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Williams F1 team name Chandhok as its heritage driver

Williams F1 team name Chandhok as its heritage driver

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Williams on Monday appointed Karun Chandhok as its 'heritage driver', a role that will see him behind the wheels of the team's historic Formula One cars for testing and exhibition purpose.

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Hundreds of artisans every Dussehra would earn enough this season to see them through the entire year. Not this time though with COVID-19 continuing its spread and fear of contracting the disease keeping most people away from festivities.

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It's the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history -- and the fifth deadliest in modern US history.

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Large number of buyers has put purchases on hold because of a combination of factors, including high fuel prices, higher insurance cost, and firm interest rates.

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane, at least for some months

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane, at least for some months

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7 per cent to 267,000 units, from 269,000 a year before.

The best of the annual 'No Pants' Subway ride

The best of the annual 'No Pants' Subway ride

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Subway riders across the world got an eyeful on Sunday as thousands of commuters across several countries, including the United States, Britain and Czech Republic, stripped down to their underwear in celebration of the 19th annual No Pants Subway Ride. 'The idea behind No Pants is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants,' the event's website says. The silly tradition was created by Improv Everywhere, a comedy performance art group, in New York City in 2002. Take a look.

Hyundai's Grand i10 is a whole new beast

Hyundai's Grand i10 is a whole new beast

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Hyundai's Grand i10 is a different vehicle, not a mere extension of i10.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

Passenger vehicle sales slide 13% in December on chip shortage

Passenger vehicle sales slide 13% in December on chip shortage

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Passenger vehicle dispatches from factories to dealers declined 13 per cent to the lowest level in five years in December last year as the industry continued to face production issues due to semiconductor shortage, auto industry body SIAM said on Friday. Passenger vehicle dispatches last month stood at 2,19,421 units compared to 2,52,998 units in December 2020. While acknowledging that the chip shortage situation is not expected to dramatically change in the short term, the industry body expressed hope that things will improve soon.

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The slowdown in growth is an industry-wide trend and companies are adjusting production to bring down the inventory levels at plants as well as dealerships.

Two--wheeler firms hope Diwali will put the sparkle back in sales

Two--wheeler firms hope Diwali will put the sparkle back in sales

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Navratri and Onam saw flat sales, but industry hopes to turn the corner with a cracker of a Diwali.

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT platform, comes with a BS-VI compliant one-litre petrol engine with a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7 km per litre.

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Some call it a social experiment, some see it as an interactive arts festival and some see it as a damn good rave party.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

'Ola, Uber factor not the real reason behind auto slump'

'Ola, Uber factor not the real reason behind auto slump'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Maruti Suzuki said there are many reasons for this downturn in the auto market such as liquidity crunch, increased prices of products due to regulatory issues, higher taxes and rise in insurance rates.

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Naukri.com's Hiring Outlook Survey for 2020 reveals the jobs and sectors that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.

Renault unveils Kwid, to be priced up to Rs 4 lakh

Renault unveils Kwid, to be priced up to Rs 4 lakh

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Renault Kwid is a good entry-level car for Indian roads.

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

Hong Kong film fails to impress at Locarno

Hong Kong film fails to impress at Locarno

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Here's the Day Eight recap of the film festival, held in Switzerland.

The new BMW X3 in India this Diwali

The new BMW X3 in India this Diwali

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The bonnet of this luxury barge is powerful to assure great safety to the car engine with the rear designed in a distinctive manner.

Rs 2.5-lakh Hyundai Eon may take India by a storm

Rs 2.5-lakh Hyundai Eon may take India by a storm

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The festive season is the time when car manufacturers offer major discounts and freebies to lure customers and Hyundai has decided to cash in on the occasion with Eon.

Auto-makers fear industry growth may halve in FY09

Auto-makers fear industry growth may halve in FY09

Rediff.com29 Oct 2008

The sector has grown at a mere 5% rate in the first six months.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them. But the Australian Grand Prix authorities were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motor sport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring car series.

Bangladeshi man arrested for threatening cricketer

Bangladeshi man arrested for threatening cricketer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A joint team of the elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police arrested 28-year-old Mohsin Talukdar from southeastern Sunamganj district after 24 hours of a massive manhunt.

These 4 hatchbacks sport automatic transmission

These 4 hatchbacks sport automatic transmission

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Recently Honda launched Brio AT, which was welcomed splendidly by the young auto-freaks in India.

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It also asked the governments of Punjab and Haryana to take immediate stringent actions to curb stubble burning and authorities in Delhi-NCR to strictly check biomass burning.

Maruti, Hyundai, Ford cheer bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Maruti, Hyundai, Ford cheer bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total sales in October.

Nissan offers exciting sops on Micra, Sunny

Nissan offers exciting sops on Micra, Sunny

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Provides a unique weekly opportunity to get refund on the purchase and winning 500gms of gold.

14 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

14 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com27 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The real lifting of the economy will happen only if this momentum sustains in the coming months.'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 20,000 from January to offset rising costs.

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

M&M also saw its domestic passenger vehicle sales grow by 1 per cent, while Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed a decline in its PV sales.

PHOTOS: The weird, wacky world around us

PHOTOS: The weird, wacky world around us

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

10 photos that show we live in an odd, odd world!

PHOTOS: Kashmiri Pandits flood Kheer Bhawani temple

PHOTOS: Kashmiri Pandits flood Kheer Bhawani temple

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Tullamulla village, 27 kilometre from Srinagar in Ganderbal district where the Kashmiri Pandits' holiest shrine is located, wore a festive look despite the overnight heavy rains in Kashmir.