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Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

In the long run, the decision could bring clearer rules to a sector that has failed to provide India with enough power because it has been so hamstrung by confusion and scandals over concessions allegedly handed to government cronies.

We are not obsessed about our debt: Tata Steel MD

We are not obsessed about our debt: Tata Steel MD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Tata Steel is fine-tuning strategies to enhance revenues.

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.

'Gadkari, Fadnavis promised me a Vidarbha state'

'Gadkari, Fadnavis promised me a Vidarbha state'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Four years ago, when Gadkari was BJP president, Fadnavis was president of the state BJP, I had gone on a fast unto death demanding separate statehood for Vidarbha.' 'They had come to meet me and promised that once the party comes to power at the Centre and in the state, we will get separate statehood.' 'Four years have passed, but no change is seen on the ground.'

Economic Survey: Government remains committed to fiscal consolidation

Economic Survey: Government remains committed to fiscal consolidation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Enhanced revenue generation is a priority for the government.

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Duty cut on raw material imports are not likely.

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tall claims that no one has served nature more than India, some of the steps taken by his BJP government proves that the ground reality is exactly opposite, says Devanik Saha.

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.

India's coal, power sectors need change in mindset

India's coal, power sectors need change in mindset

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The economy can't grow without increasing electrification, which requires more power plants, and given coal is the cheapest form of fuel and is abundant, it makes sense that India is looking to boost the use of the fuel.

Ease of doing biz only on paper, govt must remove bottlenecks

Ease of doing biz only on paper, govt must remove bottlenecks

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Govt must take few steps to improve business environment.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

Exclusive! 'Land acquisition can't be stopped for all times to come'

Exclusive! 'Land acquisition can't be stopped for all times to come'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

'If I am angry, then I do not have the right to be in the Cabinet. Whatever I have done, I have ensured that farmers' interests are protected,' Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh, who 'abstained' from a meeting with the President on the ordinance, tells Rashme Sehgal.

World Cup 2015: Know the Indian cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Indian cricket team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Penpix of the India squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup, which is being held in Australia and New Zealand.

Committed to provide transparent, predictable tax regime: PM

Committed to provide transparent, predictable tax regime: PM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

"Reform is not an end in itself. Reform for me is just a way station on the long journey to the destination. The destination is the transformation of India," he said.

Suit boot ki sarkar definitely better than suitcase ki sarkar: PM

Suit boot ki sarkar definitely better than suitcase ki sarkar: PM

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently completed one year in office, has, in an exclusive interview with Smita Prakash, editor, ANI, said the opposition alleging that his government is a "suit boot ki sarkar" is definitely better and more acceptable than being labelled a "suitcase" (ki sarkar), and satirically added, that after ruling for sixty years, the Congress has suddenly remembered the poor.

Exclusive! 'The Modi government refuses to give anything for free'

Exclusive! 'The Modi government refuses to give anything for free'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The Modi government believes the industrialist, the capitalist, has to pay for the assets of the government which belong to the people of India.'

Paharpur Business Centre: Inside the 'healthiest' building in Delhi

Paharpur Business Centre: Inside the 'healthiest' building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A chat with employees at Paharpur gives you a brief glimpse into a happy and energetic workplace.

Has Posco's Odisha plan finally hit the wall?

Has Posco's Odisha plan finally hit the wall?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The 2,500-hectares lease included both notified and non-notified areas.

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil',  dies at 78

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Belgian-born Rich, whose trading group eventually became the global commodities powerhouse Glencore Xstrata, died in hospital from a stroke.

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The compulsions of domestic politics notwithstanding, India and Bangladesh script a new story in bilateral relations, say Nayanima Basu and Aditi Phadnis

MAMI Diaries: Welcome to movie heaven!

MAMI Diaries: Welcome to movie heaven!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The 16th Mumbai Film Festival had a delicious spread of movies.

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

'India cannot survive without coal'

'India cannot survive without coal'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

In the second and final part of this interview, energy and coal industry expert Sunjoy Joshi tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com that we need to take a comprehensive view of the entire energy sector and how piecemeal reform won't take us very far.

Posco's Odisha journey: Travails of a big-ticket project

Posco's Odisha journey: Travails of a big-ticket project

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Is it inconsistency in policy, or the lack of robust support?

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of the Congress on February 28, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House press office.

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