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India commissionsresearch base at North Pole

India commissionsresearch base at North Pole

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

India on Tuesday commissioned its permanent research base at the North Pole, which will enable scientists to carry out studies on a range of subjects including climate change, in one of the cleanest environments on earth.The research station -- Himadri -- was inaugurated by Earth Sciences Minister Kapil Sibal at Ny-Alesund, on the west coast of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway.

How I learnt what education is all about

How I learnt what education is all about

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Ajit Balakrishnan writes about why learning the real values of human life is real education.

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The deep depression over central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening and after changing course in a northeastward direction from northwest.

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The acquisition of stake in Progress Energy Resources Corp's shale gas assets and Pacific NorthWest LNG for 1 billion Canadian dollars ($900 million) marks IOC's maiden entry into North America.

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'Attacking his statues disregard his values, which as we know are most needed in the world today.'

Why did 24 Indians die off the Panama coast?

Why did 24 Indians die off the Panama coast?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Lack of opportunities coupled with a desire to get rich quick in the West is fueling Punjab's human trafficking problem.

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Each cyclone has its own identity and its own behaviour based on the environmental conditions in the ocean and in the atmosphere.'

A smart management strategy in troubled times

A smart management strategy in troubled times

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Formalising flextime may benefit companies, their employees and take the stigma out of asking for time off.

Ready to drop? Skydive from Mt Everest!

Ready to drop? Skydive from Mt Everest!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The world's 10 most scenic skydiving spots, including Lido Lakes in Indonesia, Swakopmund in Namibia and even Mount Everest.

RIL, ONGC offshore ops may face shut down

RIL, ONGC offshore ops may face shut down

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

DG Shipping had in May banned operations of all vessels that are more than 25 years old. ONGC has more than 100 vessels operating off the East and West coast providing supporting services to oil and gas production. A Reliance Industries executive said the company faced a similar fate for its 40-plus vessels working on bringing the gas field in Krishna Godavari basin to production.

Adani plans $400 mn IPO for Mundra

Adani plans $400 mn IPO for Mundra

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The Adani Group's Mundra Port plans to raise $400 million from its initial public offering for expansion of facilities.

Varuna-7: Charles De Gaulle to face Viraat

Varuna-7: Charles De Gaulle to face Viraat

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

During the exercises, the Navy's Sea Harriers would operate sorties from the French carrier.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Anti-Sikh riots: CBI team in US to quiz witness

Anti-Sikh riots: CBI team in US to quiz witness

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

A two-member special CBI team has arrived in New York en route to San Fransisco to record the statement of Singh, who is now based in California in the US west-coast. Though Singh has been making allegations for the past three years, he has repeatedly refused to return to India to testify before the special courts hearing the 1984 riot cases, saying he feared for his life.

Her Highness Aditi Rao Hydari Is Here

Her Highness Aditi Rao Hydari Is Here

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

When Elegance came calling.

India, China polluting US weather: study

India, China polluting US weather: study

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Both countries have seen huge increases in their economies, which mean more large factories and power plants to sustain such growth.

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum -- the daughter of United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum -- was last seen publicly in March 2018 aboard a yacht off the coast of India before a raid by Indian and Emirati forces took her back to Dubai, according to two people who had helped plan her escape.

Music review: Singh is Kinng

Music review: Singh is Kinng

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

If you don't like Akshay Kumar or Bhangra, this isn't your album. Then again, let Pritam's songs sink in -- it's his best work in a while (with no words on 'alternate sources' yet) and some of you might be converts.

Rain lashes Kakinada as Cyclone Asani changes track

Rain lashes Kakinada as Cyclone Asani changes track

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Earlier on Tuesday, Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena said that cyclone Asani is likely to reach Kakinada on the Andhra coast on Wednesday morning.

Cyclone Yaas: IMD says cyclonic storm to form by Monday

Cyclone Yaas: IMD says cyclonic storm to form by Monday

Rediff.com22 May 2021

The storm would continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach north Bay of Bengal near West Bengal and the adjoining north Odisha and Bangladesh coasts by the morning of May 26

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Ravi Teja Sharma studies the real-estate market of Kochi and finds that developers are excited about the town's future.

 Best vacations for thrill-seekers

Best vacations for thrill-seekers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

Forget bungee jumping: Today's vacationing adrenalin junkies want fighter jets, sharks, Corvettes and black-water rafting.

Debut delight for tsunami-hit Tharanga

Debut delight for tsunami-hit Tharanga

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Upul Tharanga's selection in the Sri Lankan team has brightened a year scarred by the devastating tsunami

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

New Delhi's regional partners in restraining a belligerent China -- primarily the US, Japan, Australia and Singapore -- would like the Indian Navy to lock down the Indian Ocean Region, while the other partners can focus on deterring the PLA (navy) in the South China Sea, explains Ajai Shukla.

Swraj Paul sets up steel plant in US

Swraj Paul sets up steel plant in US

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

In its first foray into the US West Coast, NRI industrialist Swraj Paul's Caparo Group on Friday opened a $40 million steel plant.

Govt clears Sethusamudram project

Govt clears Sethusamudram project

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The government on Thursday cleared the long-delayed Sethusumudram Ship Canal Project off Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu that would vastly reduce distance between east and west coasts of India.

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Two motorcycle riders have died in separate accidents on the opening day of the annual Isle of Man TT races, organisers said.

The guilty men of Enron

The guilty men of Enron

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Moderate quake hits Sumatra, Myanmar

Moderate quake hits Sumatra, Myanmar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The tremor, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 2040 hours IST.

Jet Airways' unique gift for children

Jet Airways' unique gift for children

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

As a part of Children's Day celebrations, Jet Airways operated its annual 'Flight of Fantasy' for over 80 underprivileged children.

Experts had predicted Sumatra quake

Experts had predicted Sumatra quake

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'This has been an ongoing process,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former consul general in San Francisco, 'but I believe a Modi visit to the West Coast can be a force-multiplier.'

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends.

Moderate quake rocks A&N, Chennai

Moderate quake rocks A&N, Chennai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

The tremor was recorded at 0947 IST off the west coast of Great Nicobar Islands, the meteorological department said in New Delhi.

Reliance, British Gas sue GAIL

Reliance, British Gas sue GAIL

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Reliance Industries and British Gas have initiated legal proceedings against state-run GAIL (India) to recover about $150 million for gas supplied during June 2004 to March 31, 2005.

I've come to India with zero expectations: Nelly

I've come to India with zero expectations: Nelly

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

Nelly Furtado speaks to Komal Mehta about her concert and her new album Loose.

Reliance keen to take over Dabhol plant

Reliance keen to take over Dabhol plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's largest private firm, is keen to take over the Dabhol power plant to fulfill its long planned ambition of having an LNG import facility on the west coast, a company official said.

China Tele, Flag in connectivity pact

China Tele, Flag in connectivity pact

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

China Telecom has selected Reliance-owned Flag Telecom to provide international bandwidth capacity between China and US West Coast, under a multi-million dollar contract.