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Half of world's leading investors ignoring climate change: Study

Half of world's leading investors ignoring climate change: Study

Rediff.com2 May 2016

However, 157 investors managing a total of $14.2 trillion were taking first steps towards addressing climate change

'Win the World Cup for Virat Kohli!'

'Win the World Cup for Virat Kohli!'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India is looking to win the upcoming tournament for Virat Kohli like the batch of 2011 won it for Sachin Tendulkar, feels Virender Sehwag.

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

5 ways air pollution affects diabetics

5 ways air pollution affects diabetics

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Exposure to higher air pollution levels for several hours a day can increase insulin resistance in the body and further affect those with diabetes, says diabetologist Dr Manoj Chawla.

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'One of the biggest employment generators, the MSMEs, have not got much from the government.'

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Obama calls Paris climate pact 'best chance' to save the planet

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Obama has made combating global climate change a top priority of his presidency

What is Bollywood celebrating?

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars posted beautiful pictures on World Ocean Day.

In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica

In photos: What happens when a trillion-tonne iceberg breaks loose from Antarctica

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

And why YOU should worry about it.

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis in a decade, America is on the move again, turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity and setback into strength.

In Modi's presence, Danish PM calls on India to stop Ukraine war

In Modi's presence, Danish PM calls on India to stop Ukraine war

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The two leaders discussed the Ukraine crisis and several regional and global issues including increasing trade relations and cooperation in the field of mitigating the impact of climate change during their bilateral talks at the Danish Prime Minister's official residence in Mareinborg near Copenhagen.

Modi meets world leaders at G7 Summit

Modi meets world leaders at G7 Summit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Before the group photo session, US President Biden walked towards Prime Minister Modi and exchanged pleasantries and warmly shook hands.

Premature to link extreme heat in India, Pak solely to climate change: WMO

Premature to link extreme heat in India, Pak solely to climate change: WMO

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The global body added that national meteorological and hydrological departments in both countries are working closely with health and disaster management agencies to roll out heat health action plans.

Sustainable funds see Rs 315 cr outflow in 2021-22

Sustainable funds see Rs 315 cr outflow in 2021-22

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Investors are yet to warm up to the concept of sustainable investing with sustainable or ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds in India witnessing outflows of Rs 315 crore in 2021-22. This comes following a staggering inflow of Rs 4,884 crore in FY 2020-21. Prior to that, sustainable funds saw an infusion of over Rs 2,000 crore, according to data compiled by Morningstar India.

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The best, wisest, and fairest next step in strengthening our own cause is to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir and allow the resumption of robust political activity. That's a box that remains unchecked on the Modi government's report card as we approach the fourth anniversary of Kashmir's Constitutional shift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

India's elected a Trump, will US now get a Modi?

India's elected a Trump, will US now get a Modi?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'In May 2014, India got its Donald Trump equivalent as prime minister in the form of Narendra Modi. Come 2016, we will know if America too gets its own version of Modi by electing Trump,' says Shehzad Poonawalla.

India wants focus on adaptation, CBDR to tackle climate change

India wants focus on adaptation, CBDR to tackle climate change

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said adaptation to the adverse effects of climate change is vital in order to respond to the impacts of climate change that are already happening, while at the same time preparing for the future.

10 celebs who practice what they preach

10 celebs who practice what they preach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Today is World Environment Day; apt then we look at what contribution some of the best-looking people we feature on our pages make to it!

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The medical equipment and other supplies were brought to Delhi in a C-5M Super Galaxy, one of the largest strategic airlift aircraft of the US Air Force.

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.

SCARY! 59,000 farmer suicides linked to climate change

SCARY! 59,000 farmer suicides linked to climate change

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'The number of deaths attributable to warming is likely to rise in the future.'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'In the next 14 years, 100% of US energy will be clean and solar.'

Every moment is for 125 cr people of India: What Modi told expats in Shanghai

Every moment is for 125 cr people of India: What Modi told expats in Shanghai

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Modi addressed Indians in Shanghai. Here are the salient points the PM made

Modi meets Putin in Samarkand, urges him to end war in Ukraine

Modi meets Putin in Samarkand, urges him to end war in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pushed Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine, saying 'today's era is not of war' even as he called for finding ways to address the global food and energy security crisis.

Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The paper said 65,130 people were killed in 3,175 incidents of floods. Some 40,358 people died in 117 tropical cyclones, with 344.9 deaths per mortality event. There were 706 heat wave incidents that claimed the lives of 17,362 people, the paper said, adding there is a rise in the number of casualties because of this type of EWE.

'Complicit' is the word of the year!

'Complicit' is the word of the year!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Dictionary.com has announced complicit as its Word of the Year 2017.

Biden didn't ask Modi to do anything in particular on Russia: WH

Biden didn't ask Modi to do anything in particular on Russia: WH

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The virtual meeting between the two leaders came in the midst of some disquiet in Washington over India's position on the Ukraine crisis as well as its decision to procure discounted Russian oil.

Pakistan should completely stop support to terror: PM to Wall Street Journal

Pakistan should completely stop support to terror: PM to Wall Street Journal

Rediff.com27 May 2016

He said he has always maintained that instead of fighting with each other, India and Pakistan should together fight against poverty.

India in a good position in COVID-19 battle: HM Shah

India in a good position in COVID-19 battle: HM Shah

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The 130 crore people of the country, all the states and every individual fought this battle against COVID-19 as one nation, he said.

Airspace stimulus to save over Rs 1,000-crore in jet fuel costs

Airspace stimulus to save over Rs 1,000-crore in jet fuel costs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Aviation turbine fuel accounts for 35-40 per cent of the total operating cost of an Indian airline.

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a fraud, a liar and a hypocrite, top Democratic leaders and speakers at the party's national convention said as they lashed out at the billionaire from New York.

By end of century, India may be hotter by 4.4 degrees

By end of century, India may be hotter by 4.4 degrees

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

In the 30-year period between 1986 and 2015, temperatures of the warmest day and the coldest night of the year have risen by about 0.63 degree Celsius and 0.4 degree Celsius, respectively.

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Biden's remarks could be seen as a setback to the Shehbaz Sharif government's bid to improve ties with the US.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

India pushes for rupee trade with Cuba

India pushes for rupee trade with Cuba

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Centre is pushing for bilateral trade with Cuba and its settlement in rupee as a part of its strategy to internationalise the domestic currency. A delegation from Cuba, including officials from its central bank, met Indian government officials and banks last month to discuss bilateral trade and settlement using the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) payment mechanism in rupee, said people aware of the matter. Since the Cuban nation has opened up its economy and is looking to implement reforms to attract investments from India, Cuban banks have evinced interest in opening special rupee vostro accounts (SRVAs) with Indian banks.