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FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

In a strongly worded legal notice to FabIndia Chief Executive Officer Viney Singh, KVIC's director (legal affairs), noted that the organisation was continuing to sell its garments in the name and style of Khadi despite earlier warnings by KVIC and assurances by FabIndia that it will not continue do so.

Nathula trade to start on low key

Nathula trade to start on low key

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The much awaited Sino-Indian border trade through Nathula in Sikkim, scheduled to begin on July 6, will initially be a localised and low-key affair.

2 Chinese nationals visit Arunachal on wrong permits

2 Chinese nationals visit Arunachal on wrong permits

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

They had Protected Area Permits, instead of the Restricted Area Permit.

Editors Guild backs NDTV India on ban

Editors Guild backs NDTV India on ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The guild also demanded that the decision be withdrawn immediately.

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Man-made interventions vastly increased the magnitude of the tragedy.'

Scramble for southern skies

Scramble for southern skies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

Wanna be an actor?

Wanna be an actor?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

Fifth airport in Kerala gets MEF nod, greens resent

Fifth airport in Kerala gets MEF nod, greens resent

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Ignoring protests by green campaigners, Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has given clearance to the private airport project at Aranmula in Kerala, promoted by KGS Group.

Revealed: The many things Jaitley will do on Budget Day

Revealed: The many things Jaitley will do on Budget Day

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jailtey's time table on Budget day.

Accelerate 'action oriented' measures in Arunachal: BJP to home ministry

Accelerate 'action oriented' measures in Arunachal: BJP to home ministry

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh has urged the union home affairs ministry to pay special attention and expedite 'action-oriented' measures to build defence infrastructure in the state.

Court notices Centre on Bhatt petition

Court notices Centre on Bhatt petition

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

A division of Justice Mukul Mudgal and Justice H R Malhotra asked the Health and IB ministries to respond to the notices by September 30.

INS Vikrant moved from naval dock, but won't be broken yet

INS Vikrant moved from naval dock, but won't be broken yet

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Over a month after decommissioned Indian Naval Ship Vikrant was sold, it was on Wednesday moved out of the naval dock and taken to a ship breaking yard in south Mumbai. "The ship started from the naval dock at 9.40 am and reached the yard at around 2.30 pm," said a source in the Western Naval Command.

The march of the new IITs

The march of the new IITs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Modi said the wave in favour of the BJP was stronger this time than in 2014.

Ousting Paswan not mission: Lalu

Ousting Paswan not mission: Lalu

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

LJP candidates had split the United Progressive Alliance votes but Paswan's party had also lost out in the process, Lalu said.

CBI to probe Sariska tiger poaching

CBI to probe Sariska tiger poaching

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

After a political tug of war on poaching, Rajasthan government has permitted Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the disappearance of tigers in the Sariska sanctuary since October last year.

No respite for Shibu Soren

No respite for Shibu Soren

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The Jharkhand high court has reserved its order on his petition challenging the arrest warrant against him.

NDA to boycott parliamentary panels

NDA to boycott parliamentary panels

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

This is in protesting against the 'confrontationist' approach of the United Progressive Alliance government.

India set to become refining hub

India set to become refining hub

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

IIT Kharagpur plans medical college

IIT Kharagpur plans medical college

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

If things move at the right pace, the medical college will be set up in 2009.

West Bengal wants seaport

West Bengal wants seaport

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

West Bengal wants seaport

Former hockey Olympians to Vivek's help

Former hockey Olympians to Vivek's help

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

M M Sommaya, Mervyn Fernandis and Joaquim Carvalho call for a benefit match for the cancer-striken former Olympian.

Dino fossils fast vanishing from India

Dino fossils fast vanishing from India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The eggs, worth Rs 2.5 lakh, are sold at Rs 2000 to foreigners.

Tourism ministry wins PATA award

Tourism ministry wins PATA award

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

The Union Ministry of Tourism has bagged the 2005 PATA Grand Award for Heritage for its Ajanta Ellora Conservation and Tourism Development Project.

Wipro plans 2nd unit in Bengal

Wipro plans 2nd unit in Bengal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Software giant Wipro Ltd is planning to invest in another software development complex in West Bengal if it gets the special economic zone status from the central government.

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chief Minister O Panneerselvam wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "considering the groundswell of sentiment and support for the conduct of Jallikattu all over Tamil Nadu, this is an issue on which the government of India must act with maximum despatch."

Rs 148 lakh plan to oust Shimla monkeys

Rs 148 lakh plan to oust Shimla monkeys

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The Centre has submitted a comprehensive action plan to the Supreme Court to end the monkey menace.

Exports to grow by 17% despite rains

Exports to grow by 17% despite rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

The country's exports are expected to grow by 17 per cent during 2005-06, despite commercial activities being affected in Mumbai due to last month's heavy rains.

New Maruti Esteem to be 'official' car

New Maruti Esteem to be 'official' car

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Maruti Udyog is introducing a special non-AC variant of 'Esteem' priced at Rs 3.08 lakh after an approval from finance ministry, which accorded the sedan the status of staff car for government officials.

Alert: MBA in tourism

Alert: MBA in tourism

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

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Post-grad programme in forest management

Post-grad programme in forest management

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, an autonomous institute under the Union ministry of environment and forests, invites applications for its post-graduate programme in forestry management.

Should 'Sindh' be part of anthem, SC asks Centre

Should 'Sindh' be part of anthem, SC asks Centre

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

The Centre, in its informal response to a PIL seeking deletion of the word Sindh from the national anthem, stated that the word represented the culture and not the province.

Petronet to up Dahej capacity

Petronet to up Dahej capacity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Threat to Mumbai's coastal security, say fishermen

Threat to Mumbai's coastal security, say fishermen

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

A random security check on fishing vessels by Coast Guards has found that several fishing vessels were operating under a single name and licence, a fishermen's organisation has said raising concerns over Mumbai's coastal security.

CBI needs a surgical strike

CBI needs a surgical strike

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for personal gain, and the latest petition to the Supreme Court by the joint director of the CBI, M K Sinha, opening a veritable Pandora's Box of repulsive skeletons,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who witnessed the CBI's birth.