T E Narasimhan, Gireesh Babu &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

Stories by T E Narasimhan, Gireesh Babu &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

2,500 cops deployed in Thoothukudi for Sterlite firing anniversary

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

To mark the first anniversary of the Sterlite firing anniversary -- 13 people died and several were injured when the Tamil Nadu police fired on a large crowd protesting -- various organisations will hold rallies and meetings in the port city.

Another data mismatch! This time at the Railways

Another data mismatch! This time at the Railways

Rediff.com   16 May 2019

A change in electrification criterion in April 2017, with retrospective effect, helped the government add "already electrified 3,090 rkm" to its credit.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com   5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

India's second Moon mission to be launched in July

India's second Moon mission to be launched in July

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

The mission has three modules - Orbiter, Lander (Vikram) and Rover (Pragyan)

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Why India's garment exporters are stressed

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

In the last five years of NDA rule, 2018-2019 was the worst for exporters.

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

The investments by Uber and Ola included setting up kiosks, incentivising drivers for parking at the railway stations, and payments to the Indian Railways.

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Renault steps on the gas to find success recipe in India

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second half of this year and next year, apart from giving facelifts to the Kwid and Duster.

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme to boost electric mobility and increase the number of EVs in commercial fleets.

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2019

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor.

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Major churn among top ranks at Vedanta Cairn

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

The company management remained tight-lipped about the resignations, but indicated there was nothing unusual in these movements.

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

Mopeds are sought by people with smaller businesses, with their weight-carrying and haulage ability beside being lighter and easy to manoeuvre in traffic.

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been game changers in the upper part of the mid-size segment, with compelling style and highway capability.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

Brands are turning up the pitch on voter participation, targeting millennial consumers.

'Banks should do banking business, not run airlines'

'Banks should do banking business, not run airlines'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

AIBEA has decided to write to the government and RBI against infusing money into Jet Airways. State-owned banks, including SBI and PNB, are the main lenders to Jet.

After a year's lull, cement prices finally pick up

After a year's lull, cement prices finally pick up

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

Traders said the current demand is backed by government-funded projects which usually come up in the months before the election and the pace may slow down after the election, pushing the growth back to the previous levels.

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

The train has a lot to offer to its passengers: Silent run, fully-sealed gangway connecting two coaches, GPS-based passenger information system, modular bio-vacuum and disabled-friendly toilets, intelligent air conditioning that adjusts cooling according to the climate and closed-circuit television for safety.

Will HPCL, too, get the coveted Maharatna status?

Will HPCL, too, get the coveted Maharatna status?

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2019

If cleared, the ONGC arm will become the first subsidiary company of an existing Maharatna to get into this superior league among government-owned entities.