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US company moves back call centre from India

US company moves back call centre from India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Despite higher costs in the US, Carbonite says it has taken the step due to high turnover among its Indian staff, and complaints about the quality of service provided.

Peace at last, peace at last. Thank God Almighty, peace at last.

Peace at last, peace at last. Thank God Almighty, peace at last.

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'According to top government sources, the territorial boundaries of the existing North-Eastern states will not be disturbed although cultural integration of Nagas living in states other than Nagaland will be facilitated through special measures,' reveals Nitin A Gokhale.

Sonia moots healthcare plan for urban poor

Sonia moots healthcare plan for urban poor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

UPA chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi announced it while attending the inaugural function at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences in Shillong on Friday. She however, said no time-frame had been set for unveiling the special healthcare scheme for urban areas.

Hotels: More room for profits

Hotels: More room for profits

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Thanks to investment based tax breaks for setting up 2 star or above category hotels across the country, Hotel sector was one of the major beneficiary of Union Budget 2010-11

#MadeInAssam: A fashion revolution

#MadeInAssam: A fashion revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Three designers put the spotlight on weaves from India's favourite north eastern state.

Arunachal is ours, we are securing it: Antony

Arunachal is ours, we are securing it: Antony

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

India is strengthening security set up in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance its deterrent capability, but there was no question of militarisation of the north-eastern state, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Tuesday.

Power deficit for 2011-12 pegged at 10.3 per cent

Power deficit for 2011-12 pegged at 10.3 per cent

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has projected an energy shortfall of 10.3 per cent and a peak shortage of 12.9 per cent in the country during the current financial year (2011-12).

Assam: AGP-BJP alliance could have defeated Cong

Assam: AGP-BJP alliance could have defeated Cong

Rediff.com15 May 2011

The Congress, which won assembly elections with a thumping majority to retain power in Assam, would not have even got a simple majority had the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bharatiya Janata Party cobbled up a pre-poll alliance. As per the election statistics, the Congress would have been defeated in at least 20 seats had the AGP and the BJP joined hands in fighting the polls in the north-eastern state.

Special forces to guard industrial houses in Assam

Special forces to guard industrial houses in Assam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The deployment of the special forces, however, will come at a cost for the industrial houses and tea companies. They will have to pay to utilise the services of the special government security forces that will operate under the state director general of civil defence and home guards.

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A new landmark of India -- both structural and spiritual -- rises on Ayodhya's horizon on Monday as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram.

The best science is done by young people: PM

The best science is done by young people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Contending that the government has laid down the foundation to foster research, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday asked scientists to promote younger talent and strengthen leadership in universities and research institutions. Dr Singh said the government can at best ease the supply side constraints on teaching and research and the demand side stimulus must come from institutions and the industry.

Chinese objection to PM's visit a non-issue: Cong

Chinese objection to PM's visit a non-issue: Cong

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The ruling Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday said many prime ministers of the country had visited the border state, and the Chinese objection to the recent one by Manmohan Singh, was a non-issue.

The town that was washed away

The town that was washed away

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Amidst the devastation lie stories that remain untold. One such story is that of the 19000 residents of the town of Otsuchi. Today, there is no sign of hope, no structures standing in the north-eastern port town.

Next polls to be held under redrawn constituencies

Next polls to be held under redrawn constituencies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

The next general elections will be held in constituencies redrawn by the delimitation exercise, as per a decision taken by the Union Cabinet on Thursday. The Cabinet adopted an ordinance to defer the delimitation exercise in Jharkhand and four north eastern states-- Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh

After tsunami and quake, volcano erupts in Japan

After tsunami and quake, volcano erupts in Japan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Japan's second nuclear reactor in the quake-stricken north experienced serious troubles on Sunday after its emergency cooling system failed, triggering a fresh radiation threat, a day after a blast rocked the site following a massive quake and tsunami in which thousands of people are feared dead.

Arunachal an integral part of India, says Pranab

Arunachal an integral part of India, says Pranab

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Rebuffing China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh, India on Sunday asserted that the north eastern state is its integral part and ruled out ceding any of its part.

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The all-party meeting aimed at reconciliation and conferring full powers to Sri Lanka's provincial councils will be reconvened in a month after initial deliberations on Wednesday failed to yield any agreements, party officials said on Thursday.

Nido Tania's death, India's shame

Nido Tania's death, India's shame

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Much of the negative perceptions of the north-east diaspora owe their origin and existence to the perverse policies of the central government toward the region and its people. This realisation must be the beginning of an earnest endeavour to address the issue, says R N Ravi.

