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Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Delhi Police Crime Branch raided the office of a petrochemical co.

Why India needs a national power distribution company

Why India needs a national power distribution company

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

If nothing is done, the country is set to become 83 per cent energy-import-dependent by 2040.

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

It reported a loss of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million), the first such negative result in 10 years.

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A digital economy can only work with uninterrupted electricity supply. So, states now face the unpleasant task of telling their citizens that electricity rates need to be hiked. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

The Lonely Man of China

The Lonely Man of China

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

What was the need for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman, Central Military Commission, to don the new role of Commander in-Chief? Does this mean that the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao faces numerous threats from within the Communist Party?

How to prevent another 26/11

How to prevent another 26/11

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Desperate ISI will try more terror attacks in J&K

Desperate ISI will try more terror attacks in J&K

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The assessment in the security establishment is that in view of the huge turnout in the first two phase of polling there will be more desperate attacks in the next few weeks before winter intensifies and all possible infiltration routes become inaccessible due to snow, says Nitin A Gokhale.

Brazil GP: Rosberg takes his fifth pole in a row

Brazil GP: Rosberg takes his fifth pole in a row

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg swept to his fifth successive pole position on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton qualifying alongside on the Brazilian Grand Prix front row.

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The five persons were arrested by the Crime Branch.

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Formula One's governing body has banned teams from sending drivers coded messages under a controversial clampdown on the use of radio communications from this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Review: Katiyabaaz is electrifyingly real

Review: Katiyabaaz is electrifyingly real

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Katiyabaaz is as riveting and gritty as it is wildly funny at times; a must watch, says Sonil Dedhia.

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Railways, rural infrastructure, urban rejuvenation, solar and transmission and distribution of electricity are the new priorities, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

Now, Modi trains his guns on corruption

Now, Modi trains his guns on corruption

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The infrastructure of the 20th century would not do in the 21st century as times have changed, the Prime Minister said.

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Nifty holds 7,700

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Nifty holds 7,700

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Holi and Good Friday, respectively.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

RIL may post 10% growth in earnings this fiscal: Brokerages

RIL may post 10% growth in earnings this fiscal: Brokerages

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

RIL's standalone net profit rose one per cent quarter-on-quarter

Govt to use 'national power' against Maoists

Govt to use 'national power' against Maoists

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The government will use any element of its 'national power' against Maoists under a new policy to deal with the extremists and not hold peace talks with them till they renounce violence and express faith in democracy.

It's high time to revamp India's inefficient power plants

It's high time to revamp India's inefficient power plants

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Green rating of thermal power plants are way behind the global best.

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Kohli is a pioneer and a visionary.

Siemens cuts staff, costs as it battles adverse economic winds

Siemens cuts staff, costs as it battles adverse economic winds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The first six months of the financial year (Siemens follows an Oct-Sept calender) has not been encouraging.

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told scientists that the government would make it easier to do scientific research in the country and asked them to keep the five principles of economy, environment, energy, empathy, equity at the centre of enquiry and engineering.

Some advice and a word of caution for the next Army Chief

Some advice and a word of caution for the next Army Chief

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

'Pakistan thinks it is winning this low intensity conflict.' 'It is a serious observation. Half the battle is convincing your adversary that he cannot make headway.' 'A lot depends on how the internal professional management of the army and the handling of situations that are bound to rise sooner than later in his command, are done.'

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, auto and realty witnessed strong buying demand in trades today

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Altigreen's hybrid engine will help make cars more fuel efficient and the air we breathe cleaner.

Govt zeroes in on six firms for divestment

Govt zeroes in on six firms for divestment

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Strategy being reworked to launch ETFs, revive Suuti; proceeds may be Rs 24k crore

How governments can overcome land acquisition woes

How governments can overcome land acquisition woes

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The problem can be met, according to Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, research director of India Development Foundation, by the government tapping into its own land holdings.

Rosberg gets the jump on Hamilton in Austria

Rosberg gets the jump on Hamilton in Austria

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Nico Rosberg won the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix for the second year in a row in a Mercedes one-two finish with team mate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday.

Markets end near 1-month high; Sensex reclaims 26,000

Markets end near 1-month high; Sensex reclaims 26,000

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Investors will remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Fresh investments by corporates up just 5.8% in FY17, lowest since 1992

Budget 2016: Modi's panacea for rural India is as hopeless as ever

Budget 2016: Modi's panacea for rural India is as hopeless as ever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

In spite of Budget's rural focus, the government has consistently stumbled in agriculture, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Why India needs bankruptcy code urgently

Why India needs bankruptcy code urgently

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The RBI should provide readily accessible summary information on its website about all corporate debt defaulters and the amounts involved.

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Formula One team managers discussed introducing a minimum pitstop time, without reaching any agreement, as pitlane safety remained a hot topic at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday.

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals

Giving shape to Modi's dream of 'electricity for all'

Giving shape to Modi's dream of 'electricity for all'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

In an interview with Sanjay Jog, REC chairman and managing director P V Ramesh talks of the growth strategy and the company's plan to ride the transformation wave in the power sector.

Formula One: Is Vettel a good fit for Ferrari?

Formula One: Is Vettel a good fit for Ferrari?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'But I think because he's such an enthusiast, this is just what he needs. And what Ferrari needs'

Pak Army has derailed peace process several times: Gen Suhag

Pak Army has derailed peace process several times: Gen Suhag

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

General Singh assured the nation that the Indian Army is highly motivated and ready to respond to any threats to national security.

Gadkari wants e-cars by 2030, but...

Gadkari wants e-cars by 2030, but...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Customers won't shift to electric cars until there is countrywide infrastructure for charging stations, which should be as spread out as petrol pumps now. Two, the price of the lithium ion battery, which constitutes 30 to 40 per cent of the cost of an electric car, has to fall substantially, so that the vehicle is as affordable as a gasoline one.

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Delhi Metro, Yamuna-expressway and Tata Power's Mundra ultra mega power project in Gujarat are among the six ventures that have figured in the list of world's most innovative, impactful infrastructure projects prepared by international accounting firm KPMG.