Foundation Level

Rediff.com » News » Foundation Level

News for Foundation Level

News
Business
Movies
Sports

G RAM-G replaces MGNREGA after President's assent

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, which replaces the MGNREGA and has a provision for 125......

Ethiopia PM drives Modi to his hotel in Addis Ababa

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated their historical ties to the level of 'Strategic Partnership', as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy......

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

Russia, being bogged down by the Ukraine war and prioritising the requirements of its own armed forces, along with India's consistent diversification policy, will remain a major challenge to the......

'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

'Maybe he was wrong, but they believed he genuinely meant what he said.' IMAGE: Then finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrives at Parliament March 15, 1996, to present India's 1995-1996 Budget.......

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

If Xi Jinping is dethroned in the future, the instrument for that may well be embedded within the PLA, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping during the......

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.' Kindly note the image have only been published for......

Centre proposes allowing captive miners to sell surplus mineral output

The Centre has proposed allowing captive mine owners to sell minerals in the open market after meeting the requirement of their linked end-use plants, as part of a broader overhaul of mineral......

'Listing Does Not Alter Our Investment Philosophy'

'We operate in an economy that is structurally positioned for long-term growth. As market levels rise over time, our AUM grows in line.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff India is a market where......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

What India Plans to Focus On At COP30 Summit in Brazil

'At COP30, the emphasis will be on unlocking climate finance, reinforcing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and building resilience through inclusive transitions and the......

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes......

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a......

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

IMAGE: Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the third Asian and 25th overall to breach the 90m mark when he broke the barrier at the Doha Diamond League in May this year. Photograph: Ibraheem......

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

'Asking players to prepare for multiple roles in the same game makes run-scoring more complicated, and that's where India are missing a trick.' IMAGE: Axar Patel's cautious run-a-ball 21 failed to......

Risk-averse Junior squash champion Anika aims high

IMAGE: Anika Dubey also represented India in the World Junior Individual and Team Championships in Cairo in July this year. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anika Dubey Pune's rising squash sensation......

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

'We value what the league has brought to Indian hockey, but sustainability challenges made continuation untenable.' IMAGE: UP Rudras stated that their focus going forward will be on building......

New Dawn Beckons for Indian Women's Cricket: Tendulkar

The little girl with a plastic bat in a small town must feel that the world is open to her, just as I felt after watching a triumphant Team India in 1983, says Sachin Tendulkar. IMAGE: Just as......