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Airtel cuts roaming rates by 60%

Airtel cuts roaming rates by 60%

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Under the new plan 'Airtel Turbo', users will be charged 60 paisa per minute on all incoming calls while roaming. The 60 paise rate will also apply to local and STD calls within its own network.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

Man spends $500K on 1970 Rolls to make it fastest

Man spends $500K on 1970 Rolls to make it fastest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

An American man has spent $500,000 to equip a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow with turbo-charged Chrysler Hemi engine, making it the fastest Rolls Royce.

The Rs 4.17 crore Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

The Rs 4.17 crore Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The Bentayga can go from a standstill to 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds, and, if you can keep your foot down, the speedometer will climb all the way to 290 km/hr!

Auto financiers may loosen fists

Auto financiers may loosen fists

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Auto financiers, which had tightened lending norms in the face of rising defaults last year, may loosen their fists in the wake of the Calcutta high court's order of Wednesday, reaffirming the lender's right to seize vehicles if customers stop repaying loans.

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

British car maker Rolls Royce unveiled the super luxury saloon, Ghost, in Mumbai on Friday. The magnificent automobile is smaller, but more dynamic, than the previous models, and comes at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million). The Ghost is also the most technologically advanced offering from Rolls Royce, which is now part of German auto major BMW.

'Made in India' trainer aircraft makes inaugural flight

'Made in India' trainer aircraft makes inaugural flight

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

India's indigenous basic trainer aircraft, Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40), undertook its inaugural flight at the at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport in Bengaluru on Friday.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Mandir done, what next for Modi?

Mandir done, what next for Modi?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'You can presume that Modi and his party will now focus on the economy.' 'But then, there is the Jharkhand election next month, Delhi soon thereafter and so on.' 'And this isn't a political leadership that takes even a panchayat election lightly,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Not much, says Himanshu Juneja in this review of Moto G4

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Jeep India's portfolio includes three models

Juhu runway may ease Mumbai's air traffic

Juhu runway may ease Mumbai's air traffic

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Extending the Juhu runway is expected to free 10 to 15 per cent of Mumbai airport's current capacity, which is more than 700 air traffic movements per day. The airport handled 25.8 million passengers last fiscal and traffic is growing at 25 per cent a year.

BMW India launches petrol 320i sedan @ Rs 36.9 lakh

BMW India launches petrol 320i sedan @ Rs 36.9 lakh

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The new vehicle is available at all BMW dealerships.

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will not be disappointed by the Ford EcoSport.

After jobs, Kingfisher-Jet to cut 15 aircraft

After jobs, Kingfisher-Jet to cut 15 aircraft

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The combine has a fleet of 189 aircraft which includes A-320s, A-330s, Boeing-737s, Boeing-747s and turbo props. Industry experts said this would mean the withdrawal of around 75 flights a day, or around 8 per cent of the combine's daily domestic flights.

New Tata Indigo CS @ Rs 4.08 lakh

New Tata Indigo CS @ Rs 4.08 lakh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

The new variants are petrol GLX model and two diesel LX models -- in turbo-charged diesel with intercooler and direct injection common rail engine options, the company said. The Tata Indigo CS, launched at the Auto Expo at New Delhi in January 2008, has boosted sales of the company's Indigo range of sedan.

UDAN tweaked to rope in more airlines

UDAN tweaked to rope in more airlines

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Green light likely for services on underserved routes between regular airports

Honda WR-V is 'basically three cars in one'!

Honda WR-V is 'basically three cars in one'!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The compact dimensions, fuel efficiency and punchy diesel engine along with the spacious cabin makes the WR-V a perfect car those who want the practicality of a crossover and the freedom of a hatchback.

I-T dept challenges ruling on foreign firms' tax

I-T dept challenges ruling on foreign firms' tax

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The I-T Department has moved the SC against the ruling by a quasi-judicial body, which held that foreign firms are not liable to pay tax on assignment amount charged from their Indian subsidiaries if contracts are signed outside India.

