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Meet the most intimidating motorcycle on Indian roads

Meet the most intimidating motorcycle on Indian roads

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

More than 2.6 meters long, a metre wide, and boasting a dry weight of 421kg, here is the flagship and most intimidating motorcycle on sale, the Indian Roadmaster.

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The annual list, released on Wednesday by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, comes at a time when the new Indian government has completed 100 days in power and has promised further steps to revive its economy and the ease of doing business in the country.

iPhone 6 screen snag may delay its launch

iPhone 6 screen snag may delay its launch

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Suppliers to Apple Inc are scrambling to get enough screens ready for the new iPhone 6 smartphone as the need to redesign a key component disrupted panel production ahead of next month's expected launch, supply chain sources said.

Maha Verdict: Sena on top in Mumbai but BJP has last laugh

Maha Verdict: Sena on top in Mumbai but BJP has last laugh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The BJP is set to make decisive gains in civic elections in Maharashtra even as it is locked in a neck-and-neck fight with its bickering ally Shiv Sena in Mumbai.

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

What better way to rekindle your passion than a road trip right? Anita Rao Kashi suggests these five routes:

Why Natwar Singh's 'disclosures' sound hollow

Why Natwar Singh's 'disclosures' sound hollow

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Natwar Singh's book is un-illuminating, largely self-justificatory, often contradictory, and at times tendentious. He is too preoccupied with depicting himself as a victim of the Congress party's machinations, says Praful Bidwai.

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A stale plot with flatly executed scenes of retribution and a lacklustre leading lady; Hate Story 2 is too trivial to be erotic or thrilling

Storming the Thar

Storming the Thar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The six-day Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally through Rajasthan is a test of skill and endurance, says Aakash S Paul.

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

Bajaj Auto is on a Pulsar 'adventure'!

Bajaj Auto is on a Pulsar 'adventure'!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Pulsar 150 AS is positioned as an adventure tourer+commuter motorcycle with a ton of goodies, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Vishu kani, kaineetam and more

Vishu kani, kaineetam and more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Vishu invokes fond memories of childhood writes Divya Nair/Rediff.com

Ather 450: An electric scooter that's super-cool

Ather 450: An electric scooter that's super-cool

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

At Rs 1.24 lakh, it's the most expensive scooter manufactured in the country but the 450 deserves every penny.

Will you buy this mean machine?

Will you buy this mean machine?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

At an on-road price of Rs 36.89 lakh, the exclusivity offered by the Indian Chieftain doesn't come cheap. But it does offer some amazing features.

'My wife is in a relationship with someone'

'My wife is in a relationship with someone'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

In a weekly chat with readers every Thursday, Rediff's Love Guru addresses their relationship problems and offers solutions.

Hero Xtreme Sports: Just another Hero?

Hero Xtreme Sports: Just another Hero?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

At Rs 72,625 (single disc) and Rs 75,725 (rear disc) (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Hero Xtreme Sports does not package itself as a value for money proposition. What the bike really needs is some weight reduction and a new design.

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel recommendations

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel recommendations

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The BCCI submitted a 60-page affidavit to the Supreme Court in which it stated it's opposition to certain points in the Lodha Committee report including one association and one vote for each state and also the inclusion of a representative of the Comptroller and auditor general (CAG) in the Board.

JNU protestors need a debate, not the police

JNU protestors need a debate, not the police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'If JNU students are anti-national, why do we send in the police? Why not send in intellectuals like M V Kamath to have a debate and discussion?'

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality

Tracking the Bank of Baroda money trail, from Vikaspuri to Hong Kong

Tracking the Bank of Baroda money trail, from Vikaspuri to Hong Kong

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Gurucharan Singh's Dhawan Creative apparently clocked trades 10 times its capital in a few months.

Gen Next or Gen Lost?

Gen Next or Gen Lost?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

How are we allowing an entire generation to grow up with no clear sense of identity and no knowledge of their incredibly rich cultural heritage, asks Anjuli Bhargava.

Costly sedans run out of steam

Costly sedans run out of steam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.

The poor, young and the desi in New York

The poor, young and the desi in New York

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A report on South Asian youth demolishes model minority myth, says George Joseph

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

On this joyous occasion, rediff.com wishes all its readers 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,' as we a take a look at pictures of Christmas festivities from across the globe.

The astronomy photos of 2016 are simply stellar

The astronomy photos of 2016 are simply stellar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

From captivating photos of Northern Lights, sparkling galaxies, the 'man on the moon' and more, photos taken by the winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 competition are an absolute treat.

You have to see these Sony World Photography Awards images

You have to see these Sony World Photography Awards images

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The Sony World Photography Awards, an annual competition hosted by the World Photography Organisation, has announced the winners of its Open categories and National categories for 2017. This year's contest attracted 227,596 entries from 183 countries. Scroll down for a sensational selection of open winners and runners-up from the Sony awards.

What drives the global economy? Perhaps, a complex set of factors

What drives the global economy? Perhaps, a complex set of factors

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The world economy is going through a tough phase.

Of websites and factories

Of websites and factories

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Regulating the internet only as a medium is somewhat similar to regulating electricity only as a driver of the TV industry

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Terrorism and Afghanistan were the focus points of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with Uzbek President Islam Karimov on his first visit to Central Asia.

La Liga: Messi strikes landmark 400th goal for Barca

La Liga: Messi strikes landmark 400th goal for Barca

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Lionel Messi netted the 400th goal of his storied career on Saturday as Barcelona trounced Granada 6-0 to maintain the pace at the top of La Liga.

Mamata's superficial ideas fail to revive Bengal

Mamata's superficial ideas fail to revive Bengal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Ms Banerjee's triumphal declaration of having attracted investments worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore at the summit, are numbers that no one but she and the enigmatic state finance minister Amit Mitra believe, points out Kanika Datta.

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.

What a winner!

What a winner!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

With its highly competitive price tag and its ability to do multiple tasks with ease the Ducati Multistrada 1200S will plaster a wide grin on your face, and that makes it a winner in our books.

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.

Why the Centre needs to help this CM

Why the Centre needs to help this CM

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Kashmir's youth are being radicalised. The once-alienated separatists are ready to return to their old haunting ground. The ruling PDP-BJP coalition finds itself on the defensive over almost every issue of governance.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

It is becoming more and more apparent that Shyamvar Rai is like an onion. And a pretty pungent one at that. As layer after layer of his life gets peeled off, in full view of the court, new layers of his character are exposed.

Why History is more important now than ever before

Why History is more important now than ever before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their futures.'

'My objective was to resurrect Kasturba, not to demolish Gandhi'

'My objective was to resurrect Kasturba, not to demolish Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'This book is really the story of the woman whose destiny takes her onto the path of an inordinately iconic man whom the world reveres as God!' 'It is the day-to-day demolition of her dreams that are at stark variance with those who view him as a trail blazer on the holy path to redemption, while he wrecks the peace of those whom he loves the most; his family.'

'We almost feel like Rashtrapati Bhavan ambassadors now'

'We almost feel like Rashtrapati Bhavan ambassadors now'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Some of the 19 NIT scholars who spent a week at the Rashtrapati Bhawan as part of an 'in-Residence Programme' share their learnings with Upasna Pandey

Tips to buy diamonds at cheap rates!

Tips to buy diamonds at cheap rates!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Opting for slightly lower scale in clarity, colour and carat weight can bring down the cost substantially.