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Mom, Daughters Clear Board Exams Together

Mom, Daughters Clear Board Exams Together

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

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Link public support to Railways with reforms: Eco Survey

Link public support to Railways with reforms: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Successive plans have allocated less resources to the Railways.

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

India must improve business climate.

India's innovation capacity lags most BRICS nations: Eco Survey

India's innovation capacity lags most BRICS nations: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

India ranks lower than most BRICS nations in terms of innovation.

Eco Survey: New EPC model to revitalise highways

Eco Survey: New EPC model to revitalise highways

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

As a new initiative for promoting highway development, the mode of engineering procurement and construction contracts is being brought in, it said.

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities.

'Don't let political dysfunction affect eco progress'

'Don't let political dysfunction affect eco progress'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Wants to tax the rich higher.

90% chipmakers have design footprint in India: Intel

90% chipmakers have design footprint in India: Intel

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

As many as 2,000 chips are annually designed in India by semi-conductor and fabless companies, Intel India managing director Prakash Mallya said in a conversation with Business Standard. Mallya was reiterating the importance of India in the semi-conductor sweepstakes. "As much as 90 per cent of the semi-conductor companies have a design footprint in India.

Don't cut anymore trees: SC on Mumbai's Aarey

Don't cut anymore trees: SC on Mumbai's Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The apex court has directed that status quo be maintained till its next hearing on October 21.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

U'khand forest officials shifted over tree-felling in Corbett

U'khand forest officials shifted over tree-felling in Corbett

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

More than two dozen officials of the Uttarakhand forest department have been transferred following allegations of large scale felling of trees and illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve's buffer zone.

BJP MP Mansukh Vasava resigns from party

BJP MP Mansukh Vasava resigns from party

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'I am a human and humans tend to commit mistakes. To ensure that the party does not suffer due to my mistakes, I resign from the party, whose forgiveness I seek'

Inspiring! The Story Behind Kangana's Sari

Inspiring! The Story Behind Kangana's Sari

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'Khadi can be hope for the entire world which is struggling with the pollution from the fashion industry.'

ISIS terror funding: India meets global eco powers in Paris

ISIS terror funding: India meets global eco powers in Paris

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

India along with major world economies is participating in the first-ever global meeting being held here to discuss and evolve mechanisms to combat the clandestine and largely undetected terrorist financing network of the Islamic State terror group.

Indian eco campaigner climbs UK Parliament roof

Indian eco campaigner climbs UK Parliament roof

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Brikesh Singh, a representative from Greenpeace India, and other campaigners occupied the roof of the building in the shadow of the clock tower on Sunday. Singh said that 20 campaigners, including himself, went up to the roof top to demand that developed countries show leadership to tackle climate change.

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 22-feet tall eco-friendly idol is made entirely of clay.

Ganesha pix and stories from Dallas to Bhopal

Ganesha pix and stories from Dallas to Bhopal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.

General Assembly endorses eco crisis meet outcome

General Assembly endorses eco crisis meet outcome

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The conference held in New York from June 24 to 30 had agreed on a sweeping action plan to help blunt the impact of the economic downturn, especially for developing counties, but 'in the interest of all nations... to achieve more inclusive, equitable, balanced, development-oriented and sustainable economic development to help overcome poverty and inequality'.

Ford to shut its 2 India plants; to sell only imported cars

Ford to shut its 2 India plants; to sell only imported cars

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co will shut its two manufacturing plants in India and will sell only imported vehicles in the country as part of a restructuring exercise, according to people aware of the development. The company, which invested about USD 2.5 billion at its Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Sanand (Gujarat) plants, will stop selling vehicles such as the EcoSport, Figo and Aspire which are produced from these plants. Going ahead, it would only sell imported vehicles like Mustang in the country.

Watch: Shilpa dances during Ganpati visarjan

Watch: Shilpa dances during Ganpati visarjan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Shilpa Shetty bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha, and her family joined in wearing colour-coordinated outfits.

Amazing story of how Ford EcoSport was designed

Amazing story of how Ford EcoSport was designed

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Ehab Kaoud takes you behind the scenes.

