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Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Discovery Sport is a practical package, a spacious cruiser with good off-roading capabilities says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Govt clears 30 oil and gas discoveries for production: Minister

Govt clears 30 oil and gas discoveries for production: Minister

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Pradhan said a National Data Repository which will store information on all sedimentary basins of the country is being pursued on top priority.

Moily approves taking away 5 gas discoveries from RIL

Moily approves taking away 5 gas discoveries from RIL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The five discoveries -- D4, D7, D8, D16 and D23 - hold 0.805 trillion cubic feet of reserves, or about one-fourth of the restated reserves in the currently producing Dhirubhai-1 and 3 (D1&D3) fields in KG-D6 block, and are worth $10 billion.

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The apex court in May agreed to hear a plea filed by the father of one of the victims challenging the high court's order acquitting Koli in the case.

Reliance's 'discovery man' gets Padma Shri

Reliance's 'discovery man' gets Padma Shri

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Reliance Industries found huge natural gas reserves in the very first well it drilled, which subsequently proved to be the world's second largest deepwater discovery in the last decade.

ONGC makes five oil, gas discoveries

ONGC makes five oil, gas discoveries

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has made five oil and gas finds in eastern offshore and north-east, the most significant being a gas discovery in the Mahanadi basin block where 3-4 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves have already been established.

An emotional Sunita bids adieu to Discovery

An emotional Sunita bids adieu to Discovery

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Sunita, who arrived at the station with the STS-116 mission, replaced European Space Agency Astronaut Thomas Reiter on the Expedition 14 crew at midnight on December 12.

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Fintech major PhonePe on Wednesday announced the launch of its homegrown Indus Appstore specifically for the Indian market, in a bid to compete with global incumbents like Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. The Indus Appstore is PhonePe's attempt at creating a more competitive and localised mobile app store economy for India, which is already the world's largest market for mobile apps.

Technical lapse: DGH disallows Rel gas discovery

Technical lapse: DGH disallows Rel gas discovery

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Reliance had last month struck gas in the fourth successive well on the block KG-DWN-2003/1 that lies close to its prolific D6 area in the Krishna-Godavari Basin in the Bay of Bengal.

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

'Shah Rukh Khan Started As A Villain'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'

Grey Divorces: Why Older Couples Are Parting Ways

Grey Divorces: Why Older Couples Are Parting Ways

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Personal growth and self-discovery are significant factors in the rise of grey divorces, says relationship expert Kanchan Rai.

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

Covid vax pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Covid vax pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

Discovery astronauts take first spacewalk

Discovery astronauts take first spacewalk

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Two astronauts of space shuttle Discovery have stepped out into space completing the first of the three spacewalks aimed at extending and rewiring the International Space Station.

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'We have got enough internal accruals, and we are able to do acquisitions on our own.'

Why Janhvi Got Aggressive!

Why Janhvi Got Aggressive!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'It went from me being scared and intimidated by him to me being very aggressive and passionate.'

Discovery crew retract solar panel

Discovery crew retract solar panel

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Finally after their fourth unscheduled spacewalk, Discovery astronauts have successfully retracted a stubborn solar panel on the International Space Station.

M&M, Adani Total Energies join hands to set up EV charging infra

M&M, Adani Total Energies join hands to set up EV charging infra

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday said it has tied up with a unit of Adani Total Gas to establish electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. The auto major and Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Ltd (ATEL) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in this regard. The MoU sets a roadmap for the creation of an expansive EV charging infrastructure across the country, it added.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

Zydus gets China nod for kidney disease drug

Zydus gets China nod for kidney disease drug

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Ahmedabad-based Zydus Lifesciences said on Tuesday that a new drug application for its oral drug Desidustat used in treating anaemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients had been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA). In 2020, CMS International Development and Management Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Medical System Holdings Ltd obtained an exclusive license for the product from Zydus. CKD involves a gradual loss of functioning of kidneys and eventually leads to kidney failure.

Image: Discovery launched into space

Image: Discovery launched into space

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

First Look on Discovery's launch

Discovery Travel starts Indian Rendezvous

Discovery Travel starts Indian Rendezvous

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Discovery Travel and Living is presenting a new series called, Indian Rendezvous, based on the upmarket lifestyles of people in six metros of India. The series will also be aired in other Asian countries and the UK.

Countdown begins for Discovery launch

Countdown begins for Discovery launch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The effects of Hurricane Dennis, which roared ashore in Florida off to the northwest, could be felt at the launch site as the sky was grey and solidly overcast.

RIL makes third gas discovery in KG block

RIL makes third gas discovery in KG block

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Likely to drill three additional exploration wells in the block before the end of 2010.

Discovery takes off on 3rd launch

Discovery takes off on 3rd launch

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

US space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew left the seaside Florida launch pad on Tuesday on a do-or-die mission at 2.38 pm EDT (1838 GMT).

RIL makes fourth oil discovery in Cambay Basin

RIL makes fourth oil discovery in Cambay Basin

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The 635-sq km CB-ONN-2003/1 block is located at a distance of about 130 km from Ahmedabad, in Gujarat.

Liberty, Discovery seek 49 per cent stake in Formula One?

Liberty, Discovery seek 49 per cent stake in Formula One?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Liberty Global and Discovery Communications have made a joint approach to CVC Capital about buying a 49 percent stake in Formula One, the Telegraph reported, without citing sources.

ONGC made 28 oil & gas discoveries in '08-'09

ONGC made 28 oil & gas discoveries in '08-'09

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The 28 discoveries include Charada structure and Matar field in Cambay basin (Gujarat) and YSAF in KG basin (off Andhra Pradesh coast), the company said. The discoveries made in FY'09 have been notified to the directorate general of hydrocarbons.

Discovery landing put off to 1551 IST

Discovery landing put off to 1551 IST

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Space shuttle Discovery's return to earth has been delayed by at least 90 minutes due to low clouds at the shuttle landing facility at Cape Canaveral, NASA has announced

Why Oil Min wants RIL to retain KG-D6 discoveries

Why Oil Min wants RIL to retain KG-D6 discoveries

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

RIL may go to arbitration which may lead to further delay in production and extra cost associated with the arbitration.

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.

Syngene to enter drug discovery

Syngene to enter drug discovery

Rediff.com24 May 2004

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

Discovery to bring in 4th channel for DTH platform

Discovery to bring in 4th channel for DTH platform

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Discovery Networks India Executive Vice-President and MD Deepak Shourie said that the DTH platform has been able to quickly penetrate cable homes by reaching out to 5 million subscribers within a couple of years. Discovery Communications globally offers channels such as Discovery Health, Military Channel, TLC, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery among others. The group might bring in one of these channels for the DTH platform, sources indicated.

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

Newborn found dead in Mumbai hospital dustbin

Newborn found dead in Mumbai hospital dustbin

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A case has been registered under Indian Penal Code section 317 (exposure and abandonment of infants) against an unidentified woman, said the official from Sion police station.

Short circuit caused Kuwait fire; 1 more Indian dead, toll 46

Short circuit caused Kuwait fire; 1 more Indian dead, toll 46

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of Indians killed in the massive fire in Kuwait has risen to 46 with one more person succumbing to injuries as authorities said that an electrical short circuit in the room of the guard on the ground floor of the building caused the blaze that killed 50 people.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.