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Eveready hopes to ride the anti-China wave

Eveready hopes to ride the anti-China wave

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

50 per cent of the flashlights market in the country is dominated by Chinese imports, which have been increasing.

How Useful Is Nutrition Information?

How Useful Is Nutrition Information?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

How do you bring about better nutrition consciousness in a society that is quite apathetic to excess consumption of salt, sugar and fats? asks Ambi Parameswaran.

BrahMos Missile, now made in UP

BrahMos Missile, now made in UP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

More than 100 BrahMos missiles are planned to be built in the next three years.

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The vintage artillery with 25-pounder guns that traditionally fires the thundering ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Republic Day celebrations will be replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns this year, as the government makes a further push for its Make in India initiative.

India has again emerged as world's fastest-growing economy: President Kovind

India has again emerged as world's fastest-growing economy: President Kovind

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said that India has once again established itself as the world's fastest-growing economy. "Due to consistent endeavours, India has again emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. "GST collection has consistently remained above Rs 1 lakh crore during the last several months," President Kocind said while addressing both Houses of the Parliament at Central Hall ahead of the Budget Session. In the first seven months of the current financial year, the inflow of 48 billion dollars, the President said is a "testimony to the belief the global investor community has in India's growth story."

The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!

The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The all-new Scorpio N will not have any component from the current Scorpio, which will now be sold as the Scorpio Classic, reports Rajesh Karkera.

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The rocket systems that were tested at Pokharan field firing ranges were manufactured by a private industry following transfer of technology by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

IOC defends 'Anti-Sex' beds at Tokyo Games Village

IOC defends 'Anti-Sex' beds at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The beds have been manufactured such that after both the marquee events, the beds will be recycled into paper products, while the mattresses formed of polyethylene materials will be reused for plastic products.

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It is baffling how the PM chose the LCH as an indigenous product to celebrate on Rashtriya Raksha Samarpan Parv, even while his Cabinet holds up manufacturing clearance for 15 LCHs on the grounds that they are not Indian enough.

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Tata Motors recently cut the sales forecast of its luxury car brand, JLR, due to chip shortages, scaling down its production numbers from the earlier 120,000 units to 60,000-65,000 units by September, and leading to an almost 10 per cent fall in the company's stock. In May this year, Bosch India, too, had stated that chip shortfalls would impact its production, as supply chains were getting disrupted.

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: Tim Cook

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: Tim Cook

Rediff.com5 May 2023

India is at a "tipping point" and a major focus for Apple, the technology giant's CEO Tim Cook has said, terming the opening of its first two retail stores in the country - in Mumbai and Delhi - as a "milestone" for the company. Speaking at Apple's Q2 2023 earnings call on Thursday, Cook emphasised the dynamism and vibrancy in the Indian market, calling it "unbelievable". "Looking at the business in India, we did set a quarterly record, grew very strong, double digits year-over-year.

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

TCS Q4 net rises 15% to Rs 11,392 crore

TCS Q4 net rises 15% to Rs 11,392 crore

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Software major Tata Consultancy Services on Wednesday reported a 14.8 per cent rise in net income to Rs 11,392 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal against Rs 9,959 crore in the year-ago period. The country's largest technology services company by market value said its revenue rose 16.9 per cent to Rs 59,162 crore during the reporting season from Rs 50,591 crore a year ago.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Maruti boss brushes aside concerns on EV project

Maruti boss brushes aside concerns on EV project

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Brushing aside concerns raised by proxy advisory firm IiAS on Suzuki's investment in the EV project, Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava on Thursday asserted that there was nothing in it against the interest of the company and its shareholders as it is part of an earlier arrangement. Countering the criticism from the proxy advisory firm, Bhargava noted that all models produced at Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), including EVs, would be ultimately sold by Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) in the marketplace. IiAS has raised serious questions regarding the decision of the Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) to invest directly in the EV project instead of MSI doing it.

