News for 'sustainable solution'

Why metro rail may not be the best answer to India's traffic woes

Why metro rail may not be the best answer to India's traffic woes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Metros only work well in cities that have large concentrations of jobs in central business districts.

Cisco unveils 'Smart City' model for a digital India

Cisco unveils 'Smart City' model for a digital India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The foundation for a Digital India will be intelligent networks.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Kalam's cure for the Naxalite problem

Kalam's cure for the Naxalite problem

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The former President also predicted that the conflict between India and Pakistan would be resolved by people power where "the people are going to force the nations to work for the prosperity of the nation and the peace of the nation."

'Farm laws will have to be repealed'

'Farm laws will have to be repealed'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'The issue is not whether the farm laws are beneficial for the farmers or not.' 'The farmers have taken a stand that they do not want these laws.' 'Why do you want to thrust these laws down their throat?'

Indian cos helping US economy to recover: Richard Verma

Indian cos helping US economy to recover: Richard Verma

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The US is working with India for developing three smart cities --Visakhapatnam, Ajmer and Allahabad

Delaying action on climate change will hurt growth: Global CEOs

Delaying action on climate change will hurt growth: Global CEOs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Delaying action on climate change will hurt growth: Global CEOs.

What IT firms are doing to optimise staff costs

What IT firms are doing to optimise staff costs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Already 15-20 per cent of the workforce, earlier used to be procured from staffing firms and subcontractors, are replaced by freelancers tapped from platforms like Topcoder, GitHub, and Upwork.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

5 super cool auto designs of the future

5 super cool auto designs of the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

How Arvind's demerger will play out

How Arvind's demerger will play out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'Financial independence will help unlock the full potential of these businesses.'

RBI likely to hold key rates

RBI likely to hold key rates

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan is widely expected to hold the key rates citing high inflation at the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy announcement on Tuesday, even though the pro-growth lobby has been wishing for a rate cut.

Dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts: PM

Dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts: PM

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Modi said he is a 'product of the ancient Indian tradition that firmly believes in dialogue on difficult issues'.

Trade imbalance to be on G-20 agenda: Obama

Trade imbalance to be on G-20 agenda: Obama

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Describing India as a "part of the solution", US President Barack Obama on Monday said the burning issue of international trade imbalance will be discussed by global leaders at the G-20 meeting in Seoul next week.

IS failed in India despite large Muslim population: Rajnath

IS failed in India despite large Muslim population: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

He said 90 IS sympathisers had been arrested across the country.

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Around 80 mn rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Sick pilots or operational glitches? Jet clarifies on cancelled flights

Sick pilots or operational glitches? Jet clarifies on cancelled flights

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Regretting the inconvenience caused to its passengers, the airline said that it continues to have adequate pilots and runs a safe and reliable scheduled operation with rising on-time performance.

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Globalisation is a "double-edged" sword" but cannot be blamed for the world's problems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while pushing for greater role for emerging economies in governance of global institutions.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

IOC President Bach calls for new dope testing methods

IOC President Bach calls for new dope testing methods

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The need for new and innovative thinking around testing should become a priority to strengthen the fight against doping in sport, the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday as he compared drug cheating to terrorism.

Has justice been served?

Has justice been served?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that by sidestepping the rule of law, justice has been served in this case because we have once again very conveniently and completely absolved society's responsibility in all of this,' says Neetika Vishwanath.

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Having developed a taste for what humans eat, the monkeys are wreaking havoc in Shimla, reports Ashwani Sharma.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues; Barca's Umtiti injured

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues; Barca's Umtiti injured

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The resumption of the German Bundesliga next weekend amid the COVID-19 crisis will give hope to other European leagues that they can also successfully return, according to Schalke 04 coach David Wagner.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.

More fiscal stimulus needed, say economists

More fiscal stimulus needed, say economists

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Leading economists on Friday called for more fiscal measures to sustain the Indian growth story.

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

She, however, preferred not to use the word 'Rohingya' and said 'we have urged that the situation be handled with restraint, keeping in mind the welfare of the population'.

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The RBI panel has also recommended a government-sponsored 'fund of funds' of Rs 10,000 crore to support the venture capital and private equity firms investing in the MSME sector.

Economy recovering, say 24% executives

Economy recovering, say 24% executives

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

Enthused by the stock market rally, an increasing number of Indian executives believe the economy is on a recovery path, although a majority still feel that the worst is not over, a survey says.

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

This would make India the world's second-biggest nuclear energy market after China

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rehan Khan, a native of Bihar's Champaran district, was in an inebriated state when he entered the enclosure.

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

Nasscom moots for technology entrepreneurship mission

Nasscom moots for technology entrepreneurship mission

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Nasscom has identified 4-5 different areas and is taking these recommendations to the government.

Workshop on team building & leadership

Workshop on team building & leadership

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

A two day-module workshop on 'Leadership & Team Building' by Khursheed Merchant.

Study proposes lockdown strategy: 50 days on, 30 off

Study proposes lockdown strategy: 50 days on, 30 off

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Such measures are effective at slowing disease spread and preventing health systems becoming overwhelmed, they can also lead to job losses and social disruption, noted the study, published in the European Journal of Epidemiology.

50-day lockdown, 30 days off could help contain COVID-19: Report

50-day lockdown, 30 days off could help contain COVID-19: Report

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Since no effective treatments or vaccine for COVID-19 is available, reducing virus transmission via measures like isolating suspected infected individuals, school closures, and lockdowns are crucial, according to the researchers, including Rajiv Chowdhury from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Why did your generals try to grab a few square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh?' 'And what happened to the hard work that you and Prime Minister Modi put into the Wuhan and Mamallapuram meets?' Claude Arpi writes a letter to Xi Jinping, China's self-styled supreme leader, who turns 68 today, June 15.