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Why people from the N-E excel in the services sector

Why people from the N-E excel in the services sector

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Ronald Laloo, 51, who is from Meghalaya but whose work history runs from accounting in Pune to piano teaching in Delhi, explains that "There's no man's job or woman's job in our culture."

PHOTOS: Meet India's bravest kids

PHOTOS: Meet India's bravest kids

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Eight children from north-eastern states are among the 23 boys and girls who will receive National Bravery Awards for 2010 from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a function in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day this year.

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The human resources development ministry has decided to set up an Indian Institute of Management in the North East mainly to cater to the students of the region.

STPI to set up units in West Bengal, Manipur

STPI to set up units in West Bengal, Manipur

Rediff.com10 May 2004

In a bid to provide reliable data connectivity to the software export companies in the East and North-Eastern India, the Software Technology Park of India will set up two more such parks in West Bengal and one in Manipur.

'Stop this mad war - we won't surrender'

'Stop this mad war - we won't surrender'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'You are an instrument at the hands of one man with one ambition -- to resurrect the Soviet Union... For ambitions of one man, we are paying a very high price.'

'Prabhakaran left behind a fragmented society'

'Prabhakaran left behind a fragmented society'

Rediff.com19 May 2009

'While Prabhakaran made LTTE cadres consume cyanide in the face of imminent capture, he did not do so himself when he was cornered. This exposes Prabhakaran's hypocrisy,' says Varadaraja Perumal.

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

With the two teams locked 2-2 in the overall tie after the first the three matches, it was left to their respective mixed doubles pairs to push them ahead.

Modi to flag off world's longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh river cruise on Friday

Modi to flag off world's longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh river cruise on Friday

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi and sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries, it said.

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh in his first visit to the border state after last month's clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the Tawang sector.

India switches over to cleaner petrol, diesel

India switches over to cleaner petrol, diesel

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The country has fully switched over to cleaner Euro-III and Euro-IV petrol and diesel as of Wednesday and well ahead of the October one deadline, Minister of State for Petroleum Jitin Prasada said on Thursday.

Serial blasts rock Bangladesh

Serial blasts rock Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Zadid al-Qaeda, an unknown outfit, claimed the responsibility for the attacks.

Sourabhee Debbarma is Indian Idol 4

Sourabhee Debbarma is Indian Idol 4

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sourabhee crooned her way to win the finals defeating Kapil Thapa of Dehradun and Torsha Sarkar of West Bengal to realise the Indian Idol dream of north-eastern India in the land of legendary Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman.

Paresh Barua only ULFA leader still roaming free

Paresh Barua only ULFA leader still roaming free

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Pradip Gogoi, arrested on April 8, 1998, is in judicial custody at the central jail in Guwahati, Anup Chetia, who was held in Dhaka on December 21, 1997, is still in detention in Bangladesh. Ideologue Buragohain is now in Tezpur jail, Sonitpur. On December 4, Rajkhowa and Raju Barua were arrested by Border Security Force men.

SC agrees to hear plea for probe into Tripura violence

SC agrees to hear plea for probe into Tripura violence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea of an advocate seeking an independent probe into the recent 'communal riots' in Tripura and the alleged complicity and inaction of the state police in it.

Meghalaya poll: 27 crorepatis in fray

Meghalaya poll: 27 crorepatis in fray

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

There are 27 crorepati candidates from different political parties including independents in the fray in the Meghalaya assembly election scheduled to be held on March 3.

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Battling the virus, enduring separation from loved ones, and working extended hours became part of the job.

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be ready by Jan 1, 2024: Amit Shah

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be ready by Jan 1, 2024: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Addressing a public rally in Sabroom in poll-bound Tripura, Shah said that the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist had put the Ram Mandir issue in the jurisdiction of the court for long, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for it after the Supreme Court's order.

Date set for Messi's Inter Miami debut!

Date set for Messi's Inter Miami debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi is set to play his first game for Inter Miami on July 21 when the Major League Soccer side host Mexico's Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener.

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

High-pitched identity politics, which is the norm in the northeast, has continued to compound the boundary problem.

Take note China, 72% turnout in Arunachal

Take note China, 72% turnout in Arunachal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

By voting massively, Aruachal Pradesh, it seems, has sent out a strong vote to China.

Held in-depth, positive and constructive discussion on LAC: China

Held in-depth, positive and constructive discussion on LAC: China

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

China on Wednesday said the latest round of the border talks with India was held in a "candid and pragmatic atmosphere" and the two sides had a "positive, constructive and in-depth discussion" on the resolution of the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector.