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10 days after Bihar bridge collapse, missing guard's body found

10 days after Bihar bridge collapse, missing guard's body found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Workers engaged in removal of debris of the collapsed bridge found the body from the flood plain of Kauwakol block, the official said.

Why ISIS doesn't want Indians to leave Iraq

Why ISIS doesn't want Indians to leave Iraq

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, which has declared the formation of a caliphate, realises it will need the help of migrant workers and professionals to run the nation and is thus forcing the Indian nationals to stay back, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

Surat bourse pips Pentagon as the world's largest office building

Surat bourse pips Pentagon as the world's largest office building

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

A newly opened building in the diamond hub of Surat in Gujarat has surpassed the Pentagon as the world's largest office building, according to a report in CNN. Surat Diamond Bourse, billed as a "one-stop destination" for over 65,000 diamond professionals, including cutters, polishers and traders, will welcome its first occupants in November, the report said. It features a succession of nine rectangular structures spilling out from - and interconnected via - a central "spine", and the sprawling 15-storey complex has been built across more than 35 acres.

Malaysia to restrict foreign workers

Malaysia to restrict foreign workers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Malaysian authorities have said they would no longer issue permits to companies seeking to bring in foreign workers and asked the employers to hire locals who have lost their jobs due to global financial crisis.

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'I am jobless and don't have savings to sustain. Better I go home and do farming. If I am lucky, I will survive'

3 dead as under-construction bridge collapses in Mumbai

3 dead as under-construction bridge collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Three persons were killed on Wednesday night while several others injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed near the international airport in Mumbai, officials said.

Qatar investigates death at World Cup site as labour rights under scrutiny

Qatar investigates death at World Cup site as labour rights under scrutiny

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The organisers of Qatar's 2022 World Cup said on Sunday they were investigating the death of an Indian labourer at one of its sites but denied it was caused by working conditions which the wealthy Gulf country is under pressure to improve. Along with accusations of corruption during its World Cup bid, Qatar has long been under fire from rights groups for labour abuses. Last week, world soccer body FIFA urged Qatar to hasten improvements for builders on World Cup sites and said it would monitor conditions. Qatar, an energy exporter which has the highest income per capita in the world, is also under pressure from the United Nations to address workers' rights before World Cup construction peaks in 2017. Labourer Jaleshwar Prasad, 48, fell unconscious on Wednesday while performing steel work at Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, 50 km (31 miles) north of Doha, a witness told Reuters. Organisers said the death was not caused by working conditions.

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'These kinds of tunnels are not meant for the Himalayas.' 'Development should be good for all people and not where you make a tunnel and 40 people get trapped.'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Housing subsidy for beedi workers doubled

Housing subsidy for beedi workers doubled

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

In line with its commitment to the welfare of unorganized sector workers, the central government on Tuesday announced doubling of subsidy for construction of low-cost houses for beedi workers across the country to Rs 40,000 per unit.

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

22 killed, several trapped after under-construction flyover collapses in Kolkata

22 killed, several trapped after under-construction flyover collapses in Kolkata

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Many others are feared to have been trapped under the debris. Rescue work is on, as per last reports.

3 dead, 6 injured as under-construction flyover in Surat collapses

3 dead, 6 injured as under-construction flyover in Surat collapses

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Three labourers were killed on Tuesday and six others injured when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Parle point area of the city, a senior official said.

Mishap at under-construction sub won't affect project: Def min

Mishap at under-construction sub won't affect project: Def min

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

A day after a civilian worker was killed in an accident at the under-construction nuclear submarine at Visakhapatnam, the defence ministry said that the incident was not connected with any nuclear-related activity and would not adversely affect the project or the work of the navy.

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

In addition to these temple models, metallic rings, lockets and other cloth items bearing Lord Ram's name are flying off the shelves in Ayodhya, according to shopkeepers.

