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Kejriwal cabinet's first order prohibits any demolition in Delhi

Kejriwal cabinet's first order prohibits any demolition in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The order prohibits demolition of any structures in the city, including slums and illegal colonies.

Why Rudy lost his job

Why Rudy lost his job

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Modi wanted to reap the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas's success in the 2019 election, but officials say blaming Rudy alone for its slow progress was unjust.

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in 2009.

Must Read! How Indian engineers in the US can stay relevant

Must Read! How Indian engineers in the US can stay relevant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

These six tricks could help you land good jobs.

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

He said "it is very essential that the police keeps four steps ahead from criminals and criminal-minded people".

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

After launching a book on experiences of Naidu during his first year as vice president of India and chairman of Rajya Sabha, Modi said he always provides visionary leadership whenever he gets a responsibility.

IAF prepared to deal with any challenge to protect India's interests: Dhanaoa

IAF prepared to deal with any challenge to protect India's interests: Dhanaoa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Asked whether the IAF can play a role in smashing terrorist training camps across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, he did not rule out such a possibility.

PM reviews infra sectors; New civil aviation policy on anvil

PM reviews infra sectors; New civil aviation policy on anvil

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Modi directed strict monitoring of projects, based on monthly completion of targets.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.

Govt won't decide smart cities, citizens will: Modi

Govt won't decide smart cities, citizens will: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

500 cities will be developed under AMRUT scheme.

'Yoga can stop the progression of dementia'

'Yoga can stop the progression of dementia'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Yoga can increase the volume of hippocampus and improve memory.'

Will ISL inspire youth to take up football as career?

Will ISL inspire youth to take up football as career?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The ISL 2017 witnessed a spike of over 103 per cent in domestic players' salary as compared to the inaugural year, as the 10 clubs together spent Rs 48.85 crore on Sunday to secure signatures of 156 players in the player draft in Mumbai.

Modi launches International Day of Yoga website

Modi launches International Day of Yoga website

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a portal for the International Day of Yoga in Paris, describing the ancient Indian spiritual practice as capable of awakening a sense of oneness.

Can Karnataka become the hub of electric vehicles?

Can Karnataka become the hub of electric vehicles?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Eyes investments of Rs 31,000 cr in research and manufacturing of electric vehicles

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.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

Child slavery 'most heinous crime against humanity': Satyarthi

Child slavery 'most heinous crime against humanity': Satyarthi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, described child slavery as the "most heinous crime against humanity."

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

What's Hashimoto, the disease that model Gigi Hadid suffers from?

What's Hashimoto, the disease that model Gigi Hadid suffers from?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The model took to Instagram to reveal shocking facts about her condition.

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Its 'failure not just affects the military's effectiveness but could also be politically vulnerable for the BJP,' observes Ajai Shukla.

Censorship issues must be looked at from time to time, says Benegal

Censorship issues must be looked at from time to time, says Benegal

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal said that the film certification body has been no stranger to controversies but there should be frequent review of issues related to censorship.

Centre sets up panel helmed by Shyam Benegal to revamp censor board

Centre sets up panel helmed by Shyam Benegal to revamp censor board

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The government constituted a committee headed by eminent filmmaker Shyam Benegal to look into the revamp of the Censor Board which has been mired in controversies in recent past.

Sebi mulls pension fund for employees

Sebi mulls pension fund for employees

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The proposal has been discussed by Sebi's Committee on Rationalisation of Financial Resources, which favours setting up such a fund.

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

As per a white paper, 'Aarogya Bharat 2025', India Healthcare Roadmap for next 10 years launched at NATHEALTH event on Tuesday said the country is healthier now than ever before, but its 'continued economic progress is threatened by the country's under-served and under-consumed healthcare system'.

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

Congress, BJP contest claim over Ambedkar's legacy

Congress, BJP contest claim over Ambedkar's legacy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Even as Congress has announced plans to hold year-long celebrations to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for the 'Ambedkar International Centre' in New Delhi, the legacy of the Dalit icon becoming the focus of a contest between the rival parties

Camel milk, the new superfood

Camel milk, the new superfood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Camel milk is an excellent source of iron and protein when compared to cow milk. It also has high Vitamin B3 and good probiotics. With the variety of nutrients camel milk has, experts feel it should be labelled a superfood.

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the United Nations headquarters as the world body geared up to host the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday.

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.

Gang-rape victim's parents welcome passage of bill on juveniles

Gang-rape victim's parents welcome passage of bill on juveniles

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Parents of the December 16 gang-rape victim on Tuesday welcomed the passage of the long-pending Juvenile Justice Bill saying that it will deter juveniles from committing such crime against women even though they rued that their daughter has been denied justice.

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'The josh is very high as we fight this global pandemic.'

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

TCS said employee addition during the quarter stood at 18,362

Jayalalithaa welcomes 'inclusive' roadmap of BJP-led govt

Jayalalithaa welcomes 'inclusive' roadmap of BJP-led govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Welcoming the "comprehensive and inclusive" roadmap of the Narendra Modi government on various issues spelt out by President Pranab Mukherjee, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday said it had raised expectations on performance and delivery against the ambitious goals that the government has set for itself.

Banks may be allowed to up stake in troubled projects: RBI gov

Banks may be allowed to up stake in troubled projects: RBI gov

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said, banks may be soon allowed to increase stake above the current cap of 10 per cent in companies undergoing debt restructuring.

India can lift 580 mln people above empowerment line: McKinsey

India can lift 580 mln people above empowerment line: McKinsey

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

India's human development indicators show that deprivation extends well beyond the 22 per cent of population who live below the official poverty line.

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Images from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Switzerland and Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday