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Charge your e-bike at the nearest auto station

Charge your e-bike at the nearest auto station

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The Ahmedabad-based company plans to collaborate with local garage owners in installing battery charging stations at a radius of around three kms. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore are some of the cities identified for setting up battery stations. The initiative is planned to be implemented during the first quarter of 2009.

Health card for NRIs launched

Health card for NRIs launched

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

India Health Card works similar to a debit card. The NRIs are required to load funds onto the card through the Internet and then use it to receive healthcare services from healthcare providers in India. If a patient's health care provider is not a part of the IHC network, IHC will contact the concerned provider and explain the no-fee registration process. The beneficiaries will also receive service at a discounted rate by using the card.

India's first online Diabetic Foot Care forum on

India's first online Diabetic Foot Care forum on

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

M V Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, one of India's premier centres for diabetic foot research and treatment recently launched India's first online Diabetic Foot Care forum as a part of a multi-level awareness campaign, titled "Foot care for people with diabetes".

The fastest Bajaj Pulsar is here!

The fastest Bajaj Pulsar is here!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 finally arrives; Price starts at Rs 1.18 lakh

Now, cable that lets you record TV shows

Now, cable that lets you record TV shows

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

In partnership with NDS, Hathway can now deliver a combination of broadcast and on-demand digital television to Indian cable subscribers. The new XTV DVR solution will be deployed during this year and will give subscribers control over what they watch and when.

Harbhajan, Zaheer lift India from the dumps

Harbhajan, Zaheer lift India from the dumps

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Harbhajan Singh scored a dogged 54 and Zaheer Khan 35, as India rallied form 210-6 at tea to 313-8 by close on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia.

Here's the new Honda City!

Here's the new Honda City!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Car maker Honda Siel Cars India on Thursday launched the third generation model of its Sedan, City, priced between Rs 7.7 lakh and Rs 8.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Saffron plans bouquet of PE funds

Saffron plans bouquet of PE funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Saffron Asset Advisors, which manages the real estate investments of NYSE Euronext-listed Yatra Capital, is now planning to launch a bouquet of funds focusing on India. The company is aiming at a total corpus of Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) in the next couple of years.Starting from real estate, the company will launch sector-specific funds such as healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, hospitality.

Want to be your own boss? Think BIG. Do BIG.

Want to be your own boss? Think BIG. Do BIG.

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Give more than 100 per cent to your job, advises author Bikram Dasgupta.

Shopping channels: The next big thing!

Shopping channels: The next big thing!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

You can soon buy your car or house sitting in front a television set. With Network 18 launching India's first home shopping channel Home Shop 18 in April, and Star TV group soon to join the fray, the home shopping channels are expected to be the next big thing for television broadcasters.

My CDs can connect the conspiracy: Ex Gujarat cop

My CDs can connect the conspiracy: Ex Gujarat cop

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

'The SIT did not follow up with the CD of the phone call recordings that could have helped it find who were leading the mobs and where the calls of people involved in the rioting originated from and terminated.'

Karnataka to launch luxury train soon

Karnataka to launch luxury train soon

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Intending to showcase the rich heritage, the train will start its journey from Bangalore and pass through Mysore, Hassan, Hospet, Gadag, Londa and finally culminate in Goa. It will be equipped with five star facilities including spa, restaurant, bar.

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ever thought vegetable jalfrezi & murg malai tikka would be available at the South Pole?!

The 40-year journey of India's space programmes

The 40-year journey of India's space programmes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

From relying on Russia for its first satellite launch, India is fast becoming a global hub to launch satellites, says T E Narasimhan

Govt unveils mental health policy

Govt unveils mental health policy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The policy also aims to provide training to physicians and paramedical staff for treating psychiatric patients.

Housing price index launched

Housing price index launched

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The data is expected to form the basis for policy decisions such as rationalising stamp duty, capital gains tax, municipal tax and determining mortgage rates.

10 trends that defined 2007

10 trends that defined 2007

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Indians love to talk. And, these days, they can talk to their hearts' content by paying very little: calls are getting ever cheaper, entry-level mobile handsets sell for under Rs 800, and bundled offers (talk-time and handset) mean you can be connected for next to nothing.

