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12 cheetahs from South Africa en route to India

12 cheetahs from South Africa en route to India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Presently, the eight cheetahs at Kuno are killing a prey every three-four days and are in good health, officials said.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Here's why India may lose out on hosting Champions Trophy

Here's why India may lose out on hosting Champions Trophy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

India could lose out on hosting the 2021 Champions Trophy if the government doesn't allow tax exemption on the event.

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15.

US CTO Aneesh Chopra on what IITians can do

US CTO Aneesh Chopra on what IITians can do

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

While the IITians are looking back at their motherland to give back, Aneesh Chopra feels they should also look around them in America and figures out best ways to harness the energy and creativity especially in areas that look like wasteland.

Self-regulate, FM tells markets

Self-regulate, FM tells markets

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

FM has asked brokers to exercise self-regulation for capital markets and also advised them to corporatise. He has commissioned a World Bank study to suggest an effective model for India.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Congress released a booklet 'Nau saal, Nau sawaal', asking nine questions from Modi. The BJP rejected the Congress' criticism as a 'bundle of lies and mountain of deception' and said the questions are born out of 'pathological hatred' of the PM.

RBI prevented complete collapse of economy: Das

RBI prevented complete collapse of economy: Das

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday defended the Reserve Bank's handling of the price situation, saying acting prematurely on inflation would have exerted a heavy cost on the economy and citizens. Acknowledging that the inflation target has been missed, Das said the RBI decided to support the economy by not introducing a rate hike in face of a spike in inflation. "We prevented a 'complete collapse of the economy' by keeping rates lower and stayed away from premature tightening," Das said speaking at the annual FIBAC conference of bankers in Mumbai.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

No complacency on Chinese border, Antony to army

No complacency on Chinese border, Antony to army

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

"We have to constantly upgrade our military and economic capabilities," the minister told army commanders while referring to relations with China as he opened the five-day top army commanders bi-annual conference in Delhi. His remarks are significant as the minister has just undertaken a major tour of the Sino-Indian frontier in Arunachal Pradesh.

NRIs: Fair-weather friends?

NRIs: Fair-weather friends?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Today, NRIs are eager to reconnect with India because India is a growth story and it makes good business sense.

Plantations can claim carbon credits: Nath

Plantations can claim carbon credits: Nath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

According to the Kyoto protocol, one carbon credit can be earned by reducing a tonne carbon dioxide. One carbon credit is worth $10 as per the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) guidelines.

ICC delay decision on Zimbabwe

ICC delay decision on Zimbabwe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The International Cricket Council failed to reach a decision on taking any action against the troubled Zimbabwe board at its annual conference in Dubai on Thursday. Divided over calls to suspend the Zimbabwe board, the ICC executive board pushed the debate into Friday after failing to find a solution at the end of its scheduled two-day meeting.

Organ transplantation made easier

Organ transplantation made easier

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

New techniques in medicine makes organ transplantation easier

Morgan is next ICC president: report

Morgan is next ICC president: report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

The ECB chairman will succeed acting ICC president Ray Mali till 2010 after a compromise deal struck with BCCI president Sharad Pawar.

Ray Mali named acting ICC president

Ray Mali named acting ICC president

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Ray Mali has been appointed acting president of the International Cricket Council following the death of Percy Sonn last month.

Sports Shorts: Davis Cup to remain annual event

Sports Shorts: Davis Cup to remain annual event

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Davis Cup will remain an annual tournament despite persistent complaints from some players that it over-burdens an already-crowded schedule, the head of the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.

Stable inflation key to sustain growth: RBI

Stable inflation key to sustain growth: RBI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

High inflation not only hurts the common man but also deters fresh investments that are key to faster economic expansion, which makes containing prices an express requirement, the Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.

Sonn accepts third year as ICC president

Sonn accepts third year as ICC president

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

ICC president Percy Sonn accepted an invitation from the ICC Board to extend his term in office until June 2009.

Speedy arbitration to attract FDI

Speedy arbitration to attract FDI

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

The government said on Tuesday that a speedy dispute resolution mechanism is a prerequisite for attracting foreign direct investment and asked consultants to make realistic project evaluation for timely completion of projects.

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

Start exercising more for good health

Start exercising more for good health

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta study shows that walking alone may not be as beneficial as exercise as earlier believed.

Britain to ban junk food in schools

Britain to ban junk food in schools

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The poor quality of much school food made headlines in Britain thanks to 'Jamie's School Dinners', a series featuring 'Naked Chef' Jamie Oliver.

ICC chief Speed to step down in 2008

ICC chief Speed to step down in 2008

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Malcolm Speed will step down as International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive next year when his current term ends, an ICC spokesman said.

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Bill Clinton was speaking to over 3,000 Indian-American Telugus, who had gathered in the cavernous ballroom of the Washington Convention Center and who gave him a sustained standing ovation at the beginning and end of his remarks.

Morgan to become next ICC president: report

Morgan to become next ICC president: report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

England and Wales Cricket Board chairman David Morgan is set to take over as next president of the International Cricket Council in 2008, according to BBC.

South Africa to nominate acting ICC president

South Africa to nominate acting ICC president

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

South Africa has been asked to nominate the acting president of the International Cricket Council following the death of Percy Sonn last month.

Speedy sell-off must: Jaswant

Speedy sell-off must: Jaswant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Setting the economic agenda for the new year, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh Friday favoured speedy disinvestment, strengthening regulation, linking fiscal and monetary incentives to shore up productivity and growth.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

TiECon meet to focus on BPO

TiECon meet to focus on BPO

Rediff.com12 May 2005

10% GDP growth realistic: PM

10% GDP growth realistic: PM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said a GDP growth of 8 per cent was sustainable, and the target of 10 per cent growth per year was realistic.

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

UN chief says will take COVID-19 vaccine publicly, calls it his 'moral obligation'

UN chief says will take COVID-19 vaccine publicly, calls it his 'moral obligation'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Guterres reiterated his call for a COVID-19 vaccine to be a global public good available to everywhere and particularly, available in Africa.

11th five-year-plan to be approved on Nov 8: Min

11th five-year-plan to be approved on Nov 8: Min

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Speaking at the annual conference of the Karnataka Planters' Association in Bangalore, he said the coffee sector had been allocated a sum of Rs 750 crore (Rs 7.5 billion) in the 11th plan (2007- 2012), up from Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) in the previous plan.

Spices Board targets $880-m exports

Spices Board targets $880-m exports

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

In an effort to increase the exports of spices from India, the Spices Board has set a target turnover of $880 million this financial year against $800 million last year.

ICC board approves rollback of 'Big Three' decision

ICC board approves rollback of 'Big Three' decision

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) board has voted to pass a new financial model to reverse a 2014 decision which effectively put India, England and Australia in control of the game's finances and administration.