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PM calls for conducive climate to spur growth, investment

PM calls for conducive climate to spur growth, investment

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Amid the April-June quarter growth slipping to 5.5 per cent, the lowest Q1 growth in a decade, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday strongly pitched for creating conducive climate to boost investment and economy.

'Yes, it is a setback to our movement'

'Yes, it is a setback to our movement'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Our movement was not about putting any flag on the Red Fort, but it is to secure our livelihood.'

Mosque site too far from city centre: Muslim litigants

Mosque site too far from city centre: Muslim litigants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government has given the allotment letter to the Sunni Waqf board for the land in Dhannipur village in Sohawal tehsil in Ayodhya on the Lucknow highway, about 18 km from the district headquarters, state government spokesperson Shrikant Sharma told reporters on Wednesday.

The crown Jewel of Changi Airport

The crown Jewel of Changi Airport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Singapore's Changi Airport has long been touted as the "best airport in the world." That status becomes even more cemented on April 17, when it will officially open a dazzling pre-security attraction known as Jewel. Here's a sneak peak at the airport's crowned Jewel.

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The bench on October 16 had reserved the judgment after marathon hearing of 40 days.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Bigg Boss house is completely dirty'

'Bigg Boss house is completely dirty'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Russian-German actress Elena Kazan, who entered the Bigg Boss house last week as a challenger makes an early exit.

Hopman Cup: Wozniacki wins despite late show

Hopman Cup: Wozniacki wins despite late show

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki arrived in Australia four hours before her match but shrugged off her less than perfect preparations to make a winning start at the Hopman Cup on Monday.

IOC eyes foreign players to develop LNG terminal

IOC eyes foreign players to develop LNG terminal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The company has begun discussions with foreign players besides Petronet LNG Ltd for jointly developing the Rs 4,500-crore (Rs 45-billion) terminal.

Look beyond West: Pilot to IT cos

Look beyond West: Pilot to IT cos

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

He said IT companies need to explore domestic market, too.

S&P: Exporters to benefit from rupee's decline

S&P: Exporters to benefit from rupee's decline

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

In a report on the rupee's depreciation, S&P said, "Revenue for companies that export and operate overseas would rise, because they would get more rupees for the goods and services they sell."

CII asks oil ministry to withdraw price preference

CII asks oil ministry to withdraw price preference

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The CII feels the 20-year scheme was introduced to boost domestic industry and provide a platform to Indian industry to compete with their foreign counterparts.

Gold surges to fresh high of Rs 28,540

Gold surges to fresh high of Rs 28,540

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Gold surged to a fresh all-time high of Rs 28,540 per 10 grams in the bullion market today on sustained buying by stockists and investment-driven purchases fuelled by the bullish trend in international markets.

Now, 'Poo-Gloos' that can eat all sewage

Now, 'Poo-Gloos' that can eat all sewage

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Developed by researchers at the University of Utah, the sewage-eating device, called 'Poo-Gloos', use a thriving bacterial biofilm to consume pollutants from sewage lagoons.

Dane Wozniacki retains top-ranking

Dane Wozniacki retains top-ranking

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Caroline Wozniacki celebrated in defeat on Wednesday after injured Russian Maria Sharapova's withdrawal from the season-ending WTA Championships made sure the Dane would end the year as World No 1.

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

In recognition of Priyanka Chopra's work with the UNICEF, Amazon is making a $ 1,00,000 donation to support UNICEF to help save children.

Amol Palekar hits out at NGMA after being interrupted at event

Amol Palekar hits out at NGMA after being interrupted at event

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Palekar was repeatedly interrupted during his speech by some NGMA members.

Act, before we are all dead: Ramesh to US

Act, before we are all dead: Ramesh to US

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Ramesh expressed deep concern about the US offer to reduce carbon emissions by 17 per cent from 2005 levels.

Why coronavirus poses huge threat to Tokyo Olympics

Why coronavirus poses huge threat to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday called for sports and cultural events to be scrapped or curtailed for two weeks as the country battles to stem coronavirus contagion amid mounting concerns the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled. Abe's call came after a Tokyo baseball team said it would play games in an empty stadium this weekend, while two businesses in central Tokyo reported confirmed cases of infection a day after the government urged companies to recommend staff consider working from home.

