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De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

South Africans take the top 3 slots in Most Valuable Player Index.

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The rough and tough image of SUVs is now being presented in a more technologically upgraded form.

#Upcycle: When old clothes get a facelift

#Upcycle: When old clothes get a facelift

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

A bunch of designers tell you why sustainable fashion is stylish!

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Trade estimates pegged the Hindi version collection at Rs 210 million -- a commendable performance for a dubbed film.

BMW X1 is a good package overall

BMW X1 is a good package overall

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with the Qualis, which was the company's entry model for our country. Despite the skeptical views of the reviewers for Qualis, the car succeeded and paved the way for Innova. Now in its second generation, Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com have decided to gauge how big is the leap between the two generations of the people mover.

Modi, Oli inaugurate South Asia's first cross-border oil pipeline

Modi, Oli inaugurate South Asia's first cross-border oil pipeline

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As of now, tankers carry petroleum products from India to Nepal as part of an arrangement which is in place since 1973.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Rediff.com3 May 2011

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (Commerce) or NMAT (C) is scheduled for Sunday May 15. More than 10,000 students are likely to take this test to three years' BBA and Bcom (Hons) programmes.

Video: Green fashion hits LFW runway

Video: Green fashion hits LFW runway

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Lecoanet Hemant's creations are meant to foster a sense of eco-mindedness in consumers and use organic fabrics to create luxurious fashion. Take a look.

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

US President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors' book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument.

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A serial entrepreneur, according to the Wikipedia definition, is one who continuously comes up with new ideas and invests in new businesses. While there is no data on serial entrepreneurs in India, industry experts say the trend is on the rise.

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Auto maker Ford India on Thursday said it has hiked prices by 1-5 per cent on different models with immediate effect to offset rising input costs.

Car rental brands thrive on luxury

Car rental brands thrive on luxury

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The companies are integrating the latest innovations into their system for attracting customers.

Alia, Ranbir, Varun go plastic-free. What about you?

Alia, Ranbir, Varun go plastic-free. What about you?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

On World Environment Day, the actors showed the world how to go plastic-free.

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

A green building movement was initiated in India in 2001 by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote eco friendly buildings.

Saving the Sundarbans

Saving the Sundarbans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The Sundarbans is at the epicentre of both India-Bangaldesh bilateral diplomatic challenges and of the most intense global battles against climate change.

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Where the human aspect of Godzilla fails, technology more than does its bit. The glee it evokes, no matter how meaningless or momentary, is worth the price of admission, feels Sukanya Verma.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

Sivakasi rolls out green crackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The changeover to green crackers after extensive experiments marks a revival of the industry which has over 1,000 manufacturing units around Sivakasi and used to clock an annual turnover of over Rs 6,000 crore.

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

And, in turn, help 1,000 artisans earn Rs 5,000 at a time when they are struggling to cope with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.

Your car may soon run on oil from food waste!

Your car may soon run on oil from food waste!

Rediff.com12 May 2011

British fuel supplier Greenergy International announced that it has developed a new technology to extract cooking oil from food waste and blend them with diesel to produce an environmentally-friendly fuel.

Bhutan team enters Guinness record for green initiative

Bhutan team enters Guinness record for green initiative

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

A group of 100 men entered the Guinness Record by planting around 50,000 tree saplings in flat one hour

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

COAI has argued that in India the government has been working to keep telecom networks secure, with reviews of the security policy and the insertion of specific clauses into the licences to prevent any risk to network security.

Indian firms invest $10.5 bn abroad

Indian firms invest $10.5 bn abroad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Direct overseas investment by Indian companies stood at $10.5 billion in the quarter ended June, lower by 42 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.

PIX: Nana Patekar, Deepshikha, Neil Nitin Mukesh's Ganpati Visarjan

PIX: Nana Patekar, Deepshikha, Neil Nitin Mukesh's Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Bollywood stars bid Lord Ganesha adieu.

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

eKOCool is a chest cooler that operates exclusively through solar energy, and has a capacity to store two crates (48 no) of 300 ml Coca-Cola glass bottles.

From Vikhroli to Fiji: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Vikhroli to Fiji: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Wheels that will make you drool

Wheels that will make you drool

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Mahindra e20Plus; Tata Hexa; Volvo S90; New Toyota Fortuner; New Hyundai Tucson. Get ready for the beauties!

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).

'Our athletes are in a far better position than many in other countries'

'Our athletes are in a far better position than many in other countries'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Most of our elite athletes are in national camps so they are safer.' 'They don't have to go out to buy vegetables or groceries; they are not as exposed as we are.' 'Most of them work for government organisations, they get salaries and stipends.'

India-New Zealand MVPI: Kohli, Mishra reign supreme

India-New Zealand MVPI: Kohli, Mishra reign supreme

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

It was India's players all the way, with batting sensation Virat Kohli emerging the most valuable, ahead of senior spinner Amit Mishra. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji graphically depict the top players from the recently concluded India-New Zealand ODI series.

The techie who quit his job to help poor farmers

The techie who quit his job to help poor farmers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Meet Apoorva Kothari, who decided to let go of his cushy job in the Silicon Valley and has now started up an eco-friendly and fair-trade t-shirt company in India.

Coal issues: Ramesh calls on Jaiswal

Coal issues: Ramesh calls on Jaiswal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

This follows an hour-long meeting Jaiswal had with Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh for resolving major issues hurting coal production.

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade at Rajpath, which was witnessed by thousands of people. As part of the celebrations, tableaux,including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, rolled down Rajpath. Take a look at the colourful cultural pieces.