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Onion prices remain high at up to Rs 70/kg

Onion prices remain high at up to Rs 70/kg

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Traders said wholesale prices are firm as supplies from producing regions have been lower in the past couple of days.

Women can retain maiden names in passports: Modi

Women can retain maiden names in passports: Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

"From now onwards, women will not have to change their names in the passport after their marriage," Modi told a gathering of the Indian Merchants Chambers' ladies wing over a video conferencing. The government wants the woman of the house to be the priority in all of its development schemes, he added.

What are Swiggy's dark pods?

What are Swiggy's dark pods?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Dark pods are physical stores or warehouses which will be accessible only to Swiggy staff and which will host groceries, pharmacies, and cloud kitchens.

First test-tube goat produced at NDRI

First test-tube goat produced at NDRI

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Director, NDRI, Nagendra Sharma said the work was carried out to develop in-house capabilities in establishing pregnancies in goats using invitro fertilisation through laparoscopy technique.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

"There is a recent trend of people expecting that everything has to be done by the government," he said.

Lanka keen on Anand model

Lanka keen on Anand model

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Punjab polls: Kejriwal releases AAP's 31-point farmers manifesto

Punjab polls: Kejriwal releases AAP's 31-point farmers manifesto

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The manifesto said that loans of poor farmers and farm labourers will be waived off and loans of SCs and BCs will also be waived off.

Can India crack the Russian market?

Can India crack the Russian market?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport

Export opening for India in Russia-West stand-off

Export opening for India in Russia-West stand-off

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Ban on US-EU import of meat & poultry products could, if we get active, allow us to access a $128-billion market.

As supply slumps, onions prices rise by up to 76%

As supply slumps, onions prices rise by up to 76%

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The crop is currently trading at Rs 22 a kg compared to Rs 12.50 one month ago.

Cadbury ropes in Ranbir Kapoor, Karthi as brand ambassadors for Oreo

Cadbury ropes in Ranbir Kapoor, Karthi as brand ambassadors for Oreo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

part from the TV commercial featuring the two actors, the company said it will also connect with the customers through a 360-degree campaign with outdoor, digital, radio and on-ground activities.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Profits still elude food industry

Profits still elude food industry

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Because of the reluctance to intervene structurally in the political economy of onion trade, the BJP is paying the price till today and might continue to do so in the forthcoming election to the Delhi assembly.

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The decision "is applicable to 1,797 identified unauthorised colonies" spread over 175 square km inhabited by people from lower income groups.

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

On April 1, six men had attacked Pehlu Khan while he was transporting his cows to Haryana from Rajasthan.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'The previous (Congress) government at least did not veto provisions of the cattle laws.' 'The BJP is actively weakening the provisions.' 'The BJP government tried to export goats from Nagpur for slaughter to the Middle East.' 'The whole country was aghast and offended. We are a country of Ahimsa.' 'The BJP has incentivised the butcher industry so meat export has gone up, live animal export has gone up, leather export is on the rise, smuggling has gone up.'

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil fertility, says Kunal Bose.

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Suffering from sinusitis? Here's what to do.

Camel milk, the new superfood

Camel milk, the new superfood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Camel milk is an excellent source of iron and protein when compared to cow milk. It also has high Vitamin B3 and good probiotics. With the variety of nutrients camel milk has, experts feel it should be labelled a superfood.

No atmosphere of fear or insecurity among minorities: Naqvi

No atmosphere of fear or insecurity among minorities: Naqvi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

He, however, stressed that the incidents cannot be justified and pitched for tough action against the perpetrators.

Economy: Why Modi must be on guard

Economy: Why Modi must be on guard

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'The road ahead for the government's fiscal management will be full of many new challenges,' warns A K Bhattacharya.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

'We are only saying don't eat what we consider sacred'

'We are only saying don't eat what we consider sacred'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'Muslims and Christians should understand that the cow is sacred to us. It is not good for health. They should eat something else.'

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Siddharth Tata's Purple Chilli helps vegetable farmers earn an income 365 days a year.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

RSS's Muslim wing will serve milk at iftars to spread 'save cow' message

RSS's Muslim wing will serve milk at iftars to spread 'save cow' message

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The RSS will also offer special prayers to protect cows.

The desi genetic engineer and his fine crop of mustard

The desi genetic engineer and his fine crop of mustard

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

GM is already in our food chain for years. The approval for indigenous GM mustard should put fake fear-mongering to rest, says Shekhar Gupta

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Domestic food companies, too, continue to bet on packaged foods.

Modi said 5 to 7 mn people would welcome me: Trump

Modi said 5 to 7 mn people would welcome me: Trump

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Trump will pay a state visit to India on February 24 and 25 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Wednesday said the US President's visit will be a 'very special one' and it will go a long way in further cementing India-USA friendship.

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'Try to get in 30 to 60 minutes of a brisk walk every day, like my grandparents would do in the village -- twice a day they would go for morning walks and they would go after dinner.'

How women can succeed in a man's world

How women can succeed in a man's world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'You must remember that a career is something you can craft for yourself.' 'But if you want to be a successful leader, you need the organisation and your team to support you.' 'In order to make it all work, you need to be cognisant of the team.' 'You can't be a prima donna. These days, people don't accept that.' 'You can't ride roughshod over people.'

'Fiji's constitution a reflection of an enlightened nation'

'Fiji's constitution a reflection of an enlightened nation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Fiji's Constitution which reflected the will of an enlightened nation, guaranteed freedoms and rights to the citizens, ensured their basic needs and empowered them.

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Modi government is pushing GM food crops without adequate safety assessment and transparency, claim activists.

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Praising villagers where he went to lay the foundation of a toilet for naming it as Izzatghar, Modi said, "I liked this word so much".

9 warning signs your liver is in danger

9 warning signs your liver is in danger

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

If you have recently lost appetite and weight and suffer from nausea and vomiting, consult an expert immediately.

World food prices drop to 55-month low

World food prices drop to 55-month low

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Higher local output estimated to depress cross-border sales