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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.

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The water crisis is so obvious that people see no point begging for it from politicians.'

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.

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.

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.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

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.

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.

Kartik Parties With Varun, Arjun

Kartik Parties With Varun, Arjun

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rohit and Varun Dhawan hosted a grand party for Daddy No 1 David Dhawan on his 71st birthday on August 16.

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.

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'

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.

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.

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'He was a cricketer who come once in a lifetime...'

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The "MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat", called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), was being held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44 which was blocked by farmers a few days ago demanding that the government procure sunflower seed at MSP.

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.

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The maker of Pulsar and Discover reported a net profit of Rs 1,138.20 crore in the second quarter, compared to Rs 1,402.42 crore a year ago.

Omicron impact: Two-wheeler sales take a severe knocking

Omicron impact: Two-wheeler sales take a severe knocking

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

After a very weak December quarter and a poor year-to-date fiscal year volumes-when sales plunged to the lowest in nine years, the signs in the first 15 days of January haven't been encouraging either. "Though the severity of the current wave is not as high as the previous one, it has hit the sentiments hard impacting conversion of enquiries into sales," said Vinkesh Gulati, president, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).

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.

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The BJP took into consideration caste and regional aspirations while picking ministers in a bid to further consolidate its hold over the politically crucial state which sends the maximum of 80 members to Lok Sabha.

#MeToo: Rahul Johri presents his version to probe panel

#MeToo: Rahul Johri presents his version to probe panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

It has also been learnt that two of the alleged victims have also deposed before the panel even though the dates of their appearance could not be confirmed.

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

Bajaj Auto to cut entry-level motorcycles by a third

Bajaj Auto to cut entry-level motorcycles by a third

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Pune-based company sells the Platina and CT brands in the entry-level - 100-110cc - segment.

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Quite a few film folk attended the 22nd Indian Television Academy awards ceremony.

'CoA has dealt with case of sexual harassment in cavalier manner'

'CoA has dealt with case of sexual harassment in cavalier manner'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The CoA has constituted a three-member independent panel comprising former Allahabad high court judge Justice Rakesh Sharma, former Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) chairperson Barkha Singh and former CBI director PC Sharma to probe the allegations levelled against Johri.

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed authorities to remove a mosque from the premises of the Allahabad high court within three months, telling the petitioners that opposing the demolition that the structure stood on a terminated lease property and they can't claim it as a matter of right to continue.

'Man mission to space to have 3 members; will be in space for 5-7 days'

'Man mission to space to have 3 members; will be in space for 5-7 days'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

India will be the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to send humans to space.

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'You don't have any options within the BJP. You only have to follow the orders of the top leadership.'

Tunnel from Pak was dug to push in terrorists: BSF

Tunnel from Pak was dug to push in terrorists: BSF

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Terming the detection a major success, the IG said if not detected in time, Pakistan would have succeeded in pushing in 'fidayeen' and other terrorists inside the Indian territory.

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

BCCI submits documents to probe panel in alleged sexual harassment case

BCCI submits documents to probe panel in alleged sexual harassment case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The three-member committee -- comprising former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Rakesh Sharma, former Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Singh and lawyer Veena Gowda -- met in Mumbai to discuss the terms of reference.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Farmers blocked the national highway in Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for a second day Tuesday over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with BKU leader Rakesh Tikait asking the state government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail.

Consumer product companies likely to pause price hikes

Consumer product companies likely to pause price hikes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Indian consumers are likely to get respite from rising prices just before the festival season. Some consumer companies, including automakers, have indicated that they are planning to pause price hikes just before demand picks up in August, while keeping a close eye on volatile raw material prices.

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'To deal with a bully, you have to deal from a position of strength, not a position of weakness.'