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Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Rediff.com30 May 2013

This is yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.

Some prime ministerial homes are more equal

Some prime ministerial homes are more equal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Indian government's record of taking care of prime ministerial villages leaves much to be desired.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

They won't let India's coral reefs die!

They won't let India's coral reefs die!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Coral reefs protect coastal areas from flooding and high waves, function as fish nurseries, provide subsistence food, and of course, draw in tourists

Consumer durable majors look at green option

Consumer durable majors look at green option

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Even as India is mulling legislation to make energy-efficient air conditioners and refrigerators, consumer durable manufacturers are already thinking beyond that.

Odisha girl wins top award at Google Science Fair

Odisha girl wins top award at Google Science Fair

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Her project aims to clean waste water by flowing through different layers of corn cobs which is a cost-effective and simple technique of cleaning water.

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The CPEC poses a clear and imminent danger to Indian security interests, says Kulbir Krishan.

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Making it easier to do business is a key element of our strategy, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.

Utopia in the desert

Utopia in the desert

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Abu Dhabi wants to build the world's first car-free, green-powered city by 2016.0

Army opposes Pak demand for troop withdrawal from Siachen

Army opposes Pak demand for troop withdrawal from Siachen

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Army has rubbished Pakistan's demand for withdrawal of troops from the Siachen Glacier saying it would not move out from the strategically important icy heights.

Indian projects bag Green Oscars

Indian projects bag Green Oscars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Two Indian enterprises have won top prizes at this year's prestigious Ashden Awards for sustainable energy, popularly known as the 'Green Oscars'.

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Commercial banks are also expected to be soft on loan repayments and restructure the loans, if not write them off.

India's start-up world booms with 100,000 new firms in 2014

India's start-up world booms with 100,000 new firms in 2014

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

About 80 per cent of the companies that are registered are essentially non-IT.

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

PlanCom makes presentation with secretaries of key ministries in tow.

IIT Madras: A hotbed of innovations

IIT Madras: A hotbed of innovations

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

A clutch of innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers are heralding a revolution that combines the academic and the real world within the IIT Madras campus.

Ishita Khanna is transforming lives in Spiti, the eco-friendly way

Ishita Khanna is transforming lives in Spiti, the eco-friendly way

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Ishita is helping the local community in Spiti lead better lives and build a sustainable environment.

Textile exports can reach $50 bn by 2014-15

Textile exports can reach $50 bn by 2014-15

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Textile exports are expected to reach $50 billion by 2014-15 on the back of new markets.

Intel to invest Rs 1,100 cr on R&D

Intel to invest Rs 1,100 cr on R&D

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Such investments will bring tremendous job opportunities and strengthen the IT sector in the country

Higher coal cess to hurt power, metal producers

Higher coal cess to hurt power, metal producers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The hike in clean energy cess is likely to impact input cost for thermal power producers

XL Telecom to enter capital markets

XL Telecom to enter capital markets

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The public issue of 39,56,808 equity shares would open on December 4 and close on December 7. The company has fixed a price band of Rs 125 to Rs 150 per equity shares to be decided through book building.

Paris pact was unlikely without India's leadership: US

Paris pact was unlikely without India's leadership: US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

'Modi's role at Paris last year is a testament to his willingness to take a political risk to do what he thinks is right, not just for his country, but for the planet'

Why India must take lead in reaching Paris climate pact

Why India must take lead in reaching Paris climate pact

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon On Tuesday asked India to take a leadership role in reaching a "meaningful" climate change pact in Paris later this year.

World Tech award for NRI scientist

World Tech award for NRI scientist

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

India announces new climate change targets

India announces new climate change targets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Subject to finance & tech from rich countries through an ambitious, fair Paris deal

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Redevelop at least 1 railway station in each state: Modi

Redevelop at least 1 railway station in each state: Modi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said re-developed railway stations would become iconic structures and centres of economic activity.

Fear of Pandemic, Xi and Putin unite G7

Fear of Pandemic, Xi and Putin unite G7

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

As President Biden moves ahead with a new 'strategic concept' for China and Russia, the going is bound to get rough for the US and its G7 partners, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Antony dropped the ball like India did at Old Trafford

Antony dropped the ball like India did at Old Trafford

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

'Antony and I have been friends for over half a century, and I know the man does not tell lies. The problem is that what he believes to be the truth might not actually be true. He may believe that India needs the Congress, and that the Congress in turn needs the Nehru-Gandhi family, but that does not mean that India shares those articles of faith,' says T V R Shenoy.

The future is thorium: Kalam

The future is thorium: Kalam

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

'Who actually enjoys the fruits of development?'

'Who actually enjoys the fruits of development?'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

'Although strong arm tactics do cause inconvenience, they have not been able to stop us from carrying out our campaigns.' 'Allegations about being 'anti-development' mean very little when people in the country are still going hungry.' Greenpeace India chief Ravi Chellam on the challenges ahead.

Scientists aim for power from tap water

Scientists aim for power from tap water

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

The breakthrough, which scientists say is the first new way to generate electricity in 160 years, could lead to batteries that use water instead of toxic substances.

'Iceball' planet about the same mass as Earth found

'Iceball' planet about the same mass as Earth found

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The finding may help understand the types of planetary systems that exist beyond our own.

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation to deliberate with Australia.

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Obama said US is leading the efforts to combat carbon pollution

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The group will be in a better position to now scale up most of its segments irrespective of government policy, but the bad news others add is its growing debt.

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated a slew of development projects and laid foundation stones of several others related to energy, connectivity, education, tourism and health sectors.

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'

'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.'