News for 'Monsoon Greens'

Nifty ends at 8-month closing high on F&O expiry

Nifty ends at 8-month closing high on F&O expiry

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Financial shares were among the top Sensex gainers along with auto and pharma shares.

The faces of farmers' agitation

The faces of farmers' agitation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Seven farmers, same woes. Their stories represent thousands like them who have marched more than 200 kilometre from Nashik to Mumbai seeking redressal of their woes.

Don't get worried if Sensex falls, you can still make money

Don't get worried if Sensex falls, you can still make money

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

There are few strategies to invest safely in a volatile market.

Can't ignore economy while battling COVID-19: PM to CMs

Can't ignore economy while battling COVID-19: PM to CMs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

In a video conference with the chief ministers, fourth such interaction since March 22 when he first spoke to them about the pandemic, Modi stressed on the need for the states to strictly enforce lockdown guidelines in the coronavirus hotspots zones, and strongly pitched for the mantra of 'do gaz doori' (a distance of two yards) to protect people from the infection, according to a government statement.

Illeana is a pretty sight in peach

Illeana is a pretty sight in peach

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Our take on the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

No respite! Vegetable prices rise by up to 58%

No respite! Vegetable prices rise by up to 58%

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Farmers remained hesitant in sowing vegetable seeds in drought-hit areas.

Nifty ends at fresh 52-week closing high on GST hopes

Nifty ends at fresh 52-week closing high on GST hopes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Asian Paints was the top gainer after the paints major posted robust first quarter earnings.

Twist and fold your body like these yogis!

Twist and fold your body like these yogis!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Super-hot yogis on Instagram show you how to holiday and practice yoga too!

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Modi said the biggest challenge would be to ensure that the disease does not spread to villages across the country after relaxations provided by the government.

Over 750 scrips at 52-week high as Sensex at new peak

Over 750 scrips at 52-week high as Sensex at new peak

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

As the Sensex continued with its record-breaking show, over 750 stocks hit one-year high levels on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Friday.

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

As govt eyes forest land, Mumbai's tribals faced with move to dingy flats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

With the Maharashtra government doling out pieces of the lush green Aarey forest to various utilities, the tribals living in it for generations are feeling increasingly insecure. Hepzi Anthony reports.

White-water adventure anyone? Kerala beckons you to Thusharagiri

White-water adventure anyone? Kerala beckons you to Thusharagiri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The world is coming over. Haven't you decided as yet?

Six wonderful Khichdi recipes!

Six wonderful Khichdi recipes!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Six unique khichdi recipes will tantalise your taste buds this rainy season, says Mini Ribeiro.

'Hindu Kush Himalaya region is hotspot for climate change'

'Hindu Kush Himalaya region is hotspot for climate change'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'Glaciers are melting all across the region.'

Sri Lanka likely venue for Indo-Pak series

Sri Lanka likely venue for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka has emerged as the likely venue for the much-awaited Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series and an official announcement may be made on November 27.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Ruskin Bond's India

Ruskin Bond's India

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The banyan tree and the green chilli; the crow and the beetle; the rose and the mango; the informality and good humour of its people... Beloved author Ruskin Bond continues Rediff.com's special series on India's treasures, and tells Archana Masih that India's wealth lies in its simple splendours.

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has the task of bringing clean tap water to all households by 2024.

Sensex ends 214 points higher amid volatility; IT, FMCG gain

Sensex ends 214 points higher amid volatility; IT, FMCG gain

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 214 points at 27,890 and the 50-share Nifty closed up 52 points at 8,430.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Veg prices peak most since NDA came to power

Veg prices peak most since NDA came to power

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

This could be the reason why Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned tomato, onion, and potato as his government's 'TOP' priority, in an election rally on February 5 in poll-bound Karnataka.

Markets end lower on May F&O expiry; Sensex sheds 58 points

Markets end lower on May F&O expiry; Sensex sheds 58 points

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Sensex eneded lower on poor perfromance by financials and IT stocks.

Sensex defies Greek bailout, reclaims 28,000

Sensex defies Greek bailout, reclaims 28,000

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Positive cues from the global market front aided the rally.

'We are a consumption-based economy, demand will not go away easily'

'We are a consumption-based economy, demand will not go away easily'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

For India Inc, latest GDP figures signal a turnaround.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

You don't need to be a fan of Jurassic Park or Jungle Book to head out on these holidays!

Have you been to Bombay Canteen? You should!

Have you been to Bombay Canteen? You should!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary visits the spanking new restaurant and returns impressed.

Moody's expects RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Moody's expects RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The land acquisition bill is a catalyst to investment and passing the bill will improve India's business environment.

Sensex ends shy of 26,000 as European stocks rebound; F&O eyed

Sensex ends shy of 26,000 as European stocks rebound; F&O eyed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

HDFC twins, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI from the financial space gained between 1-2.7%.

PM promises to help states in agriculture

PM promises to help states in agriculture

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Flagging the challenge of raising foodgrain production, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday promised all assistance to states for improving agricultural growth.

Sri Sri event: NGT questions Centre over clearances

Sri Sri event: NGT questions Centre over clearances

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The Green Panel also questioned the building up of pontoon bridge by the army on river Yamuna for the festival, and asked the Delhi Development Authority counsel as who gave the permission for setting it up.

'Wearing revealing clothes doesn't make you sexy'

'Wearing revealing clothes doesn't make you sexy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

"Even a fully clothed woman can look sexy," says model Andra Patar from Assam

#ParisFashionWeek: 16 fab looks every girl MUST see

#ParisFashionWeek: 16 fab looks every girl MUST see

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Tiered short dress, sailor sleeves, fairy tale gowns -- the show covered it all.

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor

RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.

#StyleHacks: How to be college ready

#StyleHacks: How to be college ready

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Check out these trendy styling ideas that you should wear to college.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

US calls for Saffron Revolution in India's energy sector

US calls for Saffron Revolution in India's energy sector

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Climate change and US-India collaborations in renewable energy resources will be up for discussion at the US-India energy summit coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, DC, later this month, reports Aziz Haniffa.

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Obama said US is leading the efforts to combat carbon pollution

Coping with water wars

Coping with water wars

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The wars of the future will be fought over water and if they occur on large scale, will be far more devastating than any we have seen yet.