News for 'sustainability conference'

Giggs set for rapid return

Giggs set for rapid return

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Injury-prone Cummins doubtful; Faulkner fit to face Afghans

Injury-prone Cummins doubtful; Faulkner fit to face Afghans

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Patrick Cummins sustained a minor injury but all-rounder James Faulkner is close to a return.

Real's Ronaldo, Modric, Benzema rested for Deportivo game

Real's Ronaldo, Modric, Benzema rested for Deportivo game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo will play no part in Real Madrid's game against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday after the prolific Portuguese forward was left out of the squad on Friday.

We must act against those sheltering terror forces: PM

We must act against those sheltering terror forces: PM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The prime minister said there was a need to demonstrate strong and collective will to defeat terror networks that cause bloodshed and spread fear.

Football Extras: Sanchez takes Chile to Copa quarters

Football Extras: Sanchez takes Chile to Copa quarters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Alexis Sanchez shrugged off an ankle injury and continued his resurgent form at the Copa America. The Chile striker fired his side to a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Friday which took the holders into the quarter-finals of the competition.

India can grow at 10%: IMF

India can grow at 10%: IMF

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Upbeat over India's economy, International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that the country had the potential to grow at 10 per cent annually for several years, higher than the Tenth Plan target of 8.0 per cent.

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Godavari Dange, a school dropout who was widowed at the age of 19 is now changing the lives of farmers in her village and beyond.

25 injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, death toll rises to 68

25 injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, death toll rises to 68

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Curfew from the south Kashmir town was briefly lifted on Saturday morning after remaining in force for 49 days.

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Tillerson said the US will provide India with best technologies for its military modernisation which include offers to supply F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The BSF opened fire in Pakharpora near Charar-e-Sharif area to quell stone-pelting protesters in which at least one person was killed and five injured.

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Soccer Extras: Chelsea's Gary Cahill, Arsenal's Ramsey in injury list

Rediff.com2 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

EPL Extras: Mourinho vows to be on best behaviour at Stamford Bridge

EPL Extras: Mourinho vows to be on best behaviour at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has promised to show plenty of restraint and respect if he inflicts a first Premier League defeat of the season on his former side Chelsea on Saturday.

Oil prices may drop: Aiyar

Oil prices may drop: Aiyar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday hoped that international crude oil prices will ease in the near future and said India was in a comfortable position to sustain prices at around $50 a barrel.

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India.

Tata Steel close to deal to keep UK business

Tata Steel close to deal to keep UK business

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

It is not clear at this stage whether Tata will take up the government's offer of taking a 25 per cent stake in the business.

Fit-again Siddle's experience will count in 1st Test vs Proteas

Fit-again Siddle's experience will count in 1st Test vs Proteas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Australia have chosen the experience of Peter Siddle over the potential of the uncapped Joe Mennie as their third seamer for the opening Test against South Africa, which starts on Thursday.

Irfan Pathan gets injured, set to miss Chennai's opening game

Irfan Pathan gets injured, set to miss Chennai's opening game

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Injuries seem to be a permanent companion of India discard Irfan Pathan as the Baroda all-rounder has again reported unfit even before the ball has started rolling for Chennai Super Kings, who will be taking on Delhi Daredevils in their opening IPL encounter on Thursday.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

US could 'conceivably' return to Paris climate accord: Trump

US could 'conceivably' return to Paris climate accord: Trump

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

In June, Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change and decided to renegotiate the deal that was agreed upon by over 190 countries during the previous Obama administration.

Separatist leader Geelani, Shia mourners detained in J&K

Separatist leader Geelani, Shia mourners detained in J&K

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and dozens of Shia mourners were on Thursday detained as police scuttled separatist plan to mark the fourth day ceremony of slain trucker Zahid Bhat and stage a Muharram procession in violation of prohibitory orders.

Rooney close to Man U debut

Rooney close to Man U debut

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Khurshid to Aziz: Sensitivity first, talks later

Khurshid to Aziz: Sensitivity first, talks later

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Disapproving of Pakistan Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor's meeting with Hurriyat leaders, India on Tuesday said for meaningful dialogue for sustainable peace it is necessary that its "sentiments and sensitivities" are respected and termed the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistani army along LoC as "counterproductive".

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

UN expert finds holes in Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

UN expert finds holes in Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

The expert said the mission "lacked a holistic human rights approach'.

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'We should expect a cold-blooded, transactional relation that requires a lot of engagement and mutual trust to sustain,' says Constantino Xavier, Fellow, foreign policy, Brookings India.

Govt promises simple, predictable tax regime

Govt promises simple, predictable tax regime

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Ahead of Budget, the Finance Ministry on Friday assured the global investor community of a simple and predictable tax regime.

OVL plans more overseas acquisitions

OVL plans more overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp, is eyeing oil and gas properties in West Africa, CIS countries and Latin America with plan to invest one billion dollars a year in acquiring equity oil.

Put economy on right track: Assocham

Put economy on right track: Assocham

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Assocham president R K Somany on Friday called for putting the domestic economy on the right track and enlist public participation in the reforms process for ensuring sustainable economic growth.

Kejriwal meets attacker, forgives him

Kejriwal meets attacker, forgives him

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday visited the residence of the autorickshaw driver who had slapped him at a roadshow in Sultanpuri area of North-west Delhi and the Aam Aadmi Party leader said he has "forgiven" the man.

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Nirmal Singh said talks could be held with the separatists and they should come forward with their grievances with an open mind.

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.

Pakistan World Cup squad: Malik, Akmal sidelined; Sohail makes cut

Pakistan World Cup squad: Malik, Akmal sidelined; Sohail makes cut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Fast bowler Sohail Khan earned a surprise recall while Pakistan selectors ignored senior players Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal in their final 15-member squad for the World Cup.

I hope Rajini's colour is not saffron: Haasan at Harvard University

I hope Rajini's colour is not saffron: Haasan at Harvard University

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

But, Haasan said he one could not rule out an electoral alliance between the two.

Irrigation, rural job schemes to be linked

Irrigation, rural job schemes to be linked

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

MNREGS labourers are usually engaged in irrigation projects.

Post-paid mobile services restored in Kashmir without internet

Post-paid mobile services restored in Kashmir without internet

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Connectivity was snapped exactly a week before Eid, celebrated on August 12. And so great was the relief on Monday that many Kashmiris wished each other Eid Mubarak.

The Terminator is now a green warrior

The Terminator is now a green warrior

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'I am here to terminate climate change once and for all.'

'I don't think it was hard for me to cut down my natural game'

'I don't think it was hard for me to cut down my natural game'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Having showed enormous amount of patience during his 134-run knock, opener Shikhar Dhawan Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan expressed great satisfaction in being able to show a different kind of batsmanship to the one people have been used to over last couple of years.

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

UBS bullish on Indian equity market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Asset financing firms are still witnessing subdued demand and meaningful recovery is likely only in FY16, the report said.

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology.