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At 61 feet, this Ganesha is India's tallest

At 61 feet, this Ganesha is India's tallest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

It took 150 workers a total of four months to build this idol of Lord Ganesh, which cost approximately Rs 1 crore.

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Gujarat has topped with a score of 71.14% on ease of doing business list.

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The average rating was seven out of 10.

PM goes on aerial survey of Tauktae's damage in Gujarat

PM goes on aerial survey of Tauktae's damage in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday undertook an aerial survey of affected areas in Gujarat and the adjoining Union territory of Diu to assess the devastation caused by Cyclone Tauktae.

Despite the good news, power sector woes likely to continue

Despite the good news, power sector woes likely to continue

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The country's narrowing power deficit and increased coal production may not be indicators of the end of stress in the industry. Amritha Pillay reports.

10 PSU stocks worth buying

10 PSU stocks worth buying

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now.

Railways' mega plans to decongest network, improve efficiency

Railways' mega plans to decongest network, improve efficiency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Indian Railways has plans to decongest network and become more self dependent.

Guptas used former Prez Zuma against people of S Africa: Probe panel

Guptas used former Prez Zuma against people of S Africa: Probe panel

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The report said Zuma 'would do anything that the Guptas wanted him to do for them,' including firing competent ministers and senior officials at parastatal institutions, so that Gupta lackeys could be appointed to those positions.

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The two-word answer is: Proper oversight,' says T N Ninan.

How cash flows affect our economy

How cash flows affect our economy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Without cash flows, one can hardly aspire to better living conditions.

Govt sees $250-bn investment in energy sector: Minister

Govt sees $250-bn investment in energy sector: Minister

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

About 53 million homes in the country are yet to get electricity and many industries depend on diesel generation sets to meet their requirements.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Since I was held at gunpoint I had no option but to give them the car keys.' 'They took the car and drove away.'

A Gujarat farmer who supplies power to grid

A Gujarat farmer who supplies power to grid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

When he is not using the solar pump on his field for irrigation, Raman Parmar uses it to evacuate power to utility grid

Will Pakistan Be Less Of A Nuisance?

Will Pakistan Be Less Of A Nuisance?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

With a narrow industrial base and dysfunctional politics, and a counter-productive national security agenda, Pakistan could well remain an 'international migraine', observes T N Ninan.

Kedar Jadhav: Of Salman's Dabangg moves and turning non-veg

Kedar Jadhav: Of Salman's Dabangg moves and turning non-veg

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Pint-sized Kedar Jadhav's power-packed 65-ball 100 might have earned him the sobriquet of 'Pocket Dynamite' but former national selector Surendra Bhave revealed how a hard-core vegetarian added power to his small frame by switching to chicken.

Bad loan recovery process can get worse

Bad loan recovery process can get worse

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Since the bankcuptcy law came into effect from December 2016, with every quarter, the recovery rate has progressively been going down, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How to revive India's corrupt and debt-ridden power sector

How to revive India's corrupt and debt-ridden power sector

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hard and unpopular decisions are needed - not just another round of financial repackaging to sort out the discom mess.

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday started its investigation into alleged criminal negligence leading to the Balasore train accident which claimed 278 lives after registering a first information report (FIR), officials said.

Now, private power firms may shock banks

Now, private power firms may shock banks

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Rs 50,000-cr loans for 15,000-Mw projects could be heading for restructuring.

How India's submarines can stay longer under water

How India's submarines can stay longer under water

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

DRDO's Air Independent Propulsion system will allow Indian Navy submarines to operate for up to two weeks without having to surface to recharge its batteries.

'Adani Group is a man-made disaster in the making'

'Adani Group is a man-made disaster in the making'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In 1937, a hydrogen-powered German airship flying into New Jersey caught fire and crashed, killing 35 passengers on board. It was sort of a man-made disaster as some 100 people were loaded on to a balloon filled with the most flammable material in the universe. The airship was named Hindenburg. Eight decades later, in 2017, a graduate of international business management from the University of Connecticut founded a "forensic financial research" firm to specialise in spotting wrongdoings and frauds, or what it calls man-made disasters, at companies around the globe and take market bets against them.

China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

This is part of the nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,027 crore, including Hero Group-backed Ather Energy's over Rs 600 crore investment, to establish a manufacturing facility for e-vehicles.

Chennai: The day after Vardah struck

Chennai: The day after Vardah struck

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Thanks to the untiring work of civic workers, most of the roads are operational. Also, power supply and Internet have been restored.

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Abdullah issued a white paper on development undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir during the rule of "Abdullah and Sons" -- as Shah referred the family in his speech at a rally in Baramulla district -- to counter the allegations of corruption.

As air quality worsens, Delhi implements more curbs

As air quality worsens, Delhi implements more curbs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Acentral panel directed authorities to ban the plying of 4-wheeled diesel LMVs in Delhi and adjoining NCR districts and the entry of trucks into the capital.

On board the Lifeline Express, world's first hospital train

On board the Lifeline Express, world's first hospital train

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

On July 16, 1991, the world's first hospital on a train chugged out of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on its maiden journey. Twenty-six years later, the Lifeline Express (also called Jeevan Rekha Express) continues to take a multitude of medical services, from major surgeries to dedicated cancer treatment, to the people of India.

Punjab farmers end protest after govt accepts several demands

Punjab farmers end protest after govt accepts several demands

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A meeting between Mann and several farmer leaders took place at Punjab Bhawan to discuss their demands, including a bonus on wheat and beginning paddy sowing from June 10, the sources said.

Clock turns back: A big blow for private coal mine developers

Clock turns back: A big blow for private coal mine developers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court order has created a new legal framework for coal mining by ruling that only the Union government and its entities can do it.

Yashwant Sinha is the right choice for Jharkhand CM: Advani

Yashwant Sinha is the right choice for Jharkhand CM: Advani

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani on Tuesday backed party leader Yashwant Sinha saying he is the 'right person' to be chief minister and suggested that he should leave jail after securing bail to lead the 'historic agitation' against power crisis in Jharkhand.

Is boarding an airline first the right way of honouring the soldier?

Is boarding an airline first the right way of honouring the soldier?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'The Indian soldier will fight where he is asked to, and he always has.' 'It is up to us as a democratic society to see that his service and sacrifice is for the most useful causes, and that we do not needlessly ask him to die for us,' says Aakar Patel.

Gammon struggles to turn around

Gammon struggles to turn around

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Acquisitions, slowdown put infra major in a spot, with bankers okaying debt restructuring.

Coal blocks cancellation, a big blow for PSU banks

Coal blocks cancellation, a big blow for PSU banks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Despite high exposure of public sector banks to power, iron and steel sectors, analysts remain in a wait-and-watch mode.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

CIL floats maiden tender to import 2.416 MT coal for power sector

CIL floats maiden tender to import 2.416 MT coal for power sector

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

State-owned CIL on Thursday said that it has floated its maiden tender to import 2.416 million tonnes of coal to ensure adequate supply of the fuel to power plants in the country. The development assumes significance in the wake of the government making all efforts to build up stock of coal to avoid the reoccurrence of power outages which happened in April on account of shortage of the fossil fuel. "In a first ever, Coal India Limited (CIL) on Wednesday floated an international competitive bidding e-tender, seeking bids for import of 2.416 million tonnes (MTs) of coal," the company said in a statement.

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

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