News for 'Narain'

The slow track to Formula 1

The slow track to Formula 1

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Narain Karthikeyan joins A1 Grand Prix much to everyone's surprise.

Hot property destinations of 2007

Hot property destinations of 2007

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Property rates are on an upswing in Tier I cities. But then if these are out of your reach you could consider investing in the surrounding locations which could give you a good appreciation in future.

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

The F1 team's Sporting director said Narain would have occasional lapses in concentration whereas Tiago Monteiro wouldn't.

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

India lost around 38.5 thousand hectares of tropical forest in the last decade. Nearly 14 per cent of the country's tree cover! It is one thing for Modi to announce that India will reach a net-zero level of emissions in 2070. But if it is serious, it needs to start today, points out Ramesh Menon.

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Ramkrishna's exit comes at a time when NSE has been in focus over a new regulatory framework for high frequency trades and co-location facilities, which some believe give undue advantage to some brokers and traders

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'The selection process of the CBI chief has not been appropriate.' 'Three successive CBI directors have been found in corrupt moral practices.' 'A thorough investigation needs to be done before appointing anyone to such a post.'

Karthikeyan to test for Williams

Karthikeyan to test for Williams

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

"Karthikeyan will test for the team pending the announcement of the team's third driver," said a Williams statement.

F1 will go to India, says Ecclestone

F1 will go to India, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Mumbai is the most likely venue, although Hyderabad and Calcutta have been mooted as possible locations, the F1 supremo said.

Tendulkar to cheer Karthikeyan

Tendulkar to cheer Karthikeyan

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Karthikeyan 22nd in first practice

Karthikeyan 22nd in first practice

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

The Jordan driver finished behind teammates Portugal's Tiago Monteiro and Denmark's Nicolas Keisa.

Jordan wrong, says Red Bull's Horner

Jordan wrong, says Red Bull's Horner

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

"I think to go in with two such green drivers is a mistake," said the team principal at Red Bull's Milton Keynes factory.

How we can clean the highly polluted Ganga river

How we can clean the highly polluted Ganga river

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Water is drawn for agriculture, industry and cities, but only waste is returned to the river.

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws.

When botched surgery amounts to medical negligence

When botched surgery amounts to medical negligence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The Kerala consumer commission recently concluded in a medical complaint that while negligence had necessitated a second surgery, as there was no evidence to show that it was the cause of disability, it reduced the original compensation ordered, points out consumer activist Jehangir B Gai.

Reader recipe: Aloo Gobi Saada Sabji

Reader recipe: Aloo Gobi Saada Sabji

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Dr Ramendra Narain Singh from Patna, Bihar sent us this recipe of Aloo Gobi Saada Sabji.

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Indian farmers practise an agro-silvo-pastoral system and that livestock is a crucial part of their economy. Taking away the meat would demonetise their assets. It would kill their income, says Sunita Narain.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

Post U'khand disaster, respect the vulnerability of the region

Post U'khand disaster, respect the vulnerability of the region

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Himalayas have seen unchecked construction activity, illegal mining, unscientific road building and hydropower projects built next to each other. Are we going to learn from this? Asks Sunita Narain

Now, UP sports minister says Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson

Now, UP sports minister says Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

"Hanumanji was a devta, a god and I consider him as god and I worship him.. I am a sportsman and all sportsmen worship power... Humunanji was a symbol of power and strength... He also used to do wrestling and was a sportsman... all wrestlers worship him," Chauhan said in Amroha on Sunday.

Budget 2013: Just words, no action

Budget 2013: Just words, no action

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The FM wants credit for acting on environment, but does the wrong things.

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reliance Communications, Reliance Infratel, Huawei Technologies and Walt Disney Company (India) are among the companies which misused or diverted funds raised from abroad under the ECB route in the last three years, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term of up to five years or with fine up to Rs one crore or with both.

Sponsors throng the fast track

Sponsors throng the fast track

Rediff.com31 May 2003

'Supreme Court wants CBI to be politically-neutral'

'Supreme Court wants CBI to be politically-neutral'

Rediff.com15 May 2013

'The court would like to make the CBI politically neutral so that they behave as professionals and they are not influenced by somebody in power,' constitutional expert Anil Divan tells Sheela Bhatt

He gave up life in America to save India's babies

He gave up life in America to save India's babies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Ratul Narain -- the entrepreneur behind Bempu -- tells Shobha Warrier that despite the challenges and frustrations, he is living his dream.

The dark, silent death of India's energy capital

The dark, silent death of India's energy capital

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The electricity that Singrauli produces to light up others' homes has poisoned its people and the environment with mercury.

The problems pedestrians face in Indian cities

The problems pedestrians face in Indian cities

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Pavements are the first casualty of street widening to accommodate cars, says Sunita Narain.

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

I was lucky to have support from family and IAF, Saxena said.

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Given the developments, analysts expect fiscal and monetary support from the government and RBI to revive sentiment. However, recovery, they say, from these levels will be slow and painful.

Graded action plan enforced in Delhi to combat air pollution

Graded action plan enforced in Delhi to combat air pollution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Measures under the GRAP's 'very poor' and 'severe' categories came into effect on Tuesday.

Sebi asks govt for more powers to deal with defaulters

Sebi asks govt for more powers to deal with defaulters

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The regulator wants powers similar to Income Tax and CCI.

Cauvery tribunal award: After 6 years, TN has its way

Cauvery tribunal award: After 6 years, TN has its way

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

After six years, the final award of the Cauvery Waters Dispute Tribunal was notified on Wednesday. The move came after the Supreme Court rapped the Centre for delaying the decision. The apex court had set February 20 as the deadline to issue the notification.

Tata AIA, Rel Life see sharp fall in premium collection

Tata AIA, Rel Life see sharp fall in premium collection

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The lone public sector player Life Insurance Corporation fared much better than its private sector peers did.

Sebi to rationalise foreign investment routes

Sebi to rationalise foreign investment routes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Different categories, such as FII and FVCI, will be abolished. Most of them will come under one group, that is, QFI.

3 Sebi staff being probed for bribery, other cases

3 Sebi staff being probed for bribery, other cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Officials include assistant, deputy general managers.

'It's time govt waives import duty on F1 race'

'It's time govt waives import duty on F1 race'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

FMSCI, the national governing body for motor sport, today said that time has come for the Indian government to understand the economic benefits which the Formula One race brings to the country and lend more support to the event by waiving the import duty on equipments that came along with it.

Triple delight for Malayalam moviegoers

Triple delight for Malayalam moviegoers

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Grandmaster, Mallu Singh and Diamond Necklace will hit the screens this week.

Photos: Buddh Circuit ready for India's date with Formula One

Photos: Buddh Circuit ready for India's date with Formula One

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

The Buddh International Circuit was unveiled on Tuesday amid much fanfare ahead of the widely-anticipated inaugural Indian Grand Prix and described as "one of the best in the world" by the country's first F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan.

NSE chief to head world bourses panel

NSE chief to head world bourses panel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Ravi Narain, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Stock Exchange, is set to take charge as chairman of the working committee of the World Federation of Exchanges.

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The city's overall air quality index stood at 306 on Friday.