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What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 6T variant as the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.

Kareena has an important message for parents

Kareena has an important message for parents

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The Vogue cover girl talks about the things that matter to her the most.

Cow exhales oxygen: Uttarakhand CM

Cow exhales oxygen: Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

A video had gone viral on Thursday showing Rawat extolling the curative powers of the cow at a function in Dehradun.

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

Durban climate talks to benefit Indian companies

Durban climate talks to benefit Indian companies

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

"It (clear future direction for carbon markets) also indicates a new lease of life for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), especially in the Indian context where this market mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol has been a catalyst for enhanced action on climate mitigation by Indian industry," industry body Ficci said.

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.

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Hindutva social media continues to present the DMK especially as anti-god, anti-Hindu and anti-Brahmin. The strategy did not work in the past, it has not worked in the present, and would not work in the future, as a massive vote-getter, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Climate change: What will happen to our forests?

Climate change: What will happen to our forests?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Foresters should not succumb to the temptations of easy money for carbon sequestration

Spicejet flies into history books with India's first biojet-fuel run flight

Spicejet flies into history books with India's first biojet-fuel run flight

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Made from Jatropha crop, the fuel has been developed by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Each Bhabha Kavach has four hard armour plates, which protect the wearer from the front, back, and either side. It can protect CAPF personnel from 7.62 mm bullets fired from AK-47 rifles -- the chosen weapon of terrorists from Kashmir to Bastar.

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

Ladakh to make debut in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath

Ladakh to make debut in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

"Our tableau will be showcased for the first time on Rajpath in the grand parade. We had struggled to get a separate UT status and that aspiration was fulfilled in 2019 and we had celebrated it in Ladakh. And, now as an independent UT, with our own identity, we will be taking part in the ceremonial event. We feel very happy," said Diksit Palmo, who hails from Leh.

Infosys takes a step towards going green

Infosys takes a step towards going green

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Infosys aims to commission 55 MW of solar plants by end of 2016.

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international equity investment firm CVC Capital won the bid for Ahmedabad with a Rs 5600 crore offer.

Until we educate the entire human race, racism will not stop: Holding

Until we educate the entire human race, racism will not stop: Holding

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

An emotional Michael Holding didn't hold back as he delivered a powerful message against racism on Wednesday, asserting that the black race has been dehumanised and its accomplishments wiped off from a history "written by people who do the harm." Holding, who will retire from commentary at the end of next year, talked about racism as cricket restarted amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Southampton with the first England-West Indies Test.

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Enter the fireworks city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu and you can smell a familiar mix of sulphur, potassium nitrate, aluminium and carbon - familiar because if you've ever burst crackers, say on Diwali or Onam, chances are they were made here. Almost every household used to contribute to India's festive joy by contributing almost 90 per cent of the fireworks made in the country. Before the pandemic, around 300,000 people worked in the industry directly and another 500,000 indirectly. Located 540 kilometres from Chennai, Sivakasi is famous for its fireworks and crackers, along with printing and matches, but is almost a ghost town these days.

How coconut shells bring more value

How coconut shells bring more value

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Used mostly as fuel or discarded as waste, the coconut shell is increasingly fetching great commercial value, with the global market for activated carbon produced from it registering encouraging growth.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

What's in a name? A lot for stock market, if it's 'Oxygen'

What's in a name? A lot for stock market, if it's 'Oxygen'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Bombay Oxygen Investments Ltd shares have been witnessing a particularly sharp rally for many days now and have more than doubled from about Rs 10,000 level seen in March-end and the market watchers feel the only reason for this kind of stupendous rally is the name of the company.

'Farm laws could have become a huge election issue'

'Farm laws could have become a huge election issue'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'Had these three farm laws existed it would have become a huge election issue.'

Know what this bikini is made of?

Know what this bikini is made of?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Vivek Agarwal, founder of OOKIOH tells Rediff how he is making swimsuits that look good and feel great too.

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

Climate change threatens 55 million in India

Climate change threatens 55 million in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The findings come just weeks ahead of a UN climate summit in Paris.

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The environmentally conscious sleeping arrangements were put on display for the media for the first time on Thursday at a mock apartment in the Tokyo 2020 headquarters

Tell us about YOUR dream for the 2020s

Tell us about YOUR dream for the 2020s

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

New Year, New Decade. What's your dream for the 2020s?

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

New technique to produce 'green' steel

New technique to produce 'green' steel

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Steel-making results in vast amounts of carbon, and belching flame and smoke. But a new process developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers could change all that.

ASK KOMAL: Is a Veg Diet Less Healthy?

ASK KOMAL: Is a Veg Diet Less Healthy?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.

India to show military might, cultural heritage at R-Day parade

India to show military might, cultural heritage at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Indian Army will showcase the main battle tank T-90 Bhishma, infantry combat vehicle BMP-II-Sarath, mobile autonomous launcher of the Brahmos missile system, multi-launcher rocket system Pinaka, electronic warfare system Samvijay among others during the parade on Tuesday, the Defence ministry noted.

Why is rupee up against yen, euro; down against US dollar?

Why is rupee up against yen, euro; down against US dollar?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The combined 10 Asian currencies have appreciated by 6.6%.

'Disruptions pose problems for all businesses': Coca-Cola CEO

'Disruptions pose problems for all businesses': Coca-Cola CEO

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Replying to a question on the recent spate of protests and riots, Coca-Cola's Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Quincey said, "If there are disruptions in the functioning of a society, there will be some degree of problems for all businesses." "India is a vibrant democracy and it needs to work out what is going on. It is hoped that things get worked out in an appropriate democratic manner," he added.

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

How to survive the Delhi smog: Dos and Don'ts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

As pollution reaching alarming levels in Delhi, Veer Arjun Singh guides you how to protect yourself.

These sectors will see demand reach pre-Covid levels

These sectors will see demand reach pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Steel, cement, aluminum, fertilisers, tractors, two-wheelers, beverages and carbonated drinks, tyres and FMCG could see demand back to near normal levels by the third or the fourth quarter of the financial year, or even earlier.

Scientists plan to store CO2 deep underground

Scientists plan to store CO2 deep underground

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Researchers at the University of Iceland are studying the possibility of sequestration of carbon dioxide in basalt, a common extrusive volcanic rock that makes up most of the world's oceanic crust.

IIT-GN takes up research on alternate source of gasoline

IIT-GN takes up research on alternate source of gasoline

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The move is expected to benefit the expanding energy sector of India in reducing its carbon footprints.

Pepsi to keep low-calorie products in schools

Pepsi to keep low-calorie products in schools

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Snack food and beverage major PepsiCo plans to replace carbonated or sparkling beverages with juices and other low-calorie products in schools

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Coast and Country challenged Adani's plans to build biggest mine in the Galilee Basin.

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The US President said his Administration has invested in clean energy.

Obama unveils major climate change plan

Obama unveils major climate change plan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

In a statement, Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz said this is the most ambitious initiative any president in history has taken to reduce heat-trapping emissions.

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'