V-Day recipe: How to make a chocolate truffle cake

V-Day recipe: How to make a chocolate truffle cake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Chef Nitu from Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road shares the recipe.

Rupee down 24 paise at fresh 32-month low

Rupee down 24 paise at fresh 32-month low

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

In addition, persistent dollar demand from banks and importers and a weak opening in the equity market also put pressure on the Indian rupee.

Foreign MFs score better in garnering assets

Foreign MFs score better in garnering assets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Foreign fund houses outperformed their domestic peers in terms of garnering assets in 2010-11.

'Aussie players unhappy with split-innings trial'

'Aussie players unhappy with split-innings trial'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Australian cricketers are "very disappointed" with their Board for putting the controversial split-innings One-day format on trial in the National Cup as they were not even consulted before the radical move, Players' Association chief Paul Marsh has claimed.

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rajeev Dhavan had created a flutter in the packed courtroom on Wednesday when he tore the pictorial map provided by senior lawyer Vikas Singh, representing AIHM.

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, which started the day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the vexatious dispute, has revised the deadline for wrapping up the proceedings and has fixed it on October 17.

Parliament to get a facelift before Obama visit

Parliament to get a facelift before Obama visit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama will address a joint session of the Parliament on November 8 during his first state visit to the country and with less than a month to go preparations are in full swing to give the American premier a warm welcome.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

UK govt moves to axe ID cards

UK govt moves to axe ID cards

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The UK has initiated moves to scrap the controversial 5 billion pounds national Identity Card scheme, with the new Home Secretary Theresa May declaring it "intrusive, bullying and ineffective."

CWG: Indian pugilists power through

CWG: Indian pugilists power through

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Asian gold medallist Suranjoy Singh (52kg) and Amandeep Singh (49kg) advanced to the quarter-finals, while defending champion Akhil Kumar (56kg) booked a place in the last-16 stage in front of a rapturous home crowd at the Talkatora stadium on Thursday.

Indian boxers continue to pack the punch

Indian boxers continue to pack the punch

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Asian gold medallist Suranjoy Singh (52kg) and Amandeep Singh (49kg) advanced to the quarter-finals, while defending champion Akhil Kumar (56kg) booked a place in the last-16 stage in front of a rapturous home crowd at the Talkatora stadium on Thursday.

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

PM Modi is likely to visit Kabul on December 25 where he will inaugurate the new building of the Afghan Parliament constructed by India at a cost of about USD 90 million.

Look: Maldives' underwater honeymoon suite!

Look: Maldives' underwater honeymoon suite!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

A new honeymoon suite in the Maldives offers a breathtaking view of marine life -- be it day or night.

Paris Fashion Week: Breakout trends you can't miss

Paris Fashion Week: Breakout trends you can't miss

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

These are the hottest trends at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week right now!

Hiroshima memory must never fade, says Obama on historic visit

Hiroshima memory must never fade, says Obama on historic visit

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Obama lay flowers at the cenotaph in Hiroshima, which sits in the shadow of a domed building, whose skeleton has been left standing in silent testament to the victims of the first ever nuclear attack.

Taj Hotel's grand plans to be India's best

Taj Hotel's grand plans to be India's best

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Indian Hotels hardly has any other option as even domestic competitors such as ITC, the Oberoi group, The Lalit Group etc are fast catching up.

Chinese agents hack into India's top secret army documents!

Chinese agents hack into India's top secret army documents!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Major Indian missile and armament systems may have been compromised as Chinese hackers have reportedly broken into top secret files of the Indian defence ministry and embassies around the world, the New York Times has reported.

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bharti said she would 'embark on a pilgrimage to devote time for Ganga river and Lord Ram by leaving power'.

The RIGHT way to do Pranayama

The RIGHT way to do Pranayama

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey tells you how effective breathing can help you balance your energies and improve the health of your lungs.

Pankaj qualifies for Indian Open

Pankaj qualifies for Indian Open

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Eight-time World Champion Pankaj Advani blanked Briton Matthew Selt 4-0 to qualify for the Indian Open, a premier championship.