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Suzuki terminates pact with VW, seeks return of shares

Suzuki terminates pact with VW, seeks return of shares

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) on Friday said it has terminated the partnership pact with Volkswagen AG (VW) after two years of unsuccessful attempts to gain access to technology from the German firm.

Decision Review System recommended for all Tests

Decision Review System recommended for all Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The International Cricket Council's rule-making committee recommended unanimously on Wednesday the adoption of the Decision Review System (DRS) in all international matches.

Age row: Soni justifies seeking second opinion

Age row: Soni justifies seeking second opinion

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Justifying the government's action in seeking a second legal opinion from the Attorney General on Army Chief General V K Singh's age row, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Friday said it was done in view of fresh material and points coming up on the issue. Soni's justification comes in the wake of the Supreme Court questioning the government's action of seeking the Attorney General's opinion for the second time on the issue.

To skirt liquor ban, Rajasthan renaming state highways to 'urban roads'

To skirt liquor ban, Rajasthan renaming state highways to 'urban roads'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

SC had ruled liquor shops licenses along national & state highways won't be renewed after March 31

RBI's new norms could hit ATMs' working, say banks

RBI's new norms could hit ATMs' working, say banks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

According to the RBI's April 6 circular, cash loading companies, which take cash around the country, are supposed to increase their net worth to Rs 1 billion within 90 days.

Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final

Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Maria Sharapova stood, looked at the players' box, slammed both of her fists down in celebration and let out an almighty roar of "Come on!"

Resume Indo-Pak hockey ties: Dhanraj Pillay

Resume Indo-Pak hockey ties: Dhanraj Pillay

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Former Indian hockey team captain Dhanraj Pillay feels that resuming of India-Pakistan hockey test series should help both countries in regaining their foothold at the international level.

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

SC asked AG to file an affidavit about the measures undertaken by the govt and RBI to minimise public inconvenience.

From Jaipur to Berlin: Journey of Anshuman Jain

From Jaipur to Berlin: Journey of Anshuman Jain

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Jain, 48, currently the head of Deutsche Bank AG's investment banking division in London was named co-chief executive of Germany's largest lender.

What LIC needs to do to turn IDBI Bank profitable

What LIC needs to do to turn IDBI Bank profitable

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

While IDBI Bank's 140 million customers and 1800-odd branches will come in handy for LIC to hawk insurance, the bank can use LIC's massive agent network to sell its retail loans. But if it is run the same way it had been in the past and LIC is a proxy of the government, then it has no future, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

England skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower received OBEs at Windsor Castle for guiding the team to Ashes victory in Australia.

Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is engaging

Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is engaging

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The $100 million film is poised to become a box office hit.

After DRS, BCCI says no to Hot Spot for India-Aus Tests

After DRS, BCCI says no to Hot Spot for India-Aus Tests

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has not only stuck to its guns on non-acceptance of the Decision Review System (DRS), but also shot down the use of Hot Spot for the upcoming series against Australia.

Review: Avan Ivan fails in execution

Review: Avan Ivan fails in execution

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

But the film does have, at its heart, a nice storyline with plenty of comic elements.

Gujarat riots: 'SC clean chit to Modi vindicates BJP stand'

Gujarat riots: 'SC clean chit to Modi vindicates BJP stand'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Welcoming the Supreme Court order in the Gulbarga society case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said it has vindicated the party's stand that there is no shred of evidence against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the case relating to the 2002 riots in the state.

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

Sensex will fall 400 pts if FDI in retail not approved: Pranab

Sensex will fall 400 pts if FDI in retail not approved: Pranab

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Why the Union Cabinet was so impatient to allow FDI in multi-brand retail flummoxed many.

Indian players were not prepared for England: Kapil

Indian players were not prepared for England: Kapil

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Former skipper Kapil Dev has criticised the Indian players for surrendering their No. 1 world Test rankings to England, saying the visitors were just not prepared to deal with the English attack.

New Swift sports plenty of features for the tech-savvy

New Swift sports plenty of features for the tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The new Swift has been built on the fifth-generation HEARTECT platform, which improves the hatchback's strength and rigidity while also benefitting its power to weight ratio.

Higher duty forces luxury cars to localise

Higher duty forces luxury cars to localise

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Premium car makers which do not produce models locally, but assemble these in India are busy exploring ways to avoid a price rise in the wake of the government's new duty structure.

