News for 'India Human Development'

If India's richest donate, can we progress?

If India's richest donate, can we progress?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Philanthropic activities tend to be confined by the limitations of a corporation's location and capabilities.

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'We participate in the design/development of components and systems for electric vehicles, internal combustion engines, and hybrid vehicles.'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes Aakar Patel.

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China.

False...: BJP vs Congress as Manipur sees fresh violence

False...: BJP vs Congress as Manipur sees fresh violence

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Congress hit back at Nadda, saying his letter to Mallikarjun Kharge is a "4D exercise - denial, distortion, distraction, and defamation".

Maldives thanks India for allowing...

Maldives thanks India for allowing...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Saturday said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

SC upholds states' power to regulate industrial alcohol

SC upholds states' power to regulate industrial alcohol

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In 1997, the seven-judge bench ruled that the Centre had the regulatory power over the production of industrial alcohol. The case was referred to the nine-judge bench in 2010.

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'We condemn recent illicit missile launches in the region that violate UN Security Council resolutions. We express serious concern over recent dangerous and aggressive actions in the maritime domain. We seek a region where no country dominates and no country is dominated one where all countries are free from coercion, and can exercise their agency to determine their futures,' the declaration said.

India has developed first DNA vaccine for COVID-19: Modi @ UNGA

India has developed first DNA vaccine for COVID-19: Modi @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, invited the global manufacturers of vaccines to come and make vaccines in India, stressing that the country's "faith is to serve people".

Lunar mission to bring back moon rocks get cabinet nod

Lunar mission to bring back moon rocks get cabinet nod

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

In a boost to the space programme, the government on Wednesday approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back moon rocks to earth, to send a spacecraft to orbit planet Venus and to expand the Gaganyaan project to build an Indian space station.

Inequality a relative concept; absolute poverty India's urgent concern: CEA

Inequality a relative concept; absolute poverty India's urgent concern: CEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran considers absolute poverty a more direct and pressing concern for India. He argues that inequality is a relative concept. Simultaneously, with formerly economically deprived sections joining the ranks of the middle class, policy attention needs to extend beyond 'roti, kapda, makaan' to keep the growth engine up and running.

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'We should be mindful that the religious minority community in one country is the majority in another (and) so treatment of the minority community in our respective countries will be an important variable in our relationship'

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a small town in Gujarat.

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The case was registered following a complaint filed by KP Sumesh, a local Communist Party of India leader, seeking legal action against Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Pooram venue flouting police restrictions.

10 Tips For Healthy Knees, Strong Joints

10 Tips For Healthy Knees, Strong Joints

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

If you are overweight, you will gradually complain of excruciating knee and joint pain while walking, running, squatting, sitting down and taking the stairs, warns Dr Anup Khatri.

Terrorism biggest form of human rights violation: Amit Shah

Terrorism biggest form of human rights violation: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Terrorism is the biggest curse for the society, he said, adding that if there is any country which bore the maximum brunt of terrorism, it is India.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

Don't take ties with us for granted, US envoy tells India

Don't take ties with us for granted, US envoy tells India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

US envoy Eric Garcetti on Thursday said he respects that India likes its "strategic autonomy", but in times of conflict, there is no such thing as strategic autonomy, even as he pitched for forging a stronger partnership between New Delhi and Washington.

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The State Department in its report listed more than a dozen significant human rights issues for India. Prominent among them are unlawful and arbitrary killings, including extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by some police and prison officials; arbitrary arrest and detention by government authorities; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; political and prisoners or detainees in certain states.

'GenAI giving 30-40% productivity gains'

'GenAI giving 30-40% productivity gains'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

For Dinesh Nirmal (pictured), who heads IBM Software, one of his mandates is to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into all products IBM builds and leverage it to enhance developer productivity across global labs. Nirmal believes that one of the biggest benefits of GenAI is automation, leading to optimisations and productivity gains. He shares that IBM Software has observed productivity gains of 30-40 per cent in some segments of software development.

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

'Work Is NOT Life'

'Work Is NOT Life'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'Don't get stressed if you are not able to do your work.' 'If you feel you do not have the skill or capacity to do some work, accept it.'

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation.

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Haryana has done well in terms of economic growth over the last couple of decades. For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, recommend Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

India's Top Educational Institutions

India's Top Educational Institutions

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The coveted QS rankings indicate that India is slowly but steadily overtaking other nations in the field of education.

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'The reason I am not anxious about the opponent facing me in the front (Ajit Pawar) is because of who is standing behind me like a rock (Sharad Pawar).'

Modi, Zelenskyy didn't talk about Russian oil: MEA

Modi, Zelenskyy didn't talk about Russian oil: MEA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply concerned by the war in Ukraine and his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York demonstrates his commitment to finding a way forward and contributing in any way possible to a resolution of the conflict, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'The government should come back as a job creator as it did in the 1960s and the 1970s.'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'