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MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

PHOTOS: It's band, bajaa and barfi for BJP

PHOTOS: It's band, bajaa and barfi for BJP

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

All set to celebrate its victory, the scene at Bharatiya Janata Party office in Mumbai was of joy. Senior leaders of the BJP came out in full support and celebrated their victory. They were already flashing the victory sign.

IN PICS: Bidding adieu to Goddess Durga

IN PICS: Bidding adieu to Goddess Durga

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

A look at how an age-old tradition still adds colour to Durga Puja.

Watch LIVE! Beating the Retreat ceremony

Watch LIVE! Beating the Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Beating the Retreat ceremony, which marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, is underway at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.

3 dead in chemical factory fire in Maharashtra

3 dead in chemical factory fire in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The blaze started after a massive explosion inside a boiler at a company named Ramedeo chemicals around 11.40 pm, an official said.

How can 'Bees' help India Inc?

How can 'Bees' help India Inc?

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Businesses across the world consider efficient delivery of shipments to be a growth driver, and IoT-based start-up Roambee fills this need with real-time reports to businesses using tracking data.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Talks between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to improve the relations got off on a rough note at the northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin, with Xie launching a blistering attack on Washington, accusing it of being the "owner of coercive diplomacy".

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has pushed back on suggestions that the pandemic would set the sport back.

Braving cold, farmers say ready for long haul

Braving cold, farmers say ready for long haul

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The number of protesters swelled at Delhi border points on Wednesday. Police stepped up security after thousands blocked key gateways into the national capital for the seventh day on the trot, leaving commuters facing a harrowing time.

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Thousands of people took to the New York City streets for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. It's the first time WorldPride is being held in the United States. The march coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across America following his official swearing in at the United States Capitol, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced.

Famous drummer Sivamani turns music director

Famous drummer Sivamani turns music director

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Sivamani will make his debut as a composer in the Tamil film Arima Nambi.

WATCH LIVE: Beating Retreat 2016

WATCH LIVE: Beating Retreat 2016

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

atch the ceremony live from Vijay Chowk

Hema Malini takes a tractor tour to woo voters

Hema Malini takes a tractor tour to woo voters

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Malini was faced with allegations that she hardly visited Mathura, which is seen as rural constituency. Mathura will go to polls on April 18.

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Prachi Desai REVEALS how Bollywood functions

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'

Ladies only please! Top 5 scooters for you

Ladies only please! Top 5 scooters for you

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

As competition hots up, more and more scooter manufacturers are turning their attention to the female buyers. Here are five scooters that are getting the desired attention.

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves. Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground.

Diesel at 100!!!

Diesel at 100!!!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'The question often being asked is whether the demand for petrol and diesel is price inelastic?' asks Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will enable New Delhi to directly access the resource-rich Central Asia region through Pakistani territory.

The Year Gone By, with Deepika-Ranveer

The Year Gone By, with Deepika-Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Happy anniversary, DeepVeer!

PM explains to Putin why Kashmir move was necessary

PM explains to Putin why Kashmir move was necessary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Modi thanked Putin for giving a 'clear message' on the Kashmir issue.

Why Voters Love Modi

Why Voters Love Modi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

If the BJP wins by getting Hindu voters to consolidate, its opponents can't beat it by bundling together the Muslims and some of the 'others', observes Shekhar Gupta.

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

An advisory issued by the Delhi development commissioner said that residents can distract the locusts by making high-decibel sound through beating of drums, utensils; playing high-volume music, bursting crackers, and burning neem leaves.

I have no differences with Younis: Yawar

I have no differences with Younis: Yawar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Pakistan team manager in England Yawar Saeed has denied having differences with Younis Khan and said it was drummed up by the media and that he has tremendous respect for the former skipper.

PIX: Champions Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

PIX: Champions Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

There was something appropriate in the way that Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich celebrated his team's Champions League triumph over Paris St Germain on Sunday. More than 90 minutes after the final whistle had blown on the 1-0 victory, Kimmich sat in the centre circle, in front of 65,000 empty seats at the Estadio da Luz, banging on a drum.

Aamir Khan's publicity bandwagon hits the road

Aamir Khan's publicity bandwagon hits the road

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and Rajkumar Hirani on the sets of Indian Idol.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11

Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Netanyahu visited India in January 2018 while Prime Minister Modi travelled to Tel Aviv in 2017, becoming the first Indian prime minister to tour the Jewish state.

6 stunning pictures from around the world

6 stunning pictures from around the world

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Here's what the world was up to...

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The ceremony held on January 29 every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.

IN PICS: Mahashtami celebrated with fervour in Kolkata

IN PICS: Mahashtami celebrated with fervour in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

'Mahashtami', considered the most auspicious of the four-day pujas, was ushered in on Monday with 'anjali' to Goddess Durga to the beat of drums.

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Samjiyon Band's performance comes a day before South Korea opens its first Winter Olympics, amid a thaw in ties with North Korea highlighted by the first visit by its leader Kim Jong Un's sister, who is set to arrive on Friday.

Zakir Hussain wins a Grammy

Zakir Hussain wins a Grammy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

While Slumdog Millionaire picked up seven BAFTA awards in a ceremony in London, the Indian presence was also felt at the Grammy awards with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain winning in the Contemporary World Music Album category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project.

PHOTOS: Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, New York style

PHOTOS: Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, New York style

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Hundreds of devotees danced to devotional music and beating of drums and playing of nagaswaram as Lord Ganesh's idol was taken in a procession in Flushing in northern Queens, a suburb of New York City.

Indian Navy thwarts pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Indian Navy thwarts pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

All 26 Indian crew on board the Indian ship were safe.

Review: All the Best is fire and brimstone

Review: All the Best is fire and brimstone

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Though it suffers a bit from the lack of a strong melody or a catchy, take-home hook or riff, this album is an audacious attempt.

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.

BJP celebrates its victory in style

BJP celebrates its victory in style

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As counting of the ballot for 542 Lok Sabha seats for the world's largest democracy is underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party is surging ahead of all its rivals. With early trends in favour of the BJP, party workers and supporters burst into celebrations at various party offices as well as its headquarters in New Delhi. Workers distributed sweets, raised slogans and were seen dancing on the beats of drums at various places.

WATCH: Mangaluru's 'tiger dance' festival for Dassehra

WATCH: Mangaluru's 'tiger dance' festival for Dassehra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Every year, during Navratri, the key attraction in Mangaluru is the tiger dance, popularly known as Pili Vesha or Huli Vesha.