News for 'eco'

India-Zimbabwe MVPI: Bumrah, Rahul reign in one-sided series

India-Zimbabwe MVPI: Bumrah, Rahul reign in one-sided series

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

It was India's players all the way, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging the most valuable, ahead of K L Rahul. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after the just-concluded three-ODI series between India and Zimbabwe.

Surat to get green makeover

Surat to get green makeover

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Surat and Dahej can soon get a makeover thanks to Japanese help.

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.

Mayawati's Noida park gets SC nod

Mayawati's Noida park gets SC nod

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

In a morale booster to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's pet project, the Supreme Court on Friday upheld environmental compatibility of the Noida park scheme, also being developed into a memorial for Dalit icon B R Ambedkar and her political mentor late Kanshi Ram.

Now, housing scam slams Sensex

Now, housing scam slams Sensex

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

According to media reports, CBI conducted raids in prominent finance companires -- LIC Housing Finance and Central Bank of India with regards to a multi crore housing scam.

20 cars with highest resale value in India

20 cars with highest resale value in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI Players

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI Players

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A World Cup year tends to dominate discussion on ODI cricket, and bilateral series are usually quickly forgotten. Before the series against Australia begins, let us take a look at India's best ODI players during the ongoing 2019-2020 season.

Venkys rule out spending spree for Blackburn

Venkys rule out spending spree for Blackburn

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Poultry firm Venkateshwara Hatcheries, which is set to seal a 46 million pounds ($72.77 million) takeover of Blackburn Rovers, ruled out any lavish spending sprees on the Premier League club on Wednesday.

A Young Guns XI from IPL 9

A Young Guns XI from IPL 9

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Season 9 of the IPL has seen many youngsters punch above their weight. Some of them make Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com's Young Guns XI.

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff readers sent us photos of the beloved Ganesha.

Shampoo, biscuits in pouches may soon be history

Shampoo, biscuits in pouches may soon be history

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The environment ministry has invited comments from the stakeholders.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

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.

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.

How Chinese smartphones are eating into share of Indian brands

How Chinese smartphones are eating into share of Indian brands

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

In 2015, as many as 15 major Chinese smartphone brands stepped into India.

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.

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.

What Dr Singh and the Saudi King have in common

What Dr Singh and the Saudi King have in common

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tops Newsweek magazine's list of 10 world leaders who have won respect across the globe. He is described as 'the leader other leaders love'.

Maya at it again, allots Rs 500 cr for memorials

Maya at it again, allots Rs 500 cr for memorials

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Unfazed by the criticism against "overspending" on parks, statues and memorials, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has once again allocated nearly Rs 500 crore towards her dream projects in the Rs 5,461 crore supplementary budget, which was tabled before the state assembly on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

579 proposals for forest development: Jairam

579 proposals for forest development: Jairam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

"This year the Ministry has received 579 proposals from all the State Governments under the National Afforestation Programme out of which 270 have been accorded sanction," Jairam said.

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.

Maruti to launch CNG WagonR soon

Maruti to launch CNG WagonR soon

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The move is a part of the company's plans to expand its portfolio of eco-friendly vehicles, which could see other models such as Alto, Eeco, Estilo and SX4 also powered by CNG fuel, industry sources said.

Images: Fashion goes green at LFW

Images: Fashion goes green at LFW

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Unveiling their monsoon collection on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week were designer duo Didier Lecoanet and Hemant Sagar of the brand Lecoanet Hemant. Called simply 'Green', the creations are meant to foster a sense of eco-mindedness in consumers and use organic fabrics to create luxurious fashion. Take a look.

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2020

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.

MFs you must buy, exit or hold

MFs you must buy, exit or hold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

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.

Raina was IPL3's most valuable player

Raina was IPL3's most valuable player

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

After an indifferent start, Chennai Super Kings exceeded all expectations by winning the Indian Premier League, beating favourites Mumbai Indians in the final.

Austerity measures a drama, says Mayawati

Austerity measures a drama, says Mayawati

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati dubbed the austerity measures initiated by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance as a "drama".

Australia to enhance economic ties with India

Australia to enhance economic ties with India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Australia on Monday reiterated support to Indian viewpoint that world financial decision-making forums must be democratic and representative, and sought to enhance trade links between the two countries.

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.

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and felling of trees in Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Buses that run on battery, trucks that purr on LNG, and more from the stables of Tata Motors, Mahindras and Ashok Leyland. The Auto Expo 2018 had these and more.

Biofashion: Fruits 'n' veggies on the ramp!

Biofashion: Fruits 'n' veggies on the ramp!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Every year, the Colombian city of Cali hosts a 'biofashion' show featuring environmentally-friendly creations made from fruit, leaves, flowers etc. We take a look at the 2010 instalment, plus some desi designer outfits closer to home that have followed the same principle in recent years.

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.

Why is the F-21 being offered to India?

Why is the F-21 being offered to India?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In rebranding the F-16 into the F-21, Lockheed Martin appears to have accepted what many have warned it for years: That the IAF would never buy a fighter whose very name is associated across India with the Pakistan Air Force which has operated the F-16 since the 1980s.