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Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Wednesday said it will invest $150 million (around Rs 1,103 crore) to set up a global digital hub in Hyderabad to help the group develop new technologies to cater to its automotive operations across the globe. The facility, which is FCA's largest digital hub outside of North America, would create nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of next year.

20 Ways the Indian Military CHANGED

20 Ways the Indian Military CHANGED

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

20 defence ministry reforms 'is a reflection of the resolve of the government to make the defence sector stronger and more efficient.'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

SEE: Why Modi should listen to this rickshaw driver

SEE: Why Modi should listen to this rickshaw driver

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The government is not doing anything for the people. They don't know that people foremost need jobs. Where there are no jobs available, you see the youth turning to crime,' says Chennai autorickshaw driver, singer and composer Parthasarathy.

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Hari Krishnan Nair from Chennai shares his parenting experience.

Rahul's talk with students to be probed for poll code violation

Rahul's talk with students to be probed for poll code violation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The top Congress leader, in his interaction with students of the Stella Maris College in Chennai on March 13, promised 33 per cent reservation in government jobs for women and answered several of their questions.

PIX: Bollywood and IPL! What a sizzling combo!

PIX: Bollywood and IPL! What a sizzling combo!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Indian Premier League always have a strong connection with Bollywood.

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Political parties have demanded a thorough probe after the family of the student, who hailed from Kerala, accused a faculty member of the IIT-M of driving her to commit suicide.

After I-T raids, TN ex-chief secretary Rao admitted to ICU

After I-T raids, TN ex-chief secretary Rao admitted to ICU

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary P Rama Mohana Rao, whose house and office were searched by Income Tax officials in connection with a tax evasion probe post demonetisation, was on Saturday admitted to a private hospital here after he complained of chest pain.

Spot-fixing: Police to question BCCI chief's son-in-law

Spot-fixing: Police to question BCCI chief's son-in-law

Rediff.com23 May 2013

After Vindoo Dara Singh, BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Guru Meiyappan is under the police scanner in the spot-fixing case.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Green signal for 5G trials but Chinese vendors kept out

Green signal for 5G trials but Chinese vendors kept out

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Department of Telecom on Tuesday approved applications of telecom companies -- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and MTNL -- for conducting 5G trials but none of them will be using technologies of Chinese entities. The list of telecom gear makers approved for trials include Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, C-DOT and Reliance Jio's indigenously developed technologies.

'IPL should not be selection criteria for Dhoni'

'IPL should not be selection criteria for Dhoni'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

MS Dhoni's comeback and retirement has been a matter of intense speculation

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

With development of the Vadhavan port, India will break into the countries with top 10 container ports in the world.

ISRO all set to launch South Asian satellite today

ISRO all set to launch South Asian satellite today

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Except Pakistan, seven SAARC countries are a part of the project.

Harley Davidson heist: Thief is an IIT grad!

Harley Davidson heist: Thief is an IIT grad!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A man who allegedly stole a Harley Davidson bike on the pretext of trial run from a showroom in Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, was arrested in Mumbai on Friday.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Cartoonist held in Tamil Nadu for caricature on CM

Cartoonist held in Tamil Nadu for caricature on CM

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Bala was arrested on the basis of a complaint filed by Tiruneveli District Collector Sandeep Nanduri, who was also caricatured in the cartoon along with the city police chief, police said.

14 pics that prove Padma Lakshmi is the ultimate supermom

14 pics that prove Padma Lakshmi is the ultimate supermom

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

The supermodel is a multi-tasker at many levels.

Maran questioned for 2nd day by CBI

Maran questioned for 2nd day by CBI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Sun TV had approached the Home Ministry for security clearance.

SC ruling on individual guarantors brings top industrialists under IBC ambit

SC ruling on individual guarantors brings top industrialists under IBC ambit

Rediff.com22 May 2021

The verdict, upholding Centre's November 15, 2019, notification bringing personal guarantors of corporate debtors under the net of the IBC, assumes significance in view of the fact that various high-profile industrialists may now face insolvency proceedings along with their debt-ridden firms under the IBC.

NRIs plan new budget airline

NRIs plan new budget airline

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Coronavirus scare: Vistara to cancel 54 int'l flights in March

Coronavirus scare: Vistara to cancel 54 int'l flights in March

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

With respect to the cancelled flights, customers can opt for a full refund or alternative travel dates free of cost.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Conversion Row Rears Its Ugly Head In Tamil Nadu

Conversion Row Rears Its Ugly Head In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

As of now, there is nothing to suggest that the 'Michaelpatti episode' has the potential to polarise Dravidian Tamil Nadu on religious lines, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

How Tamil Nadu plans to become a start-up destination

How Tamil Nadu plans to become a start-up destination

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The policy aims to create around 5,000 startups, including 10 global high-growth startups, and to create a minimum of 100,000 high skilled job creation, direct and indirect, in the startup ecosystem by 2023.

Pietersen proposes 'condensed' IPL without fans, says he 'truly believes' it should happen

Pietersen proposes 'condensed' IPL without fans, says he 'truly believes' it should happen

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Kevin Pietersen proposed a 'condensed' league behind closed doors for one of cricket's biggest money-spinners, adding the fans shouldn't be risked. The IPL is important not just for players and franchises, but also for the people working behind the scenes, and this was not lost on Pietersen.

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

For years it has been evident that fibre and DTH would give tough competition to cable in India where regulatory overload has mutilated an already warped industry structure. OTT added fuel to the fire. From Rs 27,000 crore in 2010, cable's share of subscription revenues is now estimated at Rs 13,000 crore.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Never spoke about vaccinating entire country: Govt

Never spoke about vaccinating entire country: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said the purpose of the COVID vaccine drive would be to break the chain of viral transmission.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

6 reasons your ex is still texting you

6 reasons your ex is still texting you

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Whatever may be the motive, you need to think twice, thrice and even a million times before hitting 'reply' to the message, cautions Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra marital dating app.

'Day of reckoning', says Jaitley as 2 opposition leaders are raided

'Day of reckoning', says Jaitley as 2 opposition leaders are raided

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Jaitley said the raids have been carried out only after identifying a substantial reason.

RIL may alter pipeline project on Cauvery find

RIL may alter pipeline project on Cauvery find

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

RIL is likely to take about six months to one year to estimate the oil and gas reserves available from the new discovery.

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Code share is a commercial agreement between two or more airlines that share the same flight, with all the partnering airlines able to sell seats on that particular flight.

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

And learn what not to do from the so far jinxed Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Vested interests causing unrest in country: PM

Vested interests causing unrest in country: PM

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Taking a veiled swipe at the Congress party, he said one of the things he found when he came to Delhi was that those who got opportunity to rule the nation for "many, many years, loved to keep things in a pendulum mode".