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From Vikhroli to Fiji: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Vikhroli to Fiji: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

The techie who quit his job to help poor farmers

The techie who quit his job to help poor farmers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Meet Apoorva Kothari, who decided to let go of his cushy job in the Silicon Valley and has now started up an eco-friendly and fair-trade t-shirt company in India.

Mitticool: A refrigerator that runs without electricity

Mitticool: A refrigerator that runs without electricity

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Mitticool, a clay refrigerator that works without electricity had turned the world's attention to its creator Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a craftsman based in Gujarat.

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Old rediff.com hand and cricket aficionado Faisal Shariff on five things that put him off Cricket World Cup 2011

WLI Fashion Week: Beauties in barely-there outfits

WLI Fashion Week: Beauties in barely-there outfits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Designer Wendell Rodricks opened the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in Delhi on October 24. Here's a look a this sexy, smooth outfits.

Maha govt calls for low-key Ganeshotsav celebrations

Maha govt calls for low-key Ganeshotsav celebrations

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The government said that processions should not be taken out before installing and immersing idols.

Tie-up for smart cities along industrial corridor

Tie-up for smart cities along industrial corridor

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The first memorandum of understanding was signed between the DMIC Development Corporation and the Japan External Trade Organisation for promoting eco-friendly townships and industries.

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to send us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Canada offers green technologies to India

Canada offers green technologies to India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

"Ontario has world-class high-tech industry with 2,600 environmental firms, is ready to provide access to India its new environmental friendly technologies as desired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently to strengthen shaping a greener and more dynamic Indian economy," Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said.

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The version is GM India's first clean-burning liquefied natural gas car in India, built at company's plant at Talegaon in Maharashtra.

China plans 'super bus' to ease traffic jams

China plans 'super bus' to ease traffic jams

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

China is gearing up to road test an eco-friendly "straddle" super bus, which is high enough to allow a two-lane tunnel beneath it for cars to pass through.

Autos may be taken off Delhi roads soon

Autos may be taken off Delhi roads soon

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Autos in the national capital, best known for fleecing commuters, may soon be taken off the roads with city government mulling a proposal to replace them with eco-friendly battery operated vehicles.

Maruti, Tata plan hybrid models

Maruti, Tata plan hybrid models

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

India's two big car manufacturers, Maruti and Tata, hinted that they plan to manufacture hybrids in the coming future.

A success story: From Rs 500 to Rs 25 lakh!

A success story: From Rs 500 to Rs 25 lakh!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Dream Weaver makes eco-friendly textiles. Cheryl and Denise are also event mangers. The enterprise now has a turnover of Rs 25 lakh. Now, the new entrepreneurs' dream is to capture the international market.

First Look: Vivek Oberoi's wedding card

First Look: Vivek Oberoi's wedding card

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The card is made from eco-friendly, handmade herbs. When opened, it looks like a jewellery box.

This designer is saving the world, one garment at a time

This designer is saving the world, one garment at a time

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Meet 25-year-old Siddhartha Upadhyaya who has invented DPOL, a patented machine that produces eco-friendly garments and has earned its place in the London Museum of Arts.

Japan offers discounts on green products

Japan offers discounts on green products

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

The Japanese government has decided to subsidise consumers purchasing eco-friendly home electronics and cars as part of an additional economic stimulus package to spur domestic demand, officials said on Wednesday.

Centre's nod for Kozhikode SEZ

Centre's nod for Kozhikode SEZ

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Approvals held at New Delhi.

Videocon goes for a brand makeover

Videocon goes for a brand makeover

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The 'V' in the new Videocon logo is composed of two animated green, lava-like shapes -- called Chouw and Mouw -- with distinct identities of their own. Chouw and Mouw are 'live' characters, and will be used through a series of short videos to tell simple stories. Both have certain personality traits, based on their physical attributes.

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

A look at the annual design degree show from the IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre

This CEO quit his job to become eco-entrepreneur

This CEO quit his job to become eco-entrepreneur

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

One man's passion about an environment friendly mode of transport has got the humble bicycle competing with the automobiles.

JLR to shut one UK plant; invest 800 mn pounds

JLR to shut one UK plant; invest 800 mn pounds

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The new business plan is designed to increase its global competitiveness, drive growth and sustain profitability and respond to the challenges of climate change, the company said.

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Delhi Metro is turning more eco-friendly with installation of solar panels for electricity at its headquarters which will prevent 2.35 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

Kapil Dev forays into street lighting biz

Kapil Dev forays into street lighting biz

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Former India cricket captain, Kapil Dev Nikanj,on Monday entered into a marketing agreement with South Africa-based Enviro-Light Technologies, promoted by former South African captain Clive Rice to launch eco-friendly street lights in India.

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

We bring you some unusual Ganesha themes from Mumbai's Khetwadi.

PIX: What's Kabir Khan doing in the Maldives?

PIX: What's Kabir Khan doing in the Maldives?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Television anchor and actress Mini Mathur, husband Director Kabir Khan (whose film '83 on India's first cricket World Cup win releases on April 10) and their children Sarah and Vivaan are currently holidaying in the Maldives.

Suzuki launches Alto in Europe

Suzuki launches Alto in Europe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Japanese car giant Suzuki launched its fifth global small car Alto at the Geneva Motor Show on Wednesday. The car will be imported from its manufacturing base in India.

Prez takes 30% salary cut, puts off buying limo

Prez takes 30% salary cut, puts off buying limo

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Kovind has also decided to defer purchase of the Presidential Limousine which was to be used for ceremonial occasions. 'The existing resources of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the government will be shared and used for such occasions,' a communique said.

How to go green and stay cost-competitive

How to go green and stay cost-competitive

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Even small businesses can do it. Here's how.

Nobel Laureate Mathai awarded Indira Gandhi prize

Nobel Laureate Mathai awarded Indira Gandhi prize

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Nobel Laureate Wangari Mathai was on Monday awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan where a call was made to the developed world to join hands in adopting eco-friendly practices and tackle climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

JLR to get UK grant for green car

JLR to get UK grant for green car

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The UK government today approved a grant of pound 27 million to Tata Group-owned Jaguar Land Rover

Grocery stores? Indians prefer value for money

Grocery stores? Indians prefer value for money

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The online survey, conducted by global information and media firm Nielsen Company, shows that 21 percent of Indian consumers as compared to 28 percent globally, ranked environment-friendly stores, using recycle bags/package as the most important consideration for their grocery store choice.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Be courteous to tax payers: FM tells taxmen

Be courteous to tax payers: FM tells taxmen

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The Income Tax department should be 'friendly and courteous' towards the tax-payers while recovering levies, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday.

Rajesh Pratap Singh at LFW: The show you can't afford to miss

Rajesh Pratap Singh at LFW: The show you can't afford to miss

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Making fashion oh so good!

PIX: Nana Patekar, Deepshikha, Neil Nitin Mukesh's Ganpati Visarjan

PIX: Nana Patekar, Deepshikha, Neil Nitin Mukesh's Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Bollywood stars bid Lord Ganesha adieu.

Indian wins Holcim eco award

Indian wins Holcim eco award

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Eco-Chaupal, a self-sustaining and affordable eco-friendly home, designed by Indian industrialist Satya Sheel, has bagged the coveted 'Holcim Acknowledgement Award for Sustainable Development in Beijing.

What the Notre Dame could now look like

What the Notre Dame could now look like

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Renowned green architect Vincent Callebaut has published his concept for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Titled Palingenesis, which means rebirth, Callebaut's Notre-Dame concept aims to unite spirituality, art, and science.