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Success story of the stunning XUV300

Success story of the stunning XUV300

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

At a price starting from Rs 849,000 and going up to Rs 12.14 lakh, the XUV300 competes with the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, and Honda WR-V.

Reader's pix: Kids make Ganesha from fruits, veggies

Reader's pix: Kids make Ganesha from fruits, veggies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Rediff readers sent us these pictures of Ganpati celebrations at their home.

Eco Survey: India's economy to grow at 6.1 - 6.7%

Eco Survey: India's economy to grow at 6.1 - 6.7%

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Economic Survey which was tabled in the Parliament on Wednesday projects 6.1 to 6.7 per cent growth rate for 2013-14.

PIX: Tamannaah, Tiger, Govinda welcome Lord Ganesha

PIX: Tamannaah, Tiger, Govinda welcome Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

A look at the pictures.

COVID-19: No dandiya, garba this Navratri in Maharashtra

COVID-19: No dandiya, garba this Navratri in Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

As per the guidelines, the height of Goddess Durga idols installed by mandals (during Navratri) have been capped at four feet and household ones at two feet, and immersion procession, crowded affairs during normal times, have been disallowed.

'We don't agree with Congress' eco-policies'

'We don't agree with Congress' eco-policies'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

'The BJP's economic policy narrowed the employment potential. Go to any urban area, you will see closed \n\nfactories. The small sector belongs to the middle class, and their future is ruined,' says CPI-M leader Prakash \n\nKarat.

Why Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra love this woman

Why Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra love this woman

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'I like to create conversations with innate objects and weave a story around it,' Mrinalini Chandra tells Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday pitched for using the USO Fund to subsidise smartphones for select groups to help penetrate the digital revolution and said India should make the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks a national priority. As much as 5 per cent of the licence fee paid by telecom operators goes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund, which was set up in April 2002 for achieving universal service objectives by providing access to telephone services in rural and remote areas and creation of infrastructure for mobile services and broadband in these areas. However, according to the CAG, less than half of the funds so collected are transferred for the said purpose.

Why are analysts bullish on PSU stocks?

Why are analysts bullish on PSU stocks?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Stocks of public sector companies, especially the oil refining and marketing companies (OMCs) - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) - logged gains on Tuesday in a weak market. While the Nifty lost nearly 1 per cent in trade on Tuesday, the Nifty CPSE index - a gauge of performance of central public sector enterprises on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) - gained over 3 per cent in intra-day trade. The rally in PSU stocks comes on the back of the BPCL chairman, Arun Kumar Singh suggesting in the company's annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday that the government intends to complete the divestment process in the OMC by March 2022.

An eco-friendly way to make Rs 80 crore

An eco-friendly way to make Rs 80 crore

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Chandrashekhar Hariharan changed career midway when he started building eco-friendly green houses. Today his company BCIL, is worth Rs 80 crore and he is happy that he took a gamble by leaving his cushy job as a journalist.

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Bringing home Bappa

Bringing home Bappa

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Rediff Readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha in their homes and lives.

BCCI scorers appeal to Ganguly for retirement benefits

BCCI scorers appeal to Ganguly for retirement benefits

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

17 scorers have appealed in unison to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, seeking some sort of 'retirement benefits'

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

India ranks 69th in global eco freedom index

India ranks 69th in global eco freedom index

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

According to the Economic Freedom of the World Report 2007 released by Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday, India's overall ranking on the global economic freedom index improved to 69 in 2005 from 80 in 1990.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

India has exported passenger vehicles worth $268 million to the US in three months ended June

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

Bollywood stars welcome Ganpati home

Bollywood stars welcome Ganpati home

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Like every year, Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare.

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

Share your Diwali pix

Share your Diwali pix

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

How are you celebrating Diwali? Tell us.

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

A lot rides on this new vehicle for Renault, the seventh largest player in domestic passenger vehicle market, as its brand new SUV takes on Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Creta and Ford EcoSport.

Above-normal rainfall likely in Sep but won't wipe deficit: IMD

Above-normal rainfall likely in Sep but won't wipe deficit: IMD

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Monsoon in August was almost 24 per cent below normal, which was the sixth driest August since 1901. It came on the back of a 7-per cent monsoon shortfall in July.

What's Deepika wearing?

What's Deepika wearing?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Meet the winners at the first Grazia Millennial Awards.

25th eco summit marks the emergence of brand India

25th eco summit marks the emergence of brand India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The economy has developed a resilience beyond expectations.

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

With diesel cars set to become costlier from next year with the implementation of stricter BS-VI emission norms, major automakers in India are contemplating about the future of such vehicles in their portfolios.

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the latest flagship from Chinese company LeEco

Eco Survey: Government likely to hit fiscal deficit target of 5.3%

Eco Survey: Government likely to hit fiscal deficit target of 5.3%

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

FM's top adviser Raghuram Rajan had earlier said that the target was tough to meet.

'The agenda is to grab land'

'The agenda is to grab land'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'The administration started intruding into the kitchens and bedrooms of the local community.'
'For the first time in 50 years the people of Lakshadweep who have till now never raised their hands, got out on the streets and started raising their voices.'

Meesho charts disruptive strategy, to deliver free in non-tier 1 towns

Meesho charts disruptive strategy, to deliver free in non-tier 1 towns

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Social e-commerce platform Meesho is set to disrupt the food and grocery market by offering free home delivery on all orders in over 200 below Tier 1 cities in a year's time, in the first phase. It is also disrupting the monetization model by focusing primarily on advertising revenues rather than commissions from sellers, as distinct from its competitors. The move is expected to challenge the big players in the sector which include Jio Mart, Tata's Big Basket, Amazon, Grofers, and others, many of which have minimum prices for free delivery.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'From environmental impact assessment to forest clearances, this has turned out to be an unscientific road-widening project with catastrophic consequences.'

Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for soldiers

Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for soldiers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, the real life Phunsukh Wangdu of Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots, has developed an eco-friendly solar heated tent that Army personnel can use in extremely cold places like Siachen and Galwan valley in the Ladakh region.

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The world's longest serving warship was decommissioned by the Indian Navy four years ago. It is being dismantled with the help of around 300 trained workers at one of the plots owned by ship breaking firm, Patel said.

Will this beauty queen bring home the Miss Earth 2018 crown?

Will this beauty queen bring home the Miss Earth 2018 crown?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

She is a 'beautiful' advocate of Mother Earth.

Kamala lists idli with 'really good sambar' as favourite food

Kamala lists idli with 'really good sambar' as favourite food

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris, 55, is the first Indian-origin and first Black woman to be picked by a major American political party for the top post.

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

C2C DB Systems is tightly integrated into India's warship production eco-system.

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of expedient under 4-metre machines in the market.

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of expedient under 4-metre machines in the market.