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Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

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.

What may have gone wrong with AirAsia QZ8501

What may have gone wrong with AirAsia QZ8501

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Don't look for a single cause -- a combination of factors is needed to bring down any plane, says Shakti Lumba

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation, and assured all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The prime minister also chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the situation.

Ease of doing business: Why Gujarat stands apart

Ease of doing business: Why Gujarat stands apart

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The state has allowed industrial units in special economic zones (SEZs) to lay off workers without government's sanction, regardless of the number of workers

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Indian aviation is having a lesser number of aircraft.' 'Besides the Boeing 737 MAX, you have the A320Neos which Indigo is currently grappling with because of a lack of pilots.' 'This has led to cancellation (of flights) and therefore the prices of air tickets are on the higher side this season although generally in March ticket prices are on the lower side.'

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

Shift to commerce ministry from railways no demotion: Prabhu

Shift to commerce ministry from railways no demotion: Prabhu

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Prabhu was moved out of the important railway ministry and was handed over the commerce and industry portfolio in the Cabinet recast.

Insurance cos to create nuclear insurance pool

Insurance cos to create nuclear insurance pool

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

According to sources, the government has convened a meeting involving the Nuclear Power Corporation and General Insurance Corporation (GIC), the only domestic re-insurer in the country, to take stock of the progress.

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha, actor Jiah Khan and now, Sushant Singh Rajput gave up on life in the Indian film industry.

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be relegated to the garbage heap by new players, says Indrajit Gupta

German cyclist looks to race with 3D-printed prosthesis in Rio

German cyclist looks to race with 3D-printed prosthesis in Rio

Rediff.com5 May 2016

German paralympic cyclist Denise Schindler hopes to race with a 3D-printed leg prosthesis in Rio de Janeiro in September.

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'We cannot understand why the government is facilitating the import of artillery when our indigenous guns are doing so well.'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

Urgent needs that FM's Budget must address

Urgent needs that FM's Budget must address

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Certain key initiatives are necessary to build a greater momentum towards growth and increased penetration of the insurance industry. Strong reforms are required to help the general insurance companies break even in intensely competitive market conditions. The recommendations are here. . .

'I haven't been presented glamorously in Jackson'

'I haven't been presented glamorously in Jackson'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'Jackson presents me better than my previous films.' Kannada actress Pavana talks about her look in Jackson.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The regulator has made it mandatory for insurers to have a minimum percentage of motor third-party business underwritten.

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

Visakhapatnam HPCL fire toll rises to 25

Visakhapatnam HPCL fire toll rises to 25

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

A probe is on into the accident, though prima facie a gas leak in the sea cooling water system was attributed to the fire.

Remembering Shankar Nag

Remembering Shankar Nag

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

It's been 20 years since the Kannada actor's death.

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The week is being termed as a 'black week' for the aviation industry.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Resul Pookutty spoke to Aseem Chhabra about his favorite directors and the reasons why he would work with them again.

Several killed after major blast at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh

Several killed after major blast at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

At least 8 people have died after a blast ripped through the Gas Authority of India Limited site at Nagaram village in Andhra Pradesh.

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.

Gig workers to make PF contribution, get social security for first time

Gig workers to make PF contribution, get social security for first time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

According to the law, the contribution "should not be more than 5 per cent of the amount paid to gig workers. The government is likely to start seeking contribution from gig companies towards the fund from April 1, 2021.

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said the IAF is "always cautious and alert" to check any untoward aerial movement on the border.

He chucked a Rs 1-lakh salary to make films

He chucked a Rs 1-lakh salary to make films

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Journalist turned filmmaker Mahesh Nair speaks to Syed Firdaus Ashraf about his struggle to make it in Bollywood.

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The feeling to always be in control can hinder progress and cause serious trust issues among other stakeholders, say Nitesh Jain, CEO, co-founder, BeSingular.

Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions

Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions.

Aviation in 2009: Of losses and strikes

Aviation in 2009: Of losses and strikes

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

After its spiral dive last year, the Indian aviation industry noticed slight signs of improvement at the fag end of 2009 that also saw a major helicopter crash in which Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S R Reddy perished and several near-miss incidents.

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

The Bypass Road Review

The Bypass Road Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Bypass Road goes around in circles and gets nowhere,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Sterlite protest: Villagers versus Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Villagers have been protesting against the Sterlite factory since February 12, with an effigy of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal as the backdrop. More than 75 days hence, the dharna continues, the summer vacation seeing children joining the protest.

4 labourers killed in phosgene gas leakage at Gujarat PSU plant

4 labourers killed in phosgene gas leakage at Gujarat PSU plant

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Mechanical failure in a chemical reactor at the company's TDI plant caused leakage of poisonous phosgene gas.