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Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

As thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, braved water cannons and teargas to camp at the national capital's borders to demand a rollback of the laws and their representatives held talks with the government, the songs flowed, speaking of pride of the land, strength in unity and the rights of the people fighting a mighty establishment.

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'We will resist it.' 'Farmers will not let that happen.'

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Superintendent of Police Malla Reddy said Koneru Krishna, brother of TRS MLA Koneru Kannappa, has been arrested and booked under various sections of the IPC.

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

There had been few signs of social distancing as thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana began their protest last week against the three new agro-marketing laws, setting off on a march to the national capital.

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan said told reporters after the meeting that the unions urged the government to repeal the three laws, but the Centre was unwilling to do so. "We decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm," he said.

'F1 will always be dangerous'

'F1 will always be dangerous'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Formula One is as safe as it has ever been but danger will always be part of the sport.

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

India is not producing good jobs, but creating a lot of Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 low-paid jobs which are not fancied by degree holders. Pai suggested that India adopt the Chinese model of opening up labour-intensive industries and building infrastructure near coasts, besides investing heavily in hitech R&D to meet the aspirations of job-seekers.

Haryana will soon get a one-stop village for all automobiles

Haryana will soon get a one-stop village for all automobiles

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Haryana plans 100-acre automobile village Auto Village proposes to have about 80 vehicle showrooms and workshops of all automobile brands

Kanpur encounter: Gangster Vikas Dubey's house razed

Kanpur encounter: Gangster Vikas Dubey's house razed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

"It was a hub of crime," Inspector General of Police Kanpur Mohit Agarwal said when asked about the razing of the house.

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Agri reforms need to go beyond the limited concerns of these three laws in improving agriculture productivity in cereal and crop diversification and production patterns.'

'The government has to take measures to create demand'

'The government has to take measures to create demand'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Right now, we are increasing production in anticipation of the demand during the festive season.' 'If the demand doesn't come back, all the production will languish in the factories.'

Scorpio's ride on the Modi wave

Scorpio's ride on the Modi wave

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Since its launch back in 2002, the Mahindra Scorpio has never had to piggyback on a brand ambassador to sell itself.

What a rare snowstorm did to southern US

What a rare snowstorm did to southern US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A snowstorm in the southern United States has brought several cities to a standstill, despite early warnings about expected severe weather.

John Deere to up Pune capacity

John Deere to up Pune capacity

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The US tractors and agri-equipments behemoth may also bring in its drip irrigation products range and increase its sourcing of components from India.

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

What happened when Amit Shah met farmers' leaders

What happened when Amit Shah met farmers' leaders

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'Now that the home minister met us to discuss our demands a hope has definitely been kindled that farmers's demands will be met by this government.'

Rural India slowdown threatens Modi's achche din promise

Rural India slowdown threatens Modi's achche din promise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Rural slowdown may delay growth in the economy.

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Cars, towing machines, forklifts, tractors, fire extinguishers, and iron ladders will be e-auctioned.

Clutch Auto to set up JV in US

Clutch Auto to set up JV in US

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Rural India shows signs of economic revival but wider outlook glum

Rural India shows signs of economic revival but wider outlook glum

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Best monsoon in six years has spurred rural growth but urban scenario grim.

How FMCG majors are tackling slowdown in rural demand

How FMCG majors are tackling slowdown in rural demand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Nearly all FMCG companies like Marico, HUL, ITC and the rest have been indicating that the operating environment has been challenging, with drop in consumption, especially in rural areas, severe crunch in market liquidity conditions, and disruptions and floods in several parts of the country. To overcome this, they are boosting their direct reach in the countryside.

Escorts in pact with Bangladesh firm

Escorts in pact with Bangladesh firm

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The plant is expected to go into production by this year-end with 1,000 tractors.

Same Deutz to invest $10 mn

Same Deutz to invest $10 mn

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Is the worst over for the Indian economy?

Is the worst over for the Indian economy?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Over the last few months, the Indian economy has been on nothing short of a roller-coaster ride.

Mahindra bags Romania's Tractorul

Mahindra bags Romania's Tractorul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Commercial vehicle sales seen growing 7-9% this year

Commercial vehicle sales seen growing 7-9% this year

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The demand environment is expected to improve over the next three quarters, aided by a recovery in demand from the construction sector, following release of payments to contractors after elections.

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A clash broke out when the police tried to disperse volunteers of Yogendra Yadav led Swaraj Abhiyan at Jantar Mantar, leaving nine persons, including three policemen injured.

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The regulator will audit an airport's ground facilities, its turnaround and general safety procedures, and the movement of vehicles. Underground facilities, ground servicing equipment, passenger boarding bridges, condition of the apron, marking and lighting, and availability of foreign object dustbin bins will be checked.

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

CEOs have complained that high interest rates have blocked their investment decisions. At the same time, customers are also deferring their purchases for new consumer durables, cars, and homes.

Escorts arm buys Polish firm

Escorts arm buys Polish firm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

M&M to invest $900 million in Mahindra-Ssangyong

M&M to invest $900 million in Mahindra-Ssangyong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The money will be used to develop products jointly.

Why Mahindra lost all its joint venture partners

Why Mahindra lost all its joint venture partners

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Last 20 yrs have seen 4 JVs ending prematurely. What does this mean?

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

14 killed, 18 hurt in road mishap in UP

14 killed, 18 hurt in road mishap in UP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The mishap took place on Friday morning when the victims were returning from Shukartal after attending a cremation ceremony, they said.