Just take me home, son: Mother's plea to daily wager

Just take me home, son: Mother's plea to daily wager

Rediff.com18 May 2020

She couldn't get a seat on the bus and neither could her son Sahab Lal, who worked as a construction labourer, and the rest of the family, all waiting to return to their village in Bhadohi. The disappointment was almost too much to handle for the elderly woman, perhaps in her 70s, who had come to Gurgaon a few months ago from the village and is now desperate to leave.

Amethi Misses Rahul Vs Smriti Contest

Amethi Misses Rahul Vs Smriti Contest

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'If the Congress loses this time, Rahul Gandhi will not look back at Amethi ever again.'

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A Brazilian labour court ordered a partial stop to construction on the Arena Amazonia in the jungle city of Manaus after the death of a worker who fell off the stadium's roof raised safety concerns ahead of the 2014 football World Cup.

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Our objective is to reach a localisation rate of 50% in the span of five years.'

The man whose death set Little India in Singapore on fire

The man whose death set Little India in Singapore on fire

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Indian national Sakthivel Kumaravelu rarely went to Singapore's Little India during his days off but last Sunday's visit proved fatal for his first visit to area in more than two months.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

Aadhaar mandatory if you wish to avail social security benefits

Aadhaar mandatory if you wish to avail social security benefits

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The ministry of labour & employment has now been mandated to seek the 12-digit unique identification number Aadhaar from people like employees and unorganised sector workers seeking registration, benefits, availing services or receiving any payment under various schemes under the Social Security Code 2020. Aadhaar would not be made mandatory for delivery of services under various social security schemes under the purview of the ministry because Social Security Code 2020 has not been fully implemented so far. The rules under the Code are finalised by the ministry but those rules are yet to be notified.

Sena factions confront each other on eve of Thackeray's death anniversary

Sena factions confront each other on eve of Thackeray's death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

While workers of the Shiv Sena shouted that the party belongs to them, those owing allegiance to Uddhav Thackeray responded with "traitors go back" slogans.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

'We cried our hearts out as we saw our huts going underwater. It was hard to believe that I was fast asleep at the same spot just 15-20 minutes ago'

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A company working on the Olympic village that will receive athletes in Rio de Janeiro next year has housed some of its own workers in conditions that public prosecutors compared to slavery.

Workers row at Burj Dubai resolved: Officials

Workers row at Burj Dubai resolved: Officials

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

According to officials, the Indian consulate is following the developments in the case and has also sent a report to New Delhi on the issue.

Even Oppn believes NDA will return to power: Modi

Even Oppn believes NDA will return to power: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Modi underlined his commitment to taking strict action against the corrupt amid criticism by opposition parties that probe agencies were used by his government to target their leaders.

Swami Prasad Maurya quits Samajwadi Party, resigns as MLC

Swami Prasad Maurya quits Samajwadi Party, resigns as MLC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Maurya resigned as the party's national general secretary on February 13, accusing the leadership of discriminating against him and not defending him over his controversial statements on the Ramcharitmanas and the Ayodhya temple consecration ceremony.

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele was eventually convinced to sign a multimillion-dollar deal with US club New York Santos in June 1975, aided by then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who wrote a letter to the Brazilian government stressing how important his presence would be for bilateral relations.

3 Indians  killed in UAE building collapse

3 Indians killed in UAE building collapse

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

At least three Indians were killed and as many are missing and feared dead after a ceiling in an under-construction hotel collapsed on them in United Arab Emirates.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

One killed, 11 injured as under-construction flyover caves in

One killed, 11 injured as under-construction flyover caves in

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

CM announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.

The Politics of Population

The Politics of Population

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a high power committee would be set up to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population grown and demographic changes.' 'But who wants data? It pays to feed people's fears, insecurities and apprehensions. If such fears don't exist, they must be created,' her husband Parakala Prabhakar says in this fascinating excerpt from his book, The Crooked Timber of New India: Essays on a Republic in Crisis.

NIC felicitates 6 innovators

NIC felicitates 6 innovators

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The six winning innovations which include novel design of a rickshaw, a human powered motor, display unit for street vendors, a low-cost cycle for physically challenged would help reduce the drudgery of construction workers and sanitation workers.

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in the private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.'