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Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's biggest nuclear power plant

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's biggest nuclear power plant

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

A fire erupted in Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday after Ukraine launched a drone attack at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants, damaging a transformer and causing a fall in the output of one of its reactors by 50 per cent, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the plant's press service.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'The watershed moment was June 22, 2024, when the divisional in-charge of Gadchiroli, Giridhar Tumreti, who was their senior-most commander, along with his wife, came forward to surrender before the then deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Experts warn that a new government definition of the Aravali Hills, accepted by the Supreme Court, could lead to environmental degradation and expose Delhi and surrounding regions to harsher weather and drought conditions.

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The matter has now been escalated and the ministry has written to Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to investigate it thoroughly.

What You Must Know Before Signing Severance Package

What You Must Know Before Signing Severance Package

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Understanding severance pay isn't just for those who are losing their jobs

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

How To Choose MFs Smartly

How To Choose MFs Smartly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.'

Trump's 100% tariff on pharma unlikely to hurt domestic industry: Experts

Trump's 100% tariff on pharma unlikely to hurt domestic industry: Experts

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) on Friday said US President Donald Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1 will impact only patented and branded products, not generic medicines.

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Lightning claims more lives in India annually than any other extreme weather event. Between April and July this year alone, 1,621 people died due to lightning strikes.

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They seem harmless, even good for you, but these everyday kitchen staples could be quietly harming your heart, warns Dr Sanjay Bhojraj.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

India to conduct mock drills on May 7 amid escalating tension with Pak

India to conduct mock drills on May 7 amid escalating tension with Pak

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The drills will include operationalising air raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil defence, and rehearsing evacuation plans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been holding high-level meetings as India considers countermeasures against the April 22 attack that killed 26 civilians.

What Wednesday's mock security drill will cover

What Wednesday's mock security drill will cover

Rediff.com6 May 2025

India will conduct nationwide civil defense mock drills on Wednesday, including air-raid warning sirens and training civilians to protect themselves in the event of a "hostile attack." The drills come amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed all states and union territories to participate in the exercise, which will be conducted up to the village level.

How Berger Paints plans to protect its market share

How Berger Paints plans to protect its market share

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Which is growing fast and where we are very strongly positioned.'

Experts explain: Why are Covid cases rising again

Experts explain: Why are Covid cases rising again

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Covid is growing milder with time but an occasional surge in cases is expected because the virus that causes it is now endemic and constantly evolving, say scientists while assuring that there is no cause for concern.

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds.

3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a huge cache of ammunition were seized from them, he said.

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Yet, geopolitical tension looms large, with Bangladesh now under an interim government for nearly two months.

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian forces last month, has stopped transmitting data to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations atomic watchdog has said, expressing deep concern for the staff working under Russian troops at the nuclear site in northern Ukraine.

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.' 'There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'As the city grows, so do its fire incidents.'

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'This government is not in the hands of M K Stalin but in the hands of the bureaucracy -- the IAS and IPS.'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Harsh Lodha reappointed director in Birla Corp despite panel's rejection

Harsh Lodha reappointed director in Birla Corp despite panel's rejection

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Nearly 98% of shareholders vote in favour of his reappointment and payment of remuneration to Lodha.

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

Chakan plant strike may be resolved soon

Chakan plant strike may be resolved soon

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Bajaj Auto on Tuesday said it is hopeful of finding a solution to end the strike at its Chakan plant in the next two days and hence has extended deadline for the permanent transfer of 50 per cent of production from there to other units till Friday.

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The attack occurred near the Gwadar police station in Balochistan when the convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers was passing the police station and an IED blast took place.

How to protect your skin this summer

How to protect your skin this summer

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Here are tips on how to manage your skin this summer.

Why farmers in several states are turning to maize

Why farmers in several states are turning to maize

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Low rain coupled with the fact that maize prices in the open market have surged from around Rs 15-16 a kg to almost Rs 25 this year have forced farmers to turn to this crop.

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ranbir Kapoor's natural born talent and chartbuster karma are open secrets. What distinguishes RK from his contemporaries is his willingness to take chances in his career.

'Putin will not use the N-bomb'

'Putin will not use the N-bomb'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'If he were to drop even one nuclear weapon on Europe, it would start a nuclear war that would destroy everybody.'

Pest Attack May Grow If Monsoon Weakens

Pest Attack May Grow If Monsoon Weakens

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pulses are most vulnerable to pests and diseases if the monsoon remains patchy for the rest of the season.

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

India probes eye drop linked to vision loss in US

India probes eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

A three-member team each from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the State Drug Controller visited the plant in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram, 40 km from Chennai, on Friday after the company recalled the eye drop.