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Maruti still rules the Indian market

Maruti still rules the Indian market

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

With 15 models and a market share of close to 50 per cent, it rules the Indian market, selling almost 1.5 million units every year, rolling out one model every ten seconds.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

World Championships: Saina, Sindhu on collision course

World Championships: Saina, Sindhu on collision course

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu are on a collision course at next week's World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, as they have been placed in the same half after the world governing body re-conducted the women's singles draw.

Chip shortage may last up to two years, say Qualcomm and Intel

Chip shortage may last up to two years, say Qualcomm and Intel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Leading microchip providers Qualcomm and Intel say the chip shortage might last anything between four months to a year, perhaps even two years, depending on the various product categories - mobile devices, ICE, electric vehicles, appliances, data centres. Prakash Mallya, MD, Intel India and vice president, sales and marketing and communications group, said the spike in demand was huge, and cut across segments from PCs, phones, appliances and auto leading to the shortage.

Sindhu loses in French Open semis

Sindhu loses in French Open semis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India's double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu failed to reach the women's singles summit clash after going down fighting to Japan's Sayaka Takahashi in three games at the French Open badminton tournament Paris on Saturday.

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

American electric car maker Tesla has registered its Indian arm amid indications that the company is set to enter the country's automobile market. According to a regulatory filing, the firm has registered Tesla India Motors and Energy Pvt Ltd with RoC Bangalore. The company has been registered as an unlisted private entity with a paid up capital of Rs 1 lakh.

Saina misses Tokyo Olympics cut

Saina misses Tokyo Olympics cut

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Badminton's Tokyo rankings frozen as BWF rules out any more qualifying tournaments.

China bags mixed doubles badminton gold, silver

China bags mixed doubles badminton gold, silver

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

China, who have yet to lose a single badminton match to another nation at the Tokyo Olympics, won gold and silver in mixed doubles on Friday after Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping beat favourites Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong 21-17, 17-21, 21-19.

Modi to meet top 5 US CEOs, 2 of them Indian Americans

Modi to meet top 5 US CEOs, 2 of them Indian Americans

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

On Thursday, the prime minister is scheduled to hold one-on-one meetings with top five American CEOs. Two of them are Indian Americans -- Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Vivek Lall from General Atomics. The three others are Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone.

PM's accolades for World Champ Sindhu

PM's accolades for World Champ Sindhu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Olympic silver-medallist, who out-played Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in a lop-sided final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday, earlier addressed the frenzied media at the Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport in New Delhi on Monday

Sindhu, Shastri, Geeta pose with sanitary pad

Sindhu, Shastri, Geeta pose with sanitary pad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The first one from sports fraternity to join the challenge was PV Sindhu.

Rio laurels trigger ownership battle for Sindhu, some Google her caste

Rio laurels trigger ownership battle for Sindhu, some Google her caste

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

While Pusarla Venkata Sindhu was aiming to earn a gold for her country in the Rio Olympics, back home thousands of kilometres away many were, shockingly, fighting to stake claim over her.

PICS: Sindhu whips Bansod for Syed Modi crown

PICS: Sindhu whips Bansod for Syed Modi crown

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Seventh seeded Indians Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto clinched the mixed doubles title with a straight-games' win over compatriots T Hema Nagendra Babu and Srivedya Gurazada.

When Saina matched up to Serena, Sharapova

When Saina matched up to Serena, Sharapova

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal is placed fourth in the list headed by American tennis legend Serena Williams followed by Maria Sharapova and elder sister Venus.

Big blow for Saina, Srikanth's Tokyo Olympic hopes

Big blow for Saina, Srikanth's Tokyo Olympic hopes

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament, one of badminton's last two Olympic qualifying events, was on Friday postponed due to a recent COVID-19 surge in the host country, dealing a severe blow to the Tokyo hopes of Indian stars like Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth.

Rankireddy-Shetty march into French Open final

Rankireddy-Shetty march into French Open final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty outclassed Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe of Japan in straight games to enter the men's doubles final at the French Open.

Narasimha Rao deserved Bharat Ratna: Sanjaya Baru

Narasimha Rao deserved Bharat Ratna: Sanjaya Baru

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Narasimha Rao's 'crime' was to end 'proprietary control' of Nehru-Gandhi family on the party, according to a new book.

PIX: World Champ Sindhu parties with Big B, Junior Bachchan

PIX: World Champ Sindhu parties with Big B, Junior Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu was felicitated by the Sahara India Pariwar in Mumbai on Sunday.

