News for 'west-coast'

Monsoon to be normal; economy to prosper

Monsoon to be normal; economy to prosper

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

"The monsoon has reached Ratnagiri over the country's west coast. It will remain there for the week before moving on. This year's monsoon will be 96 per cent normal, with an error margin of 5 per cent," Indian Meteorological Department director B P Yadav said.

Five Pak nationals held in Kutch

Five Pak nationals held in Kutch

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Five Pakistani nationals have been arrested from the Creek area on west coast of Kutch district by the Border Security Force (BSF), the police said on Monday.

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

For well-travelled Modi, the first trip to the U.S. West Coast by an Indian leader in more than 30 years is a chance to get help on his top policy initiatives.

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New York on Thursday on his second visit to the United States, has a "packed schedule" ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark United Nations sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian Diaspora in the Silicon Valley.

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

India and the US had on July 17 signed a preliminary agreement for cooperating on emergency crude oil reserves, including the possibility of India storing oil in the US emergency stockpile.

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.

Hyderabad not a terror hub: Chidambaram

Hyderabad not a terror hub: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Launching the National Security Guard hub in Hyderabad, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said intelligence agencies have indicated a terror threat to the country's west coast, but it did not meant that there will be an imminent attack.

India's third LNG terminal at Dabhol in Oct

India's third LNG terminal at Dabhol in Oct

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

the terminal will not be used to run the Dabhol power plant and would be supplied entirely to other domestic companies

America's most overpriced cities

America's most overpriced cities

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Twenty metros where Americans have a hard time meeting expenses.

Petronet explores 'gas swap' deal with RIL

Petronet explores 'gas swap' deal with RIL

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Petronet LNG, which operates a recently expanded ten-million-tonne gas regassification plant in Dahej on the west coast, is exploring a swap option with the gas from the Krishna-Godavari field (K-G D6) on the east coast owned by Reliance Industries Ltd.

Police admit slack coastal security

Police admit slack coastal security

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

The job of the police is to essentially provide security along the coast and it is the job of coast guard or navy to provide maritime security

Sri Lankan forces capture Pooneryn

Sri Lankan forces capture Pooneryn

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

Sri Lankan security forces on Saturday captured the strategic northern town of Pooneryn, the last Liberation Tigers of the Tamil Eelam bastion in the west coast, giving the forces a vital land link to Jaffna.

Gerrard to train with Liverpool but rules out loan return

Gerrard to train with Liverpool but rules out loan return

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Steven Gerrard will return to former club Liverpool to train next week and is looking forward to learning from manager Juergen Klopp, but has ruled out returning to Anfield in a playing capacity.

Prime Focus to buy US studio

Prime Focus to buy US studio

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

Prime Focus, a post-production and visual effects service company is close to acquiring a special effects studio situated on the west coast of United States. The deal size is reportedly pegged at around $100 million or under Rs 400 crore. Prime Focus is a leading integrated post production and visual effects services company.

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday had predicted heavy rainfall for the next two days due to what it called cyclonic circulation around the maximum city.

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.

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.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

Moderate quake hits Sumatra island

Moderate quake hits Sumatra island

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Moderate intensity quake near Indonesia's Sumatra island

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The project is currently under litigation after environmental concerns were raised against the plan of linking the PalkBay and the Gulf of Mannar by creating a shipping channel through the shallow sea, says Ruchika Chitravanshi.

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.

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Experts say local demand, government policies in retail and refining sector are attracting foreign players.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

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

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.

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.

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Air India's New Delhi-San Francisco direct flight from Dec 2

Air India's New Delhi-San Francisco direct flight from Dec 2

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Air India plans to launch services with three flights per week.

 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.

PM Modi calls on Saudi King Salman, meets top ministers to deepen bilateral ties

PM Modi calls on Saudi King Salman, meets top ministers to deepen bilateral ties

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Riyadh late Monday night on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to participate in the high-profile financial summit Future Investment Initiative, dubbed "Davos in the desert", an initiative of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

RIL may get to export surplus LPG

RIL may get to export surplus LPG

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The government may permit Reliance Industries Limited to export surplus LPG from the west coast and allow it to import on the deficit east coast to make huge savings on freight cost.

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.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

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

Monsoon may be late in Mumbai

Monsoon may be late in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Mumbai will have to wait for a few more days for monsoon showers.