How Nokia designs new phones

How Nokia designs new phones

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

MoD's Big Made In India Push

MoD's Big Made In India Push

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Banning the import of platforms that are already being built in India serves little purpose.

'Data protection bill veered away from core issues'

'Data protection bill veered away from core issues'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

'There were two options before the government -- create a complex, cumbersome law, which will cause a tremendous amount of compliance challenges for startups or say let's go back and do a clean slate, where we do a framework of laws and policies'

Pralay will not be part of India's nuclear deterrent

Pralay will not be part of India's nuclear deterrent

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Like the Shourya and Prahar missiles, the Pralay is powered by conventional solid fuel, and its payload is designed to carry only a conventional warhead.

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and the British International Investment (BII) have inked a pact to invest Rs 1,925 crore each in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the home-grown auto major to focus on four-wheel passenger electric vehicles. The Mumbai-based automaker and BII have executed a binding agreement to invest in the new entity -- "EV Co". According to the pact, BII will invest up to Rs 1,925 crore in the form of compulsory convertible instruments at a valuation of up to Rs 70,070 crore, resulting in 2.75 per cent to 4.76 per cent ownership in the EV Co, M&M said in a regulatory filing. EV Co will focus on four-wheel (4W) passenger electric vehicles, it added.

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.

French defence firm pulls out of India's P-75I submarine project

French defence firm pulls out of India's P-75I submarine project

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Naval Group's announcement comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris where he is scheduled meet recently re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron.

Tendulkar's dream: To see Americans carry Indian phones

Tendulkar's dream: To see Americans carry Indian phones

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'We want to make in India but it will depend on volumes and partner ecosystem.'

India to buy military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

India to buy military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, according to an official statement.

Ballot boxes, not EVMs to decide fate of Murmu, Sinha

Ballot boxes, not EVMs to decide fate of Murmu, Sinha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The EVMs, officials explained, are not designed to register this system of voting.

Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster

Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The three bikes -- presented by Classic Legends Private Limited, the automotive company owned by the Mahindra Group -- are a welcome addition to the two-wheeler options already present on Indian roads, says Rajesh Karkera.

What Nirmalaji Must Include In The Budget Speech

What Nirmalaji Must Include In The Budget Speech

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The real requirement for the finance minister's explanatory speech is to explain the measures taken in the Budget to influence inflation and growth not just through the announcement of a deficit goal, but more broadly through the impact on money supply, consumer demand, foreign trade and investment, explains Nitin Desai.

Patanjali to sell food retail biz to group firm Ruchi Soya for Rs 690 cr

Patanjali to sell food retail biz to group firm Ruchi Soya for Rs 690 cr

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Ltd will sell its food retail business to group firm Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd for Rs 690 crore as part of its strategy to focus on non-food, traditional medicine and wellness business.

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

This ring with 12,638 diamonds sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Harshit Bansal, founder of Renani Jewels in Meerut, India, has broken the dazzling Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set in one ring -- 12,638.

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

'I cannot afford to go to court. I cannot afford to lose a case. I will fight the Gandhi way -- peacefully, non-violently, and with determination,' Purshottam Chauhan, a resident of the Sabarmati Ashram, tells Rosamma Thomas. Around him, the homes of former neighbours are rubble. About 300 Dalit families resided within the premises of the Sabarmati Ashram till 2021. Only about 40 now remain.

Oh fish! A fashion show in an aquarium

Oh fish! A fashion show in an aquarium

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Styles spotted at the Aquarium Runway Show at Melbourne Fashion Week.

India's 1st indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant handed over to Navy

India's 1st indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant handed over to Navy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The IAC would serve to bolster India's position in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its quest for a blue water Navy

5 MFs You Can Invest In

5 MFs You Can Invest In

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, will answers your MF queries.

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

Why EVMs are not used in presidential elections

Why EVMs are not used in presidential elections

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The EVMs are based on a technology where they work as aggregator of votes in direct elections such as the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.