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His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Ranbaxy loses exclusivity on heartburn drug in US

Ranbaxy loses exclusivity on heartburn drug in US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

FDA allows Teva to launch Nexium generic; Cipla, which supplies formulation, to gain

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

'In the final analysis, all Budgets everywhere are like the schemes hatched by A A Milne's lovable Winnie-the-Pooh.' 'They may be well-intended, but often go awry.' 'Although Pooh and his friends agree that he 'has very little brain', he is occasionally acknowledged to have a clever idea, usually driven by common sense.' 'This Budget at a first glance does not appear to belong to that latter category,' says economist Shreekant Sambrani.

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 217 points to end at 25,736.

Things to look forward to in 2016

Things to look forward to in 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With all its ups and downs, 2015 is now concluding. And the New Year will bring new expectations to all of us. So tell us your expectations from 2016:

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Monsanto has taken the government to court over the royalty.

'Sonia is a better politician than Rajiv'

'Sonia is a better politician than Rajiv'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

'She is tough. She can be stern. She can be unpleasant. Rajiv was none of these things.' 'The Congress cannot survive without the Gandhi family. If Sonia were to quit, their Lok Sabha seats would drop from 44 to four.' K Natwar Singh shares his bitterness about the Nehru family with Rashme Sehgal.

Why Jet Airways has hit an air pocket

Why Jet Airways has hit an air pocket

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Old-timers say Jet boss Naresh Goyal, although still razor sharp, doesn't have the same energy he once did and this reflects in his 'baby'.

A walk through time: How HUL climbed the success ladder

A walk through time: How HUL climbed the success ladder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

To tackle the resultant inflation, the Indira Gandhi government had imposed price controls on manufactured products, including soaps and vanaspati, in 1973.

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Patricia Hewitt, chair, UK India Business Council and former UK minister, spoke on a number of government initiatives and investment sentiments.

'Our people don't criticise the BJP openly'

'Our people don't criticise the BJP openly'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

'...even if they have profound differences. We discuss within our party and with each other, but not openly. We just reminded the BJP that they too, should follow this dharma.'

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told scientists that the government would make it easier to do scientific research in the country and asked them to keep the five principles of economy, environment, energy, empathy, equity at the centre of enquiry and engineering.

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India will welcome two trade missions in 2015 focused on meeting its infrastructure needs with US technology and services.

What equity investors can expect in 2018

What equity investors can expect in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Earnings growth is expected to accelerate as lingering toxic effects of note ban ease off and GST settles down. However, stock valuations are high and that means market is also overdue for correction, says Devangshu Datta.

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Geeta Phogat might be feeling the pressure of making a comeback at the upcoming Pro Wrestling League after a long injury lay-off but the celebrated grappler said it is nothing compared to the "tough training" she and her siblings went through during their formative days. Inspired by the story of Phogat sisters -- Geeta and Babita -- and their hard taskmaster father Mahavir Singh, Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal' has set the cash registers ringing at the the box office.

6 airlines that offer the ultimate first-class amenities

6 airlines that offer the ultimate first-class amenities

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

With introduction of double-decked Airbus A380, the whole first class space has undergone transformation.

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.

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

Modi indulging in politics of vendetta with people of Amethi: Rahul

Modi indulging in politics of vendetta with people of Amethi: Rahul

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Modi talks of development but he is harming them," the Congress vice president adding that projects that could have changed the lives of people.

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

In fact, a $1-million initial fund has been announced to help developers build apps and new services, including for more local-language content, and a contest has been launched, too.

The 3 factors holding back Modi's 'Achche Din' for all

The 3 factors holding back Modi's 'Achche Din' for all

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

India's rising GDP may have propelled the middle class to become richer, buy new cars, travel around the world and build assets, but it further pushed the economically disadvantaged and poor into poverty and drudgery, says Devanik Saha.

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Traders are waiting for the earnings season to kick off.

Are you taking care of your liver?

Are you taking care of your liver?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'

These credit cards save money for you!

These credit cards save money for you!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Just like our older generation, you should realise that a penny saved now would come in handy when you need a penny.

Single-party rule no longer accepted in India: Sharad Pawar

Single-party rule no longer accepted in India: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN reiterated that he is not going to contest the next Lok Sabha elections.

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The efforts of two women have given hundreds of street and slum children of Dehradun the hope to dream of a promising future.

Congress has a reply to each of Modi's controversial remarks

Congress has a reply to each of Modi's controversial remarks

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Armed with data and statistics, Congress leaders refute every point made by Narendra Modi as part of its new strategy to take on the firebrand Gujarat chief minister. Renu Mittal reports

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Modi said there was a need to make transactions 'transparent' in India.

The artist behind India's biggest art show

The artist behind India's biggest art show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

How did Sudarshan Shetty, curator of the Kochi Muziris Biennale, decide what gets to be part of the show and what doesn't?

Why India shouldn't hold simultaneous polls

Why India shouldn't hold simultaneous polls

Rediff.com9 May 2018

In the concluding part of the series, Y V Reddy, argues that the proposal strikes at the functioning of federalism and the basic structure of the Constitution, which has served us well so far.

The American university -- trouble in paradise?

The American university -- trouble in paradise?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The American university, once the envy of the world, is in crisis, notes Ajit Balakrishnan in his latest column.

Sensex ends below 27,400; ITC, metals drag

Sensex ends below 27,400; ITC, metals drag

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Market breadth was weak with 1,260 advances and 1,597 losers on the BSE.

Performance of governance has to descend to specifics

Performance of governance has to descend to specifics

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Candidates in the current state elections must be made to offer specific promises against which their performance can be measured, says Indira Rajaraman

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown on Friday.

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.

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

This is the story of Kirthi Jayakumar.

Putin arrives in Delhi for summit talks with Modi

Putin arrives in Delhi for summit talks with Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi late on Friday night for annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday that is aimed at building on the already close strategic ties, particularly in the fields of nuclear energy, hydrocarbons and defence.

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'Make no mistake, depriving water deliberately to a nation of 190 million people is a repugnant idea.' 'The world community won't forgive us.'

'There has been a big rush in youngsters wanting to get into ISRO'

'There has been a big rush in youngsters wanting to get into ISRO'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'The unique achievements have been made by engineers from small towns who have had a non elite upbringing and who have grown with the programme,' says R Aravamudan, one of the pioneers of the Indian space programme.