'To dream big has always been my motto'

'To dream big has always been my motto'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

M Thiagarajan of Paramount Airways straddles across the aviation sector like a giant. At 29, he is the promoter, chief executive officer and managing director of one of India's best-run airline that made operational profits within two years of starting business.

Hyundai to export i10 to 75 countries

Hyundai to export i10 to 75 countries

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

The export of the cars would commence next year, M Inderjith, vice-president (productions), Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said speaking at the launch of 'i10' in Coimbatore on Monday night. i10 recently made its world debut in New Delhi. India would be the sole production and export hub of the car.

Indian e-commerce market to expand to Rs 2,300 cr

Indian e-commerce market to expand to Rs 2,300 cr

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The study, conducted by IT education company Globsyn Group, said the e-commerce market would go up to over Rs 2,300 crore (Rs 23 billion) in India by end of 2007-08. At present, it stands at Rs 1,180 crore (Rs 11.8 billion).

India to launch satellite-based navigation system

India to launch satellite-based navigation system

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

India is on the verge of entering 'big league' in the world aviation scene with the launch of satellite-based navigation system, GAGAN, next year, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said on Tuesday.

Xenitis launches 100cc bike for Rs 19,990

Xenitis launches 100cc bike for Rs 19,990

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

It was the first company to launch sub-10,000 PCs five years ago forcing major PC makers to offer ultra-low cost entry-level models. Then it launched India's first laptop to be priced under Rs 20,000. And now, it has launched a 100cc motorcycle for under Rs 20,000. Xenitis has launched the mobike for Rs 19,990, with equated monthly instalments (EMIs) fixed at Rs 490.

Economic Survey paints a sobering picture

Economic Survey paints a sobering picture

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Overall, the Survey warned that unless shifts in the vision of development were articulated and embraced, the Indian economy would lose the chance to move to a high-growth trajectory.

UTI MF plans IPO by fiscal year end

UTI MF plans IPO by fiscal year end

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The country's leading fund manager UTI Mutual Fund is likely to enter the capital market with its public issue by the end of current fiscal and has already got the approval from its board for the IPO.

Zapak launches cricket game

Zapak launches cricket game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited, a Reliance ADA Group venture, formally launched India's first full-feature online multiplayer cricket game in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Domestic food companies, too, continue to bet on packaged foods.

My Daughter Mithali Raj

My Daughter Mithali Raj

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.' '"I don't want you to project that you are a loser. You are a winner".' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com speaks to Leela Raj about her famous daughter, now in the West Indies for the women's T20 World Cup.

How gold ETFs can make you rich

How gold ETFs can make you rich

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Paper gold saves your investments from volatility, and you from hassles that come with the physical form. The chance of good returns gives that extra shine.

Bajaj joins fuel-injected race

Bajaj joins fuel-injected race

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

He gave wings to the common Indian

He gave wings to the common Indian

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Air Deccan boss Gopinath is considered the father of low cost air travel in India.

On Wednesday, ISRO will go where no nation has gone before

On Wednesday, ISRO will go where no nation has gone before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

On the morning of February 15, ISRO will hurl into space using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle three Indian satellites and 101 small foreign satellites. No other country has ever tried to hit a century in a single mission.

With an eye on Venus and Mars, ISRO attempts mega world record

With an eye on Venus and Mars, ISRO attempts mega world record

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

India will boldly go to Venus for the first time and re-visit the Red Planet very soon.

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

"Since its injection into Earth's orbit yesterday, it has been functioning smoothly on the orbit. We are planning to perform orbit raising manoeuvres in the early hours of of Thursday," an Indian Space Research Organisation spokesman told PTI over phone.

The rise of India's media barons

The rise of India's media barons

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Australia matters to India more than ever

Australia matters to India more than ever

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's first State visit to India is an indication of the success of India's Act East Policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Rabobank plans food equity fund

Rabobank plans food equity fund

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

India win badminton team golds

India win badminton team golds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

India clinched the badminton team championships for both men and women in the final of the SAF Games.

Sania to play singles against Philippines

Sania to play singles against Philippines

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Sania Mirza and Shikha Uberoi will launch India's Fed Cup campaign in the Asia-Oceania zonal qualifying tie.

A hospital in the sky!

A hospital in the sky!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

What do you get when the company that launched India's first low-cost carrier joins hands with one of the country's top medical centres? A hospital in the sky!