News for '-eco'

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features on offer. It is also the player in its segment to be offered with a petrol engine.

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

This is the first time in Mustang's 52-year history that the company has launched the model in India.

StartupWave for entrepreneurs in smaller cities

StartupWave for entrepreneurs in smaller cities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Virtual incubation platform StartupWave has been adopted by close to 190 entrepreneurs.

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.

Parks with statues of Mayawati, elephants closed in Lucknow

Parks with statues of Mayawati, elephants closed in Lucknow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Hours after the work of draping the statues of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and Bahujan Samaj Party's election symbol elephant was completed, the parks in which they were installed in Lucknow have been closed for the public till the assembly polls get over. There are nine such parks including Manyavar Kanshiramj Green Eco Garden at VIP Road, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, Gomtinagar and Smriti Upvan, Ashiana Kanshiram Smarak, Jail Road.

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Trade estimates pegged the Hindi version collection at Rs 210 million -- a commendable performance for a dubbed film.

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.

Stunning beauties at the Geneva Motor Show

Stunning beauties at the Geneva Motor Show

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The Geneva Motor Show highlights the green vision of the world's biggest automibile companies.

The greenest cities in India. Does your town make the cut?

The greenest cities in India. Does your town make the cut?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Some cities in India are taking very positive steps to maintain the eco-system.

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The changeover to green crackers after extensive experiments marks a revival of the industry which has over 1,000 manufacturing units around Sivakasi and used to clock an annual turnover of over Rs 6,000 crore.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

'Our athletes are in a far better position than many in other countries'

'Our athletes are in a far better position than many in other countries'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Most of our elite athletes are in national camps so they are safer.' 'They don't have to go out to buy vegetables or groceries; they are not as exposed as we are.' 'Most of them work for government organisations, they get salaries and stipends.'

Small, the new big for IT industry

Small, the new big for IT industry

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Indian IT industry is all set to achieve its projected revenue target of $100 billion in 2011-12 and is projected to achieve revenues of $225 billion by 2020. This is an ambitious target that will require all the stakeholders in its eco-system to collectively innovate and catalyse growth.

BMW X1 is a good package overall

BMW X1 is a good package overall

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Tamil Nadu students design low-cost amphibian car

Tamil Nadu students design low-cost amphibian car

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Students have designed two types of light weight, eco-friendly and low-cost cars.

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Where the human aspect of Godzilla fails, technology more than does its bit. The glee it evokes, no matter how meaningless or momentary, is worth the price of admission, feels Sukanya Verma.

Auto companies post mixed results

Auto companies post mixed results

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in the same month of previous year.

#Upcycle: When old clothes get a facelift

#Upcycle: When old clothes get a facelift

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

A bunch of designers tell you why sustainable fashion is stylish!

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with the Qualis, which was the company's entry model for our country. Despite the skeptical views of the reviewers for Qualis, the car succeeded and paved the way for Innova. Now in its second generation, Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com have decided to gauge how big is the leap between the two generations of the people mover.

Automakers bet big on electric, hybrid vehicles

Automakers bet big on electric, hybrid vehicles

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

With Budget concessions in place to propel the Indian automobile industry on a green drive, manufacturers are planning electric and hybrid variants of cars and two-wheelers.

Battleground: Who will win Samsung or Nokia?

Battleground: Who will win Samsung or Nokia?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Smart phone leader Samsung is following a multi-platform strategy to win over the Indian mobile phone market; Nokia has upped the ante with differentiated products.

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I belonged to a village where there was no light.' 'In Mumbai, I worked as a junior artiste, played small characters.' 'After struggling a lot, I got a break on television.' 'From there, I got a break in films.' 'It feels like a dream.' 'Sometimes when I feel low, I look back at my journey and feel inspired.'

Alia, Ranbir, Varun go plastic-free. What about you?

Alia, Ranbir, Varun go plastic-free. What about you?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

On World Environment Day, the actors showed the world how to go plastic-free.

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

South Africans take the top 3 slots in Most Valuable Player Index.

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

COAI has argued that in India the government has been working to keep telecom networks secure, with reviews of the security policy and the insertion of specific clauses into the licences to prevent any risk to network security.

Stunning solar cars around the world

Stunning solar cars around the world

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Solar-powered cars have ushered in a revolution in the transport sector.

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"The process of NRC will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC," the Union home minister said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Upper House.

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The rough and tough image of SUVs is now being presented in a more technologically upgraded form.

Look out for these AMAZING green cars

Look out for these AMAZING green cars

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

At the 42nd annual Tokyo Motor Show, leading auto companies unveiled some beautiful eco-friendly cars. These cars are said to justice not just to the environment, but are also a treat to drive.

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'China has gone too long as a rogue power, trashing international norms, agreements, and treaties as if they were not the paper they were written on.' 'The ill-advised attack on Ladakh may be the beginning of the end of that nonsense,' advocates Rajeev Srinivasan.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Rediff.com3 May 2011

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (Commerce) or NMAT (C) is scheduled for Sunday May 15. More than 10,000 students are likely to take this test to three years' BBA and Bcom (Hons) programmes.

Video: Green fashion hits LFW runway

Video: Green fashion hits LFW runway

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Lecoanet Hemant's creations are meant to foster a sense of eco-mindedness in consumers and use organic fabrics to create luxurious fashion. Take a look.

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A serial entrepreneur, according to the Wikipedia definition, is one who continuously comes up with new ideas and invests in new businesses. While there is no data on serial entrepreneurs in India, industry experts say the trend is on the rise.

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade at Rajpath, which was witnessed by thousands of people. As part of the celebrations, tableaux,including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, rolled down Rajpath. Take a look at the colourful cultural pieces.

Ganpati pandal hopping? Get fashion ready!

Ganpati pandal hopping? Get fashion ready!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Take a few style tips from Bollywood!

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Auto maker Ford India on Thursday said it has hiked prices by 1-5 per cent on different models with immediate effect to offset rising input costs.