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World's most expensive cars studded with diamonds and rubies

World's most expensive cars studded with diamonds and rubies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Lynkan Hypersport is a limited production hypercar by W Motors.

India may see about 1 mn 'green jobs' by 2013

India may see about 1 mn 'green jobs' by 2013

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

As green jobs exist in all sectors, this means more engineering, more construction and more management jobs.

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis in a decade, America is on the move again, turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity and setback into strength.

What the Sino-US climate deal means for India

What the Sino-US climate deal means for India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

While India is pushed to keep a tight lid on its own carbon emissions, slow and low emission reduction by major polluters will cause an acceleration of climate change, says Rajni Bakshi.

How Indians will travel in 2021

How Indians will travel in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The future of travel is increasingly shifting to focus on experiences that positively impact one's overall wellness.

They won't let India's coral reefs die!

They won't let India's coral reefs die!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Coral reefs protect coastal areas from flooding and high waves, function as fish nurseries, provide subsistence food, and of course, draw in tourists

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

Biggest steel producers in the world

Biggest steel producers in the world

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

When it comes to steel production, some countries have a clear lead.

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Govt dismantling India's environment rules: Sonia

Govt dismantling India's environment rules: Sonia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The draft environment impact assessment (EIA) notification, 2020, which involves the procedure of issuing environmental clearances to various projects, was issued by the Environment Ministry in March this year and has received thousands of suggestions from the public.

What is Bollywood celebrating?

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars posted beautiful pictures on World Ocean Day.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Now, green bucks for IT companies

Now, green bucks for IT companies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

Indian IT companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys and Satyam, besides MNCs such as IBM, are working towards becoming carbon neutral while simultaneously converting their expertise in this area to help global companies become environment-friendly.

India's concrete facts in Paris

India's concrete facts in Paris

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The Indian cement sector is the most energy-efficient worldwide, mainly due to modern technology used in the plants but also because of efficient monitoring of a plant's performance on a daily basis, focusing on energy savings and carbon dioxide emission reductions.'

12 states yet to draw up action plan

12 states yet to draw up action plan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The action plan is supposed to focus on measures that state governments will take in reducing the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, besides adopting a low carbon development path.

Low demand pulls down India's April oil refinery output by 29%

Low demand pulls down India's April oil refinery output by 29%

Rediff.com24 May 2020

According to industry experts, the consumption of petroleum products in the month of April was only 30-40 per cent of what it had been prior to the lockdown. Due to this, refineries were forced to bring down their capacity too.

Climate Change: Looking for hope beyond Lima conference

Climate Change: Looking for hope beyond Lima conference

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

With the weaker-than-expected agreement at the recent Climate Change Conference at Lima, there is an urgent need to highlight endeavours in civil society and business for a sustainable global economy with grassroots empowerment, say Rajni Bakshi.

PHOTOS: The Ducati Diavel is finally here

PHOTOS: The Ducati Diavel is finally here

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Ducati has finally launched its latest motorcycle, the Diavel for India. The company is offering its latest and best to Indian customers in three variants. The standard variants, the Carbon variant and the Carbon Red.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

ICT will change India's future

ICT will change India's future

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

With ICT, there is a need to re-look at traditional models of business management, says Narayana Murthy.

5 simple tips to protect your family from smog

5 simple tips to protect your family from smog

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Plants like aloe vera, spider plant and neem act as the natural air filters.

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Argentina's two iconic players may be contrasting characters but they shared many traits

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Britain has finalised 1 billion pounds worth of new trade and investment with India, creating over 6,500 jobs in the UK, to be signed off at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The investments confirmed by Downing Street on Monday evening form part of an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), which will set the ambition to double the value of UK-India trade by 2030 and declare a shared intent to begin work towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "Like every aspect of the UK-India relationship, the economic links between our countries make our people stronger and safer," Johnson said.

Meet the 2010 Chemistry Nobel winners

Meet the 2010 Chemistry Nobel winners

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Their chemical tool has vastly improved the possibilities for chemists to create sophisticated chemicals, for example carbon-based molecules as complex as those created by nature itself.

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Husks and stalks of corn plants are used to create the fuel.

Climate summit: India seeks 'EverGreen Revolution'

Climate summit: India seeks 'EverGreen Revolution'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

"The time is now for us to launch an EverGreen Revolution from Mexico, a revolution that will trigger innovations in low-carbon technologies for energy, transport, agriculture and other areas," Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said during the UN Conference of Parties.

How climate change is related to market failure

How climate change is related to market failure

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Columnist Rajni Bakshi asks if the louder responses to the climate crisis will be those arguing that innovations are viable only when they give handsome and rapid monetary returns?

Delhi remains shrouded in toxic haze for 3rd day

Delhi remains shrouded in toxic haze for 3rd day

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

22 of the 37 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi recorded the air quality in the severe category on Thursday morning.

PM Modi cautions against unilateral steps in combating climate change

PM Modi cautions against unilateral steps in combating climate change

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

PM Modi cautioned against any unilateral steps that will lead to an economic barrier in the battle against climate change as he hoped that the developed countries would mobilise aid.

2017 may be second warmest year on record: NASA

2017 may be second warmest year on record: NASA

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Globally averaged temperatures in 2017 were 0.90 degree Celsius warmer than the 1951 to 1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York. That is second only to global temperatures in 2016.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

The journey was their destination

The journey was their destination

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Anirvan Chatterjee and Barnali Ghosh look back on their Year of No Flying.

Aditya Birla Nuvo eyes Evonik assets

Aditya Birla Nuvo eyes Evonik assets

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The Aditya Birla Group is back in acquisition mode, as group firm Aditya Birla Nuvo may bid for the carbon black division of Germany's Evonik Industries. The division, with annual sales of $1.3 billion and 1,700 employees across 12 countries, is the second largest in the world.

Which city first started diamond trading?

Which city first started diamond trading?

Rediff.com10 May 2007

From Kohinoor to modern day fancy stones, diamonds have caught the imagination of old and young

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Engine problem continues to dog Airbus A320s

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The geared turbofan, a step-change in the efficiency of turbines for commercial aircraft, has been hit by a slew of design flaws that have grounded planes, delayed deliveries and prompted millions of dollars in compensation claims.

Pollution woes? Here's a low-cost Indian solution

Pollution woes? Here's a low-cost Indian solution

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Virendra Kumar Sinha's pollution control device can be attached to generators or other diesel engines, to bring down noise and air pollution.

US duo William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel Economics Prize

US duo William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel Economics Prize

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Nordhaus, a professor at Yale University, is best known for his work on climate economics. Romer, of New York University's Stern School of Business, is a proponent of a theory that examines how the world can achieve sustainable growth.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.