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Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP also went on to label Kaul a "Pakistani sympathiser" and posted headings of a couple of her writings on X.

Plan Panel pitches for bio-fuel

Plan Panel pitches for bio-fuel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Rail coaches built after 2016-17 to have bio-toilets

Rail coaches built after 2016-17 to have bio-toilets

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The bio-toilets, which have been indigenously developed by Indian Railways and DRDO, have been installed for in-service trials in nine trains, he said during Question Hour.

Rs 50 cr for bio-diesel panel

Rs 50 cr for bio-diesel panel

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Olympics is a high-stakes and high-pressure situation and anything can happen. Guessing a medal on the basis of statistics is difficult, says Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz.

'Bio beer' set for launch across country

'Bio beer' set for launch across country

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Test marketing of bio beer was done some two years ago and there was tremendous response in several places, Dr B Srinivas Amarnath of Advaith Biotech Bangalore, who produced it after several years of research, said in Puducherry on Saturday launching the beverage in the burgeoning beer market of Puducherry.

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

Kamal Nath told me...: MP Cong chief amid BJP switch buzz

Kamal Nath told me...: MP Cong chief amid BJP switch buzz

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Asked why Nath was not himself putting forth his side, Patwari said that the MP chief minister would speak at the right time. "What I said was on his behalf," he claimed.

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While there are some new faces in the cabinet, leaders such as BJP president JP Nadda and Jual Oram have returned as ministers.

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Akhilesh Yadav's stock rose dramatically on Tuesday with his Samajwadi Party cutting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party down to size in Uttar Pradesh.

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

This is the project to turn municipal and agri-waste into fuel sources like diesel, jet fuel, naptha and petroleum. It is called IH2.

Now, buy bio-diesel at Rs 38.90/ltr

Now, buy bio-diesel at Rs 38.90/ltr

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Aditya Aromedic and Bio Energy Pvt Ltd has recently started commercial production of bio-diesel from Jatropha. The good news is that bio-diesel marketed by the company is cheaper than the fossil diesel sold by oil marketing companies in the country.

Madhavan Has NEVER Done THIS Before!

Madhavan Has NEVER Done THIS Before!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'This creature that I play is so evil, he is way beyond my comprehension of wickedness.'

India has never pursued an offensive bio weapons programme

India has never pursued an offensive bio weapons programme

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

In 2003, the United States Congressional Research Service asserted that there is a danger that India may develop a bio weapons programme. It claimed that 'India is believed to have an active biological defence research program as well as the necessary infrastructure to develop a variety of biological agents'. However, there is no evidence in the public domain of India ever having pursued an offensive bio weapons programme.

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

Navdeep Saini Ties The Knot With Swati

Navdeep Saini Ties The Knot With Swati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Navdeep Saini married his long-time girlfriend, Swati Asthana.

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Guitar and card games are options former Australia speedster Brett Lee wants the IPL-bound cricketers to explore in order to maintain the bio-secure bubble during their long stay in the UAE. The IPL will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 in a controlled environment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suspended Maldivian minister mocks Indian flag, apologises

Suspended Maldivian minister mocks Indian flag, apologises

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

A Maldivian minister, who was suspended in January for her derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now mocked the Indian flag after including parts of the flag in an altered campaign poster of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), according to a media report on Monday.

'Bio-secure' Adelaide Oval could be hub for India Test series

'Bio-secure' Adelaide Oval could be hub for India Test series

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Australia vice captain Travis Head backed on Thursday the idea of playing the entire Test series against India in a 'bio-secure' Adelaide Oval to ensure the lucrative fixture goes ahead later this year. Cricket Australia (CA) is banking heavily on the series, reportedly worth A$300 million ($195 million) in revenue, to help it cope with a financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Biocon wins BioSingapore Asia Pacific Tech Award

Biocon wins BioSingapore Asia Pacific Tech Award

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Every year, BioSingapore receives nominations from biotechnology industry associations, industry peers, academics and institutions across Asia-Pacific for the most outstanding companies or individuals in various categories. The nominees are judged by a panel of distinguished leaders in the field.

Railways allow 100% FDI for setting up bio-toilets

Railways allow 100% FDI for setting up bio-toilets

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

According to the guidelines approved by the government, 100 per cent FDI can be utilised in facilities like cleaning up trains and installation of bio-toilets in passenger coaches and setting up of mechanised laundry services.

Sir Gulam Noon takes over BioCare

Sir Gulam Noon takes over BioCare

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Speculation over his role was sparked off when senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy tweeted earlier in the day, Modi should take Cinema star Sharuk Khan to Qatar with him since after MEA and NSA had failed to persuade the Shiekhs of Qatar, Modi pleaded with Khan to intervene , and thus got an expensive settlement from the Qatar Shiekhs to free our Naval officers.

Bio-weapons found in Philippines

Bio-weapons found in Philippines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The Army said possible residues of a tetanus virus-carrying chemical was found in a raid on a Jaamat hideout.

Bio-fuel arena to create millions of  jobs

Bio-fuel arena to create millions of jobs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The implementation of projects on bamboo development and bio-fuels is estimated to create 2.2 crore (22 million) new jobs by 2012 besides conserving Rs 830 crore (Rs 8,300 million) in foreign exchange annually.

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Global warming threat has forced all developing nations to go for bio-fuel in a big way. The case of India is also not different.

'Family man' Warner says life in bio-bubble is tough

'Family man' Warner says life in bio-bubble is tough

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Australia opener David Warner admitted that playing cricket while living inside bio-bubbles in the times of COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on his family life, and said his primary target now is to represent his country in the next two T20 World Cups.

Aww! This Dhoni Pic Will Melt Your Heart

Aww! This Dhoni Pic Will Melt Your Heart

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's heartwarming image picture with his friend's daughter will make you go awww!

Finnair flies first bio-fuel-operated flight

Finnair flies first bio-fuel-operated flight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

In the next few weeks, Finnair will fly a series of four flights using biofuel in both engines of its aircraft, the carrier said in a statement.

US intel says Covid not a bio-weapon, unsure about its origins

US intel says Covid not a bio-weapon, unsure about its origins

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The United States intelligence community has failed to reach any firm conclusion on the exact origin of COVID-19 and is split on whether it leaked from a lab in China or emerged in nature, even though it does not believe the virus was developed as a biological weapon, according to results of a detailed review ordered by President Joe Biden.

Oil firms to buy bio-diesel @ Rs 25/ltr

Oil firms to buy bio-diesel @ Rs 25/ltr

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Public sector oil firms will purchase bio-diesel extracted from plants like Jatropha for mixing in diesel, at Rs 25 a litre beginning January 1.

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The fire broke out around 12 am at Biomax Fuels Limited, a bio-diesel manufacturing unit in the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone, Duvvada area.

PIX: KXIP, KKR, Royals land in UAE; set ball rolling for bio-secure IPL

PIX: KXIP, KKR, Royals land in UAE; set ball rolling for bio-secure IPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Royals and KXIP landed in Dubai via a charter flight, which will be the norm this IPL due to the ongoing health crisis. A little later in the evening, Kolkata Knight Riders arrived in Abu Dhabi, their base for the tournament.

Who doctored P J Thomas's bio-data?

Who doctored P J Thomas's bio-data?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

'Between 2000 and 2004 there were six recommendations to start proceedings against P J Thomas. After 2004 not only was there no such recommendation, but all mention of the Palmolein Case was wiped off Thomas's bio-data. There seems to have been a deliberate attempt to clear Thomas's record starting in 2004. The Manmohan Singh ministry took office in 2004. Draw your own inferences.'

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Gadkari said the NDA govt is keen to develop inland waterways in the country.

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Aptech managing director and CEO Anil Pant died on Tuesday, the company informed in a regulatory filing. "The company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Dr. Anil Pant, Managing Director and CEO of the company on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Dr. Pant's contribution and energy will be missed by the company. "All the directors and employees of the company convey their deepest condolences to his family," Aptech Limited said in the filing.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Pakistan to tour England in July, play in bio-secure environment

Pakistan to tour England in July, play in bio-secure environment

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PCB CEO Wasim Khan insisted that the health and safety of players would be paramount and no player would be forced to go to England.