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DPC phase II to be completed soon

DPC phase II to be completed soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

US energy major Enron Corp's original contractors for the $2.96-billion Dabhol power project will complete the unfinished LNG terminal to restart the stalled 2,184 MW plant by next year.

Alphabet beats Apple to become world's most valuable company

Alphabet beats Apple to become world's most valuable company

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

For a time it looked as if Apple would never relinquish the top spot in terms of market value.

Why SHE rode SOLO from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Why SHE rode SOLO from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Neetu Chopra, who travelled solo across India on a scooter covering 7,600 km in 42 days, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar why girls should not be scared to dream.

CESC to commission its 600 MW Haldia plant in December

CESC to commission its 600 MW Haldia plant in December

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Coal requirement for the plant would be met through Coal India.

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

India may delay oil company share sales, threatening fund-raising target

India may delay oil company share sales, threatening fund-raising target

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

New Delhi has missed its target for partial privatisations for the past five years

Maruti to start paying royalty to parent company in INR

Maruti to start paying royalty to parent company in INR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

MSI expects the royalty paid to parent Suzuki Motor Corp to come down starting with its upcoming compact SUV as its engineers enhance their role in the joint development of future products.

Is Hero ready for an e-future?

Is Hero ready for an e-future?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'What volumes will we have with a Rs 1 lakh product?' 'As a company, we will not restrict it to a segment.'

8 unlisted PSUs buy back Rs 2,600 crore govt shares

8 unlisted PSUs buy back Rs 2,600 crore govt shares

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Though this is part of the divestment drive, government's stake in these companies remains 100 per cent even after the buybacks

The man fighting for women in the military

The man fighting for women in the military

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

'Women were not allowed in the Territorial Army before January 5, 2018. Presently girls are not allowed in Sainik Schools and Rashtriya Military schools. Women are not allowed in the army education corps, in the engineering services (as permanent commission), they can't be religious preachers in the army. There's a need to change with the times.'

Enron creditors could recover up to $5 billion

Enron creditors could recover up to $5 billion

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Enron Corp's lenders may be able to recover as much as $5 billion in assets, the failed energy trading company shifted to other entities using improper accounting techniques, according to a bankruptcy court examiner's report.

OVL signs Sudan pipeline deal

OVL signs Sudan pipeline deal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has signed a $194 million contract with the Sudan Government for construction of a 741-km long multi-product pipeline.

IBM sets up tech design centre in Bangalore

IBM sets up tech design centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com21 May 2003

International Business Machines Corp on Wednesday launched a technology centre in India that would provide design services for advanced chips and hardware boards to companies across Asia.\n\n\n\n

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The president's moves will make it easier for entrepreneurs to work in the United States

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Power Minster R K Singh said, "The power supply ramp down and ramp up -- they (officials) handled very smoothly, and I along with my senior officials -- power secretary, POSCO CMD -- were personally monitoring the situation from National Monitoring Centre in the ministry. I congratulate all the engineers of NLDC, RLDC and SLDCs for handling the situation very efficiently especially in huge response to the Prime Minister's call".

GM to launch Chevrolet Optra in June

GM to launch Chevrolet Optra in June

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

The Indian subsidiary of US auto giant General Motors Corp will launch a premium sedan Chevrolet Optra later this month, making India the second country in the world after South Korea where this vehicle would be produced locally.

Won't accept indiscipline, Hero warns Gurgaon plant workers

Won't accept indiscipline, Hero warns Gurgaon plant workers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

It expects to sort out the issue at the Gurgaon plant 'very quickly'.

How India can become a world power

How India can become a world power

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'Unless we start making the products we need, we cannot become a developed country or call ourselves an economic power.'

Maruti to set up MSM unit in Chennai

Maruti to set up MSM unit in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

Maruti Udyog Ltd on Friday said it would set up a Maruti Service Masters unit, its after sales service arm, in Chennai with an investment of Rs 13 crore.

Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up

Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, One Rank, One Pension are the other triggers going ahead, analysts say

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Adjutant General of the Army Lt General Ashwani Kumar said it planned to induct about 800 women in the military police with a yearly intake of 52 personnel.

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: The first 5G Olympics? Not quite

Winter Olympics Sidelights: The first 5G Olympics? Not quite

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The Pyeongchang Winter Games was supposed to be the coming-out party for 5G, the next generation of wireless technology -- but few people noticed. And some of those who did were unimpressed.

For Harley-Davidson, Indian roads were always bumpy

For Harley-Davidson, Indian roads were always bumpy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

From being exorbitantly priced to facing stiff competition, Harley was always going to find it tough to crack a market like India, says Dhruv Munjal.

The 2015 Honda CB Unicorn 160 is here!

The 2015 Honda CB Unicorn 160 is here!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

So, how is it different from the 150cc Honda CB Unicorn? Naveen Soni reports on what the Unicorn 160 has to offer!

India, US ink new defence framework accord

India, US ink new defence framework accord

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

India and US on Wednesday night signed a new strategically important 10-year defence framework agreement setting the stage for co-development and manufacture of defence equipment.

GM's India unit to launch two cars in 2003

GM's India unit to launch two cars in 2003

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

General Motors Corp, the world's largest automaker, said on Thursday it will launch two new cars in India next year to help boost its share of a market forecast to be one of the world's fastest growing this decade.\n\n\n\n\n\n

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Microsoft, responding to the rights group's allegations, said a system fault had removed some search results for users outside China.

Floods damage 40 km border fencing along LoC, IB in JK

Floods damage 40 km border fencing along LoC, IB in JK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Over 40 km of the three-tier border fencing and flood-lighting have been damaged by the recent floods along the LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir and security forces are racing against time to repair it to prevent cross-border infiltration ahead of winters.

After F-16s, Pak to get nine attack copters from US

After F-16s, Pak to get nine attack copters from US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The Pentagon has awarded Bell Helicopter a contract to manufacture and deliver the choppers to Pakistan under its foreign military sales funds.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

Markets end at 8-week high; L&T, Tata Motors top gainers

Markets end at 8-week high; L&T, Tata Motors top gainers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 204 points at 27,215 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 59 points at 8,238.

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The development comes after a recent notification from the Union home ministry, which has permitted companies to resume manufacturing operations and reopening of shops in red, green and orange zones with certain riders.

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

Ladies only please! Top 5 scooters for you

Ladies only please! Top 5 scooters for you

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

As competition hots up, more and more scooter manufacturers are turning their attention to the female buyers. Here are five scooters that are getting the desired attention.

Hero Splendor Pro Classic is the world's cheapest cafe racer motorcycle

Hero Splendor Pro Classic is the world's cheapest cafe racer motorcycle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

At Rs 53,900, the Hero Splendor Pro Classic is the cheapest cafe racer motorcycle in the world, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam. The other locally manufactured cafe racer styled motorcycle is the Royal Enfield Continental GT.

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.