News for 'Harvest Gold'

U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark

U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The United States flexed their muscles at the world athletics championships on Thursday, harvesting three of the six titles on offer, while Britain finally won an elusive gold medal in Daegu.

India grab 3 gold at Asian athletics

India grab 3 gold at Asian athletics

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Pinki Pramanik won a gold and silver medal in the first leg of the Grand Prix.

Inderjeet, Johnson win golds at Asian Athletics Grand Prix

Inderjeet, Johnson win golds at Asian Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shot putter Inderjeet Singh and half-miler Jinson Johnson bagged a gold each as Indians won eight medals in the first leg of the Asian Athletics Grand Prix Series in Bangkok, on Monday.

Farmers trim gold purchases, threatening rebound in global prices

Farmers trim gold purchases, threatening rebound in global prices

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A downturn in Indian demand could hit global gold prices.

Gold deposit schemes of big jewellers come under Sebi scanner

Gold deposit schemes of big jewellers come under Sebi scanner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Regulator probing jewellery houses for violation of collective investment scheme rules, says Shrimi Choudhary.

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Think again

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Think again

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Returns on godl have depleted in past few years,

Son of soil: Boxing champ Amit Panghal speaks up for farmers

Son of soil: Boxing champ Amit Panghal speaks up for farmers

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Amit Panghal helped his father with the harvesting of wheat and in the process witnessed the 'misery of farmers' shattered by unseasonal rains and the lockdown to contain the deadly pandemic.

Onam Fashion: How to step out in style

Onam Fashion: How to step out in style

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Take a cue from these celebs to amp up your festive look.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

Jallikattu in Madurai: Teen spectator gored by raging bull, 59 injured

Jallikattu in Madurai: Teen spectator gored by raging bull, 59 injured

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The popular bull- taming competition held on Pongal day in Madurai district left about 59 people, including tamers, bull owners and spectators injured.

'Vishu' celebrated with gaiety in Kerala

'Vishu' celebrated with gaiety in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Keralites celebrated harvest festival 'Vishu' on Sunday with traditional fervour and gaiety, looking ahead to a season of peace and prosperity.

Chidambaram sees current account deficit at $60 billion

Chidambaram sees current account deficit at $60 billion

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

He said gold imports in October rose slightly to 23.5 tonnes.

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Besides, the government would also undertake and promote steps for water conservation and curbing extraction of underground water, which is depleting the water table and is a matter of concern, the minister said.

Is the worst over for the Indian economy?

Is the worst over for the Indian economy?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Over the last few months, the Indian economy has been on nothing short of a roller-coaster ride.

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Tis the season to be jolly! And to celebrate the festive season, the White House has been decorated for Christmas with care and United States First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled its patriotic theme, which contain nods to the first family's various interests, the US president's love of buildings, her 'Be Best' campaign and Barron Trump's love of soccer. Take a look at the decorations.

Narang is 'King' of the Delhi Games

Narang is 'King' of the Delhi Games

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

India finished second in the final pecking order, with more than 100 medals, as the curtain came down on the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday. A look at the some statistics from the Games.

Villagers near China border say ready to serve the country

Villagers near China border say ready to serve the country

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Recalling the 1962 War, Napalchayal said when Chinese troops reached near the Darma, Vyas and Johar valleys in the district, villagers helped the Army carry ammunition and food to border posts on sheep and mules.

Chidambaram hits back at Modi on economic views

Chidambaram hits back at Modi on economic views

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

As Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the government accusing it of failing to curb price rise, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday hit back saying the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will have to "unlearn" a lot before he learns about Indian economy.

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Defeats in sports dominated by China at previous Olympics have left the country in an unfamiliar third place on the medals table, with some predicting that Rio 2016 could witness the lowest haul in two decades.

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022.

Jewellers re-start monthly deposit schemes

Jewellers re-start monthly deposit schemes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Jewellers initially feared the ban applied on them, too. However, after discontinuing their monthly schemes for almost two weeks, they've started accepting deposits again.

FMCG firms tap the pot of gold in Bharat

FMCG firms tap the pot of gold in Bharat

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The new push is being driven primarily by over 170,000 villages where household income is over Rs 1 lakh a year.

Eleanor Catton wins Man Booker Prize for The Luminaries

Eleanor Catton wins Man Booker Prize for The Luminaries

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

New Zealand author Eleanor Catton has become the youngest Man Booker winner in the prize's history for her novel The Luminaries. The 28-year-old Catton is just the second New Zealander to win the prize, the first being Keri Hulme with The Bone People in 1985.

Obama to honour three Indian American startup entrepreneurs

Obama to honour three Indian American startup entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

US President Barack Obama will honour three Indian Americans among others for their innovative and path breaking startups.

Amazing honey hunters who risk their lives

Amazing honey hunters who risk their lives

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Gathering wild cliff honey in China's Yunnan province is not for the faint-hearted -- honey hunters face swarms of bees and are stung repeatedly while suspended from rope ladders. Kevin Frayer, a photographer with Getty, recently went honey hunting with a group of ethnic Lisu people in China's mountainous Yunnan province.

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Everything you need to know about the Chinese New Year and its traditions.

Edible oils of all varieties to cost more; prices surge up to 8%

Edible oils of all varieties to cost more; prices surge up to 8%

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Through increase in import duty, the government aims to help domestic oilseed crushers and edible oil producers who suffered badly last year due to cheap imports

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Kamal Nath argued that Modi had 'overexposed himself': By constantly pushing his own image on social media and on TV, attaching his name to multiple promises, Modi had become the face rivals could easily blame for India's chronic dysfunction.

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Another Eat, Pray, Love journey.

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Retracing the journey that brought coffee from Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh to an upscale caf in the aristocratic district of Le Marais in Paris.

Modi has turned unlucky for the economy: Congress

Modi has turned unlucky for the economy: Congress

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has turned "unlucky" as the economy and exports were down and prices soaring.

'Bad times don't last'

'Bad times don't last'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'At this time, staying in the game is more important.' 'If we do that, then wealth can be generated.'

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The tea industry, hit by rising costs, falling prices and political unrest in the North Bengal plantations, is especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Economy is growing but corporate results are a dampener

Economy is growing but corporate results are a dampener

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Gold has pushed lower as a result of Chinese selling.

Consumer durables production at seven-year low

Consumer durables production at seven-year low

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

November IIP data show a fall of over 20%, led by automobiles, gems & jewellery and home appliances; turnaround seen as unlikely.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

14 powerful images from Sony World Photography Awards 2016

14 powerful images from Sony World Photography Awards 2016

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The honorary judging committee has selected Iranian photojournalist Asghar Khamseh as the recipient of the most coveted prize, the L'Iris d'Or Professional Photographer of the Year.