News for 'fertilizers'

How desi forms of tobacco can affect YOUR sex life

How desi forms of tobacco can affect YOUR sex life

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

If you're into paanmasala and gutkha consumption, read this!

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Fertiliser: Hike urea prices

Fertiliser: Hike urea prices

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

And bring it under Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme

Facing heat, UB Group stocks melt, UBHL dives over 5%

Facing heat, UB Group stocks melt, UBHL dives over 5%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

UB Group stocks, led by United Breweries Holdings Ltd, on Monday slumped by up to 5.3 per cent as trouble mounted for Vijay Mallya.

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, PMKSY and PKVY, facts show a different story.

Infrastructure sector grows by 5.1% in Sept

Infrastructure sector grows by 5.1% in Sept

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Annual growth in the eight core sector industries more than doubled to seven-month high of 5.1 per cent in September on good production in coal, cement and petroleum refinery sectors.

Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco

Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Karnataka government is actively considering the possibility of changing the location for a proposed steel plant of Posco in north-central Gadag district; instead offer the South Korean major an alternative land elsewhere in the state. The move comes after the farmers of Halligudi village stiffly opposed plans to acquire their "fertile" land ahead of starting work on the project.

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil fertility, says Kunal Bose.

Creditors oppose UB plan to pay KFA staff a month's salary

Creditors oppose UB plan to pay KFA staff a month's salary

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Creditors are fighting to get back Rs 600 crore, KFA employees not paid for months.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by

Must See: Amazing PHOTOS of the Month

Must See: Amazing PHOTOS of the Month

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by

India is world's most open, investment friendly economy: Modi @ Brics

India is world's most open, investment friendly economy: Modi @ Brics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Noting that India has 'limitless possibilities and countless opportunities', Modi urged the BRICS business leaders to take advantage of them.

Rising CPI dashes rate-cut hope; Sensex ends 301 points lower

Rising CPI dashes rate-cut hope; Sensex ends 301 points lower

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 301 points to close at 25,490 and the Nifty50 fell 86 points to end at 7,815.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

How healthy will you be in 2040?

How healthy will you be in 2040?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Life expectancy will be higher for both men and women.

How guys look at girls: Sex or relationship?

How guys look at girls: Sex or relationship?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

A study has found that men look at women in two different ways, based on whether they're considering a short- or long-term relationship.

Budget 2012: Removal of customs duty on LNG sought

Budget 2012: Removal of customs duty on LNG sought

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

By 2025, natural gas will comprise 20% of the Indian primary energy basket. Natural gas will substitute crude oil for a host of applications due to its non-polluting and economic nature.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew.

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

With India set to be the world's most populous country by 2030, there is a growing need to control population through better use of contraceptives, says Abhishek Waghmare.

American woman forced to go back without surrogate son

American woman forced to go back without surrogate son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

An American woman, who had come to the city to take back her surrogate son to Jamaica, had to return empty handed after running from pillar to post for the necessary travel documents of the baby.

'Centre has not given any permission for culling of wild animals'

'Centre has not given any permission for culling of wild animals'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Centre has not given any permission to states for culling of wild animals, Environment and Forests Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Monday said as concerns were expressed in Rajya Sabha over reports that nilgais had been killed in Bihar.

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Let the Congress high command decide who will replace Captain Amarinder because they are far wiser than I am.'

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barnala served as chief minister pf Punjab from 1985 to 1987.

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said a total of 2,51,447 persons travelling in 2,315 flights have been screened so far.

Government to relax FDI rules for degraded land

Government to relax FDI rules for degraded land

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Union ministry of agriculture and the department of land resources under the ministry of rural development have given "in principle approval" to a proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to invite FDI for developing non-arable land through better technology into fertile and cultivable land.

Minority report: Is the number of Hindus reducing?

Minority report: Is the number of Hindus reducing?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Eight states and Union Territories have Muslim share of population in excess of national average of 13 per cent. Mayank Mishra report

Haryana to set up new industrial hubs

Haryana to set up new industrial hubs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Some of the crucial proposals have been foiled in the recent past due to non-viable land cost.

Money for brokers if PSU staff buy own shares

Money for brokers if PSU staff buy own shares

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

An investment banker handling the PSU issues said, "When employees pick application forms, these typically have stamps of brokers. But there was no clarity who will bear the cost. Now with this provision, government will pay 25 bps. It is lesser than retail because there is often no marketing effort from the broker, as a lot of it is done by the company itself."

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India's real risk is not that crony populism would fail, but that it would succeed, consolidating a path that is fundamentally a trap, both in terms of social inequalities and long-term growth, says Michael Walton.

Why are Bangladesh fertiliser factories to shut during World T20?

Why are Bangladesh fertiliser factories to shut during World T20?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Authorities in cricket-crazy Bangladesh on Thursday asked fertiliser factories to halt production in a bid to divert gas supply to power plants and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.

'There are people who don't know how to have sex'

'There are people who don't know how to have sex'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

India's foremost fertility expert Dr Firuza R Parikh recently launched her book -- The complete guide to becoming Pregnant. In this interview, she speaks about the various reasons why couples fail to conceive and why her job is relevant despite the country's billion plus population.

Aga Khan hockey: RCF, Karnataka score

Aga Khan hockey: RCF, Karnataka score

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers, Mumbai, powered by Shiva Kumar's double strikes, overcame hosts Bombay Gymkhana President's XI 4-1 in a first round match of the DCB Presents Aga Khan hockey tournament - 2011, at the Bombay Gymkhana ground, on Monday.

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'

Govt orders RIL to stop KG-D6 gas supply

Govt orders RIL to stop KG-D6 gas supply

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Citing the May, 2010, Supreme Court ruling that upheld the government's right to frame gas utilisation policy, the ministry last week wrote to Reliance directing it to first supply natural gas from its KG-D6 fields to priority sectors like fertiliser and power, official sources said.

Jayalalithaa's legacy: Industrial, social, crime rankings among India's best

Jayalalithaa's legacy: Industrial, social, crime rankings among India's best

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Tamil Nadu now has India's lowest fertility rate - lower than Australia, Finland and Belgium - second best infant mortality and maternal mortality rate; records among the lowest crime rates against women and children; and has more factories and provides more industrial employment than any other Indian state.

14 foods that BOOST your sex drive

14 foods that BOOST your sex drive

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Forget Viagra! Check out these simple foods that will make you 'perform' better.

Bollywood gathers for Dr Parikh's book launch

Bollywood gathers for Dr Parikh's book launch

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Dr Parikh is one of India's most famous fertility specialists and counts amongst her clients rich Mumbai residents such as Farah as well as not-so-privileged ones from Kashmir, the place she visits every fortnight to address fertility the issues locals there face.

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

The harmful effects of monosodium glutamate

The harmful effects of monosodium glutamate

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Recently, many states in India banned Maggi because of high levels of lead and monosodium glutamate found in some samples. But do you know how MSG affects your health?

By 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population: report

By 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population: report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Hindus will become the world's third largest population by 2050 while India will overtake Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population, according to a new study.