News for 'Development Prospects Group'

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The mine is likely to yield 37 million tonnes of kimberlite, containing about 27.4 million carats of diamonds and has a life of 25 years.

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Border issue, trade top Modi's China May visit agenda

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Prime minister likely to visit Beijing, Shanghai; also President Xi's home province, Shaanxi. Nayanima Basu reports

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What we want from spectrum allocation is access to broadband networks at prices that will result in productivity gains.

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Tejas set to make its debut on world stage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

It's a bold marketing move for the locally-produced light combat aircraft.

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Russia's Rostech State Corporation has tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for manufacture of at least 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters to replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak, in a deal estimated to be worth $1 billion under 'Make in India' initiative.

ITC and HUL to slug it out in health care space

ITC and HUL to slug it out in health care space

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Competitors in the health and hygiene soap segment include Lifebuoy, Dettol and Santoor.

BJP, JD-U to contest equal number of seats in Bihar LS poll

BJP, JD-U to contest equal number of seats in Bihar LS poll

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Other NDA allies, including the Lok Janshakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, will get due representation in the seat sharing formula, Shah said.

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The Rs 56,000-crore (Rs 560 billion) Adani Group on Monday received a major blow from the Gujarat High Court, which ordered a shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), located in Mundra, Kutch district, with immediate effect.

How ISL has taken over Indian football

How ISL has taken over Indian football

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Five years after the Indian Super League was established, so has its effective preeminence in Indian football.

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Monday embarked on a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa Summit and lay platform for a future partnership.

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

Akhilesh's 'cycle' victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy

Akhilesh's 'cycle' victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Both the parties had been banking heavily on the internal feud in the first family of the state

Are Muslims really scared of Narendra Modi?

Are Muslims really scared of Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

'Why do sections of Muslims seem to prefer Lalu and Mulayam who symbolise wilful neglect of governance and development? In this election, secularism is less at stake. What is more at stake is the degenerative, cynical, opportunistic, and discredit-worthy misuse of secularism by the non-BJP leaders and their social constituencies,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Ideas don't have border controls and visas.

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Many app makers have stopped work on their projects or abandoned them, mostly because of the lack of customers or limitations of the device.

After Pakistan's elections

After Pakistan's elections

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The Indian government should resist the temptation to make a grand gesture of friendship towards Nawaz Sharif, says Shyam Saran

India loses Afghan proxy war

India loses Afghan proxy war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Pakistan has worsted India in the Afghan proxy war and the defeat becomes a template of regional politics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

A home loan for everyone

A home loan for everyone

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Lenders have lined up a number of home loan products that can fit every aspirant's annual income.

Why are soft skills so important?

Why are soft skills so important?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

What differentiates one person from another is how well they can effectively utilise their skill and knowledge.

A home loan for everyone

A home loan for everyone

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Lenders have lined up a number of home loan products that can fit every aspirant's annual income.

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Some examples that show we may be call for introspection, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Survey cheers markets; Sensex ends 179 points higher

Survey cheers markets; Sensex ends 179 points higher

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Survey shows fiscal consolidation despite slowdown in growth.

As the dragon whimpers, India stands to gain

As the dragon whimpers, India stands to gain

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Internet, tech, infra, realty in India might gain

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The IMD attributed the projection to a weakening of El Nio and the Indian Ocean Dipole turning positive.

View: Why Modi still faces a tough road ahead

View: Why Modi still faces a tough road ahead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

The beleaguered UPA government may provide Narendra Modi all the ammunition he wants. Still, without the politics of persuasion, the BJP's crowned prince has a daunting task before him, argues Akash Bisht.

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

If Aldo, Charles & Keith, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden can do it, why can't Woods?

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

There are various projections about India's growth.

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Problems will keep recurring unless China vows to resolve all outstanding issues between the two sides,' says Sana Hashmi.

Hardliners will dominate China's Tibet policy

Hardliners will dominate China's Tibet policy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Statements emanating from the recent Chinese Communist party congress suggest potentially increasing pressure on India with regard to the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, notes former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Why divestment of Indian PSUs won't be easy

Why divestment of Indian PSUs won't be easy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A look into the challenges of selling loss-making public units.

What if the Nano project had stayed in Bengal?

What if the Nano project had stayed in Bengal?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

It epitomises a significant opportunity lost, just when the state was beginning to shed three decades of leftist inhibitions in favour of economic reform.

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The football fans in Kochi will get a chance to witness a fascinating contest between Brazilian attacking flare and Spanish 'tiki-taka' possession football in what could be a final before the final of this tournament.

Where is the global economy headed to?

Where is the global economy headed to?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

India was ranked 12th among the large economies in 2008, and moved up to 10th by 2013, overtaking Canada and Spain.

Ahead of bypolls and results, AIADMK displays unusual nerves

Ahead of bypolls and results, AIADMK displays unusual nerves

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The ruling party's decision to serve 'disqualification' notice to three party MLAs when polling for four more assembly by-elections are due for May 19 may have been taken to keep the flock together post-results, rather than seek to lose more than already, but it has sent out alarming signals in a state ruled till recently by an Iron Lady, says N Sathiya Moorthy.