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How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.

Equity mutual funds inflow drops 43% to Rs 8,898 crore in July

Equity mutual funds inflow drops 43% to Rs 8,898 crore in July

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Equity mutual funds attracted Rs 8,898 crore in July, a 43 per cent decline compared to the preceding month as markets continued to remain volatile amid concerns over inflation and rate hike expectations. For the 17th straight month, equity mutual funds witnessed inflows in July. The net inflows in July were lower compared to Rs 15,495 crore seen in June, Rs 18,529 crore in May and Rs 15,890 crore in April, according to data released by Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) on Monday.

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

This would impact Vento, Jetta and Passat sedan cars, Polo hatchback and Polo Cross crossover in India.

Citi credit card business losing steam in India

Citi credit card business losing steam in India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

At a time when banks are engaged in a fierce battle to gain market share in the credit card segment, Citibank India has been losing its share, both in terms of outstanding cards and spends in the last few years. Still, average spends on Citi cards are higher than any other Indian bank. Last year, the global banking behemoth announced exit from its consumer banking franchises in 13 markets across Europe, Middle East and Asia, including India, citing lack of scale.

Defence budget raised to Rs 5.25 lakh crore

Defence budget raised to Rs 5.25 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

In the Union Budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a total of Rs 1,52,369 crore has been set aside for capital expenditure that includes purchasing new weapons, aircraft, warships and other military hardware.

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

An increasing number of hiring managers are opting for video conferencing platforms to know the candidates, explains Narayan Bhargava, chairman and managing director, Calibehr.

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

"We are committed to building a new India. We have to do this as early as possible," he said.

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chai Sahay, an artificial intelligence-based mobile app, will be primarily used to issue advisory, disseminate information related to various schemes of the board for the sector as well as provide real-time weather updates, says Avishek Rakshit.

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.

Why Investors Must Build Diversified Portfolio

Why Investors Must Build Diversified Portfolio

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rebalance the portfolio at least once a year to ensure it remains in sync with the target asset allocation.

'Public Sector Banks Don't Like To Loan To MSMEs'

'Public Sector Banks Don't Like To Loan To MSMEs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

'The approach today is, instead of giving loans to 100 MSMEs, let us give one loan to a big-ticket corporate.' 'And so many of these big fish deceived the banks and the banks are in the doldrums now with high NPAs.'

All you want to know about green crackers

All you want to know about green crackers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The non-viability of green crackers may pave the way for e-crackers.

Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June

Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Mutual funds focused on investing in fixed-income securities witnessed a heavy outflow of Rs 92,248 crore in June on uncertain macro environment, driven by expectations around an increasing rate cycle, higher commodity prices and slowdown in growth. This comes following a net outflow of Rs 32,722 crore in May and an inflow of Rs 54,756 crore in April, data available with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. Out of the 16 fixed-income or debt fund categories, 14 witnessed net outflows during the month under review.

Attrition at TCS touches record high; it may get worse, warns management

Attrition at TCS touches record high; it may get worse, warns management

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

For Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - India's largest and the world's second-largest IT services provider - the attrition rate touched an all-time high of 17.4 per cent in Q4FY22. The management, following the announcement of the Q4 results, has warned that the attrition situation could become even worse before any improvement. According to analysts, the short term, the attrition rate at TCS could even touch 20 per cent.

IT services major Capgemini is focused on driving more value from India

IT services major Capgemini is focused on driving more value from India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

For Paris-headquartered IT services major Capgemini, India has always been the backbone of its services delivery for its global clients, but the company is focused on driving more value from India as it gears up its engineering research and development (R&D) presence worldwide with its acquisition of Altran Technologies. The company, which has about 149,000 employees in India, is looking to hire 60,000 associates this year. Of them, 30,000 will be recruits from campuses and the rest lateral entrants. For Ashwin Yardi, chief executive officer India, Capgemini, the focus is to make sure that the India unit is aligned with the global plans of repositioning the company as a hub of engineering R&D, operational technology, and IT.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A majority of the companies said the law, aimed at jobs with a monthly salary cap of Rs 50,000, will result in them leaving Haryana or growing their operations in other states and abroad.

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education for you.

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The novel mRNA vaccine candidate, HGCO19, is supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of the Department of Biotechnology. The mRNA vaccines do not use the conventional model to produce immune response. Instead, they carry molecular instructions to make the protein in the body through a synthetic RNA of the virus.

'We are losing our independence more and more'

'We are losing our independence more and more'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Laws have been used in a way to serve the needs of the current regime and its authoritarian ideology.'

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Ideas don't have border controls and visas.

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Globally, London's Tube and French railway networks are already using this technology in their corrosion-prone areas.

