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Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.

Chinese investors are suddenly in love with Indian startups

Chinese investors are suddenly in love with Indian startups

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Not just from the likes of Alibaba and Didi Chuxing, Indian startups saw a surge in Chinese funding from financial investors in 2019. This is a seven-fold jump from $459 million in 2016.

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Facebook and Google no longer need to have infantry regiments and cavalry like the East India Company because they are inside everyone's phones listening to our conversations.'

Manika ruled supreme in memorable year for Indian TT

Manika ruled supreme in memorable year for Indian TT

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

While Indian table tennis took giant strides in the year, a star too was born with Manika Batra pocketing as many as four medals including two historic gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Welcome to Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow

Welcome to Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A look at the world's biggest military airshow at RAF Fairford in United Kingdom.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

'Business and war cannot go side by side'

'Business and war cannot go side by side'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'Have you met anyone who said "I will not boycott Chinese products"?'

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Govt readies policy changes in solar bids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The highest cap for the capacity would be 2 GW and can be set up in tranches at whatever location the project developer deems fit.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

LAC row: China, India pull back tanks from Pangong Tso

LAC row: China, India pull back tanks from Pangong Tso

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Official sources said withdrawal of tanks and other armoured elements from certain friction points is nearing completion while pulling back of troops from the North bank areas is being undertaken.

Posco turns to SAIL for India plant

Posco turns to SAIL for India plant

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

After struggling to acquire land for a steel plant in Orissa since 2005, Korean steel giant Pohang Iron and Steel Company (Posco) has found a way of gaining a foothold in India. It has agreed in principle to tie up with state-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd for a steel project that is likely to cost upwards of Rs 15,000 crore.

#AeroIndia: 'Flying Bulls' stunt goes awry mid-air

#AeroIndia: 'Flying Bulls' stunt goes awry mid-air

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

One of the planes involved in the incident was being flown by Radka Machova, the 65-year-old leader of the four-member team.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Two zones that'll change Maharashtra

Two zones that'll change Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

When Tendulkar met Tendulkar

When Tendulkar met Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will become the first Indian sports personality to be portrayed at Madame Tussauds, in London. His wax figure was launched at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai on Monday.

Posco plant to come up in Orissa: Patnaik

Posco plant to come up in Orissa: Patnaik

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Seeking to dispel confusion over the shifting of Posco plant in Orissa, the state government on Thursday asserted that the Rs 51,000 crore (Rs 510 billion) project of the South Korean steel giant would come up at its proposed site only, near Paradip.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The CEOs round table is expected to be attended by Apple chief Tim Cook, Walmart head Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google head Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

Swimming with the crocs

Swimming with the crocs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Adrenaline junkies are flocking to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin City, Australia, to dive with 16-foot long crocodiles.

Hot cars you would love to drive!

Hot cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

From high-performance cars and customised bikes to accessories and in-car entertainment technology, the Autocar Performance Show 2014 held in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex turned out to be paradise for car lovers.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.

Travel: Slipping back in time in Syria

Travel: Slipping back in time in Syria

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

A journey to this Middle Eastern land turns back the page of time, discovers Vaihayasi Pande Daniel

Freida Pinto to be face of Estee Lauder?

Freida Pinto to be face of Estee Lauder?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Freida Pinto has reportedly landed herself a deal to front cosmetics giant Estee Lauder.

Is Pogba 'perfect' for Manchester United?

Is Pogba 'perfect' for Manchester United?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Paul Pogba could spearhead Manchester United's Premier League title challenge if the playmaker can be lured back to Old Trafford, the club's former midfielder Paul Ince has said.

Strike hits production at JLR car plants in UK

Strike hits production at JLR car plants in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Supply chain workers called the strike over a pay dispute.

Adani's Australia project faces fresh trouble

Adani's Australia project faces fresh trouble

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The aborigines alleged that Adani was misleading the public.

Microsoft to train 1 mn women under tech initiative

Microsoft to train 1 mn women under tech initiative

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Microsoft India on Wednesday launched its 'Women in Tech' initiative, which aims to double the number of women IT professionals in India from the present one million in the next few years.

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

China on Sunday successfully placed 20 micro satellites into space using its latest carrier rocket powered by pollution-free fuels, boosting the Communist giant's competitiveness in the global satellite launch sector, state media reported.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

RCOM spurns RIL's reconciliation offer

RCOM spurns RIL's reconciliation offer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

In its offer, that comes days after RIL invoked the arbitration clause under the non-compete agreement and asked RCOM to start conciliation as part of the process, Reliance Communication proposed to meet 'RIL in week of 14th July to clarify any doubts'. RCOM sources said that neither there was any dispute nor occasion for conciliation process and said that communication to RIL makes it clear that the company reserved the rights to take all actions as legally advised.

The art of gobbling up the Yamuna floodplain

The art of gobbling up the Yamuna floodplain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The disagreements over what needs to be done on floodplains allows for illegal takeover by land mafia till nothing is left, observes Sunita Narain

What each passing year teaches us

What each passing year teaches us

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.

Warner apologises for 'my part' in tampering scandal

Warner apologises for 'my part' in tampering scandal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'It's a stain on the game we all love and I have loved since I was a boy'

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

India developing missile to target all of China: US experts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India's nuclear strategy, which has traditionally focused on Pakistan, now appears to place increased emphasis on China, the two experts claimed.

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The students of the university have taken strong objection to the "technical certification".

Brown leaves for tour of China, India after delay

Brown leaves for tour of China, India after delay

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Thursday left for a key mission to China and India, his first since assuming office, aiming at improving economic and cultural ties with the two Asian giants. The departure of the British leader was slightly delayed owing to the crash landing of an international passenger plane, short of the runway, at Heathrow Airport. Three people sustained minor injuries in the incident.

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

False claim on mileage: Bajaj in trouble

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Auto giant Bajaj Auto has landed in trouble for its "misleading and deceptive" advertisements as a consumer court has asked it to compensate a scooter owner who was lured into buying the vehicle due to the company's allegedly false claims on its mileage.Holding the auto-major guilty of causing "mental agony and harassment," Justice Kapoor directed the company to pay Rs 15,000 to New Delhi resident Karan Pal Singh, whose four-stroke scooter gave him an average of 34 km a litre