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Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will not be disappointed by the Ford EcoSport.

Better demand to boost IT firms' Q2 revenues

Better demand to boost IT firms' Q2 revenues

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Major IT firms are expected to post up to four per cent growth in dollar term revenue in the second quarter of the fiscal on the back of favourable currency movements and improved business demand, analysts say.

BJP to start campaigning for polls on Oct 1

BJP to start campaigning for polls on Oct 1

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced on Friday that the party would kickstart its election campaigning for the assembly elections from October 1 and would use the trump card of the Congress party's misrule in the states.

Auto companies want cheaper loans for customers

Auto companies want cheaper loans for customers

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Battered by the recent economic downturn, the Indian automobile industry is looking up to the newly elected government to implement some key measures to kickstart car sales. Top on their wish-list is ensuring availability of auto loans at lower rates of interest, continuation of some of the sops announced earlier in a stimulus package and a reduction in taxes.

Spotted: Genelia D'Souza at Lakme Fashion Week

Spotted: Genelia D'Souza at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na star Genelia D'Souza was on hand bright and early on the first day of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Dreams in their eyes: Models in the making at LFW auditions

Dreams in their eyes: Models in the making at LFW auditions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

They have gathered up courage, dabbed on some make-up and are all set to impress the jury at the Lakme fashion Week auditions happening in Mumbai.

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

It's time to tour Lebanon with Lisa Ray, who had gone on vacation with husband Jason Dehni.

BJP to move SC as Mamata govt says no to rath yatras

BJP to move SC as Mamata govt says no to rath yatras

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

In the letter to the BJP, the West Bengal government said, "The areas proposed to be covered by the yatra are, because of publicity and propaganda, gradually turning into communally sensitive pockets. Intelligence reports indicate that public perception is that the religious overtones of the yatra will be turned into communal propaganda."

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

Send Taslima to Gujarat, says Modi at first rally

Send Taslima to Gujarat, says Modi at first rally

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Kick-starting the 2007 Gujarat election campaign, Chief Minister Narendra Modi once again evoked Hindu sentiments.

Haldia Port Trust has some serious competition

Haldia Port Trust has some serious competition

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Tata and L&T's upcoming Dhamra Port is already taking away business.

Chidambaram meets chiefs of Army, NSG

Chidambaram meets chiefs of Army, NSG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

In an attempt to kickstart the process of setting up National Security Guard hubs in the country in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday discussed the matter with Army and NSG Chiefs. During the hour-long meeting, Chidambaram sought assistance from the army to operationalise the hubs in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad in the first phase, Home Ministry sources said.

First look: It Paes to have a family

First look: It Paes to have a family

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Leander Paes is seen with wife Rhea Pillai and daughter Aiyana in a New York restaurant.

Will terror attacks hit investment into India?

Will terror attacks hit investment into India?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

The key to whether the current aversion will extend into the long run is whether the government has a plan to deal with both terror and kickstarting key economic reforms.

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India is unlikely to go against the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee's decision on who will be the next Indian cricket team coach.

Deepika's most STYLISH promo look? Vote!

Deepika's most STYLISH promo look? Vote!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

How the xXx: The Return of the Xander Cage actress served up pure glamour during the movie promotions.

Recipes for a very merry Christmas!

Recipes for a very merry Christmas!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Chef Areez Patel provides us with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes to enjoy this Christmas. Cheers!

Trai plans panel for mobile number portability

Trai plans panel for mobile number portability

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Kickstarting the process to introduce mobile number portability, telecom regulator Trai will soon set up a steering committee of operators, industry associations and telecom engineering centres.

The Congress looks  to introspect ahead of polls

The Congress looks to introspect ahead of polls

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

While the bulk of the speeches were lessons in sycophancy, there were some eye-openers, workers who had come prepared to speak the truth and as they articulated the sentiments of the silent majority present there, there was loud applause and genuine appreciation. One such example was Umaid Sheikh from Ahmednagar in Maharashtra who said that Sheila Dixit only won in Delhi because of her performance while the others were winning because of the Gandhi name.

Flipkart makes selling easy with 'F-1 Stop'

Flipkart makes selling easy with 'F-1 Stop'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Currently, Flipkart has tied up with about 5-10 agencies and plans to add 50-60 by the end of this year.

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There is lack of demand because people have no jobs, and no income.' 'Lakhs of people have lost their jobs and they have no income which has led to no demand in the market.'

Green activists concerned over People's Car

Green activists concerned over People's Car

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Ratan Tata, chairman of India's sprawling Tata Group, on Thursday will pull the covers off a car that is dividing his country

Top mistakes by budding entrepreneurs

Top mistakes by budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Patrick Turner, Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD, offers some solid advice to budding entrepreneurs.

Aspiring designer? You need to be a little crazy

Aspiring designer? You need to be a little crazy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

We caught up with zany upstart Rahul Anand, and he shared his thoughts on his debut Lakme Fashion Week performance.

Govt positive as Moody's cuts India rating to negative

Govt positive as Moody's cuts India rating to negative

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

While foreign currency rating was retained at Baa2 -- the second-lowest investment grade score -- Moody's also projected a fiscal deficit of 3.7 per cent of gross domestic product in the year through March 2020, a breach of the government's target of 3.3 per cent.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa music review

Bhool Bhulaiyaa music review

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The soundtrack of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, with a winner title ditty and other silvery moments, is truly enjoyable.

Jupiter begins work on Hassan airport

Jupiter begins work on Hassan airport

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Rajeev Chandrasekhar-promoted Jupiter Aviation kickstarted the development work at Hassan airport.

BJP starts selection of candidates for LS polls

BJP starts selection of candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

With senior party leader L K Advani asking the party to become the clear winner in the next Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has kickstarted the process of selection of candidates, in a bid to gain a headstart in campaigning.The party's two-day National Executive discussed in detail the nitty-gritty of the exercise and directed all state units to send the list of probable candidates to the Central Election Management Committee by this month end.

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister only till the time the BJP wishes, points out Ramesh Menon.

Dembele, Messi partnership fuelling Barcelona goal rush

Dembele, Messi partnership fuelling Barcelona goal rush

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Barcelona have been frighteningly good at home this season, scoring 15 goals in three games at the Nou Camp.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Retail investors now eligible for IDRs

Retail investors now eligible for IDRs

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

In a move to kickstart the much-anticipated Indian Depository Receipts (IDR) norms, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday amended rules to allow such offerings to all category of investors including Indian retail investors.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 2-0 in the Catalan derby on Saturday to maintain their 10 point lead at the top of La Liga, while Real Madrid scraped a 3-2 win against bottom side Huesca on Sunday.

Parineeti Chopra's AWESOME Australian holiday!

Parineeti Chopra's AWESOME Australian holiday!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Review: Mere Baap Pehle Aap

Review: Mere Baap Pehle Aap

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The film starts off like a B-grade version of Basu Chatterjee's Shaukeen, changes into a crazy game of Chinese Whispers, develops into a feel-good tale of a father-son and his fun-loving girlfriend, detours to do some heavy-duty Kerala tourism only to drastically meander into a old-fashioned social melodrama followed by a proverbial 'kahani mein twist'.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

BestMed Tourism begins India operations

BestMed Tourism begins India operations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

BestMed Tourism, a joint venture between Kochi-based Focuz Group and Canadian leisure travel company, Unbelievable India Tours, kickstarted its Indian operations recently.

No gentle introduction for new Arsenal coach Emery

No gentle introduction for new Arsenal coach Emery

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Unai Emery begins the task of steering Arsenal into a brave new post-Arsene Wenger world.