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Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a mix of retro design, modern tech and V8 power

Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a mix of retro design, modern tech and V8 power

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Ferrari introduces the 849 Testarossa in India, a stunning hybrid supercar blending retro design with modern technology and V8 power for the ultimate driving experience.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

Change Of Guard At Banks, LIC In 2023

Change Of Guard At Banks, LIC In 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The first quarter of calendar 2023 will see new faces heading four large public-sector banks -- Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank, and Bank of India.

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were eating mutton biryani.' 'Suddenly, all of them jumped to their feet.' 'Sridevi had entered.' 'It was almost like a top army general had walked in.' 'The kind of respect she commanded without demanding it was incredible!'

'I am done with acting'

'I am done with acting'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'I am far better at cooking than I was at acting.'

'Bad guys have all the fun'

'Bad guys have all the fun'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'Every hero secretly wishes to be the villain.'

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Prasad Productions is back in business after 21 years.

With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684

With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stood at 1.44 per cent.

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi was insistent that our homes should never have name-plates, because the name Laxmikant-Pyarelal should never be separated!'

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.

Andhra top cop shunted out as Jagan takes charge as CM

Andhra top cop shunted out as Jagan takes charge as CM

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The DGP was on the "hit list" of the YSR Congress for some time now, as they were perceived to be close to the previous Telugu Desam Party government.

Career watch: Optometry and its future prospects

Career watch: Optometry and its future prospects

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

An upcoming field in India, there will be a demand for qualified optometrists in the years to come. However, the field still has no regulator.

Celebration time for Telugu cinema

Celebration time for Telugu cinema

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Film festivals and exhibitions are planned to mark the 100 years of Indian cinema.

Devendro, Shiva and Jangra storm into Asian Boxing finals

Devendro, Shiva and Jangra storm into Asian Boxing finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The young Indian boxing of L Devendro Singh (49kg), Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Mandeep Jangra (69kg) continued their fine form to enter the finals of the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan.

Koodankulam nuclear project: Separating fact from fiction

Koodankulam nuclear project: Separating fact from fiction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Uncritical acceptance of any major project is undesirable. So also is unbending opposition to it. Constructive criticism of the project could bring about greater safety in design, construction and operation or even lead to abandonment of the project. The scientific and engineering community in the country should play an active role in such criticism instead of remaining mute spectators, leaving the ground to the lay public, says L V Krishnan.

Announcing work-integrated BS, MS programmes

Announcing work-integrated BS, MS programmes

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani invites applications off-campus, work-integrated learning programmes.

Fukushima and Chernobyl: What are the parallels?

Fukushima and Chernobyl: What are the parallels?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

There is a lot that seems to set Fukushima apart from Chenobyl, it is not clear why, after over three weeks, the Japanese have suddenly chosen to upgrade to Level 7 skipping Level 6. Have they and other countries that are helping them given up hope of retrieving the situation, asks nuclear safety expert L V Krishnan.

16 GREAT cars that will make you drool

16 GREAT cars that will make you drool

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Carmakers like Porsche, Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc have a number of products to offer in this segment.

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As per the mega consolidation plan, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will merge into Punjab National Bank (PNB); Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. Following this merger, PNB will become second largest after the SBI, Canara Bank fourth, Union Bank of India fifth and Indian Bank seventh biggest public sector lender.

Why Pokhran yield does not matter now

Why Pokhran yield does not matter now

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The current trend worldwide is to move away from the high yields of thermonuclear devices. These were useful in the Cold War environment and not applicable now. It is feasible to achieve yields of a few hundred kilotons with fission weapons.

North or South, TV viewers speak one language

North or South, TV viewers speak one language

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Viewership after 10 pm in the four southern states is just about half of that in Hindi speaking markets.

Govt plans to raise natural gas price by 44%

Govt plans to raise natural gas price by 44%

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The draft note proposes raising gas price for ONGC to Rs 3,765 per thousand cubic meters from current Rs 3,200 per thousand cubic metre. For OIL, the gas price has been proposed at Rs 4,205 per thousand cubic metres. The price would change by Rs 55 per thousand cubic metre for every 10 points change in Wholesale Price Index.

Somnath Chatterjee gets an eye check up

Somnath Chatterjee gets an eye check up

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee underwent a routine eye check in Hyderabad.

ADAG may sue 3 RIL executives  over gas pact

ADAG may sue 3 RIL executives over gas pact

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group on Wednesday threatened to sue three top officials of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries for breach of trust and their inability to protect the interest of shareholders of an ADAG company.

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Jeep India's portfolio includes three models

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Bhogapuram international airport, Ramayapatnam and Bandar ports, the Muktyala lift irrigation scheme and a bridge across the Krishna river are some of the projects likely to be hit.

Changing trends of TV viewership

Changing trends of TV viewership

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India floated a consultation paper on playing an active role in monitoring the Indian television viewership. TAM Media Research is the sole player in the monitoring market for the last 10 years. TAM's CEO L V Krishnan says govt should start regulating all types of rating outputs like daily newspaper polls done via SMS or even TV polls during elections and not just TV TRPs. TAM is often criticised for its poor sample size, TRP system, etc.

BJP attacks PM for silence on Saptarishi issue

BJP attacks PM for silence on Saptarishi issue

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The BJP criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his 'silence' over special observer in Bihar during Lok Sabha elections L V Saptarishi's 'unsubstantiated allegations' against two election commissioners.

EC must be respected: PM

EC must be respected: PM

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Chapra polls: RJD members disrupt Parliament

Chapra polls: RJD members disrupt Parliament

Rediff.com9 May 2005

Rashtriya Janata Dal members pressed for an immediate debate leading to abrupt adjournment of the Lok Sabha shortly before the lunch recess.

Lalu meets PM

Lalu meets PM

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Railway minister sticks to demand that two election commissioners should step down in the wake of allegations by senior bureaucrat L V Saptarishi against them.

US funds for eye treatment research

US funds for eye treatment research

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Chennai-based eye hospital Sankara Nethralaya is likely to tie up with United State based organisation, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology for research in ophthalmology.

No tsunami effect on nuclear plant

No tsunami effect on nuclear plant

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

'Even before the wave hits the shore, the reactors were shut down,' says nuclear expert L V Krishnan.