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They are changing the way urban India lives

They are changing the way urban India lives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Prashant Lingam and Aruna Kappagantula are changing the way houses are being built in India.

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

There was all-round scepticism about the workability of the scheme.

Happy Bhag Jayegi Review: Too few laughs, too much mess

Happy Bhag Jayegi Review: Too few laughs, too much mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

If Happy Bhag Jayegi succeeds in delivering a few laughs, it's entirely to the credit of the actors, says Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai bus strike enters Day 2; thousands hit

Mumbai bus strike enters Day 2; thousands hit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Notwithstanding the Bombay high court order asking the protesting BEST drivers and conductors to call off their stir, the employees continued their agitation for the second day on Wednesday, inconveniencing thousands of commuters in Mumbai and suburbs.

5 killed in fresh clashes in Kashmir, toll climbs to 63

5 killed in fresh clashes in Kashmir, toll climbs to 63

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in entire Srinagar district and Anantnag town while restrictions were in place in the rest of the Valley as normal life remained paralysed for the 39th consecutive day.

When an Indian city shut down coal plants

When an Indian city shut down coal plants

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Pollution is not merely the price to be paid for growth; it is also a drag on the same growth.

Ram Jethmalani: Fearlessness defined his soul

Ram Jethmalani: Fearlessness defined his soul

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'Ram Sir was a creator of law. He has his stamp on every leading judgment in criminal law.'

5 ways to reduce farm distress

5 ways to reduce farm distress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'By 2020 around 34% of India's population will be in the 15-34 age group.' 'More than 70% of them live in rural areas.' 'Their energy and enthusiasm need to be tapped in order to meet their aspirations and transform agriculture and the rural economy,' says P K Joshi.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Plea in SC against ban on Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes

Plea in SC against ban on Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The PIL, which could be listed for hearing during the week, termed Tuesday's notification of department of economic affairs and the finance ministry as "dictatorial" claiming it did not grant reasonable time to citizens for exchanging the specified bank notes to legitimate notes to avoid "large scale mayhem, life-threating difficulties".

How demonetisation will stop terror funding

How demonetisation will stop terror funding

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

One thing is certain: Demonetisation has broken the back of terror funding, says Colonel Anil A Athale.

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Qureshi, 46, had been on the run since 20 blasts ripped through Gujarat's main city Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, killing more than 50 people

Cash-strapped Kerala proposes 'fat tax' on junk food

Cash-strapped Kerala proposes 'fat tax' on junk food

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

In a bid to discourage junk food culture,a 14.5 per cent 'fat tax' on burgers, pizzas and pasta will be levied.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

Sumit Bose likely to head PFRDA

Sumit Bose likely to head PFRDA

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The term of the last chairman of the pension regulator, Yogesh Agarwal, was cut short by the finance ministry in November.

Kejriwal asks corporates to partner in making of 'clean, modern' Delhi

Kejriwal asks corporates to partner in making of 'clean, modern' Delhi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Seeking the support of corporates for making Delhi a clean and modern city in the next five years, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday invited them to invest in New Delhi even as he promised that their money will not be wasted.

Pramila Jayapal eyes Washington State Senate

Pramila Jayapal eyes Washington State Senate

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Pramila Jayapal, founder and former executive director of One America -- the largest immigrant advocacy organisation in Washington State -- is running for State Senate from the 37th District.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Indian roads are far more unsafe than its railways. A sense of urgency is required to tackle India's embarrassing record on road safety.

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