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Why India's commitment to climate change may not be a cakewalk

Why India's commitment to climate change may not be a cakewalk

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

India has promised to reduce the emission intensity of its growth by 33-35 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

According to a report, global populations of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have already declined by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012.

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The film is all about how a weak, good for nothing is suddenly transformed into a boxing champion by the power of true love.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

Sheena murder: CBI raids 9 locations; Indrani's custody extended

Sheena murder: CBI raids 9 locations; Indrani's custody extended

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

CBI sources said that agency teams swooped down at the residences of Peter and Indrani, two each in Mumbai and Goa, Indrani's ancestral home in Guwahati, her driver Shyamvar Pinturam Rai's houses in Mumbai and Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, and the residence of Sanjeev Khanna in Kolkata.

Karnataka mining scam: Ex-BJP leader gives 'proof'

Karnataka mining scam: Ex-BJP leader gives 'proof'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Janardhan Reddy had accused Kumaraswamy of accepting nearly Rs 150 crore.

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema right here!

Will final GST bill put farm goods on exempted list?

Will final GST bill put farm goods on exempted list?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Revised draft model Bill clearly says an agriculturist for the purpose of agriculture won't be liable for registration under GST.

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are making pencils eco-friendly.

Court allows CBI to question Indrani, others afresh

Court allows CBI to question Indrani, others afresh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A local court in Mumbai on Thursday allowed the CBI to question afresh Indrani Mukerjea and two other arrested accused in the Sheena Bora murder case.

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The mine is likely to yield 37 million tonnes of kimberlite, containing about 27.4 million carats of diamonds and has a life of 25 years.

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Fadnavis assured them of transferring land rights within the next three months.

Which Telugu movie are YOU looking forward to?

Which Telugu movie are YOU looking forward to?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

A look at Telugu films releasing on New Year's Eve!

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with sensational murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had filed a plea before the Gujarat high court against illegal mining in Gir forests.

To bee or not to bee: How this man is capitalising on the buzz

To bee or not to bee: How this man is capitalising on the buzz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Shrikant Gajbhiye is inspiring change by offering free bee-keeping training to farmers and tribals.

Subrata Roy leaves for Delhi by road

Subrata Roy leaves for Delhi by road

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The Sahara chief was lodged in a guest house of the state forest department at Kukrail

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Little Rann has been a traditional salt producing area as it produces 21 per cent of total salt production of India.

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

London calling!

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Looking for travel inspiration as you plan your summer vacation? Here's help.

Cows die from an overdose of love

Cows die from an overdose of love

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

In the run-up to the 2019 election, netas of all hues are reiterating their devotion for all things bovine, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry on Tuesday allowed opening of shops selling school books and electric fans, services of bedside attendants of senior citizens and public utilities including recharge facilities for prepaid mobile phones during the ongoing lockdown.

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Marcus Rashford scored twice as holders Manchester United brushed aside second-tier Burton Albion 4-1 at Old Trafford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

A lowdown on the Malayalam film industry.

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Rediff labs team tried to correlate vehicle density with air pollution.

Article 370 scrapped: India Inc are now bullish on J&K

Article 370 scrapped: India Inc are now bullish on J&K

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Companies, so far, were constrained by the provisions of Articles 370 and 35A, which restricted the purchase of land and hiring manpower.

'At least 100 tonnes of gold can be mined a year in India'

'At least 100 tonnes of gold can be mined a year in India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

While the gold policy covers every aspect, from sourcing gold to trading and investing in it, experts assert that the policy is incomplete if mining of gold in India isn't promoted.

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Soon, you could run your car on bio-diesel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

This is the project to turn municipal and agri-waste into fuel sources like diesel, jet fuel, naptha and petroleum. It is called IH2.

All you want to know about green crackers

All you want to know about green crackers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The non-viability of green crackers may pave the way for e-crackers.

India's coal mining ambition hurting indigenous group: Amnesty

India's coal mining ambition hurting indigenous group: Amnesty

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Coal accounts for more than 60 per cent of India's electricity capacity, and the government plans to nearly double annual coal output by 2020, opening a new mine nearly every month

Indrani taken to her Worli home, cops recreate crime scene

Indrani taken to her Worli home, cops recreate crime scene

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Custody of Indrani Mukerjea, arrested for killing her daughter, Sheena Bora ends on Monday

After Telangana, demand for Vidarbha gains steam

After Telangana, demand for Vidarbha gains steam

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

With the United Progressive Alliance government likely to announce a separate Telangana state on Tuesday, the call for carving out Vidarbha state out of Maharashtra has started gaining heat.

Mohanlal to shoot with tigers for Puli Murukan

Mohanlal to shoot with tigers for Puli Murukan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Mohanlal to shoot with tigers for Puli Murukan

The faces of farmers' agitation

The faces of farmers' agitation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Seven farmers, same woes. Their stories represent thousands like them who have marched more than 200 kilometre from Nashik to Mumbai seeking redressal of their woes.

7 slain 'smugglers' picked up from bus!

7 slain 'smugglers' picked up from bus!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A shocking revelation threatens to blow a hole into the Andhra Pradesh police version on the Chittoor 'encounter' that claimed 20 lives.

RSS wants to evict Muslims from Jammu: Omar

RSS wants to evict Muslims from Jammu: Omar

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday sought to link the spate of terror attacks in Sopore area with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's alleged remark about revival of 'Ikhwanis', an outfit of reformed militants in the state.

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Everton lose

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Everton lose

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas gave his manager a reminder of his talents by scoring twice in extra time as they fought back from two goals down to knock Premier League champions LeicesterCity out of the League Cup 4-2 on Tuesday.

Wow! Traditional textiles get sexy modern twist

Wow! Traditional textiles get sexy modern twist

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Traditional textile and art forms are being adapted into modern-day garments, ranging from the super-luxurious to the casual.

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The searches, they said, are related to the department's probe in the biggest haul of cash and gold in Chennai post demonetisation.

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.