News for 'Project Restart'

DPC negotiations likely to start in Feb

DPC negotiations likely to start in Feb

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

The government is expected to hold negotiations with the promoters of Dabhol Power Corporation -- GE and Bechtel -- next week for restarting generation at the power project.

RIL's $15.5 bn capex to increase profits by 50%

RIL's $15.5 bn capex to increase profits by 50%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The company's investments in telecom business reached 15-20% of capital employed.

Modi's 2nd year will also see gradual reforms

Modi's 2nd year will also see gradual reforms

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The broad direction for the reform process will continue to be positive.

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

Maharashtra not to purchase power from Dabhol plant

Maharashtra not to purchase power from Dabhol plant

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The government's move is crucial as the state distribution utility MahaVitaran was purchasing about 95 per cent of power since the Dabhol project began generation in April 2006

'The Gandhi family only give false promises'

'The Gandhi family only give false promises'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'During every election, the Gandhis come and inaugurate some projects and then leave without completing it.'

Does TN govt's decision to permanently close Sterlite hold water?

Does TN govt's decision to permanently close Sterlite hold water?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

When it closed close down the copper plant at Thoothukudi in 2013. Its orders were held illegal by the NGT on procedural grounds

'India no longer looking East, it is already acting East'

'India no longer looking East, it is already acting East'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

India is playing its South China Sea card by restarting oil exploration off Vietnam coast despite China's objections as a calculated geopolitical move to force Beijing to make "compromises" on border issue and its close ties with Pakistan, a state-run Chinese think-tank has said.

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The development comes after a recent notification from the Union home ministry, which has permitted companies to resume manufacturing operations and reopening of shops in red, green and orange zones with certain riders.

Beijing deletes envoy's suggestion to rename China-Pakistan corridor

Beijing deletes envoy's suggestion to rename China-Pakistan corridor

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Seeking to allay India's concerns, ambassador Luo had offered to rename the CPEC which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, insisting it was an economic cooperation and connectivity enhancement project devoid of "sovereignty issues".

Olympian Steve Redgrave inaugurates rowing academy in Lavasa

Olympian Steve Redgrave inaugurates rowing academy in Lavasa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The former British rower and five times gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave said on Tuesday that India has the potential to nurture Olympic rowers, who can also be medals contenders.

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela provides a three-point plan.

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Dabhol power plant is a lesson on what to avoid while setting up large infrastructure projects.

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Modi placed a $12.6 billion bet in this year's budget on road building

Aadhaar-linked gas subsidy caught in legal tangle

Aadhaar-linked gas subsidy caught in legal tangle

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

According to officials aware of the matter, restarting the project could mean inviting the court's 'contempt' as the case -- in which the Supreme Court has held that biometric identification cannot be a criterion for a citizen's access to welfare -- has still not been closed yet.

Banks must cut lending rates to boost growth, says India Inc

Banks must cut lending rates to boost growth, says India Inc

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Corporate houses believe RBI must cut rates to boost investment in the system.

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'When you don't have food to eat, will you be worried about the virus or the next meal?'

R-Infra brake on Delhi airport Metro

R-Infra brake on Delhi airport Metro

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

But DMRC says services will continue

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Jet seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

Jet seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

would also take on board its strategic investment partner Etihad

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

'The sari is the most sensuous attire an Indian woman can wear'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'As an actor, I think about the beauty of getting comfortable in the uncomfortable.'

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

According to sources, government officials have asked industry bodies and manufacturers to submit key concerns and requirements to begin manufacturing activity.

'Modi yet to start delivering on promises'

'Modi yet to start delivering on promises'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

In his book Restart, Mihir Sharma minces no words in pointing out that faulty policies, the lackadaisical attitude of bureaucrats and a few wrong decisions of past governments have hampered India's growth.

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Persuaded not to sell that day in January 1975, DLF today has assets of over Rs 52,237 crore and a net worth of around Rs 40,000 crore.

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 7,409, as many as 764 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. Of the total 273 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 127 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 36, Gujarat at 22 and Delhi at 19.

'Hurried Lockdown has Created Havoc'

'Hurried Lockdown has Created Havoc'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Unless we get the health and economic situations right at the same time, we will not recover.'

Unlock 1: 3 challenges facing India

Unlock 1: 3 challenges facing India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'When the lockdown grounded a billion people, nothing had been planned well: Testing, masks, face shields, protective gear, medical equipment, contact tracing ... nothing.' 'Before COVID, if you didn't know that the state had neither the money, nor the intent, nor the capacity to govern wisely and humanely, you were simply blind.' 'After COVID, if we continue to look to the State, look forward to a financial package or ask "What is the government doing" when faced with a calamity, the joke is on us, says Debashis Basu.

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Trump signs deal to temporarily end longest US shutdown

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

The president, however, implied about declaring a national emergency if the Congress did not approve a funding for the wall by February 15.

India on course to host Under-17 World Cup

India on course to host Under-17 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Javier Ceppi, tournament director of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be hosted by India next year, expressed his happiness about the way things were moving ahead in the preparation of the tournament.

She helps women find a career after a break

She helps women find a career after a break

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Saundarya Rajesh has helped more than 8,000 women get back to work.

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta's expansion plans need to consult people. But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this position and in March 2015 the environment ministry extended Vedanta's environmental clearance till December 2018. This it did even while the question of the need for public hearing by projects in different kinds of industrial parks was being contested in the courts. This allowed the company to carry out construction.

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Aadhaar, an ambitious initiative of the previous government, has been used to initiate mandatory attendance for government officials, prisoner identification and by linking it to passports, mobile SIM cards and provident fund accounts.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

SIAM said excise duty must be lowered

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'