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

When launched later this year, the Volvo will lock horns with the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF and the Audi A6

Unveiled! Mahindra's sporty XUV Aero

Unveiled! Mahindra's sporty XUV Aero

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Mahindra has unveiled a new design study concept at the Auto Expo 2016.

Bengaluru: 2 hurt in Kingfisher plane mishap

Bengaluru: 2 hurt in Kingfisher plane mishap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

A small aircraft of Kingfisher Airlines with 29 people on board a flight to Hyderabad was involved in an accident on the runway at the airport in Bengaluru on Thursday night shortly before take-off, leaving two passengers injured. All passengers of the IT 2427 flight were evacuated from the turbo-prop ATR plane, used for short-haul journey, whose nosewheel was damaged after it hit a dog that strayed into the area and the aircraft slid on the runway on its belly.

New Ford Endeavour at Rs 17.32 lakh

New Ford Endeavour at Rs 17.32 lakh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Ford launched its new Endeavour for Rs 17.32 lakhs. It is also planning an investment of $500 millio in small car segment in India.

New HAL chopper tested

New HAL chopper tested

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Shakti, the new joint venture by Turbo-Mecca-HAL, increases the power of the chopper from 800 KW to over 1000 KW, thus making it more durable in high altitude, Baweja said.

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Clearly,Trump will have a serious problem if it transpires that COVID-19's grandma, grandpa and great grandpa are actually domiciled in the US, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mukesh Ambani on his childhood, youth

Mukesh Ambani on his childhood, youth

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani recalls his early childhood and what his father Dhirubhai taught him.

Mukesh Ambani on how Reliance was built

Mukesh Ambani on how Reliance was built

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

We had limited capital but our approach was different, says the RIL chairman.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

Automatic XUV500 will keep its owners happy

Automatic XUV500 will keep its owners happy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The new transmission fixes a major handicap for the Indian automaker in its best selling crossover.

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Is Hamilton in same league as F1 legend Senna?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The comparison? I see still Ayrton winning the game because in the end Ayrton was such a charming guy and a personality. And obviously if someone loses his life and stays with us in the way of a legend, it's always something special. But I try to see it from a performance point and from a performance point, Lewis is going from one pole position to the next one and Lewis is going from one race win to the next one. Just like Ayrton did."

Mukesh Ambani on retail and SEZ plans

Mukesh Ambani on retail and SEZ plans

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

We are working at putting the most modern technology in farms at Indian costs. I always say whatever the US implements in dollars we should be able to do it at exchange rate of Rs 10, then we would be globally competitive.

F1: Vettel wins British Grand Prix for Ferrari

F1: Vettel wins British Grand Prix for Ferrari

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

In a thrilling race with two safety car periods, reigning champion Hamilton went from pole position to the rear of the field before finishing second for Mercedes in a superb fightback. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was third.

The value of customised credit cards

The value of customised credit cards

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

If you use customised cards that suit your lifestyle needs, you could also end up availing of a variety of deals, rewards, and discounts.

Beware the Hamilton fightback, warns Rosberg

Beware the Hamilton fightback, warns Rosberg

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Lewis Hamilton's Formula One rivals should beware the backlash because the four-times world champion's dip in form will not last long, his former Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg has warned.

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Former world champion Fernando Alonso doubts he will make it onto the Formula One podium this season after also enduring his worst points tally last year, but has no immediate plans to retire.

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Formula One is set to bring back refuelling in 2017 as part of a rules revamp that will also make the cars faster, louder and more aggressive looking.

Fully built desi trainer aircraft readies to fly

Fully built desi trainer aircraft readies to fly

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

In a boost to 'Make in India, the HTT-40 rolled out of the hangar with all its lights flashing and its cockpit powered on.

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

Honeywell's lady charmed by India

Honeywell's lady charmed by India

Rediff.com5 May 2006