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SC clears Tata's housing project in Goa

SC clears Tata's housing project in Goa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court cleared a multi-crore luxury housing project being constructed by Tata Housing Development Corporation Ltd in Goa and set aside a Mumbai high court order directing demolition of the complex as it was being built in green areas.

Should India explore hydro-power for energy needs?

Should India explore hydro-power for energy needs?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Jairam Ramesh has set off a growth-versus-sustainability debate.

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The government has also set targets for the next 25 years. We are working on the target of becoming a $5-10 trillion economy as well as taking exports to a record high, he said.

'Everything I prayed for...'

'Everything I prayed for...'

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti's Mimi Didi, flew in from LA for the engagement ceremony.

Maharashtra housing body grabbed our land: IAF

Maharashtra housing body grabbed our land: IAF

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Six buildings have also come up on the land under the slum rehabilitation scheme, it said.

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Mohun Bagan accused Kolkata Knight Riders of high-handedness after their jersey-wearing fans were denied entry into the Eden Gardens.

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The sector may be overcrowded with a fair number of large players and the entry of the Adani Group through its two key acquisitions, followed by the takeover of majority stake in Sanghi Industries via Ambuja Cements. Since every major player is in expansion mode, there could be a capacity surplus and hence, price wars.

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Elle Sustainability Awards 2023 saw a gaudy constellation of stars, dressed to the nines, congregate under one roof.

Three of Us Review: Wistful, Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane

Three of Us Review: Wistful, Wonderful Walk Down Memory Lane

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

It's simply heart-warming to watch Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire bring out the optimism in Three of Us, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'We must act immediately to curb climate change'

'We must act immediately to curb climate change'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Nobel laureate Rajendra Pachauri, who is head of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, on Tuesday made an impassioned appeal to over 100 heads of states and governments to act urgently to mitigate green house gas emission in order to save the planet.

UN body calls for better farm, forestry practices

UN body calls for better farm, forestry practices

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The GHG emissions from the forestry and agriculture account for over 30 per cent of the current annual total emissions. Of this, nearly 17.4 per cent emissions emanate from deforestation and forest degradation and 13.5 per cent from agriculture. Where individual GHGs are concerned, about 50 per cent of the total methane releases come from the farm sector, basically from the paddy fields and livestock.

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Wide-eyed and curious, Angira is the cutest girl you'd see all day.

India's GHG emission to be below global average

India's GHG emission to be below global average

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

India's per capita green house gas (GHG) emission in 2030 will be well below those in the developed countries in 2005, according to a report.

Why Mumbai Indians Replaced Rohit

Why Mumbai Indians Replaced Rohit

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

With MI no longer the dominant force it used to be in the last couple of IPLs and Rohit also not among the runs, plans were hatched after IPL 2023 to bring about some major changes.

Taxmen raid houses of Kamal Nath's aides; cops clash

Taxmen raid houses of Kamal Nath's aides; cops clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The searches are linked to suspected movement of hawala money during the ongoing polls season and tax evasion, they said.

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The body of a junior commissioned officer was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as the water level started receding in the district.

US pledges 17% emission reduction by 2020

US pledges 17% emission reduction by 2020

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The Special US Envoy on Climate Change, Todd Stern, in a letter informed the UN Framework Conventional of Climate Change Secretariat about the Obama administration's decision in this regard, which is part of the voluntary commitment made by economies including India and China during the Copenhagen Climate Change summit.

Christmas Recipe: Anita's Mutton Stew

Christmas Recipe: Anita's Mutton Stew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Can a Mallu Christmas celebration ever be complete without mutton stew and appam for breakfast?

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As India builds its data centre capabilities, it is imperative that it is supported by green energy. This is because data centres are guzzlers of energy.

Modi's guarantee in LS: NDA will cross 400 seats, BJP 370+

Modi's guarantee in LS: NDA will cross 400 seats, BJP 370+

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that the NDA will get more than 400 seats and the BJP will win at least 370 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.

Can Modi Achieve 'DMK mukt' Tamil Nadu?

Can Modi Achieve 'DMK mukt' Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'If he has not achieved 'Congress mukt Bharat' even now, the question of his creating a 'DMK mukt Tamil Nadu' does not arise,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

How LSG Collapsed

How LSG Collapsed

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants crumbled like a pack of cards as Mumbai Indians knocked them out of IPL 2023 with an 81 run defeat.

US Inc wants H-1B visa, green card rules eased

US Inc wants H-1B visa, green card rules eased

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The US Chamber of Commerce urges US lawmakers to revamp job-based Green Card and H-1B programmes.

'Walk the talk on climate change'

'Walk the talk on climate change'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

"An absolutely clear imperative is that developed countries walk the talk on green house gas reductions. Developing countries are playing a part in the international action on mitigation, especially through the flexibility mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol," the top Indian delegate said.

Land sharks trying to grab army land in Pune

Land sharks trying to grab army land in Pune

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Army, on Tuesday,alleged that revenue records that had shown a 69-acre land in Pune belonging to military since 1918, were changed in 2008 in favour of certain individuals. "Survey No 233A of Lohegaon village, Pune is a plot of 69 acres of defence land. This land has been in possession of army since 1920s and the land has been occupied by army units where army has carried out training, plantation, construction of a small temple, a green house and boundary wall," a defence

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

Recipe: Sri Lankan Parippu Hodi

Recipe: Sri Lankan Parippu Hodi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A delightful recipe that will help you make the most of the humble dal.

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Pakistani-origin terror convict Tahawwur Rana, whose extradition to India has received a green signal, was 'very relaxed' in the days after the 26/11 attacks and wanted Pakistan's highest military honour to be bestowed on the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who carried out the carnage in Mumbai.

Markets rebound; Sensex surges 556 points

Markets rebound; Sensex surges 556 points

Rediff.com4 May 2023

From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paint, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries and Tata Steel were the biggest gainers. HDFC climbed 2.59 per cent after the housing finance major on Thursday reported a 20 per cent growth in standalone net profit to Rs 4,425 crore for the quarter ending March 2023 on the back of higher interest income. IndusInd Bank, Nestle, Power Grid, ITC, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major laggards.

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

General Rawat: Simple Man With No Ego

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'He was a sentimental man, but his commitment to the Olive Green always came before anything else, including his family.' A fascinating excerpt from Rachna Bisht Rawat's Bipin: The Man Behind The Uniform.

Bigg Boss 16 Nimrit's Mast Style Moments

Bigg Boss 16 Nimrit's Mast Style Moments

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Her wardrobe is pure joy.

Top Performers: Rahane, Jadeja Light Up Wankhede

Top Performers: Rahane, Jadeja Light Up Wankhede

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Having joined the four-time champions this season, Rahane lit the Wankhede as he hammered the fastest fifty this IPL season.

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

After the bowlers restricted Australia, a patient knock from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja saw India clinch a five-wicket win over the visitors.

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building Sunday morning and installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing a puja.

After carbon credits, why not hydrogen credits?

After carbon credits, why not hydrogen credits?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

When green house gas emissions began to shoot through the roof an innovative solution was found by introducing the concept of carbon credits. If you pollute you have to buy carbon credits which add to the company's operational expenses or cut emissions and create carbon credits that can be sold.