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EcoSport success puts Ford on fast track to SUVs

EcoSport success puts Ford on fast track to SUVs

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

EcoSport accounts for almost 40 per cent of the cumulative one million units sold by Ford in India till date, which is a reason why more than half of its future launches could be SUVs.

Acidity: Are you suffering from it?

Acidity: Are you suffering from it?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

If you think acidity is associated with grey hair, retirement and wrinkles, here's news -- acidity can affect those with streaked hair and the hip and the happening as well. Kanchan Maslekar explores.

It's not a farmer's Budget!

It's not a farmer's Budget!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

The United Progressive Alliance's last full Budget was to be "people-friendly" and correct these distortions. It has comprehensively failed to do so. Indeed, it continues with the neo-liberal policy orientation and will create more problems than it solves.

Miscalculation of balance may have caused INS Betwa mishap: Parrikar

Miscalculation of balance may have caused INS Betwa mishap: Parrikar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

"You are supposed to maintain it. Something must have gone wrong in that," Parrikar said.

'Climate change is a reality'

'Climate change is a reality'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'When there is a change in the wind speed or the stress exerted on the surface, it will change the ocean currents.'

'Chanda Kochhar chapter is behind ICICI Bank'

'Chanda Kochhar chapter is behind ICICI Bank'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'She was either overconfident that nothing will happen to her or she underestimated the gravity of the allegations.'

'It's premature to predict Modi will be a one-term PM'

'It's premature to predict Modi will be a one-term PM'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'Modi remains the most popular politician in India; the BJP's organisational and fundraising prowess is considerable; and the Opposition, while newly collaborative, has no leader or clear economic messaging as of yet.'

Nissan Kicks in with a bigger version

Nissan Kicks in with a bigger version

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It was only an exterior launch, not the actual car, but what he saw left Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera hugely impressed.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

China's first lunar probe enters moon's orbit

China's first lunar probe enters moon's orbit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Following commands, Chang'e-1 started braking at a position 300 km away from the moon and entered its orbit Monday morning, making it China's first circumlunar satellite.

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Everyone has to recalibrate their plans, preparations, peaking, meaning the tournaments they will play in in the lead-up to the Olympics.'

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.

MRTPC to probe alleged bungling in KBC

MRTPC to probe alleged bungling in KBC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The Delhi high court directed the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practises Commission on Friday to investigate accusation of financial bungling by the Star Plus channel in its KBC show.

Govt closely monitoring water crisis in drought-hit areas

Govt closely monitoring water crisis in drought-hit areas

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

About 4.41 lakh rural habitations are facing drinking water scarcity and the government is closely monitoring the drought situation on a daily basis in 10 states, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Saturday.

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The verdict was reserved on August 13 last year after bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Prafulla C Pant heard the matter spread over a month.

India, China can rule global IT, energy

India, China can rule global IT, energy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

At $100 billion, India and China will soon form the world's largest trading bloc. Together, they can rule the global IT industry, drive energy bargains and shift the balance of power to Asia.

Probe indicates deadly computer glitch in Mirage jets

Probe indicates deadly computer glitch in Mirage jets

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

A Court of Inquiry investigating the February 1 crash that killed two pilots is confronting the worrying possibility of a glitch in the flight computer that kicks in without warning, causing the aircraft to behave unpredictably.

Indian varsities must engage in R&D: PM

Indian varsities must engage in R&D: PM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Expressing concern over scientific enterprise in the country facing a talent crunch, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said universities must reform and rejuvenate to bring back research closer to their campuses.

Dec 16 gang-rape: SC appoints senior advocates to defend convicts

Dec 16 gang-rape: SC appoints senior advocates to defend convicts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday appointed two amicus curiae on appeals of four condemned convicts in the December 16 gang-rape and murder case against the Delhi high court order upholding their death sentence.

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

Review: Iru Mugan is a let down

Review: Iru Mugan is a let down

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The narrative lacks intensity and pace and unfolds rather blandly, feels S Saraswathi.

Omar condemns tourist's killing

Omar condemns tourist's killing

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The former CM of the state also lashed out at the state government saying the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party ruling alliance was a failure.

Markets:Chance of a surprise recovery running thin

Markets:Chance of a surprise recovery running thin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The outlook for the markets on Monday is that of continued caution as bulls are appearing to lose their initiative to bears and the probability of a surprise recovery runs thin.

All you need to know before Trump arrives

All you need to know before Trump arrives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If there is one certainty in this visit, it is that Trump does not follow a script. He is unpredictable,' highlights Ambassador B S Prakash.

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A woman who faced life threats and sexual abuses online for her tweets ahead of gymnast Dipa Karmakar's performance in Rio Olympics sought the help of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj following which a case was lodged by Rajasthan Police.

NIA, Delhi police spar over Indian Mujahideen operatives

NIA, Delhi police spar over Indian Mujahideen operatives

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A tug of war was witnessed in a Delhi court between the National Investigation Agency and the Special Cell of Delhi Police for seeking the custody of top Indian Mujahideen operatives Tehseen Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas.

Review: Kaththi Sandai has nothing new to offer

Review: Kaththi Sandai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Kaththi Sandai is a tedious action film, feels S Saraswathi.

Accenture opens technology lab in Bangalore

Accenture opens technology lab in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

The centre of gravity of the technology world is moving to India. This is arguably the biggest certificate ever issued on India's technology strength, given that it comes from Don Rippert, Chief Technology Officer of the $17 billion Accenture.

The road to the discovery of 'Saraswati'

The road to the discovery of 'Saraswati'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Saraswati spreads across 600 million light years and is four billion light years away from Earth.

Chinese juggernaut will run over India: Book

Chinese juggernaut will run over India: Book

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

"The increasingly vocal China-Japan feud, the not-so-veiled Sino-Indian rivalry and the growing concerns in Asia over China's rising power make the future course of Asian security uncertain," says Brahma Chellaney in his book.

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

During the meeting, it was impressed upon Twitter representatives that they should improve their system of response to investigation-related legal requests.

Indian scientists discover 'Saraswati' -- a supercluster of galaxies

Indian scientists discover 'Saraswati' -- a supercluster of galaxies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

This is one of the largest known structures in the neighbourhood of the universe, 4,000 million light-years away from Earth and roughly more than 10 billion years old, IUCAA said.

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Top officials of the environment ministry, Delhi Development Authority and municipal commissioners also stayed away from the deliberations.

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'It is entirely possible that there are many treasures of our history and our faith buried deep underground,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Govt to probe IPO-tainted banks

Govt to probe IPO-tainted banks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unless you want to become a machine like this film probably wants, stay away from it, advises Prasanna D Zore.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress may approach the Supreme Court seeking expunction of some adverse remarks made by the Delhi high court in the National Herald Case in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the accused.