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Pachauri allowed to enter TERI offices, barring HQ

Pachauri allowed to enter TERI offices, barring HQ

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Additional Sessions Judge Raj Kumar Tripathi allowed the plea to modify the earlier order restricting his entry into the offices of TERI.

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The infrastructure spending target for 2020-25 was revised because of additional and amended data provided by central ministries, state governments since the release of the summary NIP Report in December 2019 when it was pegged at Rs 100 trillion.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The deal would allow Japan to export nuclear technology to India.

RK Pachauri moves court to return to TERI office

RK Pachauri moves court to return to TERI office

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Pachauri had proceeded on leave from TERI after sexual harassment charges were levelled against him by a woman employee.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in America, for a long time.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Be it for the organisation they work for, or for their own venture, if they believe in an idea, they work relentlessly towards it.

India's missile programme for peace: DRDO chief

India's missile programme for peace: DRDO chief

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Defence Research Development and Organisation Director General Avinash Chander on Saturday said that India's missile programme is purely aimed at peace in the country.

Modi's India First angers Xi

Modi's India First angers Xi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'China is constantly probing India's weaknesses.' 'The challenge is to implement a strategy that will allow India to buy time, gather its strength, and eventually counter China,' recommends Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

China, India should resolve boundary issue quickly: PM

China, India should resolve boundary issue quickly: PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Outlining seven principles of engagement for closer cooperation between India and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the two countries should show sensitivity to each other's interests and sovereignty and move quickly to resolve the boundary issue.

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He designed some of India's most iconic buildings.

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Chinese alumina refining and metal smelting technologies have emerged as a match for the best anywhere in the world. In fact, Vedanta and Hindalco have bought technologies from China. Our aluminium makers will be haunted by twin fears of rising imports and low metal prices squeezing margins over a long time.

PM Modi's op-ed in Canadian newspaper

PM Modi's op-ed in Canadian newspaper

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's opinion piece in Canada's The Globe and Mail focuses on commercial cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

How RBI's tough rules impact audit companies

How RBI's tough rules impact audit companies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The central bank's tough new rules spell major changes in the competitive landscape for financial services audits.

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creating many more half-decent jobs for the 10 million plus new entrants to the labour force each year must surely constitute the primary development challenge for India today.

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The two countries also asked all nations to stop cross-border movement of terrorists and asserted that a decisive collective response from the international community without 'double standards and selectivity' was required to combat the threat of terrorism.

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for deeper ties in key areas of counter-terrorism, climate change and UN reforms.

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'It may take two years for the economy to return to normal.' 'We should ensure that the vulnerable do not dig into their savings or give up their assets because that will set them back by several years.'

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Modi will participate in the first-ever trilateral meeting between Japan, America and India and the 2nd Russia, India China trilateral, which is taking place after an interval of 12 years, on Friday.

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The Bihar verdict has shown that the people of Bihar don't desire to go back to the mandir-masjid rhetoric.' 'Jobs, wages and development are the aspiration of the people of Bihar and we hope the next government will keep that in mind.'

India's SCO membership will strengthen region's security: PM Modi

India's SCO membership will strengthen region's security: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

At the summit, India signed the SCO's memorandum of obligations, kick-starting the process of its accession into the group as a full member.

Relief for Pachauri; no arrest but court sets conditions

Relief for Pachauri; no arrest but court sets conditions

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Pachauri, who is facing sexual harassment allegations from a woman employee, was on Saturday granted anticipatory bail by a Delhi court

Have zero tolerance for corruption, black money: PM @ G20

Have zero tolerance for corruption, black money: PM @ G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The prime minister said a stable global economic and financial system is imperative for growth as it promotes inclusive and sustainable growth.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Looking forward to Modi's visit to take ties further: Aus MP

Looking forward to Modi's visit to take ties further: Aus MP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

In a bid to further deepen ties with India, Australia is looking forward to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he is expected to attend the G20 Summit in Brisbane.

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

With the appointment of Vishal Sikka as CEO and Managing Director of the company, IT major Infosys has elevated 12 leaders to the position of Executive Vice President with additional responsibilities.

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Andhra CM charged the BJP and Centre with 'mud-slinging' and trying to 'damage his credibility'.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

Did the timber mafia cause the forest fires?

Did the timber mafia cause the forest fires?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Fires are blazing across Jammu and Kashmir, the state of Uttarakhand and have reached the doorstep of Himachal Pradesh's capital city Shimla.

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

International Finance Corporation will put in $200 million and HDFC will contribute $600 million to create $800-mn corpus for affordable homes

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM