown?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The answer cannot be that we will beat the disease at the end of the 21 days. And the answer cannot be that it is to halt the spread because the spread is going to happen anyway, notes Aakar Patel.

NDA-ruled states face higher inflation

NDA-ruled states face higher inflation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Andhra Pradesh posted 8.14% consumer inflation in October.

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

For the entire UPA regime, from 2005-06 to 2013-14, the average annual farm growth according to the GDP back series data is 3.8 per cent, which too is higher than the first four years of the NDA, though these two periods aren't comparable because one spans nine years and the other four.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'