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Making long lasting mobile batteries in India

Making long lasting mobile batteries in India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Research is being done in India to improve the power efficiency of devices.

Panagariya on the three BIG problems that NYAY will face

Panagariya on the three BIG problems that NYAY will face

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

It raises three major questions - the incentive compatibility issue, the fairness issue and fiscal challenge, said Panagariya.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

Hardik Patel arrested for 'insulting' tricolour

Hardik Patel arrested for 'insulting' tricolour

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Firebrand quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel was on Monday arrested twice, first on the charge of insulting the national flag and the second time on the charge of sedition.

Survivors recount horror while frantic kin search for loved ones

Survivors recount horror while frantic kin search for loved ones

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Distraught relatives of people on board the ill-fated Indore-Patna Express who have still not been united with their family, searched frantically for their loved ones.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

Pension comfort? One has to wait for some time

Pension comfort? One has to wait for some time

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

The finance ministry has appointed a Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, which will soon roll out a National Pension Scheme for the informal sector or for whoever wants to join.

Now buy insurance plan for just Rs 75!

Now buy insurance plan for just Rs 75!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, a leading private player, launched on Monday a life insurance plan for rural masses with a one time premium of just Rs 75 to be covered for a minimum five years.

Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rains trigger landslides, floods

Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rains trigger landslides, floods

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Incessant downpour has triggered landslides and floods in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Parth Gupta quit a good corporate job to work for the welfare of farmers in rural Madhya Pradesh.

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming years could be exciting for Bandhan Bank, IDBI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank, and CSB Bank.

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Jobs will exist at very high levels or low levels of skill sets.' 'People, who are in middle level jobs, are the ones who are facing the problem as such jobs are fast disappearing because of technological advancement.'

As FY ends, taxman stares at shortfall in direct tax collection

As FY ends, taxman stares at shortfall in direct tax collection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The total direct tax collection stands at a little over Rs 9 trillion, giving the taxman just few days to reach the 2018-19 revised target of Rs 12 trillion., reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Obama has a taste of model Indian village

Obama has a taste of model Indian village

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

US President Barack Obama on Sunday got first hand account of how IT has revolutionised life in rural India, when villagers of Kanpura near Ajmer interacted with him in Mumbai through video conference.

An India like no other

An India like no other

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Every year, for thousands of years, the Sonepur Mela, transforms a small rural town in north Bihar into a giant fair.

Postal dept to enter insurance sector

Postal dept to enter insurance sector

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

In a bid to augment its revenue, the postal department would soon commence life insurance business, Union Minister for IT and Telecom A Raja has said.

How Ramlila agitation has changed lives in Ralegan

How Ramlila agitation has changed lives in Ralegan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

After his historic Ramlila Maidan fast last month, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's address in his native village of Ralegan Siddhi has changed... at least for the time being. From the now famous Yadavbaba temple in the village, where Hazare used to reside earlier, he has been shifted to a hostel for security reasons.

'Innovate, patent, produce & prosper': PM to young scientists

'Innovate, patent, produce & prosper': PM to young scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The prime minister also stressed on the need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation, as he assured that the government will ensure the 'Ease of doing Science' and effectively using information technology to reduce red tape.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Review: Thirunaal has nothing new to offer

Review: Thirunaal has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The worn-out plot, excessive violence and the loud dramatic music make director Ramnath's Thirunaal a dark and gloomy tale.

Akshay Kumar postpones PadMan's release for Padmaavat

Akshay Kumar postpones PadMan's release for Padmaavat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Padmaavat will now enjoy a solo release on January 25.

Focus on 'national prosperity index' not GDP:Kalam

Focus on 'national prosperity index' not GDP:Kalam

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam said on Wednesday the country's economic growth should always be guided by 'national prosperity index' that includes components like improvement of quality of life and adoption of a value system derived from our ancient civilisation besides GDP.

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'You come out of the theatre feeling happy, inspired, with moist eyes and in awe.'

Postal dept to float new co for insurance products

Postal dept to float new co for insurance products

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The department of post is in the process of floating a separate company to bring its Postal Life Insurance and Rural Postal Life Insurance products under the ambit of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, an official said on Saturday.

Jobs, the most important issue among voters this election

Jobs, the most important issue among voters this election

Rediff.com6 May 2019

It keeps getting harder every day for the government to drive its narrative that ample jobs are being created. They sound increasingly silly as they try to defend the indefensible, says Mahesh Vyas.

'Second Wave is Not Over'

'Second Wave is Not Over'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'We keep worrying about this variant or that variant. Forget about that.' 'Every variant can be stopped with a mask.' 'We don't want to do the simple thing of wearing a mask, but we worry ourselves to death about different variants.'

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The average land given to the rural landless is small and falling, from 0.95 acres in 2002 to 0.88 acres in 2015 - a 7.4 per cent drop over 13 years-and a slowdown is evident in the process of taking land away from rich landlords, the RTI data reveal.

Assam train mishap: 'I want to forget horror'

Assam train mishap: 'I want to forget horror'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

When she left home for her maiden visit to Jagannath temple in Puri city with her parents, Purnima Gogoi never thought the memories of the journey would beset her mind terribly and she would want to forget about it for the rest of her life.

K'taka govt announces Rs 1610 cr COVID-19 package

K'taka govt announces Rs 1610 cr COVID-19 package

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The government has also hiked excise duty by 11 percent, which is in addition to the 6 per cent that was announced in the budget, he said.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

How Jahangir turned scooters into super machines

How Jahangir turned scooters into super machines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

While industrial units in Jalgaon, like most parts of rural Maharashtra, comes to a grinding halt due to load shedding, Jahangir's miraculous innovations have helped him move ahead in life.

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Can you hear me tells the story of these women who are in the middle of a community radio revolution.

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Can you hear me tells the story of these women who are in the middle of a community radio revolution.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

On International Yoga Day, South Delhi-based yoga teacher Saudamini Chandra found herself shepherding the young girl students to their first taste of India's heritage that was being celebrated across the world. This is her experience.

Kochi to Tokyo on a bicycle

Kochi to Tokyo on a bicycle

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Three young Indians plan to cycle from Kochi in Kerala to Tokyo in time to attend the Olympics there next year.

'There's something desi about Sushant'

'There's something desi about Sushant'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Sushant was our first choice for Lakhna.' 'Apart from looking desi, I wanted an actor who had a lot of physical energy.' 'Sushant came on board very quickly because he really liked the story.'

Team spirit secret to England's recipe for success

Team spirit secret to England's recipe for success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Before the tournament the groundwork was put in at England's tranquil, rural St George's Park training centre and once in Russia, they have been ensconced in the quiet lakeside resort of Repino, 45 kilometres outside of St Petersburg.