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6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Delhi Metro, Yamuna-expressway and Tata Power's Mundra ultra mega power project in Gujarat are among the six ventures that have figured in the list of world's most innovative, impactful infrastructure projects prepared by international accounting firm KPMG.

Why India bashing no longer works in Pakistan

Why India bashing no longer works in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The India card is now almost obsolete. There are more pressing challenges. People of Pakistan are fed up with years of bad governance, corruption and broken promises of successive governments. However, the politicians and former generals are still provoking sentiments on what is happening on the Line of Control for petty political gains, says Shahzad Raza.

'The elections do not hold any real good'

'The elections do not hold any real good'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

Lalu assails BJP over Budget, calls Modi a 'dull student'

Lalu assails BJP over Budget, calls Modi a 'dull student'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Using lines of a popular Hindi song, "Kya hua tera vaada (what happed to your promises)," Lalu attacked the PM.

Pakistani man remanded to custody for stripping woman

Pakistani man remanded to custody for stripping woman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

A Pakistani man has been remanded to police custody in Sindh province for allegedly assaulting and stripping a Hindu woman, a media report said on Thursday.

8 MLAs, including 5 from Congress, resign from Meghalaya assembly

8 MLAs, including 5 from Congress, resign from Meghalaya assembly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The 60-member Meghalaya assembly had 30 Congress MLAs. Friday's resignation comes days after another Congress MLA, P N Syiem, resigned from the party.

Rail Budget has everything for common man: Prabhu

Rail Budget has everything for common man: Prabhu

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The initiatives intended to benefit the common man include e-ticketing, catering on demand, bio-toilets, food for infants, better stations.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius to appeal increased sentence

Sports Shorts: Pistorius to appeal increased sentence

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Par panel criticises privatisation of AAI-developed airports

Par panel criticises privatisation of AAI-developed airports

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Instead of giving away the airports to the private sector 'on a platter', state-run Airports Authority of India should form a subsidiary or a special purpose vehicle to grant management contracts to entities having expertise in the field, the panel recommended.

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'We will be able to provide 450 square feet house in Rs 5 lakh,' Nitin Gadkari said.

India's policies fail to tackle poverty

India's policies fail to tackle poverty

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The World Bank's latest review of its purchasing power parity (PPP) baseline will reignite the poverty debate.

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Any such acquisition, if at all, should only be in exceptional cases

Pakistan threat: The next month will be most dangerous

Pakistan threat: The next month will be most dangerous

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The 'surgical strikes' by India have made the army in Pakistan look unprepared. To prove itself the army will need to hit back: It could be in Kashmir or outside

Why Adhyayan is good for your child

Why Adhyayan is good for your child

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The Adhyayan Quality Standard engages schools in self-review to improve education standards, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Bengal gets Rs 400 crore to develop Sundarbans tourism

Bengal gets Rs 400 crore to develop Sundarbans tourism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A 20-member delegation of leading industrialists, including Harsh Neotia, Sanjay Budhia, Sanjay Agarwal and Utsav Parekh, are also accompanying her on the trip.

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The Global Peace Index 2017, by the Institute of Economics and Peace found that the global level of peace slightly improved, by 0.28 per cent in score. A total of 93 countries improved, while 68 countries deteriorated.

Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route

Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The changes in the ordinance have been made after taking inputs from states suggesting changes to the Act which would make it more industry-friendly

Sensex ends flat; infra stocks rise on land buy order

Sensex ends flat; infra stocks rise on land buy order

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex and the 50-share Nifty ended flat at the mark of 27,403 and 8,248 respectively.

President gives nod to re-promulgation of land ordinance

President gives nod to re-promulgation of land ordinance

Rediff.com31 May 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has given nod to re-promulgation of the controversial land ordinance, which could not be converted into law during the recently concluded Budget Session of Parliament, for the third time.

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

Waiting for the day Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan: Sharif

Waiting for the day Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan: Sharif

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Pakistan's ruling party PML-N has swept the PoK's legislative assembly elections, bagging 30 of 41 directly elected seats, with a two-thirds majority to form the new government.

PM Modi on speaker/airplane mode, never on work mode: Rahul

PM Modi on speaker/airplane mode, never on work mode: Rahul

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Rahul said Modi cannot speak on corruption as the party's chief ministerial candidate Yeddyurappa faced graft allegations.

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'There is merit in appointing people with ability and energy, then leaving them to do the job.' 'The Modi government would have had a better record if it had stuck to this formula from the beginning,' argues T N Ninan.

Pak Taliban claims Benazir Bhutto's assassination in new book

Pak Taliban claims Benazir Bhutto's assassination in new book

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bhutto, 54, was killed in a suicide attack in Rawalpindi shortly after she had addressed an election rally on December 27, 2007.

Railways to hit global markets via rupee bonds to fund capex

Railways to hit global markets via rupee bonds to fund capex

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The public sector behemoth is looking at forming joint ventures with states.

Govt plans to introduce new civil aviation policy by May 15

Govt plans to introduce new civil aviation policy by May 15

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Govt to introduce new aviation policy on May 15.

SmartCity project to be rolled out after cabinet nod

SmartCity project to be rolled out after cabinet nod

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

SmartCity project is in advanced stage.

UP Govt unveils Delhi Dynamos logo; vows to construct football stadium in Lucknow

UP Govt unveils Delhi Dynamos logo; vows to construct football stadium in Lucknow

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced that a football stadium of international standard will be constructed in Lucknow for which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed soon.

Cos can apply for PAN card number online through e-Biz portal

Cos can apply for PAN card number online through e-Biz portal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Cos can apply for PAN card number online through e-Biz portal.

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The NDA government announced making of 100 smart cities.

'Change my name if I don't add 2 percentage points to India's growth'

'Change my name if I don't add 2 percentage points to India's growth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Fifteen months after taking power, Modi's credibility as an economic manager is on the line.

Infra sector sees investment revival post the Budget

Infra sector sees investment revival post the Budget

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The shares could continue to see outperformance if the Budget assumptions are proved correct

Kerala will be liquor free in 10 years time: UDF manifesto

Kerala will be liquor free in 10 years time: UDF manifesto

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The Congress-led United Democratic Front on Wednesday suggested further tightening of the measures on liquor policy if it returns to power.

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The thrust will be on improving connectivity in economic corridors and remote and border areas with a view to hike trade and enable faster movement of cargo.

How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'achche din'?

How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'achche din'?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Though not a blockbuster budget it does not undermine the fact that key issues were addressed and the finance minister certainly did not under-deliver, says Vatsal Srivastava.

Anti-Modi resolution blocked in Pak's Punjab province Assembly

Anti-Modi resolution blocked in Pak's Punjab province Assembly

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A resolution against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "allegations" of terrorism against Pakistan was today blocked in the Assembly of Punjab province, ruled by Premier Nawaz Sharif's PML-N party.

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Siddaramaiah announces free LGP gas, universal health scheme in budget

Evaluating India's well-being

Evaluating India's well-being

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The challenge ahead for central and state governments remains enormous.

China beats India by a huge margin

China beats India by a huge margin

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

By 2013, the Chinese economy had become 2.7 times India's.

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

About railways sector, the Survey said that it is facing stiff competition from other modes of transportation and the government is initiating various transformative measures to keep railways on track.