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Solar power in India is likely to cost 20% more. Here's why

Solar power in India is likely to cost 20% more. Here's why

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Glass shortage in China and the rising prices of imported glass used in finished solar panels have already hit the cost of solar panel imports. The cost of solar modules imported by India have increased 22 per cent since June last year. India imports close to 90 per cent of its solar cells and modules, of which nearly 80 per cent is from China. Domestic solar equipment makers import glass panels and are the largest suppliers in China. The price of a solar module glass has increased 150 per cent in the past six months, revealed industry estimates.

'Pak need not worry about India's Afghan aid'

'Pak need not worry about India's Afghan aid'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Ambassador Robert Blake, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, on Tuesday said that the Indo-Pakistan ties would improve if the suspects of the Mumbai attack are tried and convicted by Islamabad.

Obama not ignoring India, says top US official

Obama not ignoring India, says top US official

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

India is one of the key countries that will shape the 21st century, believes Robert D Blake, assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs in the Barack Obama administration.Keynoting a conference titled 'Natural allies? US-Indian Relations in the Obama Era', organised by the Washington-based think tank American Enterprise Institute on Monday, Blake stressed that India's importance to the United States has not diminished.

Murray hurries into Queen's final

Murray hurries into Queen's final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Andy Roddick's hopes of a fifth Queen's Club title ended painfully on Saturday when the American limped out midway through the first set of his all-American semi-final against James Blake with a right ankle injury.

US urges India to up FDI cap in defence, insurance

US urges India to up FDI cap in defence, insurance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The Assistant Secretary of State said trade and agriculture is a major pillar of Indo-US relationship.

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

As the world struggles with the deadly coronavirus, there are some who are dealing with the pandemic in their own unique way. Here are 12 images that show how.

Nadal through in Shanghai, Del Potro retires

Nadal through in Shanghai, Del Potro retires

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Top seed Rafa Nadal marched into the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters with a thoroughly entertaining 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 victory over American James Blake on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: India lose to Australia in final hockey match

Sports Shorts: India lose to Australia in final hockey match

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racial injustice

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We love our sport but it puts everything into perspective'

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara crashed out in the qualification round of the mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 event at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.

Bolt cruises in London GP

Bolt cruises in London GP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

World record holder Usain Bolt brought a flash of Jamaican sunshine to another miserable European evening when he raced to 100 metres victory in 9.91 seconds at the London Grand Prix on Friday.

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) in a press release revealed that the Ministry's Secretary, in a virtual interaction with Twitter officials, expressed his deep disappointment to Twitter leadership about the manner in which it has unwillingly, grudgingly and with great delay complied with the substantial parts of the order.

64% employees trust robots more than managers

64% employees trust robots more than managers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

A survey conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace revealed that 82% employees think robots can do things better than their managers.

US win record third Hopman Cup

US win record third Hopman Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

They beat Slovakia in the final of the $A1 million mixed team event.

Supermodel hobbies: How catwalk queens unwind

Supermodel hobbies: How catwalk queens unwind

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Gigi Hadid is a MasterChef winner and Kendall Jenner loves horse riding.

Bolt stripped of Beijing Olympic gold after relay teammate Carter tests positive

Bolt stripped of Beijing Olympic gold after relay teammate Carter tests positive

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Carter was found to have taken the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday.

Stepanek upsets Roddick, in San Jose final

Stepanek upsets Roddick, in San Jose final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Czech Radek Stepanek beat top seed and defending champion Andy Roddick 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the San Jose Open final on Saturday.

'Bad Boy Billionaires': HC seeks Centre, Netflix response on Mehul Choksi's plea

'Bad Boy Billionaires': HC seeks Centre, Netflix response on Mehul Choksi's plea

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There is a two-minute footage about Choksi in the series which allegedly shows him in a bad light and therefore, could affect the various proceedings against him in India.

Oscars 2017: Like Priyanka Chopra's outfit? VOTE!

Oscars 2017: Like Priyanka Chopra's outfit? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Do you think PeeCee slayed it yet again on the red carpet?

Price tag keeps Messi out of Liverpool's reach

Price tag keeps Messi out of Liverpool's reach

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'For the Premier League, it would be great having the best player in the world in the league. I'm not sure the Premier League needs a boost but it would be.'

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Marriages are are bound to happen pandemic or not.

Kamala was very nasty, disrespectful to Biden: Trump

Kamala was very nasty, disrespectful to Biden: Trump

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

"We'll see how she works out. She did very, very poorly in the primaries as you know. She was expected to do well. She ended up at right around two per cent," Trump told reporters at a White House news conference.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

From sharing medals to defections to gestures on the medals podium to punching horses, the Tokyo Olympics had it all.

Nadal and Djokovic reach last four

Nadal and Djokovic reach last four

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

Defending champion Rafael Nadal held his nerve to reach the last four at the Pacific Life Open by beating American James Blake 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The second-seeded Spaniard broke the American in the eighth game of the third set before serving out to seal victory in a contest lasting just over two hours.

Davis Cup back with the US

Davis Cup back with the US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The United States lifted the Davis Cup for the 32nd time when they completed a 4-1 victory over Russia in the 2007 World Group final on Sunday

Indian origin musician Ricky Kej wins Grammy

Indian origin musician Ricky Kej wins Grammy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A self-taught musician Kej, 33, has previously composed soundtracks for Kannada films.

In stunning photos: The supermoon trilogy begins!

In stunning photos: The supermoon trilogy begins!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

It was the biggest full moon of 2017!

Women's tennis has a new leader

Women's tennis has a new leader

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Already a sporting icon, Osaka's fight for equality has focussed even more attention on her

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Police confirm that people have died in the shooting at a Southern California social services center.

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt drew down the curtain on his brilliant Olympic career by securing a sweep of the sprint titles for a third successive Games when Jamaica successfully defended the 4x100 metres relay crown on Friday.

US, Russia 2-0 up after Davis Cup first day

US, Russia 2-0 up after Davis Cup first day

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Russia, losing finalists to the US last year, also went 2-0 up on day one, helped by misfortune in the Serbian camp.

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's Jamaican team mates complained that a 45-minute wait in the call room before the race had hampered their preparations.

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.

Govt says Twitter defaming India, Delhi police rejects remarks

Govt says Twitter defaming India, Delhi police rejects remarks

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Delhi Police on Thursday said the statements by Twitter on the ongoing enquiry in the 'toolkit' case was mendacious and designed to impede the lawful enquiry.

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.

Davydenko ends Ancic's Masters Cup hopes

Davydenko ends Ancic's Masters Cup hopes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Mario Ancic's defeat left only two players, American James Blake and German Tommy Haas, in contention for the last remaining slot at the season-ending Masters Cup.

PIX: Naomi Watts, Kristen Stewart at Cannes 2016

PIX: Naomi Watts, Kristen Stewart at Cannes 2016

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense!

Bolt ready to strike at first Commonwealth Games appearance

Bolt ready to strike at first Commonwealth Games appearance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are among the best in the world and the event has not been affected by big name withdrawals, six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt said on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

PHOTOS: Birds like you have never seen before

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Have a look at the best bird photos of the 2016 Audubon Photography Awards.