News for 'Directorate of Sugar'

FIR against Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Bank scam

FIR against Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Bank scam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The accused were allegedly complicit in causing losses to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore to MSCB between 2007 and 2011.

'Decontrol will allow flow of funds in industry'

'Decontrol will allow flow of funds in industry'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The Indian Sugar Mills Association president and Balrampur Chini managing director Vivek Saraogi speaks to Ajay Modi on the way ahead for the industry.

From Rs 60 cr to Rs 300 cr, India's hand sanitiser market has grown five times

From Rs 60 cr to Rs 300 cr, India's hand sanitiser market has grown five times

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

From paints to apparel and lifestyle majors, brewers, distillers and fragrance makers have stepped into the market, even as the frontline companies including FMCG players, pharma and healthcare majors were the first to seize the opportunity created by Covid-19.

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

Why muesli is good for weight loss during summer

Why muesli is good for weight loss during summer

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

These foods will keep your energy levels high and drive away your hunger pangs.

Probe NPAs above Rs 50 cr, report fraud to CBI: FinMin to PSBs

Probe NPAs above Rs 50 cr, report fraud to CBI: FinMin to PSBs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Banks will also have to seek borrower's status report from Central Economic Intelligence Bureau on the account turning NPA

Global meltdown, oil woes drag Sensex 239 points lower; FOMC eyed

Global meltdown, oil woes drag Sensex 239 points lower; FOMC eyed

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Sharp fall in capital goods production and manufacturing activity also dented sentiments.

Sudhir Mulji passes away

Sudhir Mulji passes away

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Indian crew in hijacked ship freed

Indian crew in hijacked ship freed

Rediff.com24 May 2008

The Indian crew members, who were onboard the Ship M V Victoria, which was hijacked on May 17 near the Somalia coast by heavily armed pirates, have been released, the Directorate General of Shipping on Friday said.

MSP hike may hit India's farm exports

MSP hike may hit India's farm exports

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'Obviously, MSP hike raises chances of a reduction in exports. Even without an MSP hike, India's exports of a number of agri-commodities, like sugar, were unviable in the overseas markets.'

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Uttar Pradesh's police helpline recently got a strange call when an elderly person made an 'urgent request' for rasogullas. The cop who answered the phone thought it was a prank. But when a volunteer delivered the sweets in Lucknow's Hazratganj, it was found that the man in his 80s really needed them.

Civil aviation ministry gets 3 airport proposals

Civil aviation ministry gets 3 airport proposals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The civil aviation ministry is considering three proposals to set up privately-owned, or merchant, airports in Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Durgapur (West Bengal) and Jhhajjar (Haryana).

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait, who was hearing Chidambaram's interim bail plea, directed the Tihar jail superintendent to provide clean and hygienic surrounding to the 74-year old Congress leader as also home-cooked food, mineral water, mosquito protection net and repellent

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'I could see the silhouettes of three men on the sixth floor.' 'I pointed them out to the NSG personnel standing beside me and suggested they take them out.' 'They did not have the clearance to fire.'

COVID Kavach Policy: 'Daily Cash Benefit not paid'

COVID Kavach Policy: 'Daily Cash Benefit not paid'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole time director, Liberty General Insurance, answers readers health insurance queries.

India to allow ethanol-only vehicles; response to be muted

India to allow ethanol-only vehicles; response to be muted

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The ethanol vehicles will have the flexibility to switch to other fuels

4 simple ways you can detox at home

4 simple ways you can detox at home

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.

FTII student on hunger strike hospitalised

FTII student on hunger strike hospitalised

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

One of the three Film and Television Institute of India students on indefinite hunger strike has been hospitalised after his blood sugar levels dropped.

#FestiveBinge: How to manage acidity and constipation

#FestiveBinge: How to manage acidity and constipation

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Follow these tips to survive festive binging.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

Balrampur Chini hauled up for fudging accounts

Balrampur Chini hauled up for fudging accounts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

The ministry of corporate affairs has begun prosecuting directors of Kolkata-based Balrampur Chini Mills, India's second-largest sugar company, for not complying with accounting standards and Schedule V1 (Section 211) of the Companies Act. The prosecution has been initiated after inspection under the Companies Act.

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Milk products and nutrition, the largest category that contributes nearly 47.6% to the company's top line, grew 1.6%

DSK and Krittika: Illusions of immunity

DSK and Krittika: Illusions of immunity

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The managing director of the IMF, doubtless, had diplomatic immunity, but it became irrelevant, while Krittika's immunity was in question, but her humiliation stood condemned. Former ambassador TP Sreenivasan offers an insight into the world of diplomatic immunity

Agri prices down as rain and sowing spread

Agri prices down as rain and sowing spread

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Total area sown till last Friday was 16.56 mn hectares, up 23%.

Just how good is Vidya Balan in Maths?

Just how good is Vidya Balan in Maths?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'I used to be crazy about dates, about car numbers, phone numbers and people would ask, "How can you remember all these things?".'

Suspension of trade relations will hurt Pakistan more than India

Suspension of trade relations will hurt Pakistan more than India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

India's export basket for Pakistan has a limited portfolio as Pakistan has not given 'most favoured nation' status to New Delhi and such goods have ready market in South Asia and the Middle East.

10 habits that are slowly killing you

10 habits that are slowly killing you

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Sitting for long periods trigger a number of health problems including obesity, heart diseases, increased cholesterol levels, diabetes, stress, etc.

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Want to save your kidneys? Eat less salt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.

Review: Sakkarakkatti

Review: Sakkarakkatti

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Kalaprabhu really needs to observe the world around him if he needs to come up with a plausible screenplay, dialogues and performances. Picturising A R Rahman's songs in SFX, throwing in American catch-phrases and making his characters swagger in designer wear won't make a good, peppy film.

Review: LBW is worth a watch

Review: LBW is worth a watch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Director Praveen Sattaru has made an honest attempt to depict the life of two couples in this well-presented, technically good debut film.

10 tips to prevent heart disease and stroke

10 tips to prevent heart disease and stroke

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Dr Manoj Kumar, associate director & head -- cardiac cath lab, of Delhi-based Max Super Specialty Hospital lists simple ways to protect your heart.

Volcanic ash, Bangkok unrest foul holiday mood

Volcanic ash, Bangkok unrest foul holiday mood

Rediff.com19 May 2010

According to travel agencies, at least 15 per cent of those who booked for travel over the next few weeks have cancelled their trips to Europe. For Bangkok, the cancellation rate is as high as 30 per cent.

Buying health insurance? Honesty is the best policy

Buying health insurance? Honesty is the best policy

Rediff.com10 May 2018

If you contract a disease a few years after buying a health cover, disclosure isn't mandatory. But if you want to increase the sum assured, premiums could go up.

Terrible eating habits you must avoid

Terrible eating habits you must avoid

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

These tips will help you get rid of unhealthy eating habits.

Udaan is sheer joy to watch!

Udaan is sheer joy to watch!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Udaan is an enriching cinematic experience.

Slain Congressman Nimbalkar's son joins Sena

Slain Congressman Nimbalkar's son joins Sena

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Omraje visited 'Matoshree', Thackeray family residence in suburban Bandra late Sunday night and was welcomed to the party by Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray.

How adventurous is your cocktail?

How adventurous is your cocktail?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Will you have it with bacon. No? What about marigold? Bar chefs are really mixing it up these days.

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The George Institute for Global Health has launched a nutrition application in India for this, called FoodSwitch.