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JLR to expand presence in India, China; create 800 jobs

JLR to expand presence in India, China; create 800 jobs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

In 2012, JLR sales were up in every major market, driven by new model introductions and update programmes, the company said in a statement issued at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit.

In PHOTOS: The peaceful and picturesque Kashmir

In PHOTOS: The peaceful and picturesque Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Here are glimpses into the lives of Kashmiris, who live in a place described as paradise on earth.

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Yediyurappa: CM who never completed term in office

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

There seems to be no "closure" for B S Yediyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party's "comeback man" in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the chief minister four times, surmounting odds. It's also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the state for decades.

China's lunar rover creates first 'footprint' on the far side of the moon

China's lunar rover creates first 'footprint' on the far side of the moon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The Chang'e-4 spacecraft scripted history on Thursday when it made the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon.

Where's the party tonight?

Where's the party tonight?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Contributors to Team Indus project will have names etched on an object going to space.

Serie A: Ronaldo off the mark with a brace, Costa dismissed for spitting

Serie A: Ronaldo off the mark with a brace, Costa dismissed for spitting

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The five-time world player of the year opened his account in the easiest possible fashion by tapping into an empty net from less than two metres in the 50th minute.

Strike against Gulmarg proposal cripples Srinagar

Strike against Gulmarg proposal cripples Srinagar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

The strike called by the senior separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani was supported by underground groups and the National Conference.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

Kiwis refuse to commit to CWG participation

Kiwis refuse to commit to CWG participation

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

New Zealand Federation of Athletes chief Rob Nichol said that 'hand on heart' he cannot say whether his country would send a team to the Commonwealth Games.

'Chandrayaan-2 launch a proud moment for all Indians'

'Chandrayaan-2 launch a proud moment for all Indians'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

India on Monday successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 onboard its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 from the spaceport in Sriharikota to explore the unchartered south pole of the celestial body by landing a rover. Following the successful launch, leaders across the political spectrum congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation for its hard work.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

Congested Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai gets a new spanking look

Congested Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai gets a new spanking look

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

After many failed attempts over the past decade, Bhendi Bazaar, one of the most underdeveloped and busiest business-cum-residential districts in Mumbai city, is taking a big leap into the future in what's said to be the nation's largest cluster redevelopment project. The 125-year-old neighbourhood spanning 16.5-acres, not very far from the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, is already home to two newly-developed towers of 36 and 41-floors which have opened up a new world of modern living for the families there. Around 610 of the over 3,200 families and 128 of the over 1,250 businesses have moved into the new buildings -- all for free.

There will be a new dawn: Modi on Chandrayaan-2

There will be a new dawn: Modi on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Addressing the scientists hours after ISRO announced that it had lost communication with the lander, he also said that the country's determination to land on the moon has become even stronger.

Infosys expansion plan hits procedural delay

Infosys expansion plan hits procedural delay

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

As a part of its expansion plan, Infosys, the biggest software exporter from Orissa, had given a commitment to resume construction work on its second campus at the Infocity-II region by April.

Refund Rs 49,000 cr to investors: Sebi to PACL

Refund Rs 49,000 cr to investors: Sebi to PACL

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Amount more than twice the size of Sahara's; collective investment scheme operator has 3 months to return money and wind up.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

Irrigation dept report shadow on Mumbai SEZ

Irrigation dept report shadow on Mumbai SEZ

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The pro-SEZ lobby is claiming that the benefits of dam are going to be minimal for these villages as the irrigation department has already committed water for various other purposes. However, the anti-SEZ activists are claiming that enough water is still available in the dam to irrigate the land in 22 villages.

Why is Rakesh Tikait going to Bengal?

Why is Rakesh Tikait going to Bengal?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'Why shouldn't we talk against the BJP when it is solely responsible for bringing in these three laws by riding rough over Parliamentary procedures and norms?' 'We will talk against the BJP because it is the sole political party responsible for pushing these destructive farm laws'

Tata seeks Orissa, Jharkhand help for mega project

Tata seeks Orissa, Jharkhand help for mega project

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Tata Steel has linked the progress of its mega steel projects in Orissa and Jharkhand to the pro-active support of the respective state governments.

ISRO eying Lunar, Martian missions

ISRO eying Lunar, Martian missions

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Buoyed by the success of Chandrayaan-I, space scientists now plan to conquer new frontiers by sending a robot on moon in 2012 and a spacecraft to Mars the following year which will also see an Indian astronaut in space.

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Rediff.com1 May 2008

The appliance maker seeks to buy Motorola's ailing cell-phone division to complement its telecom business; critics say it's not a good fit

NASA's Phoenix scoops Martian soil

NASA's Phoenix scoops Martian soil

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The robotic arm of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has delivered a partial scoopful of clumpy Martian soil to the oven on its Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer instrument, or TEGA. TEGA has eight separate tiny ovens to bake and sniff the soil to assess its volatile ingredients, such as water.

Atwal cleared in Florida crash probe

Atwal cleared in Florida crash probe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

The car crash in Florida that marred Arjun Atwal's season last year is finally a closed chapter for the Orlando-based golfer with the police clearing him of speed-racing charges that could have landed him in a legal mess.

Jet goes off runway at Bangalore air show

Jet goes off runway at Bangalore air show

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Indian Air Force and HAL sources said preliminary information indicated that one of the IJT's tyres burst while it was taking off.

'Disgusting' Chelsea fans throw coins at City players

'Disgusting' Chelsea fans throw coins at City players

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Coin-throwing fans marred the FA Cup for the second consecutive day on Sunday with Chelsea supporters under fire after an incident during their 5-1 defeat of Manchester City on Sunday.

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.

The big spending Indian tourist

The big spending Indian tourist

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Euro 2016: Second Northern Ireland fan dies in France

Euro 2016: Second Northern Ireland fan dies in France

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

A Northern Ireland fan collapsed and died during their 2-0 win over Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. "The man, in his sixties, collapsed in the upper part of the ground and was treated by paramedics but they were unable to revive him," a PSNI statement said. The man is the second Northern Ireland fan to die during the tournament after Darren Rodgers, from Ballymena, fell eight metres to his death on Monday after landing on his head on a stone beach having scaled a seafront railing in Nice. The Irish Football Association issued a statement saying it was "deeply saddened" by the news of the latest death.

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Director Vijay Milton's 10 Endrathukulla is marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution, warns S Saraswathi.

Modi has betrayed farmers, his govt works for the super-rich: Kejriwal

Modi has betrayed farmers, his govt works for the super-rich: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday trained guns on the Narendra Modi government, charging that the country's farmers were being led to a suicide by an administration that is only interested in stealing their land.

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

Disha, Alia, Sara: Looking GORGEOUS in boots!

Disha, Alia, Sara: Looking GORGEOUS in boots!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Going shoe-shopping? We give you some fine ideas!

Rajinder, Pillay in public row

Rajinder, Pillay in public row

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The two exchanged words after Pillay was reprimanded by the coach for talking to the media.

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This time he spreads more than his arms. He finds wings,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Posco steel plant to be operational soon: PM

Posco steel plant to be operational soon: PM

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The much-delayed $12 billion Posco steel project in Odisha is set to be operational in the next few weeks and granting of mining concession to the South Korean firm was in an advanced stage of processing, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday.

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.