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Rakul-Jackky's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rakul-Jackky's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Jackky's house is seen beautifully lit up in golden lights.

Railways get ready for eco-friendly toilets

Railways get ready for eco-friendly toilets

Rediff.com2 May 2012

An eco-friendly green toilet is a reality in an express train under the East Central Railway zone in Bihar, railway officials on Wednesday said.

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The company also did not share the amount of booking backlog.

Eco-tourism hub around Tehri dam

Eco-tourism hub around Tehri dam

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The Uttarakhand government has decided to set up an international eco-tourism hub around the 42 sq km area of the 2,400-Mw Tehri dam reservoir.

Check out the stylish and spacious Ford EcoSport S!

Check out the stylish and spacious Ford EcoSport S!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Ford EcoSport S offers all the practicality and affordability of a small car.

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Italian stallion emerges as more desirable drive.

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2024

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Abhay S Oka said the governments must ensure that action is taken against erring officials.

Ford India resumes bookings for EcoSport

Ford India resumes bookings for EcoSport

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The company had stopped taking bookings for the vehicle, which was launched in June, in the wake of heavy demand.

Price comparison: EcoSport vs. Duster, Amaze, Swift

Price comparison: EcoSport vs. Duster, Amaze, Swift

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Ford's aggressive pricing makes the compact SUV a better option over popular hatchbacks.

Can Ford's EcoSport take on Renault's Duster?

Can Ford's EcoSport take on Renault's Duster?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The compact SUV's exteriors and fuel efficiency could make it a tough challenger, provided Ford plays its price card well.

Ford EcoSport is made for Indian roads

Ford EcoSport is made for Indian roads

Rediff.com14 May 2013

You reach triple digit speed in a breeze.

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The chances of former workers getting jobs depends on the model under which Ford would restart its Chennai plant operations -- under Ford India or as a joint venture or under any other model.

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

This, my friends, is the ultimate off-road champion, gloats Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

This woman's eco-friendly pads are solving 3 problems

This woman's eco-friendly pads are solving 3 problems

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Shaidalin Marbaniang's eco-friendly napkins solve three problems -- accessibility, sustainability and also generates employment.

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and locally elected representatives, as well as region president Valerie Pecresse and sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, attended the inauguration.

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Startup and venture funds on Tuesday cheered the Budget decision on the abolition of angel tax for all investor classes, terming it a "game-changer" that would remove significant barriers in growth and foster a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. Angel tax refers to the tax that the government imposes on funding raised by unlisted companies, or startups if their valuation exceeds the company's fair market value.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Prime Minister termed the athletes as "India's soldiers of 2036 Olympics".

EcoSport: A stunning SUV priced under Rs 10 lakh

EcoSport: A stunning SUV priced under Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Ford EcoSport, the most awaited launch of 2013 is here. Ford has announced the rolling out of the vehicle in mid June 2013.

All you want to know about Ford EcoSport

All you want to know about Ford EcoSport

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The diesel variant boasts a mileage of 22.7 kmpl. For petrol, it will range between 15.6 kmpl and 18.9 kmpl.

Malaika's Message For YOU...

Malaika's Message For YOU...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

On June 5, World Environment Day, movie celebs took to social media to post messages of conserving and celebrating the environment we live in.

Delhi launches eco-friendly rickshaws ahead of CWG

Delhi launches eco-friendly rickshaws ahead of CWG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

In the first phase, the company will sponsor 25 vehicles on five routes, including Chandni Chowk, Saket, IIT-SDA market area, GK-II and Delhi University-North Campus, Vodafone told reporters in New Delhi.

Tatas pull out of Thai Eco car project

Tatas pull out of Thai Eco car project

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Media report says unfavourable excise structure, large investments are the main reasons

Eco-tax should not spoil simplicity of GST

Eco-tax should not spoil simplicity of GST

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The environmentalists are doing genuinely good work to promote more favourable situation for the earth to survive the rampaging attack on ecology. But in the process one has to look for the correct method. The environmentalists advocate eco-tax and eco-subsidy to cope with pollution.

Bengal to set up Eco-Tourism Board

Bengal to set up Eco-Tourism Board

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

State Tourism Minister Bratya Basu said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had directed the Tourism Department to go ahead with the setting up the board.

'Human error' caused AP train collision? Railways says...

'Human error' caused AP train collision? Railways says...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Two coaches of the Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger train from the rear and the loco of Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger were derailed as a result of the accident, the railway official said, adding that rescue operations are underway.

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Representatives of Citizen and Society Development Welfare, who have given the slogan of Dharavi Banao Andolan, met Srinivas and submitted a memorandum seeking expedition of the survey being conducted in Dharavi.

Ford EcoSport garners 30,000 bookings in mere 17 days

Ford EcoSport garners 30,000 bookings in mere 17 days

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It beats the recent record of Honda Amaze that managed 22,000 bookings in about 20 days.

LeEco to assemble smartphones in Gurgaon, invests Rs 50 cr

LeEco to assemble smartphones in Gurgaon, invests Rs 50 cr

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Set up in partnership with Compal Electronics, the facility in Greater Noida will have an initial capacity of 60,000 units a month. This will be ramped up to 2,00,000 by the end of December.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

From phones to drones, Google looks to firm up India bet

From phones to drones, Google looks to firm up India bet

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Following in Apple's footsteps, Alphabet - Google's parent company - is in advanced talks with Foxconn to manufacture Pixel smartphones in Tamil Nadu, an industrial state which will also double up as drone-manufacturing hub for the US tech giant soon. According to a state government release, officials from Google will soon visit Chennai to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to hold discussion on manufacturing of Google Pixel near Chennai.

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as 30th Army chief

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as 30th Army chief

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Gen Dwivedi, who has vast operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, was serving as the Vice Chief of the Army.

Rakul-Jackky To Have A GREEN Wedding

Rakul-Jackky To Have A GREEN Wedding

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani confirmed their relationship in October 2021.

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

'With the deployment of a higher degree of mechanisation, awarding contractual mining to MDOs and operational efficiency, we feel confident of achieving the desired target.'

What the Eco-Survey tells us

What the Eco-Survey tells us

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The Economic Survey 2007-08 has some interesting insights for infrastructure aficionados.