Equity MFs see all-time high net inflow of Rs 28,463 cr in Mar

Equity MFs see all-time high net inflow of Rs 28,463 cr in Mar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Equity mutual funds attracted an all-time high net inflow of Rs 28,463 crore in March, on continued interest by retail and HNI investors, who used market correction as a good buying opportunity.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

SBI pegs Q4 GDP growth at 1.3%

SBI pegs Q4 GDP growth at 1.3%

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The country's GDP is likely to grow at 1.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020-21 and may see a contraction of around 7.3 per cent for the full financial year, according to an SBI research report 'Ecowrap'. The e-National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the GDP estimates for the March 2021 quarter and provisional annual estimates for the year 2020-21 on May 31. "Based on our 'nowcasting model', the forecasted GDP growth for Q4 would be around 1.3 per cent (with downward bias) as against NSO (National Statistical Office) projection of a negative (-)1 per cent," the research report said.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation as well as the space secretary, a personnel ministry order issued on Wednesday said.

Tamil Nadu inks deals with 35 firms; to see over Rs 17,000 cr investment

Tamil Nadu inks deals with 35 firms; to see over Rs 17,000 cr investment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The government of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with 35 companies that may see investment to the tune of Rs 17,141 crore, creating employment opportunities for 55,054 people. The major companies that would be coming up with fresh investments over Rs 1,000 crore in the state include JSW Renew Energy Two, TCS, ZF Wabco and Srivaru Motors among others. JSW Renew Energy Two will be coming up with a 450 megawatt (Mw) wind power generation unit at Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Dindigul and Tiruppur for Rs 3,000 crore. TCS will be coming up with its third phase of expansion at SIPCOT IT Park in Siruseri, ZF Wabco with an auto component unit at Kancheepuram for Rs 1,800 crore and a two-wheeler EV unit by Srivaru Motors for Rs 1,000 crore at Coimbatore.

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Faced with stricter recall & testing norms, industry puts up a brave face, saying recalls improve consumer confidence

SBI pegs FY22 GDP growth at 11%

SBI pegs FY22 GDP growth at 11%

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

However, the SBI report said it will take almost seven-quarters from Q4 FY21 to reach the pre-pandemic level in nominal terms and there will be a permanent output loss of around 9 per cent of GDP.

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indian drug firms get a shot in the arm in the $12 bn Australian drug market as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia agrees to accelerate the drug approval process in that country for Indian players who already have an approved plant and product from one of the stringent regulatory authorities like US, EU or Canada. From current sales of $340 mn, the Indian firms can see a significant upside in sales; felt Dinesh Dua, former chairman of the Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), and the MD of Nectar Lifesciences. He highlighted that only 12 percent of the Australian drug market is generic, as against 80-90 per cent in the US or EU. Of this $1.5 bn generic drug market in India, Indian companies have a small share.

'I cried an ocean of tears when I had no work'

'I cried an ocean of tears when I had no work'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'Actors like me heave a sigh of relief if we get work.'

Traders cry foul over stock limit on pulses

Traders cry foul over stock limit on pulses

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

On a day when several mandis across the country are closed in protest against the recent Centre's decision to impose stringent stock-holding limit on pulses, the government clarified that limits have been defined as retail prices are still higher than last year though there is some moderation in the last few weeks. It said the same logic also holds true for edible oils, the import duties on which was slashed few days back and curbs lifted on import of refined oils. The decision on edible oil and pulses have caused massive resentment among the trading community as it came just ahead of the kharif sowing season, when prices were off their peaks due to multiple steps announced previously. Sources said trading activity in some of the major mandis dealing in pulses such as Sholapur, Amravati and Latur in Maharashtra, Indore and Dewas in Madhya Pradesh along with Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh was impacted as traders went on a flash strike in protest against the decision to impose stock limits.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Will go for 'Made in India' even if it takes more time: IAF Chief

Will go for 'Made in India' even if it takes more time: IAF Chief

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Notably, the IAF recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the IIT-Madras to develop indigenous solutions to maintain various weapon systems.

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Analysts say the impact on Indian entities would not be immediate

How to rewrite India's toy story

How to rewrite India's toy story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The earliest ones included whistles shaped like birds, toy monkeys that could slide down a string and small carts made from materials found in nature such as sticks, clay and rocks. While there might be no disputing India's rich toy-making tradition, the industry is languishing for lack of investment and technology, and also owing to competition from cheap imports. And though it has been listed among 24 key sectors under the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, the question remains: will this push help place it in the global game? Currently, 80-odd per cent of the toys sold in India are imported - nearly 60 per cent of them from China.

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term up to five years or with fine up to Rs 1 crore or with both, the ordinance released by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday said.

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The world-famous Darjeeling tea is losing its flavour even as it struggles with falling production, says Avishek Rakshit.