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A date with nature

A date with nature

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A temple on the mountain top. A lake and a waterfall. All in one day!

Modi must give Indians the capacity to reach 2021

Modi must give Indians the capacity to reach 2021

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'All parties and the government acknowledge that there we are in trouble and there is more trouble ahead,' observes Aakar Patel.

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Nepali labourers are not only the backbone of the state's apple economy but also part of the highly grounded manpower in the orchards, setting an example for other states struggling with the migrant labour question, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Economy to grow by 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal, says FM.

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The street leading up to his tea stall cum house is dotted with Argentina flags while a giant one flutters high making its presence felt.

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The MeT department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal till Saturday, ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

RBI said more monetary transmission to support growth continues to be critical.

Non-AC restaurants not in service tax ambit

Non-AC restaurants not in service tax ambit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The finance ministry on Tuesday clarified that service tax would be levied only on air-conditioned or air-heated restaurants.

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

Genetically modified crops' field trials put on hold

Genetically modified crops' field trials put on hold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The decision marks first successful policy intervention.

PHOTOS: 2 Charlie Hebdo attack suspects located in North France

PHOTOS: 2 Charlie Hebdo attack suspects located in North France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cherif Kouachi and Said Kouachi, the two brothers suspected of having attacked the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo killing 12, were spotted in northern France on Thursday.

What if migrant labour want 'ghar wapasi'?

What if migrant labour want 'ghar wapasi'?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'In difficult times as now, the call of the village is all that these migrants can hear,' observes Vijaya Pushkarna.

Interesting facts about India's fastest train

Interesting facts about India's fastest train

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Gatimaan's record speed of 160 km per hour (kph) would be a marginal improvement over the maximum 150 kph clocked currently by Bhopal Shatabdi on the same route.

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

China rice, wheat sales enjoy India tailwind

China rice, wheat sales enjoy India tailwind

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

China has clinched deals to sell more milling wheat and rice, helped by logistical logjams in India that have delayed delivery to ports of its subsidised grain for export, traders said on Wednesday.

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got engaged to a Rajkot-based mechanical engineer, Reeva Solanki, in a private ceremony on Friday.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

Modi's Budget, in policy shift, to focus on rural India

Modi's Budget, in policy shift, to focus on rural India

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landslide election in 2014 raised hopes he would draw a line under India's socialist past, cut welfare and reduce the government's role in business.

Budget: Oppn slams govt for 'all talk, nothing concrete'

Budget: Oppn slams govt for 'all talk, nothing concrete'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Slamming the Union budget as 'insipid' and lacking in stimulus for growth, the Congress on Saturday said it does not address the main issue of unemployment and describes the mindset of the government.

How YOU help India reduce fiscal deficit

How YOU help India reduce fiscal deficit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Post office savings deposit, recurring deposit accounts and the senior citizen savings scheme account have shown the highest growth in the current financial year.

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Modi said India Post and Japan Post would start a 'cool box service' for Japanese people living in India so they could order their favorite food from Japan.

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

It has become fashion for BJP to stall development: Rahul in Amethi

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Gandhi said when the Congress was in power, the Opposition would allege that all money was going to Amethi and now they say nothing has been done here.

India to grow at 8.1%, says UN Report

India to grow at 8.1%, says UN Report

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Investment is also expected to rebound.

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PM Modi, BJP president J P Nadda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have all expressed grief over the incident.

How Sonu Sood became India's Superman

How Sonu Sood became India's Superman

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'Ek ghante ke andar humare paas 78,000 calls aaye.' '78,000!'

The KBC Crorepati jail officer

The KBC Crorepati jail officer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

From the rented home where he paid Rs 500 a month in the 1990s to the flat he will buy from the one crore won on KBC, Ajeet Kumar's personal journey is a story worth cheering for.

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The National Disaster Response Force on Friday intensified its relief and rescue operations in the rain and flood-battered Chennai and its adjoining areas as it added 20 more teams for the job and rescued over 10,000 people till now.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As many as 20 Union ministers are expected to visit different parts of Gujarat between May 27 and June 12 to participate in the 'Vikas Parv' (development festival) organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit.

The struggle for Gorkhaland won't end soon

The struggle for Gorkhaland won't end soon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

'When I look at the faces of people around me, they have a certain energy, as if unemployment, food scarcity and infrastructural breakdown are small sacrifices for our agitation for Gorkhaland,' a Gorkha based in Delhi tells Geetanjali Krishna.

'I tried my best to live a dream with her'

'I tried my best to live a dream with her'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Here is a love story that every girl desires, but few get to live.'

'Rule of BJP govt has seen backbreaking all-round price rise'

'Rule of BJP govt has seen backbreaking all-round price rise'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party government for spurt in prices of essential commodities during its 45-day rule, Opposition Congress on Monday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for riding to power on promise of controlling inflation yet doing nothing on it.

Bride burgles house of in-laws, flees with lover

Bride burgles house of in-laws, flees with lover

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

The newly-wed bride mixed some intoxicants with the food she served to her in-laws.

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Rediff.com28 May 2014

On day 1, says retrospective taxation should be avoided; Sets up special investigation team to unearth black money.

Why India can't come to Rohingyas' rescue

Why India can't come to Rohingyas' rescue

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Without Myanmar, India can't engage with any of the Asian nations to its east.

'IRCTC to be one-stop shop for travel services'

'IRCTC to be one-stop shop for travel services'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Fifty-nine per cent of reserved tickets on Indian Railways are now booked online.