News for 'Kutch'

Suspended IAS officer, who took on Modi, arrested

Suspended IAS officer, who took on Modi, arrested

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma, who took on Narendra Modi over the snoopgate scandal when he was the Gujarat chief minister, was arrested on Tuesday in a corruption case, a day after the Enforcement Directorate attached his properties for alleged money laundering.

Incredible India: 10 photos you must see

Incredible India: 10 photos you must see

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Readers share the best clicks from their travels.

Ahmedabad serial blasts case: 4 SIMI men arrested

Ahmedabad serial blasts case: 4 SIMI men arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Four people associated with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India were arrested on Thursday in connection with the Ahmedabad serial blasts, which claimed 55 lives.

In Pics: 10 delightful photos of India

In Pics: 10 delightful photos of India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Readers share their travel photos with us. You can share yours too!

Deficient rain : Food prices under threat

Deficient rain : Food prices under threat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Storm clouds of a different kind are gathering on the macro-economic horizon and they have nothing to do with surging global crude oil prices. The monsoon has played truant across large parts of India, with western and southern India reeling under the impact of deficient and scanty rainfall

She's HOT!

She's HOT!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Katrina Kaif catwalks for ace designer Tarun Tahiliani.

Estimated 60 pc turn out in Gujarat 1st phase

Estimated 60 pc turn out in Gujarat 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

"The polling was peaceful and orderly and no major incident was reported," Deputy Election Commissioner Jaiprakash told reporters in Delhi.

Pilot killed after MiG 21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal

Pilot killed after MiG 21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Squadron Leader Meet Kumar died in the accident. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.

Anil Ambani group mulls foray into solar energy

Anil Ambani group mulls foray into solar energy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

ADAG slots Rs 1,200 cr for wind power plants

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.

Behind the scenes: Mickey Contractor

Behind the scenes: Mickey Contractor

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Mickey Contractor puts the finishing touches on Shilpa Shetty's make-up at the Delhi fashion week.

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.'

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.

Looking beyond loan writeoffs for farmers

Looking beyond loan writeoffs for farmers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Governments must encourage micro-irrigation, use of natural manure and pesticides in a big way. Farm income can be doubled by reducing cost as much as by increasing MSP, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Soon, BSF to get UAVs and all-terrain vehicles

Soon, BSF to get UAVs and all-terrain vehicles

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

An array of modern Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, fast-attack craft and all-terrain vehicles will soon bolster the dominion power of the Border Security Force deployed to guard the marshy and arid Rann of Kutch region along the Indo-Pak border.

Shilpa Shetty walks the ramp for Tahliani

Shilpa Shetty walks the ramp for Tahliani

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Shilpa Shetty took to the ramp for Tarun Tahliani at the Delhi fashion week.

Newly-wed Pak couple enters Gujarat illegally, sent back home

Newly-wed Pak couple enters Gujarat illegally, sent back home

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

A newly-wed Pakistani couple, facing stiff opposition from locals in their village after their love marriage, crossed over to India near Kutch in Gujarat but was on Thursday deported by security forces after interrogation.

11 landscapes that really show India's diversity!

11 landscapes that really show India's diversity!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

We bring you the latest in our ongoing series of #India-Photos. You can share yours too.

Krishna's birthday in all its forms

Krishna's birthday in all its forms

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

A tour of India's most famous Krishna temples

'Modi's popularity swept away other factors'

'Modi's popularity swept away other factors'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to win more than 33 per cent of the 58 seats in Saurashtra and Kutch.

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The government must figure out what the Chinese game plan is and thwart the endgame before it is upon us, possibly in early winter, advises David Devadas.

ONGC to invest Rs 1,200 cr for captive wind energy

ONGC to invest Rs 1,200 cr for captive wind energy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), the country's leading oil and gas exploration and production company, is entering the alternative energy segment with a Rs 1,200 crore-plus (Rs 12 billion) investment to generate 200 mw of wind power for captive use, within two years.

Now, Aamir caught in chinkara case

Now, Aamir caught in chinkara case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Gujarat forest department has sent a notice to Khan for allegedly violating the Wildlife Act.

Gujarat's salt pan workers now own a company

Gujarat's salt pan workers now own a company

Rediff.com8 May 2008

As corporate line up CSR activities backed by a huge cash flow, a small group of people lying below the poverty line are treading the road untravelled. As many as 27 marginalised salt pan workers, who earn their living in Kutch by producing salt from the area, are now proud owners of a private limited company called Sabras, formed a year ago.

The peace time enemies of security forces

The peace time enemies of security forces

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The Rann of Kutch comprises 10,000 square miles between the Gulf of Kutch and the mouth of the Indus river in southern Pakistan.

Organic cotton booms in Gujarat

Organic cotton booms in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

After the Bt Cotton boom in Gujarat, it is the turn of organic cotton now. Keeping pace with the global trends, certain areas in Gujarat are going for organic cotton.

Stage set for 1st phase of Gujarat polls

Stage set for 1st phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Paramilitary forces have been deployed at strategic points and the Election Commission has ordered video recording at all polling booths. Out of the 87 constituencies going to the polls, 58 are located in the Saurashtra region.

IAF rescues 18 crew members of Iraqi vessel

IAF rescues 18 crew members of Iraqi vessel

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The 18 crewmembers, consisting of 13 Iraqi nationals and five Indians, took the help of an onboard rescue boat and reached the nearby Creek.

Gujarat's kesar mangoes head for US

Gujarat's kesar mangoes head for US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Gujarat's mango growers are a happy lot today. Their produce, Kesar mangoes, are leaving Indian shores to conquer American palate on Thursday.

BJP will be in power for 50 years: Amit Shah

BJP will be in power for 50 years: Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'We should move forward with a conviction that in 40-50 years we have to bring major changes in the country,' he said.

ONGC may have to return 5 blocks

ONGC may have to return 5 blocks

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

After the euphoria over the recent oil and gas discoveries made by upstream behemoth Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

Textile exporters to bank on 'organic' cotton

Textile exporters to bank on 'organic' cotton

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Paras Jain, who exports textiles to US retail chains like Linens-N-Things and Laura Ashley, is one of the many exporters planning to grow organic cotton as the growing 'green conscience' in the west leads to a rise in the demand for the product.

India's largest power plant ahead of schedule

India's largest power plant ahead of schedule

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Tata Power bagged the Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) project in Mundra last year by offering to supply electricity at the lowest rate of Rs 2.26 per unit by burning imported coal.

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Pakistan fishermen arrested in Indian waters

Pakistan fishermen arrested in Indian waters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

Officials said the fishermen's reasons for being in Indian territorial waters are still to be discovered.

Terror sets its sight on coastal Karnataka

Terror sets its sight on coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Intelligence reports reveal that some terror groups, alleged to be based in Pakistan, are planning to set up base at Karnataka's coastal town of Karwar where INS Kadamba is located (INS Kadamba is a strategic navy base).

28 Indian fishermen captured by Pak; 5 boats seized

28 Indian fishermen captured by Pak; 5 boats seized

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

In the fifth such incident since August, Pakistan coastal authorities have apprehended 28 Indian fishermen and seized five boats, a Gujarat-based fishermen's association said on Thursday.

Dropout outsources work to America

Dropout outsources work to America

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Foreign firms eye ONGC oil blocks

Foreign firms eye ONGC oil blocks

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Cyclone near Gujarat coast weakens

Cyclone near Gujarat coast weakens

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

Though the alert mode has been lowered meteorological and coastal agencies have warned fishermen not to venture into the sea till the weather clears up completely.