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Rail schedules to be now available on Google Maps

Rail schedules to be now available on Google Maps

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Indian Railways schedules will now be available on Google Transit.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to visit India

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to visit India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

This would be the first visit to India as Google CEO.

'BJP's wish of being the only party not possible'

'BJP's wish of being the only party not possible'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'A one-party State is not possible in a diverse country like India.'

Dehati Disco Review

Dehati Disco Review

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A film that calls itself Dehati Disco cannot be taken seriously, says Deepa Gahlot.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

Govt sets October deadline for sale of Air India

Govt sets October deadline for sale of Air India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Sources in the know said the government would initiate talks with businesses, including Tatas, shortly for divesting its stake in the national carrier.

Rupee snaps 3-day fall on bunched-up dollar inflows

Rupee snaps 3-day fall on bunched-up dollar inflows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

It moved in a range of 59.80 and 59.99 per dollar during the morning deals.

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The BJP also promised Rs 25,000 to girls from economically weaker sections under the 'Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Maheiroi Singi Scheme' if voted back to power.

Farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' today; normal life likely to be hit

Farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' today; normal life likely to be hit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Farmers will block rail tracks in various places. Markets and transport services will be closed during 'Bharat Bandh'

Cyclone Gulab: IMD issues 'orange' alert for Andhra, Odisha

Cyclone Gulab: IMD issues 'orange' alert for Andhra, Odisha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The cyclonic storm is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur around Sunday evening, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.

India's 2nd largest broadband provider

India's 2nd largest broadband provider

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Gas Authority of India, PowerGrid and RailTel on Friday joined hands to pool in telecom infrastructure to become India's second largest broadband service provider with plans to venture into STD and ISD services in future.\n\n

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Mehta said some bushes were there on the ground which have been cleared and some branches were trimmed so that vehicles could pass on an approach road there.

Ficci draws up the roadmap for Unlock 3.0

Ficci draws up the roadmap for Unlock 3.0

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The industry chamber is in favour of reopening schools and educational institutions, allowing foreign carriers to operate, permitting usage of restaurants and eateries in hotels, opening up of cinemas and multiplexes, and reopening metro rail services.

Now, Germany to help India fulfil bullet train dream

Now, Germany to help India fulfil bullet train dream

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

German aid likely for Bengaluru-Chennai bullet train

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On his maiden visit to Beijing, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen the all-weather friendship and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Hard-hit businesses stocks are set for a good time

Hard-hit businesses stocks are set for a good time

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The key risks against a fast recovery would include long delays in business travel resumption, delays in commissioning, etc.

Goa, Kerala, Ladakh: India's top summer destinations

Goa, Kerala, Ladakh: India's top summer destinations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Yatra.com has revealed a list of places Indians want to travel to.

Pradeep Singh Kharola is new Air India CMD

Pradeep Singh Kharola is new Air India CMD

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

A 1985-batch Karnataka cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national airline at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic divestment.

Jharkhand refuses forest clearance for CIL's rail

Jharkhand refuses forest clearance for CIL's rail

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

In a setback to initial public offer (IPO)-ready Coal India, the Jharkhand government has rejected a forest clearance for a railway link being planned for evacuation of coal from the North Karanpura coalfield operated by the coal miner.

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

The hottest paying job in India right now!

The hottest paying job in India right now!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

There is a 20 per cent growth in demand for 'full stack developers' in India.

Does Kerala Need Silverline?

Does Kerala Need Silverline?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Silverline seems symptomatic of how Kerala -- its claimed education, awareness and all -- overlooks its real problems, notes Shyam G Menon.

'250,000 railway vacancies, but govt won't hire'

'250,000 railway vacancies, but govt won't hire'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'They are trying to make the situation bad for Indian Railways so that they can hand it over to private companies.'

 PM has lofty dreams about India's infrastructure

PM has lofty dreams about India's infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today set an investment target of Rs 1.15 lakh crore in PPP (public private partnership) projects across infrastructure sectors in rail, port and power in the next six months.

India's premier trains to get a makeover, better services

India's premier trains to get a makeover, better services

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Disposable linen in Rajdhani trains, automatic closing doors in Shatabdi and fire suppression system in passenger coaches are some of the proposals set to be announced in the Rail Budget 2014-15.

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

These coaches, officials said, will be "economical" and in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class.

Be ready for short, swift wars as well as long standoffs: IAF chief

Be ready for short, swift wars as well as long standoffs: IAF chief

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The current geopolitical situation necessitates the Indian Air Force to prepare for intense and small duration operations at a short notice, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Thursday.

China building 30 airports in Tibet and Xinjiang?

China building 30 airports in Tibet and Xinjiang?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

About 30 airports have been either built or under construction in Tibet and Xinjiang provinces which will boost China's civil and military infrastructure in the remote regions bordering India, the country's official media reported.

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Top Pakistani diplomats have supported trade with India through rail and road networks besides backing the petroleum and gas pipeline links and said the country could achieve most of its economic objectives through it.

PM to address nation at 8 pm on coronavirus outbreak

PM to address nation at 8 pm on coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Nearly 500 coronavirus cases have been reported in India so far, according to the health ministry data on Tuesday.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

Manik Saha faces his biggest challenge

Manik Saha faces his biggest challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Tripura, the challenge for the chief minister is less from the alliance partners and more from his own party, the BJP.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

508 km in 3 hours... All you need to know about India's first bullet train

508 km in 3 hours... All you need to know about India's first bullet train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday launched India's first bullet train project in Ahmedabad. Here's all you need to know about the project.

Realty goldmine or citizen minefield, Dharavi makeover gets wiggle room

Realty goldmine or citizen minefield, Dharavi makeover gets wiggle room

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Shankar Prajapati, a 57-year-old potter in Dharavi, has given up hope of getting a bigger house for his family. He lives cheek by jowl in a hutment measuring 200 square (sq.) feet (ft) in the nondescript shanty town. "We have surrendered to our fate. We cannot wait forever for better accommodation. "Perhaps we are not meant to dream big," despairs Prajapati. Raju Korde, president, Dharavi Redevelopment Committee, and a local resident, agrees with Prajapati.

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits -- developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -- to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, state and central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra. According to the PMO, 35 crop varieties with special traits like climate resilience and higher nutrient-content have been developed in 2021.

Textile industry back on rails

Textile industry back on rails

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Fitch Ratings has said fundamentals of the Indian textiles industry are changing and the sector seems to be on a comeback trail aided by government policies and buoyant exports in 2002-03.

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337

Rediff.com27 May 2020

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

Shabaash Mithu Review

Shabaash Mithu Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan.