News for 'Wasteful India'

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India's real estate market is poised for growth across categories - residential, commercial, and rental. Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or about $300 billion, it is projected to surge to $1.3 trillion by 2034, and then grow further to $5.17 trillion by 2047, indicates a report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai).

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

What Type Of Personal Loan Could You Opt For?

What Type Of Personal Loan Could You Opt For?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

In addition to interest rates, review the fine print for penalties and repayment terms, and select a reputable lender to avoid harsh recovery practices.

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The airline had leased a 0.58 acre plot from the British Airport Authority in 1968 for over 50 years till 2019 for use as a warehouse to handle its cargo at the airport.

PIX: Spinners, openers put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Spinners, openers put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

India bowled England out for 218 and cruised to 135/1 in their robust reply to seize early control of the fifth and final test.

18% of fruit, veggies goes waste in India

18% of fruit, veggies goes waste in India

Rediff.com4 May 2012

About 18 per cent of the fruit and vegetables production worth Rs 44,000 crore (Rs 440 billion) is going waste annually in the country due to lack of proper cold chain storage infrastructure, Parliament was informed on Friday.

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

India won 19 medals (5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze) in Tokyo Paralympics for a 24th place in the tally and Jhajharia predicted that the country will win more than 25 medals in Paris and finish in top-20 in the tally.

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

DAP does not consider past I-T returns to match a taxpayer's resources with their expenditures or investments, points out Harsh Roongta.

India wastes 21 mn tonnes of wheat every year

India wastes 21 mn tonnes of wheat every year

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on global food wastage found that as much as 50 per cent of all food produced around the world never reaches a human mouth.

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Mamata silent on demands of junior docs; health of medics deteriorates

Mamata silent on demands of junior docs; health of medics deteriorates

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The ongoing agitation has also led the Federation of All India Medical Association to warn that it would declare a nationwide "complete shutdown of medical services" if any "any harm befalls brave junior doctors".

Sitharaman expects India to become a developed nation by 2047

Sitharaman expects India to become a developed nation by 2047

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is close to reaching saturation in implementing social sector schemes designed to provide basic necessities to the poor. Addressing the students of Hindu College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, she said the time has come for India to become economically 'aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant) and march forward to becoming a developed nation by 2047. Regretting that 60 years since Independence passed without any sense of urgency, Sitharaman said, "We have laid the material foundation for a Viksit Bharat" and empowering people by providing basic necessities to all.

Aman Sehrawat Lost 4.6 Kg In 10 Hours To Be Medal Ready

Aman Sehrawat Lost 4.6 Kg In 10 Hours To Be Medal Ready

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We kept checking his weight every hour. We didn't sleep the whole night.'

This MP Wants To End India's Big Fat Weddings

This MP Wants To End India's Big Fat Weddings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

'People are blowing up their entire retirement fund; they are selling their land and house to spend on one day for a marriage.'

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

What a waste! Fruits, veggies worth crores rot in India

What a waste! Fruits, veggies worth crores rot in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India wastes about Rs 13,300 crore worth fruits and vegetables per year due to lack of adequate cold storage facilities, according to a report by US-based technology firm Emerson.

Junior Men's Hockey WC: India lose in bronze medal playoff

Junior Men's Hockey WC: India lose in bronze medal playoff

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

India's hopes of redeeming some pride in the junior men's hockey World Cup remained only a dream as they lost 1-3 to Spain in the bronze medal playoff in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'If unchecked, by 2017, the global volume of discarded e-waste will weigh almost equivalent to 200 Empire State buildings.'

Bangladesh Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Bangladesh Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant last played a Test match in December 2022 before a serious car crash saw him sidelined for nearly two years.

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India women rose from the ashes to tame New Zealand 3-1 with a spirited performance in their second pool match of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier.

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Tamil Nadu government is set to unveil a housing initiative for 18,720 women employed by Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key supplier to iPhone-maker Apple, this Saturday. The project, located at Vallam Vadagal near Chennai, marks the first time an Indian state government has constructed a hostel of this scale for a private firm - a model that's been successful in China and Vietnam.

PIX: Jaiswal rocks England with century as India dominate

PIX: Jaiswal rocks England with century as India dominate

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's dream season just got better as he single-handedly seized the initiative from England with a sizzling century, putting India in complete control.

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.

Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Coming down heavily on the Maharashtra government, the apex court castigated it saying the state has huge amount to "waste on freebies" but does not have money to compensate to a private party which lost land to it "illegally".

Asian Games Hockey: India women power into semis

Asian Games Hockey: India women power into semis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Vandana Katariya, Deep Grace Ekka and Deepika slammed a hat-trick each as India stormed into the semi-finals of the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games.

'Sarfaraz will have to make the most of this chance...once Kohli's back...'

'Sarfaraz will have to make the most of this chance...once Kohli's back...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

After Sarfaraz Khan received his maiden Test call-up in the India squad, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on the 26-year-old and said that he has worked very hard to be in this place.

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday

e-Recycling efforts go to waste

e-Recycling efforts go to waste

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Better marketing, more recyclers needed, say hardware makers.

Death sentence for J-K, defeat for idea of India: Mehbooba

Death sentence for J-K, defeat for idea of India: Mehbooba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The former chief minister urged the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh not to be disheartened or lose hope over the apex court's decision.

First Team India Huddle In Dublin

First Team India Huddle In Dublin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The young team, led by Jasprit Bumrah, wasted no time in kickstarting their preparations as they assembled for the nets a few hours after landing.

Cong's decision to skip exit poll debates shows...: BJP

Cong's decision to skip exit poll debates shows...: BJP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

The Congress said it does not want to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRPs.

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from the 3rd Test Between England and West Indies on Sunday.

Act against Modi for 'insult to Hinduism' remark: DMK to EC

Act against Modi for 'insult to Hinduism' remark: DMK to EC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

In a letter to the poll panel dated March 21, DMK's Organisation Secretary R S Bharathi alleged Modi made that claim in Tamil Nadu while campaigning for the ensuing LS polls. Modi's remark was a gross violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Model Code of Conduct.

Census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too as only Rs 1,309.46cr allocated

Census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too as only Rs 1,309.46cr allocated

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The entire census and NPR exercise is likely to cost the government over Rs 12,000 crore, the officials said.

SC collegium's rejection reasons of candidates can't be made public: HC

SC collegium's rejection reasons of candidates can't be made public: HC

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The high court made the observation while dismissing an appeal challenging an order which had rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court collegiums to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for the appointment of high court judges.

Asian Games: Dominant India register second win on the trot

Asian Games: Dominant India register second win on the trot

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A dominant India defeated Malaysia 6-0 to register their second consecutive win in the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Hospitality players want the government to accord infrastructure status to hotels to make investments on new properties more attractive rather than categorising them as luxury or even 'sin goods' in the upcoming Union Budget considering the sector's potential to play a key role in India's growth. They also want the government to consider incentives in the form of tax breaks or subsidies for adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, while asserting that the upcoming budget must accelerate the tourism agenda saying it is an opportunity to make Indian hospitality the emerging engine for GDP growth and employment generation.

A wasted year

A wasted year

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The National Democratic Alliance government has adopted half measures instead of moving decisively on defence.