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Can and able: How Chennai meets its water needs

Can and able: How Chennai meets its water needs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar finds out how private water distributors help Chennai's water-starved citizens.

Five steps to remove poverty

Five steps to remove poverty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

The government should become more accountable, carry out labour and land reforms, ensure higher credit flow to rural India and improve education to bring down poverty in India, according to a study carried out by London School of Economics.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Why the Tata-Corus merger was doomed to fail

Why the Tata-Corus merger was doomed to fail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Anglo-Dutch merger was meant to revive the ailing British Steel which had incurred a net loss of 81 million in the year ended March 31, 1999

Social security by mail

Social security by mail

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

'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.'

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Patricia Hewitt, chair, UK India Business Council and former UK minister, spoke on a number of government initiatives and investment sentiments.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

World CUP PIX: India thrash Windies; inch closer to semis

World CUP PIX: India thrash Windies; inch closer to semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Images from Thursday's World Cup match between India and West Indies, at Old Trafford.

Is the RBI overstaffed?

Is the RBI overstaffed?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Indian IT is dead!

Indian IT is dead!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

But Indian information technology workers might do better without the companies that held them back, says Mihir S Sharma.

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Getting the first tyres out from the Sahaganj plant will still require a lot of effort, but with the state government on its side, the hopes are high.

He has freed 4,500 people from UAE jails

He has freed 4,500 people from UAE jails

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

'Please mention my phone number in your article: +97-144479988.' And if you know of a person who is stuck in a UAE jail, then tell his relatives to call me.' 'I will help them for sure.'

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

IMF believes it is mostly cyclical, not structural, but because of the financial sector issues, recovery will be not be quick. IMF said, it saw an opportunity with the strong mandate of the new government to reinvigorate the reform agenda to boost inclusive and sustainable growth.

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

Trinamool reiterates support to GST Bill

Trinamool reiterates support to GST Bill

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra expressed confidence in GST.

XLRI eyes Microsoft, SAP alliances

XLRI eyes Microsoft, SAP alliances

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Major portfolios like home, finance and education were on Tuesday allocated to People's Democratic Party ministers by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed who will himself hold the charge of home ministry.

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The tragedy had struck the tea gardens of the twin districts of Golaghat and Jorhat after a large number of their workers consumed the spurious liquor on Thursday night.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Tata Motors sets deadline for striking workers to join back

Tata Motors sets deadline for striking workers to join back

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The workers, however, said there was no plan to join back as of now.

IB alert: Human bomb may target Modi in Bihar

IB alert: Human bomb may target Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert about a possible attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi using a human bomb either during his visit to Patna or at the public rally he is scheduled to attend in Muzaffarpur on July 25.

TCS, Infosys visa issue: Govt to intervene when required

TCS, Infosys visa issue: Govt to intervene when required

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

If the visa issue ultimately requires certain other considerations at govt level, we will consider that, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

At Dalal Street: Top gainers and losers of the day

At Dalal Street: Top gainers and losers of the day

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Oil, banks eneded the day in green while few in auto sector lost heavily.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

Obama's new immigration norms to benefit Indians

Obama's new immigration norms to benefit Indians

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Obama used his executive power to announce a series of administrative measures to provide legal status to over five million illegal immigrants in the country, including those from India.

Modi slams Centre for failing to fulfil promises to youths

Modi slams Centre for failing to fulfil promises to youths

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government for not fulfilling its promises made to the youths.

Maha builders seek changes in rent rules amid damp property market

Maha builders seek changes in rent rules amid damp property market

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The prices of unsold homes in Mumbai run into crores of rupees.

Why Satya Nadella's dad will always be remembered

Why Satya Nadella's dad will always be remembered

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Bukkapuram Nadella Yugandhar's 'formidable legacy will survive through a generation of civil servants whom he trained, nurtured, mentored and inspired with a rare combination of energy, enthusiasm and passion,' says former RBI govenor Dr Duvvuri Subbarao.

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'

India focuses on BIMSTEC rather than SAARC: Jaishankar

India focuses on BIMSTEC rather than SAARC: Jaishankar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

He underlined that Lok Sabha election results in India show that the Modi government kept alive and strengthened the 'expectation of change' in the country.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted a high tea for all National Democratic Alliance members of Parliament -- the first such event after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance stormed to power in May -- and utilised the occasion to ask them to be a symbol of positive political entity.

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prez says that India has not assured the United States that it will provide 'equitable and reasonable access to its markets'.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student, sentenced to hard labour in prison for 15 years for stealing a political poster from a restricted floor in his hotel.

Anil Swarup: Man who can clean up the coal mess

Anil Swarup: Man who can clean up the coal mess

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

He is known for his paperless style of working.

AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi chief minister on Saturday along with a team of six ministers with an average age of 37 years.