News for 'Pondicherry'

Ivar Vivahitharaayal is regressive

Ivar Vivahitharaayal is regressive

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The Malayalam film directed by debutant Saji Surendran and starring Jayasurya and Bhama tries to be a new age family drama but ends up being regressive.

The fight to save India's beaches

The fight to save India's beaches

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

'People don't look at the economics of the environment. They look at the profits of development,' says Probir Banerjee.

Study MBA distance learning

Study MBA distance learning

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education, invites applications for admission to various undergraduate programmes for the academic year 2006-2007.

60% Indians suffer financial exclusion

60% Indians suffer financial exclusion

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

According to NABARD, around 60% of India's population lacks access to financial institutions.

Indian scientist part of new research to treat malaria

Indian scientist part of new research to treat malaria

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Dr Mahmood Alam, an Indian scientist, is among a group of top international scientists who has identified a key protein that if targeted stops malaria, paving the way for new treatments.

BPL Mobile readies $2.5 bn war chest

BPL Mobile readies $2.5 bn war chest

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The company is exploring fund raising options to start services in 22 circles in the next two years.

16th loss for Congress since 2004

16th loss for Congress since 2004

Rediff.com25 May 2008

The defeat in Karnataka is the Congress party's 16th loss in the four years that it returned to power at the Centre. India has seen 24 assembly elections since 2004, including four states that went to the polls along with that year's general election.

AIIMS answers leak: CBI charges 52

AIIMS answers leak: CBI charges 52

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The CBI's anti-corruption wing registered a case in March on the basis of a complaint received from the Union health and family welfare ministry.

'May Auroville serve as a beacon to the world'

'May Auroville serve as a beacon to the world'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'May it be the guardian which calls for breaking down narrow walls of the mind.' 'May it continue to invite everyone to celebrate the possibilities of humanity's one-ness.' Claude Arpi salutes 50 years of Auroville, a Grand Experiment in Living.

RIL may alter pipeline project on Cauvery find

RIL may alter pipeline project on Cauvery find

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

RIL is likely to take about six months to one year to estimate the oil and gas reserves available from the new discovery.

National Basketball League from 2008

National Basketball League from 2008

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The much-awaited league for men will be launched by the Basketball Federation of India in October.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

June witnessed 16 per cent more than normal rainfall: IMD

June witnessed 16 per cent more than normal rainfall: IMD

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The country received 16 per cent more rainfall than its normal limit in June, the IMD on Tuesday said.

Why bank unions are opposed to incentive plan

Why bank unions are opposed to incentive plan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Banks Board Bureau chief Vinod Rai has proposed performance-linked incentives for bank employees, but the staff unions are dead against the idea.

CavinKare may sell packaging arm

CavinKare may sell packaging arm

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Poll code violations: Observers told to be firm

Poll code violations: Observers told to be firm

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The commission will tour Pondicherry on March 27 and Tamil Nadu on March 28 and 29 to review preparations.

Shyamalan, UTV to make The Happening

Shyamalan, UTV to make The Happening

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The movie will highlight the global issue of environment versus man.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Simultaneous polls in four states likely: EC

Simultaneous polls in four states likely: EC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Tandon, who reviewed the situation in Kerala and elicited views of major political parties, said the state government had suggested two-phase polling for Kerala.

What are India's hottest models up to these days?

What are India's hottest models up to these days?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

A sneak peek into the lives of the prettiest faces courtesy their social media feeds!

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

Countrywide CBI raids

Countrywide CBI raids

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Jayalalithaa conviction: Shops down shutter fearing violence

Jayalalithaa conviction: Shops down shutter fearing violence

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The streets of Chennai were gripped with tension and panic as news of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's conviction in the 18-year-old disproportionate assets case spread.

ICICI OneSource buys Rev IT

ICICI OneSource buys Rev IT

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

HC declines to stay BCCI AGM

HC declines to stay BCCI AGM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The Madras high court however directed the BCCI to consider an application from the Cricket Association of Pondicherry for associate membership at the meeting.

Acer to export PCs to Bangladesh

Acer to export PCs to Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Banglaore-based personal computer manufacturer Acer India (Pvt) Ltd will soon export PCs to Bangladesh and is exploring other neighbouring markets for shipping IT products.

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Lenovo to upgrade India facility

Lenovo to upgrade India facility

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

NGO to spend Rs 161 cr for tsunami-hit

NGO to spend Rs 161 cr for tsunami-hit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Various rehabilitation programmes will be taken up for the tsunami-affected in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by a non-governmental organisation which has earmarked Rs 161 crore

Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies

Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies

Cyclone Fanoos moves closer to Chennai

Cyclone Fanoos moves closer to Chennai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Cyclone moves closer to Chennai

Why France is India's best friend in Europe

Why France is India's best friend in Europe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Over the last two decades, the India-French relationship has grown steadily, no major political difference having darkened the sky between Paris and Delhi,' says Claude Arpi.

Deep depression now 150 km east of Chennai

Deep depression now 150 km east of Chennai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Deep depression now 150 km east of Chennai

A wet day in Chennai

A wet day in Chennai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

SC reserves verdict on Shankaracharya's plea

SC reserves verdict on Shankaracharya's plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Sankararaman's widow has opposed the petition seeking transfer of the case outside Tamil Nadu.