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How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

Ready-made garment exports revives

Ready-made garment exports revives

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2019

The exporters are optimistic that the industry will grow by 8-10 per cent and it can improve further if the government helps the industry.

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2019

While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2019

Given that there are no major releases slotted for the coming weeks, Bharat should have a clear run.

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

Bharat is the biggest opener of the year from Bollywood.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2019

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders are among the reasons.

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

In a first, IFC to invest $35 mn in Manappuram

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Gold loan companies offer loans to financially-excluded customers and MSMEs by enabling them to monetise their gold without the need for documentary proof of income

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

Coming soon: 22 Netflix original movies

Coming soon: 22 Netflix original movies

Rediff.com   28 May 2019

Netflix has already released 8 and the rest 14 will be out over the next 18 months, starting with the Abhay Deol-starrer Chopstick this month.

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.

Pay Rs 249/month and get contents from other apps on Tata Sky

Pay Rs 249/month and get contents from other apps on Tata Sky

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

The service will initially offer digital content from, Hotstar, Sun NXT, Eros NOW, Hungama Play via a single subscription fee of Rs 249 a month

With Rs 100-crore endorsement kitty, is Dhoni setting up the end game?

With Rs 100-crore endorsement kitty, is Dhoni setting up the end game?

Rediff.com   14 May 2019

He is the face of the e-sports platform Dream11, the fantasy league platform, online bus ticketing platform RedBus, web hosting company, GoDaddy as well as traditional big-ticket brands such as Colgate.

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.