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Onboard the Seabreacher, an amazing watercraft

Onboard the Seabreacher, an amazing watercraft

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

There is no end to excitement onboard the Seabreacher, a two-seat submersible watercraft, elegantly shaped liked dolphins, whales and sharks.

India's fastest train covers Delhi-Agra in 90 mins!

India's fastest train covers Delhi-Agra in 90 mins!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Come November and you can travel to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, by train in just 90 minutes, cutting the journey time by 30 minutes at least.

China starts bullet train service in most rugged terrain

China starts bullet train service in most rugged terrain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

China has launched bullet train services along a mountainous route touted as the most challenging high speed rail project that the country has ever built.

UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram

UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The Economic Survey has acknowledged the measures taken by the UPA government on the macro stabilisation front and the successes achieved in containing the current account deficit and reducing the fiscal deficit.

Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant

Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling around 23,000 units of a select variant of its popular sports utility vehicle Scorpio to rectify faulty pressure regulating valves.

How well do you know India's finance ministers?

How well do you know India's finance ministers?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Finance ministers play a key role in shaping the country's economy.

Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy

Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Taking cues from the current issues, Amul ads present thought provoking ads.

Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India

Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Chhattisgarh, Manipur, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam figure among the poorest states where over 40 per cent of people are below poverty line.

Inside Athens' ghost airport

Inside Athens' ghost airport

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

For about six decades, Hellenikon was Athens' only airport but it closed down in 2001 to make way for a newer, more modern airport before the city hosted the 2004 Olympic Games.

Govt allocates Rs 8.93 crore for black money investigation

Govt allocates Rs 8.93 crore for black money investigation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The allocation was part of the budget 2014-15 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitely on Thursday.

Rail Budget well thought out, non-populist, says KPMG

Rail Budget well thought out, non-populist, says KPMG

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Budget is progressive and wil ensure growth.

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Pharma firms wants new policies that will boost investment.

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Pharma firms wants new policies that will boost investment.

Budget: e-Visas at 9 airports to encourage tourism

Budget: e-Visas at 9 airports to encourage tourism

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister presented the Budget in Parliament on Thursday.

5 things IT entrepreneurs expect from the Budget

5 things IT entrepreneurs expect from the Budget

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Nasscom wants the Union govt to create a mission with initial seed capital of Rs 500 cr to promote entrepreneurship.

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A day after an air-conditioning duct on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro railway train malfunctioned leading to rain water pouring into a coach, its operator Mumbai Metro One claimed that it has taken "all necessary measures" to ensure such incidents do not recur.

FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey

FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has circulated a draft Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultations.

India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year

India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Indian companies, however, invested a much lower $1.59 billion in overseas markets in the previous month May 2014.

Govt considering setting up Rail University: Gowda

Govt considering setting up Rail University: Gowda

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railways could tie up with technical institutions for introducing railway-oriented subject for graduation and skill development.

BSE resumes trading after network outage

BSE resumes trading after network outage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The Bombay Stock Exchange has resumed trading after three hours on Thursday.

India to get 10 swanky railway stations of global repute

India to get 10 swanky railway stations of global repute

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Indian Railways will develop few stations which will be at par with global standard.

Railways' pride: Udhampur-Katra line is finally ready

Railways' pride: Udhampur-Katra line is finally ready

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The train will traverse through seven tunnels and over 30 small and large bridges.

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2014 edition of its luxury sedan CLS 350 in petrol engine, priced at Rs 89.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Rail Budget: Angry Mamata slams Centre for depriving Bengal

Rail Budget: Angry Mamata slams Centre for depriving Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

In today's perspective, such deprivation and insult has anyone seen"? the former Railway minister said in a Facebook post.

25 interesting facts about the Indian Railways

25 interesting facts about the Indian Railways

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The lifeline of the nation, the Indian Railways started its service 161 years ago on 16 April 1853.

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Says the automobile sector would grow double digit in Asia's third largest economy after financial year 2017-18.

10 celebrities betting big on tech start-ups

10 celebrities betting big on tech start-ups

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Will they catch the next Google and Apple at the right time?

Budget has nothing to boost capital markets

Budget has nothing to boost capital markets

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

India needs significantly more domestic wherewithal to achieve and sustain the stated objective of 7-9 per cent growth.

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday unveiled steps including Rs 38,000 crore investment for fast-tracking highways to augment the nation's arterial network.

The world's scariest train rides

The world's scariest train rides

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Rock your way through steep bridges, dark tunnels and spiralling mountains.

Samsung unveils 4 budget smartphones

Samsung unveils 4 budget smartphones

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

These will help to keep competition in check.

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister said on his Facebook page that he had a very fruitful meeting with Sandberg, who called on Modi to discuss her ideas about connectivity.

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Nissan had launched Sunny first in the Indian market in 2011.

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is keen to come out with reforms that can help cut fiscal deficit.

Why gold saving schemes may offer lower returns

Why gold saving schemes may offer lower returns

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Experts suggest bank deposits or exchange-traded funds over these.

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister has announced that there is an urgency to attract FDI in Railway projects.

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Budget on Tuesday proposed a major revamp of the passenger reservation facility by transforming it into a next generation e-ticketing system, supporting 7,200 tickets per minute and allowing 1.20 lakh users simultaneously.

Railways promise tasty, hygienic food onboard

Railways promise tasty, hygienic food onboard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Travellers can now get read-to-eat-meals on board a train.

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Barclays said Indian equities have had a strong first half.

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Barclays said Indian equities have had a strong first half.