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Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Richest Indian Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm on Wednesday filed an offer letter with stock exchanges for a proposed Rs 20,000 crore follow-on public offer (FPO). The FPO of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is planned to open on January 27 and close on January 31, according to the offer letter. Of the Rs 20,000 crore proceeds of the FPO, Rs 10,869 crore will be used for green hydrogen projects, work at the existing airports and construction of a greenfield expressway.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

Green hydrogen pilot to cover steel, transport and shipping sectors

Green hydrogen pilot to cover steel, transport and shipping sectors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The mission has proposed pilot projects for replacing fossil fuels and fossil fuel-based feedstocks with Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"Prime Minister Modi has a powerful, influential voice on the world stage. We know the Russian leadership respects India's voice and position on the world stage. I think Prime Minister Modi's intervention is very, very welcome. And we really hope that Vladimir Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace and for de-escalation. So we very much welcome Prime Minister Modi's intervention," Cleverly told PTI in an interview.

Can your hair dye make you bald?

Can your hair dye make you bald?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Did you know that longer the duration of the dye, the riskier it is for your hair.

Govt notifies Green Open Access Rules 2022

Govt notifies Green Open Access Rules 2022

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The government on Tuesday said it has notified the Green Open Access Rules 2022 to further accelerate India's renewable energy programmes. These rules are notified for promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including through waste-to-energy plants. It enables a simplified procedure for the open access to green power, the power ministry said in a statement.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Tamil Nadu secured investments worth Rs 1.44 trillion on Monday by signing of memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 60 companies, laying of foundation stones and inauguration of new projects.

Incentives for green hydrogen likely in Union Budget

Incentives for green hydrogen likely in Union Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The government may provide for targeted fiscal incentives and allocation of funds for promotion of green hydrogen in the country in Union Budget 2022-23, which is slated to be unveiled in Parliament on Tuesday. The government launched National Hydrogen Mission in 2021. Earlier this month, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh had indicated that a green hydrogen policy will be unveiled in February which would feature many incentives to boost green hydrogen in the country. "While 2021 saw the launch of National Hydrogen Mission, it is likely that the Budget may provide for targeted fiscal incentives for R&D in green hydrogen segment, creation of domestic supply chain for hydrogen and reduce customs duties on electrolysers to boost green hydrogen production," says Venkatesh Raman Prasad, Partner, J Sagar Associates (JSA).

Hundreds fall sick after toxic gas leak at Bangladesh fertiliser unit

Hundreds fall sick after toxic gas leak at Bangladesh fertiliser unit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Di-ammonium phosphate leaked from the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited on the bank of Karnaphuli river on Monday night.

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs, batteries in Gujarat

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs, batteries in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Speaking at the forum, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) representative director and president Toshihiro Suzuki said, "Suzuki's future mission is to achieve carbon neutrality with small cars. "We will continue active investment in India to realise Self-reliant India (Atma-nirbhar Bharat)." Under the MoU, the company's wholly-owned arm Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd (SMG) will invest Rs 7,300 crore for the construction of a plant for BEV batteries at a land neighboring to SMG's existing plant by 2026.

International Space station crew evacuated after gas leak alarm

International Space station crew evacuated after gas leak alarm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Crew from a United States segment of the International Space Station was recently moved after gas leak alarm went off. Though the members were evacuated post the ammonia leak scare, it turned out to be a false alarm due to some computer problem according to Nasa officials, the BBC reported.

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Within 12 to 24 hours of stopping smoking, carbon monoxide levels in your blood will drop, and your lung function will improve in a month, notes Dr Pujan Parikh.

Iffco closes Kalol urea plant

Iffco closes Kalol urea plant

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Fertiliser cooperative Iffco on Wednesday shut down its urea plant at Kalol, Gujarat, in order to produce more ammonia for its phosphatic fertilisers plant in nearby Kandla.

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The government has revised its divestment target downwards from Rs 2.1 trillion, as its ambitious privatisation programme has been deferred to next year.

