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Plane debris sent to France, 'likely to be from MH370'

Plane debris sent to France, 'likely to be from MH370'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Wreckage washed up on a remote Indian Ocean island is "very likely from a Boeing 777", Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday as speculation mounted it could be from MH370 that vanished mysteriously over a year ago with 239 people, including five Indians, on board.

Bengaluru's infrastructure mess taints Karnataka's future

Bengaluru's infrastructure mess taints Karnataka's future

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bengaluru dominates Karnataka's economy and its infrastructure mess compounds the problems, with policies lagging need and expectations.

Vikas Khanna: Tastefully Indian

Vikas Khanna: Tastefully Indian

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The author finds out what makes Vikas Khanna the poster boy for Indian cuisine

How swachh is Narendra Modi's business 'abhiyan'?

How swachh is Narendra Modi's business 'abhiyan'?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Indian business has many legitimate grievances against the political class for not delivering an optimal business environment.

'I want to study Architecture in Canada. Please advice'

'I want to study Architecture in Canada. Please advice'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers you advice on how to pick the right international education.

How Mallya squandered money on yachts, jets and islands

How Mallya squandered money on yachts, jets and islands

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

As his personal wealth started booming, Mallya went on a buying spree.

Lack of jobs prompts long journey from Assam to Kerala

Lack of jobs prompts long journey from Assam to Kerala

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Modi's name sparks muted enthusiasm, scepticism among youth; people expect better development pace from the prime minister

The best pizza in town

The best pizza in town

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Experts tell you where to find the finest crusts with the most savoury toppings in these Indian cities

Cyclone Phailin hits Odisha, may rage on for 6 hours

Cyclone Phailin hits Odisha, may rage on for 6 hours

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The metrological department on Saturday said that Phailin is a very severe 'super cyclone' and its wind speed may go up to 200 and 240 km per hour by noon itself.

Will shale gas become a game-changer for India?

Will shale gas become a game-changer for India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Seeing the potential of shale gas, Reliance Industries moved early to secure a foothold in the Marcellus shale reserves in the US.

Johnson leads at British Open, India's Kapur tied fourth

Johnson leads at British Open, India's Kapur tied fourth

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Zach Johnson's putter was as red-hot as the weather at Muirfield on Thursday, the 2007 US Masters champion scorching his way to a five-under-par 66 to set a blistering pace in the British Open first round.

Can the industry avoid being scrutinised by CAG?

Can the industry avoid being scrutinised by CAG?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

CAG may not be the cure-all for the ills that afflict PPP projects and is perhaps a sub-optimal solution to the problem.

Why History is more important now than ever before

Why History is more important now than ever before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their futures.'

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.

Trust the captain on the spot

Trust the captain on the spot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The recent episode in which a supposedly Pakistani boat destroyed itself at sea, apparently by setting itself on fire, has aroused a great deal of comment in the media. There have been some positive words for the Coast Guard which responded to the developing situation, such as it was, but also doubts about what had actually transpired.

How I survived 4 days of Chennai floods

How I survived 4 days of Chennai floods

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

'Things are far from normal. The roads are still under several feet of water and every time we venture out, it is a nightmare wading through the water that is no longer flowing but stagnant, filthy and foul-smelling. Shops are yet to stock up on supplies. Power supply is erratic and there is constant fear that it might go off again.' S Saraswathi recalls the horrific four days of her life.

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A large chunk of the Rs 8.8 lakh crore of investments the Patnaik government had attracted is in uncertain territory.

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'... for two reasons: the poor quality of education, and the low rate of female participation in the labour force.' 'Unless something is done quickly to remedy these problems, India will just have a large population of low-skill, low-wage, males trying and failing to feed their families adequately.'

Cyclone Hudhud races towards Andhra, Odisha at 150 kmph

Cyclone Hudhud races towards Andhra, Odisha at 150 kmph

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

As Cyclone Hudhud is closing in on the Andhra Pradesh coastline and is expected to make a landfall near Visakhapatnam by Sunday afternoon, about 1.11 lakh people in five coastal districts have been shifted to safer places.

Citizens swarm Chennai's beaches for Operation Cleanup

Citizens swarm Chennai's beaches for Operation Cleanup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Over 5,000 volunteers from 120 corporates, NGOs, schools, colleges, running groups, social organisations and individuals participated in the massive Chennai Coastal Cleanup drive held on June 7 morning. S Saraswathi reports.

PHOTOS: Bharat bandh hits normal life; Bengal, Kerala among most affected

PHOTOS: Bharat bandh hits normal life; Bengal, Kerala among most affected

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Ten trade unions with a combined membership of 15 crore workers in public and private sector, including banks and insurance companies, are on a nationwide strike to protest against changes in the labour laws.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

Remembering Amar Bose: The label 'Great Man' fits him to a T

Remembering Amar Bose: The label 'Great Man' fits him to a T

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Sree Sreenivasan recalls his encounters with the pioneer of sound who passed away on Friday and gives a sense of how many lives he touched -- in big and small ways.

Binny celebrates India call up as Karnataka take lead over Delhi

Binny celebrates India call up as Karnataka take lead over Delhi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Stuart Binny celebrated his maiden call-up into the Indian team with a scintillating 88 as table toppers Karnataka asserted their supremacy with a solid performance, scoring 226 for 5 at stumps on the second day of their final Ranji Trophy match against hosts Delhi, who are almost out of the race for a quarter-final berth.

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