Credit Suisse 'target' in US tax evasion probe

Credit Suisse 'target' in US tax evasion probe

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In another jolt to the famed Swiss banking industry, the US has started a formal probe against Credit Suisse for allegedly helping wealthy Americans to evade taxes.

Fatigue, lack of adaptability did us in: Fleming

Fatigue, lack of adaptability did us in: Fleming

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said a tired lot of players, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, and the inability to adapt quickly on a new track were the reasons for thedefending champions' early exit from the Champions League Twenty20 in Chennai.

Suzuki calls off 2-yr relationship with Volkswagen

Suzuki calls off 2-yr relationship with Volkswagen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Just a day after Volkswagen alleged the Japanese company had infringed an agreement by purchasing diesel engines from Fiat for its plant in Hungary, Suzuki demanded Volkswagen offload its 19.89 per cent holding in it.

A peek into the STUNNING Audi A7 and RS 5

A peek into the STUNNING Audi A7 and RS 5

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Lat month, German car manufacturer Audi AG launched two of its premium products in India.

A peek into the STUNNING Audi A7 and RS 5

A peek into the STUNNING Audi A7 and RS 5

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Lat month, German car manufacturer Audi AG launched two of its premium products in India.

ICC likely to debate UDRS in Sept meet

ICC likely to debate UDRS in Sept meet

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

The ICC is likely to debate the effectiveness and accuracy of the Umpires Decision Referral System with the use of existing technology during its chief executive meeting in London later this month.

Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Guenter Butschek will start his new job by Feb. 15

Setting up social media hub is like creating surveillance state: SC

Setting up social media hub is like creating surveillance state: SC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The top court said the government wants to tap citizens' WhatsApp messages and sought its response within two weeks.

NYSE, Deutsche Borse in merger talks

NYSE, Deutsche Borse in merger talks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The discussions, if successful, would see the German major owning a majority stake of nearly 60 per cent in the combined entity, while the rest would be with NYSE Euronext.

More shame and retribution heading ISI's way

More shame and retribution heading ISI's way

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Vicky Nanjappa predicts embarrasing days ahead for Pakistani intelligence agency ISI in the aftermath of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's killing

Doherty replaces injured Hauritz for next two ODIs

Doherty replaces injured Hauritz for next two ODIs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Australian left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty will replace the injured Nathan Hauritz in the squad for the next two One-Day Internationals against England, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Veteran actress Sulochana Devi felicitated

Veteran actress Sulochana Devi felicitated

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Dadasaheb Phalke Janmabhoomi award for Sulochana.

Images: India accepts Ayodhya verdict peacefully

Images: India accepts Ayodhya verdict peacefully

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The nation heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday with tempered responses to the Allahabad high court verdict on the Ayodhya title suits and no untoward incident being reported.

Nokia Siemens mulls selling stake

Nokia Siemens mulls selling stake

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The company is facing a string of losses and shrinking customer base.

First KTM, Bajaj bike launch in India next year

First KTM, Bajaj bike launch in India next year

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Austrian sports bike maker KTM on Wednesday said it will launch its first motorcycle, jointly developed with Bajaj Auto Ltd, in India at the Auto Expo to be held in the capital early next year.

Can Jyothy Labs turn around Henkel India?

Can Jyothy Labs turn around Henkel India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Acquisition of Henkel India can provide new opportunities for Jyothy Laboratories to flourish.

Chargers' poor run at home continues

Chargers' poor run at home continues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers, played at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium, on Saturday.

Olympic organisers offer hope to ticketless fans

Olympic organisers offer hope to ticketless fans

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

London Olympic organisers put 'sold out' signs over a swathe of sports on Sunday with only tickets for soccer, volleyball and greco-roman and freestyle wrestling still available in a second round of sales in Britain.

Mumbai police detain Varanasi blast suspect

Mumbai police detain Varanasi blast suspect

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

The Mumbai police have picked up one person in connection with the Varanasi blasts of December 7, which killed two and injured several others. Nadim Suhaib Siddiqui was detained by the immigration authorities and handed over to the Mumbai police on Saturday evening.

Ola buys ticketing and commuting app Ridlr

Ola buys ticketing and commuting app Ridlr

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Ridlr will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANI Technologies, which owns Ola brand. Ridlr's team of 64 employees will now become a part of Ola.