Sunita, Akihiko's spacewalk tackles ISS's coolant leak

Sunita, Akihiko's spacewalk tackles ISS's coolant leak

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Sunita Williams and Japanese space flyer Akihiko Hoshide ventured on Thursday outside the space station at 1229 GMT (1759 IST) and just a little more than five hours later, they had reconfigured some coolant lines and deployed a spare radiator, isolating the leak

PHOTOS: Sunita Williams on record 7th space walk

PHOTOS: Sunita Williams on record 7th space walk

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Indian-American Sunita Williams along with a fellow astronaut on Thursday ventured out of the International Space Station, adding to her record-setting space walking sojourns, to find an ammonia leak in the vital radiator system.

Superstorm Sandy looks enormous from space: Williams

Superstorm Sandy looks enormous from space: Williams

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Superstorm Sandy, that has claimed many lives and wrecked havoc in the densely populated United States east coast region, looks enormous even when seen from space, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has said as she prepared to add to her record-setting space walking sojourns. Williams is gearing up for another space walk scheduled for Thursday to find and repair an ammonia coolant leak at the International Space Station.

From Bhopal to Bhilai: Major gas leak mishaps in India

From Bhopal to Bhilai: Major gas leak mishaps in India

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Here are other gas leaks that made headlines in the last few years:

Covid: Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi's health worsens

Covid: Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi's health worsens

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The 86-year old veteran Congress politician, who was on Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) since he was admitted at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on November 2 due to post-COVID complications, was put under invasive ventilation, the minister said.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Crude bomb could have exploded: Aircraft probe

Crude bomb could have exploded: Aircraft probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The crude explosive material detected in the cargo hold of a Kingfisher flight on Sunday was not of high density but could have exploded during the flight due to air pressure, the police said on Monday. According to a first information report, based on forensic analysis of the material, the material was a mixture of potassium chlorite, ammonia and sulphur.

Stevedoring king Dubash on the run

Stevedoring king Dubash on the run

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

These Indian cities are more polluted than Delhi

These Indian cities are more polluted than Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The national capital stood sixth in terms of air pollution in January, with cities like Muzzaffarpur in Bihar and Varanasi showing worse air qualities.

Lyon extend unbeaten run

Lyon extend unbeaten run

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

Patent for safe gas cylinders

Patent for safe gas cylinders

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Our men had suffered so much pain for the independence of other people in a foreign land.'

GST on mobiles, fertiliser, garments may be hiked to 18%

GST on mobiles, fertiliser, garments may be hiked to 18%

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Experts said the rate hike would improve working capital position of the manufactures as it would correct the inverted duty structure but may lead to increase in price of the finished goods.

NASA astronaut takes 'super selfie' of the year!

NASA astronaut takes 'super selfie' of the year!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

A National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut has taken an incredible selfie from space with Earth in the background while performing repairs on the International Space Station on Christmas Eve.

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sheep eyeball juice, frog smoothies and fruit bat soup... Which one do you find yucky?

October: When fools dare

October: When fools dare

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A big part of October's charm is in its taking of a cinematic tragedy and presenting to us how we may experience it in real life, says Sreehari Nair.

UPA was spreading mega lies in the name of mega food park: BJP

UPA was spreading mega lies in the name of mega food park: BJP

Rediff.com18 May 2015

What was he doing for past few years, when all this happened?" BJP MP Anurag Thakur said.

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Have you heard of the 'chillow' that can cool your pillow? Or the 'bedroom plant'?

Hello Jupiter! NASA's Juno spacecraft arrives at giant planet

Hello Jupiter! NASA's Juno spacecraft arrives at giant planet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The solar-powered spacecraft which left Earth five years ago finally reached its destination and entered into Jupiter's orbit.

9 processed foods you should never eat

9 processed foods you should never eat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Eat clean and chemical free for a happy and healthy heart, mind, body and soul, says Anang Agarwalla.