News for '-launching-india'

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Noida-based Ringing Bells is launching India's most affordable smartphone, priced at Rs 251.

Intex launches world's cheapest smartphone

Intex launches world's cheapest smartphone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Domestic handset maker Intex has launched India's first Firefox OS based handset for Rs 1,999, targetted at capturing a larger chunk of the booming affordable smartphone market in India.

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has launched India's first ever indoor navigation app.

Spice, Intex to launch cheap Firefox smartphones

Spice, Intex to launch cheap Firefox smartphones

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Domestic firms Spice and Intex will launch India's first Firefox operating system-based mobiles next week, a move that will further heat up the strongly contested affordable smartphone market.

All you wanted to know about INS Vikramaditya

All you wanted to know about INS Vikramaditya

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Two days before the Indian Navy's biggest acquisition ever, INS Vikramaditya is inducted in the service in Russia, here's a background note on its long, chequered journey from an abandoned decrepit Russian aircraft carrier to what the Navy says, a 'game changer' in Asia.

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Again would offer two variants of double-toned milk with almonds, cashews, dates; and strawberry, chocolate, jaggery - and two variants of double-toned yoghurt - alphonso mango; and carrot, orange, banana.

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of bike customisation, motorsports, auto gaming arena, autonomous vehicle and so on

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are top quotes of PM Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe at bullet train launch.

508 km in 3 hours... All you need to know about India's first bullet train

508 km in 3 hours... All you need to know about India's first bullet train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday launched India's first bullet train project in Ahmedabad. Here's all you need to know about the project.

IN PICS: Now, a Vespa for Rs 9 lakh!

IN PICS: Now, a Vespa for Rs 9 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

One can buy 18 Honda Activas or three Maruti Altos or a Honda City for the same price.

Air Deccan founder may lose it all, even his house

Air Deccan founder may lose it all, even his house

Rediff.com21 May 2013

How Captain Gopinath's new aviation business crash landed.

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

Mahindra plans to launch 4-5 variants of electric cars

Mahindra plans to launch 4-5 variants of electric cars

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Company has already put in place around 100 charging points across Delhi and Bangalore.

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

In its first multi-orbital launch, India's workhorse PSLV will on Monday inject eight different satellites, including the country's weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and five from other nations, into two different orbits.

Meet the top 10 transgender models

Meet the top 10 transgender models

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

It's beautiful to be a transgender and these models are proof!

8 journalists who became politicians

8 journalists who became politicians

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A list of prominent journalists who also became successful politicians.

5 things you need to know about India's first space observatory

5 things you need to know about India's first space observatory

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

This mission will study astronomical phenomena, puts India in select group of nations

RailTel starts free public Wi-Fi service at Mumbai Central

RailTel starts free public Wi-Fi service at Mumbai Central

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The project was announced by Prime Minister in September.

Now get a smartphone @ Rs 251 only!

Now get a smartphone @ Rs 251 only!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Ringing Bells will start with the assembly of handsets in Phase-I.

Now, you can buy a laptop for Rs 5K!

Now, you can buy a laptop for Rs 5K!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

ACi India has unveiled India's first ever fully functional high-resolution screen laptop at Rs 4,999.

Commerce Minister in Pakistan to boost trade ties

Commerce Minister in Pakistan to boost trade ties

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Anand Sharma, Union Commerce Minister, crossed over to Pakistan early Monday morning with a large delegation comprising of officials of his ministry, members of the trade chambers and journalists to launch India show in Lahore where goods from India would be displayed for the visitors who are keen to buy them.

How 20 years of neoliberalism has ravaged India

How 20 years of neoliberalism has ravaged India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Ironically, on the 20th anniversary of the event, the sleaze associated with neoliberalism, with all its cronyism, criminality and plunder of public wealth, is on full display.

Rahul takes a dig at BJP, says India shines only in AC cars

Rahul takes a dig at BJP, says India shines only in AC cars

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

In a terse snub to Bharatiya Janata Party and its 'India Shining' campaign, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday said it shone only for the leaders of the saffron brigade and not for the common people.

PHOTOS: India win thriller in Cuttack

PHOTOS: India win thriller in Cuttack

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Photographs from the first One Day International between India and West Indies at the Barabati stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday.

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!

US calling India: Come, study with us

US calling India: Come, study with us

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Roadshows in India by state and private universities increase over fear of losing foreign students.

PM Modi's dream satellite delayed

PM Modi's dream satellite delayed

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

"ISRO has been launching at least one satellite every month, so our calender is perennially packed and at this point of time it looks difficult to launch the South Asian satellite in December. It could get delayed by a month," a senior official said.

Hyundai Creta to compete with Renault Duster, India launch soon

Hyundai Creta to compete with Renault Duster, India launch soon

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Hyundai to launch its new SUV- Creta in second half of 2015 in India.

Now, designer raingear for the monsoons!

Now, designer raingear for the monsoons!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Fashion designer Sonya Vajifdar launched India's first collection of designer monsoon gear at a high-end store in Mumbai yesterday. Take a look.

GM to launch electric car by year-end

GM to launch electric car by year-end

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The vehicle would be the electric version of General Motors' small car 'Spark'. Reva would provide battery technology for the E-Spark.

Reality TV on fast track in cyberspace

Reality TV on fast track in cyberspace

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The bigwigs of cyberia are cashing in on the popularity of reality TV and social networking amongst the youth.

Sneak peek: What's inside Madame Tussauds

Sneak peek: What's inside Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Amitabh Bachhan, Lady Gaga, Mahatma Gandhi are among the 50 figures who will be part of the wax museum.

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C15 carrying five payloads, including India's remote sensing satellite Cartosat-2B, successfully lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota on Monday.

Mahindra launches compact truck @ Rs 1.65 lakh

Mahindra launches compact truck @ Rs 1.65 lakh

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The vehicle offers a mileage of 27 km per litre and comes with a high performance 9.1 HP Kohler engine for good pickup and load carrying capacity.

Technical snag detected on India's moon mission

Technical snag detected on India's moon mission

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Seven months after its launch, India's maiden mission to the moon Chandrayaan has reportedly developed a technical snag. Reports suggest that the star sensor on board Chandrayaan has malfunctioned, thus partially crippling the spacecraft.Due to the malfunctioning of the critical component, it has now become difficult to steer Chandrayaan. Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation, which had successfully launched the moon mission, have patched two sensors.

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products

Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Singapore Exchange plans to launch more India-based products to provide opportunities for global investors interested in tapping the Indian market.

Get ready for low-cost airline war

Get ready for low-cost airline war

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Six years after running down the low-cost model, Jet and Kingfisher are betting on the same business model for survival.