The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

Congress gears to meet social media challenge

Move fast-tracked after Rahul Gandhi’s promotion The Congress is revamping its communication and publicity strategies as part of its election preparations, keeping in mind the importance of......

India, US gear up for Strategic Dialogue

India and the United States are set to discuss a range of key issues like Pakistan and Afghanistan at their third Strategic Dialogue. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is in Washington for the......

Rahul to counter Modi's 'chai pe charcha' with Google Hangouts

Just like Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘chai pe charcha’ where he connects with various sections while sipping tea over the internet, Congress vice president Rahul......

Pitroda urges America Inc to be patient with India

Just minutes after US Senator Mark Warner, the co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, bemoaned the lack of clarity by the Indian government regarding economic reforms, Sam Pitroda, a close adviser......

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

'The shifts in US involvement in global conflicts and geopolitical alliances could introduce uncertainties.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "India's valuations have risen over the past......

Pitroda is new advisor on 'Resurgent Bengal'

Paribartan in West Bengal has a new-found enthusiast. Sam Pitroda, advisor to the Prime Minister on public information infrastructure and innovations, will be advisor to the new government on......

NIC to launch Rs 5,000 cr VC fund for innovation

National Innovation Council (NIC) Chairman Sam Pitroda on Monday said the council will launch its Rs 5,000-crore venture fund aimed at supporting small enterprises by March. "We are creating a Rs......

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.' IMAGE: Jozef Zachariah walks out with football superstar Kylian Mbappe at......