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Secret Of Long Marriages: Appetite For Forgiveness

Secret Of Long Marriages: Appetite For Forgiveness

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'In a marriage, you must wipe the self-helpy, holier-than-thou grime off your forgiveness to see what it truly is.'

Manmohan writes to Modi with 5 suggestions for tackling Covid

Manmohan writes to Modi with 5 suggestions for tackling Covid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

We must resist the temptation to look at the absolute numbers being vaccinated, and focus instead on the percentage of the population vaccinated, he said in his letter.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

At least 40% of a product must be manufactured in India for it to qualify for the Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.

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.

Think you can make your own car?

Think you can make your own car?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Well, these engineering students race them too.

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Australian team came out wearing a new jersey in the opening T20 International against India, in Canberra, on Friday, to showcase their country's indigenous heritage.

11 pm to 5 am Covid-19 curfew in Delhi from today

11 pm to 5 am Covid-19 curfew in Delhi from today

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Patients and pregnant women, people out to buy essential items, and those travelling to or from railway stations, bus stops and airports will be exempted from the night curfew that kicks in at 11 pm on Monday due to rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, according to a DDMA order.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Named ConceptFutureS, it is a uniquely styled compact car with distinct SUV like characters and will define the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India, the company said.

'MF Guru, I know I messed a bit'

'MF Guru, I know I messed a bit'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Indian telcos' 5G rollout is mired in controversy

Indian telcos' 5G rollout is mired in controversy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The operators say that the move to have an India-specific standard will raise the costs not only of telecom networks but of chipsets for mobile devices because they will have to be made for the local market and, as such, will not enjoy global economies of scale.

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Aircraft debris and some personal belongings have been found at the air crash site in Tengxian County of Wuzhou City, but no survivors, state-run CGTN reported on Tuesday.

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Lightning Logistics, Shreyas Shibulal's start-up, rents out electric scooters along with the riders for last mile delivery.

The 3 biggies who will power next-gen 5G telecom networks

The 3 biggies who will power next-gen 5G telecom networks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

According to software company Mavernir, the new virtualised networks would lead to a saving of 40 per cent in capex and 34 per cent in terms of lower operations cost for operators.

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Alok Mohanty, who owns a furniture store in Cuttack city and is a fan of anything made of the yellow metal, said an N-95 mask has been used as a base for manufacturing the golden protective gear which weighs around 100 grams.

Google doodles chemist Sir William Henry Perkin

Google doodles chemist Sir William Henry Perkin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Perkin is credited with discovering synthetic dye at a young age of 18.

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The message for 2024 is that the man on the street is not going to be euphoric if the G-20 crowns Modi as king-emperor for 2023, or if India sends its first man to space just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Even a 'temple consecration' in Ayodhya, or a Uniform Civil Code, or both of them together, may not have enough electoral purchase if fuel and commodity prices are not rolled back, and money-in-the-pocket does not fatten, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BSF detects 20-ft-long tunnel along India-Pak border in Jammu

BSF detects 20-ft-long tunnel along India-Pak border in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The force later examined the tunnel and found plastic sandbags on its mouth that had "Pakistani markings" on them.

'Conventional war is here to stay'

'Conventional war is here to stay'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'Those who say that conventional war is a thing of the past or that war is not an option, or that diplomacy alone can prevent war -- are wrong and we see that in Ukraine.'

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Our sensors allow the missile to locate and identify the target even if it's on the move.'

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

According to the World Health Organisation, 10 candidate vaccines for COVID-19 are in the clinical evaluation and 126 are in the pre-clinical stage.

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

The biggest procurement green-lighted was the Rs 217 billion purchase of 111 naval utility helicopters.

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Team Amazon would also educate and train the khadi artisans to directly sell their products to online customers.

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval choppers at Rs 21K cr

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval choppers at Rs 21K cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The utility helicopters will be used in attack missions as well as for search and rescue and surveillance operations.

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

If you have an IT firm, you should avoid encroaching on their turf.

New Octavia comes packed with features but is pricey

New Octavia comes packed with features but is pricey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

With cars like the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic selling in very small numbers and potentially even being phased out, the Octavia has very little competition, says Pavan Lall.

Is your nail polish toxic?

Is your nail polish toxic?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Nail polishes with 'n-free' labels are not necessarily free of toxic compounds.

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

At least two of them - Lava and Micromax - are arming themselves against the Chinese rivals which made them insignificant in the local market over the past few years.

Dhamaka review

Dhamaka review

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Dhamaka doesn't always hit the right buttons and Kartik Aaryan is a puny choice for a role of enormous calibre and incessant focus, rues Sukanya Verma.

Coming soon: Battery-powered masks for Indian athletes

Coming soon: Battery-powered masks for Indian athletes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Indian Olympic Association has decided to come up with a battery-powered mask through which athletes will be able to train without worrying about COVID-19.

Govt approves purchase of fighter jets, missile systems, weapons worth Rs 38,900 cr

Govt approves purchase of fighter jets, missile systems, weapons worth Rs 38,900 cr

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The procurement will come at a cost of Rs 38,900 crore.

Ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical

Ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The commerce ministry has recommended the continuation of anti-dumping duty on a Chinese chemical used in food and pharma industry with a view to guard domestic players from cheap imports. In a notification, the ministry's investigation arm, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has said there is a "positive" evidence of likelihood of dumping of Sodium Citrate and injury to the domestic industry if the existing anti-dumping duty were to be removed.

First India-made aircraft carrier to be commissioned next year: Rajnath

First India-made aircraft carrier to be commissioned next year: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier will be commissioned next year and its combat capability, reach and versatility will add formidable capabilities in the country's defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Kochi on Friday.

Check out F1's proposed major change for 2021

Check out F1's proposed major change for 2021

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Formula One will have simpler, cheaper and noisier engines from 2021 as part of a "road map" for the future presented to teams on Tuesday that could entice new manufacturers to enter the sport.

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has always taken care of the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils and 'consistently' flagged the issue of their rights with the leaders in the island nation.