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Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Unveiling his infrastructure conglomerate's green vision, billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his group will invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centres with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 per cent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Speaking at JP Morgan India Investor Summit, Adani Group chairman said the USD 20 billion investment will be in renewable energy generation, component manufacturing, transmission and distribution.

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it, but there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

We must work in the direction of an innovation and technology driven economy which could boost up creation of jobs and open advanced and newer avenues of employment within the country.

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Ganguly, Kohli, Chhetri back U-19 squad to lift World Cup Trophy

Ganguly, Kohli, Chhetri back U-19 squad to lift World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

India crushed arch-rivals Pakistan by 203 runs on Tuesday to set up a summit clash against Australia on February 3 at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand.

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman was awarded the prestigious prize for the year 2019 in recognition of his vision to strengthen relations with India, and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence in the Gulf region, the ministry said.

Amit Shah slams Indian historians, says they gave prominence to Mughals only

Amit Shah slams Indian historians, says they gave prominence to Mughals only

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The home minister said reference books should be written on these empires and if they are written, "the history which we believe wrong will gradually fade away and truth will emerge".

'No girl should go through such torture'

'No girl should go through such torture'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

She was kidnapped by child traffickers when she was 14. Today, this 17 year old wants to become a lawyer so that she can help the survivors of such henious acts.

'India is a space power'

'India is a space power'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'India has got a unique opportunity to get more and more business from outside as India is cost-effective and reliable.'

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, who is considered as the turnaround man of several Indian corporate houses like BHEL, Maruti Udyog, SAIL and Gail (India), passed away on Sunday at the age of 97. Krishnamurthy is considered as "the father of public sector undertakings in India" by many in India Inc. Born in the temple town of Tamil Nadu's Karuveli, he started his career as an airfield technician during the Second World War.

'We should pay more attention to China'

'We should pay more attention to China'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'Our competitiveness with China is very important.' 'If the exchange rate depreciates, it is good for us because it helps in our competitiveness.'

'Establishment' won't win if voting is secret: Tharoor

'Establishment' won't win if voting is secret: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday claimed many electors have been instructed by 'their leaders' to support his rival but they may eventually vote for him in a secret ballot.

PM gives Rs 1,000 as BJP launches special micro-donation drive

PM gives Rs 1,000 as BJP launches special micro-donation drive

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

'I have donated Rs 1,000 towards the party fund of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Our ideal of always putting Nation First and the culture of lifelong selfless service by our cadre will be further strengthened by your micro-donation. Help make BJP strong. Help make India strong,' Modi tweeted.

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Modi said it is an outcome of India's consistent reforms trajectory that the country's position is getting credence globally and is being recognised by international bodies like the IMF, World Economic Forum and UNCTAD.

'Indo-Pak WC match will inspire girls across the border'

'Indo-Pak WC match will inspire girls across the border'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

India are set to face Pakistan in their opener of the World Cup on March 6

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'This offers us many opportunities to meet people in different ways, and we will do this with full respect to India.'

How Malala Yousafzai will help India's girls

How Malala Yousafzai will help India's girls

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Apple has teamed up with the Malala Fund to support girls' education.

Jaishankar concludes UK visit

Jaishankar concludes UK visit

Rediff.com7 May 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left London at the end of a four-day visit to the United Kingdom on Friday with a message of convergence as the two countries agreed on an ambitious '2030 Roadmap' towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

From Mexico to India: Meet Miss Teen International 2018

From Mexico to India: Meet Miss Teen International 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

She beat 11 contestants from across the world to win the title.

Neeraj's gold removed huge mental block, says AFI chief

Neeraj's gold removed huge mental block, says AFI chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla on Wednesday said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has helped in removing a 'huge mental block' from the country's track and field athletes.

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Describing it as a "spectacle in Houston", the Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016. Trump understands the benefit of associating with Indian Americans, whose contributions are crucial to the prosperity of both nations in the 21st century, it added.

How Modi can build a world-class railway network in India

How Modi can build a world-class railway network in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Indian Railways should aim for a quantum growth in traffic. This will require investments in new infrastructure, including 125 capacity expansion works on the shelf, costing about Rs 35,000 crore.

India, US have 'almost closed' contours of limited trade pact: Goyal

India, US have 'almost closed' contours of limited trade pact: Goyal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Having almost closed the last contours of the limited trade deal and with the announcement of a much larger trade deal in the offing, we have moved to a new level of engagement: Goyal.

Modi meets UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

Modi meets UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'In a special gesture, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by senior members of the Royal Family, was at Abu Dhabi airport for the interaction with PM'

How Kirsten landed India coach job in 7 minutes

How Kirsten landed India coach job in 7 minutes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Speaking on the 'Cricket Collective' podcast, Kirsten recalled the "bizarre" series of events that unfolded in 2007.

India calls on SCO nations to eradicate terror safe havens

India calls on SCO nations to eradicate terror safe havens

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

In an address at the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the eight-member SCO, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said the most important challenge faced by the region is terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, and that India remained concerned about threats emerging from ungoverned spaces as well.

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

For the past 75 years, one of India's greatest all-rounder's name is repeatedly dragged whenever a batter wilfully tries to steal yards at non-striker's end and is legally run out.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Mithali on her legacy and future of women's cricket

Mithali on her legacy and future of women's cricket

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Indian women's cricket's biggest icon spoke on a range of issues covering her legacy, experiences of playing in pre and post BCCI era

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