News for 'drought management'

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

We're just going for some dreams: Venus on greatness of the Williams sisters

We're just going for some dreams: Venus on greatness of the Williams sisters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Upbeat Venus ready to 'kill it' after loss to little sister

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Because of the reluctance to intervene structurally in the political economy of onion trade, the BJP is paying the price till today and might continue to do so in the forthcoming election to the Delhi assembly.

Uncertain monsoon still a risk to growth, inflation: RBI

Uncertain monsoon still a risk to growth, inflation: RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

So far, inflation outcomes have closely tracked these projections.

Chicken prices surge to record as heat wave kills millions of birds

Chicken prices surge to record as heat wave kills millions of birds

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Chiekcn prices set to go up across cities in India.

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Vijayveer Sidhu, 16, shot a gold in the 25m standard pistol event for junior men after combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to claim the team gold on the last day of the ISSF World Championships.

Focus is on Bharat despite fiscal challenges

Focus is on Bharat despite fiscal challenges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

But the measures, particularly in agriculture, may not be enough to revive the sector and double the farm income, says S Mahendra Dev.

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Prime Minister Modi, left of centre?

Prime Minister Modi, left of centre?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to pull off what was unimaginable a year back -- adopting a much-needed centre-left approach, says Devanik Saha.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Incredible winners of BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Winners from the Big Picture photography competition

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'In this spirit of camaraderie between professional and non-professional football, we have decided, as a team, to give up part of our Euro 2020 qualification prize money.'

PHOTOS: Leicester thrash City, Arsenal go top

PHOTOS: Leicester thrash City, Arsenal go top

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Arsenal shoved Chelsea off the top of the table but Leicester City's Jamie Vardy, with a dazzling hat-trick, was the man of the moment on Saturday as the struggling Premier League champions blew aside Manchester City 4-2.

HSBC manufacturing PMI jumps to 17-month high in July

HSBC manufacturing PMI jumps to 17-month high in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

According to official figures, retail inflation in June touched its lowest mark at 7.31 per cent since January 2012.

3 crore devotees to take holy dip during Krishna Pushkaram festival

3 crore devotees to take holy dip during Krishna Pushkaram festival

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

In all, 170 bathing ghats have been readied in Kurnool, Guntur and Krishna districts for the Pushkaram.

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The govt said Rs 30,729 crore was required for waiving loans of small and marginal farmers.

Chile clinch Copa America title in shootout

Chile clinch Copa America title in shootout

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Chile upset favourites Argentina with a penalty shootout victory in the Copa America final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday to retain their title in the world's oldest continental soccer competition.

Five-star Manchester City edge thriller with Monaco

Five-star Manchester City edge thriller with Monaco

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Manchester City came out on top in an epic Champions League battle against Monaco as late goals by John Stones and Leroy Sane secured a 5-3 victory in a last 16 first-leg thriller on Tuesday that had goals galore and a missed penalty.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

EPL: Eriksen strike gives Spurs last-gasp Burnley win

EPL: Eriksen strike gives Spurs last-gasp Burnley win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Sean Dyche's Burnley side looked to have secured a crucial point in their fight to move clear of the bottom three but Eriksen broke their hearts with a clinical finish for third-placed Spurs in the 91st minute.

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

As India reels from a severe water shortage, startups have begun offering innovative ways to help people access safe drinking water.

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'The corporate sector says by 2022 they will create 300 million jobs.' 'In the last 70 years we didn't do it, how will we do it in 5 years?' 'Only agriculture can bail out the economy. Unfortunately, it is not being looked into.'

Yediyurappa wins trust vote easily; Speaker resigns

Yediyurappa wins trust vote easily; Speaker resigns

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The magic figure for simple majority was 105, equivalent to the strength of the BJP, which also commanded the support of an Independent.

Inflation likely climbed in Oct, Sept factory output growth slowed

Inflation likely climbed in Oct, Sept factory output growth slowed

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Inflation in India probably edged up in October as food prices climbed while weak demand is expected to have hurt factory output growth.

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Dazzling Man City disappearing into the distance

Dazzling Man City disappearing into the distance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Manchester City soared above the fog swirling round the Etihad Stadium to demolish Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 and leave the rest of the Premier League peering into the distance in search of Pep Guardiola's record-breaking team on Saturday.

Hodgson uncertain of Rooney's England future

Hodgson uncertain of Rooney's England future

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

England coach Roy Hodgson can give Wayne Rooney 'no guarantees' that he will always pick him for the national team and said the current crop of forwards he has to choose from is the best he has seen during his tenure.

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India, Israel to intensify defence, anti-terror cooperation

India, Israel to intensify defence, anti-terror cooperation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The PM said, 'Regrettably, one of the countries of its origin and spread is in India's neighbourhood.'

'Interlinking rivers will be disastrous for India'

'Interlinking rivers will be disastrous for India'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

'Why should the people of Odisha divert water from the Mahanadhi when 13 out of 32 districts are chronically drought prone?' 'Water is a state subject. Can you really nationalise rivers for which you need drastic amendments in the Constitution?'

PHOTOS: Nadal's season ends in painful defeat by Goffin

PHOTOS: Nadal's season ends in painful defeat by Goffin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The spirit was as strong as ever but Rafael Nadal's troublesome knee failed him in the end as the Spaniard quit the ATP Finals after a painful defeat by Belgium's David Goffin.

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'We will have a well-designed product, and not a compromise.' 'We will make a completely contemporary vehicle, in keeping with consumers' aspirations, not like the Nano, which disappointed them,' Sajjan Jindal tells Shreekant Sambrani.

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Rohit can bring a lot to the table.' 'And if he clicks, then imagine how strong our batting line-up will be.'

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

New players from India and abroad have caught the attention of brand managers.

Magical Messi finally makes his mark on Chelsea

Magical Messi finally makes his mark on Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Lionel Messi had to wait 12 years and endure a goal drought of eight games against Chelsea but he finally broke his duck in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League last 16, first leg draw.

EPL PHOTOS: City back to winning ways, Spurs win at Swansea

EPL PHOTOS: City back to winning ways, Spurs win at Swansea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Images from EPL matches played on Tuesday

Can't share Brahmaputra data now: China

Can't share Brahmaputra data now: China

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

However, Beijing expresses readiness for talks to reopen the Nathu La pass for the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

Modi is at a crucial juncture

Modi is at a crucial juncture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'There is economic danger: Not inflation, but a slowdown that feeds an employment crisis,' says T N Ninan.

Soccer PIX: PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back

Soccer PIX: PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Neymar made his return to the pitch after a three-month injury lay-off as Paris St Germain celebrated their eighth Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 win against Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.