Take steps to check Re volatility: Eco Survey

Take steps to check Re volatility: Eco Survey

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The rupee had depreciated sharply during the last six months of 2011. It had reached a peak of Rs 43.94 to the dollar on July 27, 2011, and hit a low of Rs 54.23 on December 15, 2011.

Bafta Awards: Celebs who dared to repeat their clothes

Bafta Awards: Celebs who dared to repeat their clothes

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Meet the celebs who recycled their look for the BAFTA Awards.

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Single Indians are now planning to keep first dates 'active' with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic.

Emphasis on boosting eco-tourism: Jagmohan

Emphasis on boosting eco-tourism: Jagmohan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

The Centre has identified at least one tourism hub in each state and six tourism circuits for integrated development, the Rajya Sabha was informed

Fascinating Ganesha pix from Charlotte to Ghaziabad

Fascinating Ganesha pix from Charlotte to Ghaziabad

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The drive met with opposition in Tinsukia in upper Assam leading to lathicharge by the security forces, while in Sonitpur the alleged illegal settlers claimed that it was launched about a week before the stipulated date.

Indian grad's eco-friendly solution for oil spills

Indian grad's eco-friendly solution for oil spills

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Swapnil Jadhav, a graduate student from New York received the award for his project that could help replace the hazardous petroleum-based cleaners currently in use.

Know what this bikini is made of?

Know what this bikini is made of?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Vivek Agarwal, founder of OOKIOH tells Rediff how he is making swimsuits that look good and feel great too.

Eco-friendly? Carry your Green Passport along

Eco-friendly? Carry your Green Passport along

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

United Nations has launched an internet campaign aimed at tourists to encourage them to be eco-conscious even while holidaying. Named Green Passport, it guides tourists to do things that are environment-friendly when they are on a vacation. It advises tourists to choose eco-friendly destinations, reduce energy consumption, pay fair wages to hotel workers and buy locally made, environmentally-friendly souvenirs. The site has been opened by United Nations Environment Programme.

Can Volkswagen Cross Polo take on EcoSport, Ertiga?

Can Volkswagen Cross Polo take on EcoSport, Ertiga?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The compact SUV has better features to Polo hatch.

Virtual eco providing over a lakh jobs: Study

Virtual eco providing over a lakh jobs: Study

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Fast growing virtual online currencies and digital work worth $ 3 billion is providing real income opportunities to people in developing countries with more than 100,000 people in countries like China and India earning a living through online games and websites disseminating micro-tasks, a World Bank study says.

Toy makers face a 'glocal' challenge

Toy makers face a 'glocal' challenge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The Chinese dependence is far from over, industry players are also citing a shortage of electronic toys in the country.

Markets slip ahead of key eco data, rupee weighs

Markets slip ahead of key eco data, rupee weighs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Markets extended losses to end 1.5% down on Tuesday, amid weak global cues, after investors turned cautious ahead of key economic data and booked profits in rate sensitive shares while the further fall in the rupee continued to weigh on investor sent.

Toyota drives in new Camry Hybrid at Rs 41.7 lakh

Toyota drives in new Camry Hybrid at Rs 41.7 lakh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday launched new version of its premium sedan Camry Hybrid in the country priced at Rs 41.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The sedan now comes with a new front bumper, grille and alloy wheels, a floating type bigger 9-inch infotainment system, among others. Further, the self-charging hybrid electric sedan is now available in a new exterior colour of Metal Stream Metallic in addition to the existing colours of Platinum White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Red Mica, Attitude Black, and Burning Black.

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya, apparently referring to the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra, described it as a "political gimmick" that will not serve its stated purpose of uniting masses.

Soros Eco Development Fund backs Aspada with $10mn

Soros Eco Development Fund backs Aspada with $10mn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Aspada Investment Company received the $10 million commitment from the SEDF and will in turn make education, healthcare, and financial services more accessible to low- income people in India and would also invest in agricultural supply chain companies in an effort to support small holder farmers, a company statement said.

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Yami?

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Yami?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Summer Somewhere exclusively creates clothes that are kind to the planet.'

Eco Survey: Focus needed on infra to boost exports

Eco Survey: Focus needed on infra to boost exports

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Making a marginal recovery, India's exports entered the positive zone after a gap of eight months, recording a growth of 0.82 per cent to $25.58 in January.