We must get used to playing in empty stadiums: Sindhu

We must get used to playing in empty stadiums: Sindhu

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Sindhu was "angry and sad" after being criticised for not finishing on top in the last two World Championship finals and the gold medal in the 2019 edition was her answer to all her critics.

PHOTO: Pullela Gopichand meets PM Modi

PHOTO: Pullela Gopichand meets PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen sailed into the second round but it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth on a mixed day for India at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris on Wednesday.

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Badminton player Saina Nehwal was 'cancelled' on Twitter for praising PM Modi's speech.

All England: Sindhu, Sen and Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title

All England: Sindhu, Sen and Srikanth begin India's quest for elusive title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The top Indian players, including Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Srikanth have failed to lift the prestigious trophy

3 sectors to watch for as economic growth picks up

3 sectors to watch for as economic growth picks up

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Overall, the credit profiles of players will be supported by healthy balance sheets and liquidity. Prudence in capital and development expenditure, efficient working-capital management, and recent equity raising will help sustain credit metrics in FY22.

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

ESPN Sportsperson of the Year award: Meet the winners

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

P V Sindhu won the ESPN's 'Female Sportsperson of the Year' award while young shooter Saurabh Chaudhary bagged the honour in the male category.

With rangoli, TN village roots for Kamala Harris' victory

With rangoli, TN village roots for Kamala Harris' victory

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The village has been in the news since the day, Democratic candidate Joe Biden chose Kamla Harris as his running mate and vice presidential nominee.

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.

TN village prays for Kamala's victory in US polls

TN village prays for Kamala's victory in US polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Posters were put up in many parts of the village in Tiruvarur district in the state wishing Harris success, with locals holding special prayers seeking divine intervention.

Pics: Showstopping moments from Lakme Fashion Week

Pics: Showstopping moments from Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

20 best show-stopping moments from Lakme Fashion Week through the years.

Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu, Praneeth get easy draws

Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu, Praneeth get easy draws

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Reigning World champion P V Sindhu and B Sai Praneeth were handed easy group stage outings in the badminton draws unveiled on Thursday for the Tokyo Olympics, starting on July 23.

Auto sales gathered pace in June as lockdown eased: FADA

Auto sales gathered pace in June as lockdown eased: FADA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 184,134 units last month against 85,733 units in May this year as the COVID-19 situation improved across the country. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), which collected vehicle registration data from 1,295 out of the 1,498 regional transport offices (RTOs), two-wheeler sales rose to 930,324 units last month as compared to 410,757 units in May.

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to 20,86,358 units from 22,83,262 units in May 2018.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.

Is it safe to hold Thomas, Uber Cup during pandemic, asks Saina?

Is it safe to hold Thomas, Uber Cup during pandemic, asks Saina?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Scheduled to be held in Denmark from October 3 to 11, the Thomas and Uber Cup will mark the resumption of international badminton after it was brought to a halt in March because of the dreaded virus.

Sindhu rested for Thailand Open, Saina to play the three big series

Sindhu rested for Thailand Open, Saina to play the three big series

Rediff.com11 May 2017

India will be sending full teams for the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold (May 30-June 4), Indonesia Open Super Series (June 12-18) and Australian Open Super Series (June 20-25).

Sindhu enters semis of Hong Kong Open

Sindhu enters semis of Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu entered the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open Super Series after posting a straight-game win over Akane Yamaguchi of Japan.

It's not going to be easy at Olympics: Sindhu

It's not going to be easy at Olympics: Sindhu

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

World no 10 men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, however, are expected to face a stiff challenge in the league stage.

Neeraj's javelin among PM's mementos being auctioned online

Neeraj's javelin among PM's mementos being auctioned online

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Badminton rackets used by the Paralympic gold medallist, the javelin which brought India its first gold in the Olympics and gloves worn by the bronze medal winning athlete are among Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mementos which are drawing the highest bids currently on the culture ministry website which is e-auctioning them.

French Open finalists Satwik-Chirag back in top 10

French Open finalists Satwik-Chirag back in top 10

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Indian men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reclaimed its position in the top 10 of the latest BWF rankings.

Singapore Superseries: Marin ousts Sindhu in quarters

Singapore Superseries: Marin ousts Sindhu in quarters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian Ace shuttler PV Sindhu suffered a crushing defeat against World No 3 Carolina Marin in the quarter-finals of the of the Singapore Open Superseries tournament on Friday.