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Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units in 2022-23 (FY23), according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday. This decline is due to a rise in global inflation and the weakening of economies and currencies in key export markets of Africa, Latin America (LatAm), and South Asia. In contrast to FY23, two-wheeler exports from India jumped 35.4 per cent to 4.44 million units in 2021-22 (FY22).

Filmmaker wins case against New York City

Filmmaker wins case against New York City

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Thanks to Rakesh Sharma, those with handheld equipment will no longer need a permit to shoot or have $1 million in insurance

'Humne Pakistan ko bilkul bash nahin kiya hai'

'Humne Pakistan ko bilkul bash nahin kiya hai'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'On Saturday night, I went to the cinema to see my film for the first time as a member of the audience.' 'What I saw left me overwhelmed.' 'So much love!'

DNA of Parliament breach accused from 'Congress-Communist axis': BJP

DNA of Parliament breach accused from 'Congress-Communist axis': BJP

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Slamming Opposition parties for disrupting parliamentary proceedings, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said as details of the Parliament security breach incident emerge, it is getting "obvious" that the DNA of those who entered the Lok Sabha is inextricably linked to the "Congress-Communist axis".

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'China is playing the big global game.' 'Their ambitions lie far beyond the Line of Actual Control.'

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

All progress in space should excite us and encourage us to be optimists about a better future for our planet and all of us, asserts Aakar Patel.

HC rejects UP govt's appeal in police recruitment

HC rejects UP govt's appeal in police recruitment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

In a jolt to Mayawati government, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday rejected its special appeal and upheld a single judge order setting aside the cancellation of appointment of 18,000 police personnel recruited during the previous Samajwadi Perty's regime.

Second CWG theme song released

Second CWG theme song released

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

With things looking bright for the crisis-hit Commonwealth Games, a song was released in New Delhi on Wednesday encouraging the youth of India to create a positive atmosphere around the Games.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

School boy shot dead in Jammu

School boy shot dead in Jammu

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The incident led to an impromptu protest with locals of the area blocking traffic on Jammu-Poonch highway at Domana.

Indian to be part of Russian space mission in 2013

Indian to be part of Russian space mission in 2013

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

This mission, tentatively scheduled for 2013, will be the precursor to Indian Space Research Organisation's maiden human spaceflight planned to be launched in 2015. India and Russia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Activities in the Field of Human Spaceflight Programme during the recent visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

SC stays HC order sacking Bengal govt teachers, staff

SC stays HC order sacking Bengal govt teachers, staff

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In a major relief to 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff of West Bengal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the order of the Calcutta high court order invalidating their appointment made by the state's School Service Commission (SSC) in the state-run and state-aided schools.

MP poll: BJP releases 5th list, drops Vijayvargiya's son

MP poll: BJP releases 5th list, drops Vijayvargiya's son

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Several sitting MLAs are dropped by the BJP in the latest list.

Emotional reunion of two space heroes

Emotional reunion of two space heroes

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Delhi witnessed the emotional reunion of two friends -- Indian space man Rakesh Sharma and Soviet cosmonaut Anatoly Borozovoy -- who trained together for the historic launch of the 1984 Indo-Russian manned space mission. "It is a very special feeling to meet Anatoly after all these years. We had lost touch in all these years but now as I met him today, it seems that time has passed so quickly but things between us remain the same," an emotional Sharma told PTI.

The film that beat Kal Ho Naa Ho at Berlin

The film that beat Kal Ho Naa Ho at Berlin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Rakesh Sharma's Final Solution bags awards at the 54th Berlin International Film Festival.

Farmers call off protest over MSP for sunflower seeds

Farmers call off protest over MSP for sunflower seeds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Farmers protesting over the MSP for sunflower seeds at Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra called off their stir on Tuesday night after an assurance from the state government of "appropriate price" for the crop.

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj takes a dig at Ola Electric

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj takes a dig at Ola Electric

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

As a 75-year-old septuagenarian, Bajaj Auto has adapted itself as a nod to competition, regulations, and changing buyer preference. It will continue to do so, said its managing director Rajiv Bajaj at the launch of the all-new Pulsar 250. This was in response to a question on the company's preparedness for disruption by electric two-wheeler start-ups.

8 ministers from Jai Ram Thakur's cabinet lost HP poll

8 ministers from Jai Ram Thakur's cabinet lost HP poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The outgoing BJP government had 12 cabinet ministers, including Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.

IAF completes first level of selecting astronauts for Gaganyaan

IAF completes first level of selecting astronauts for Gaganyaan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Air Force sources said 25 test pilots were part of the initial selection process.

The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its second list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, fielding three Union ministers.

OMG! Kangana Parties With Taapsee

OMG! Kangana Parties With Taapsee

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The two stars are not exactly friends but here's who brought them under the same roof for one evening.

Setback for Rakesh Asthana as Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR

Setback for Rakesh Asthana as Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The judge said that permission for prior sanction to prosecute Asthana was not required considering the facts of the case.

Rohtas, Amandeep in joint lead

Rohtas, Amandeep in joint lead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The two were tied for the lead at three-under 69 on the opening day of the Sir Padampat Singhania Open.

Rs 6000 cr fraud unearthed in Himachal Pradesh

Rs 6000 cr fraud unearthed in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The financial fraud, one of the biggest in the state as per records, was being investigated by the different departments of Himachal Pradesh for the past over four years.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Kajol-Ajay At A Diwali Party

Kajol-Ajay At A Diwali Party

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Producer Anand Pandit invited Bollywood's A-listers for a grand get-together, and they arrived in their glamorous avatars.

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The leaders jumped the boat in the presence of Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and BJP's Sudhan Singh, in-charge of BJP state elections. BJP candidate from Shimla, Sanjay Sood was also present on the occasion.

FTII row: I&B ministry offers talks, strike enters 5th day

FTII row: I&B ministry offers talks, strike enters 5th day

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

As the strike by the Film and Television Institute of India students entered the fifth day, the Information and Broadcasting ministry on Tuesday offered to discuss "all relevant issues" after they stuck to their demand for revoking the appointment of actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of its governing council.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

IDBI Bank back in black in FY21 after five years

IDBI Bank back in black in FY21 after five years

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The bank expects to grow loan book by 10 per cent in the current financial year with calibrated exposure to corporate accounts and thrust on the retail segment.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist IAS officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj bettered his bronze from the last edition by winning gold in the SL4 final. Sukant Kadam took home the bronze in the same event.