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How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

DC Avanti: This stunning sportscar won't burn a hole in your pockets

DC Avanti: This stunning sportscar won't burn a hole in your pockets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Thanks to a well-sorted chassis and Renault's motor, the car induces confidence in the driver to take it for a faster spin

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology background are the latest foot soldiers in the struggle of auto companies to stay ahead in the competitive race.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

New Mahindra Scorpio: Best SUV in its segment

New Mahindra Scorpio: Best SUV in its segment

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

For the price, it is also the best value for money car.

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'If we chose to do the right things, it is possible to avoid job losses at a mass scale,' ABB MD Sanjeev Sharma tells Raghu Krishnan.

Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump

Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Apple reduced channel inventory by $3.6 billion.

India must stop being the West's digital colony

India must stop being the West's digital colony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Though growth in China is unlikely to slow down soon, India should prepare to take advantage of a shifting of gears there.

How Modi govt can push GDP growth to 7%

How Modi govt can push GDP growth to 7%

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Bold reforms and prudent monetary and fiscal policies by the incoming Narendra Modi government will help the economy to grow at 6.5-7 percent, says a report.

Attack on the MNC Titans

Attack on the MNC Titans

Rediff.com5 May 2017

It's a post-truth world for multinational brands and businesses too.

Fully built desi trainer aircraft readies to fly

Fully built desi trainer aircraft readies to fly

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

In a boost to 'Make in India, the HTT-40 rolled out of the hangar with all its lights flashing and its cockpit powered on.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

What is required is boring leadership that ensures that the basics are right and not genius leadership that dreams of bullet trains, says Aakar Patel.

Kolkata horror: Students protesting sexual assault beaten up, arrested

Kolkata horror: Students protesting sexual assault beaten up, arrested

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Jadavpur University students, who were beaten up and arrested for protesting against the university's apathy over a sexual assault on campus, talk to Sumit Bhattacharya about a night of horrors.

26/11 attack trial: New judge takes over in Pakistan

26/11 attack trial: New judge takes over in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A Pakistani court on Saturday summoned four witnesses for cross- examination in the trial of seven Pakistanis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks, for July 6.

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

5 ways China market meltdown can impact India

5 ways China market meltdown can impact India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

From smart cities to gold, the fallout of the Chinese meltdown will have far-reaching consequences

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the structure.

Political battle rages on Sethusamudram project

Political battle rages on Sethusamudram project

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

BJP, AIADMK oppose the project while DMK and CPI(M) support the Sethusamudram shipping project across the Palk Strait. T E Narasimhan reports

Techies, an interview you must read!

Techies, an interview you must read!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'You have to move from one skill to another skill.' 'An employee can't say this job is my right and even if you train me, I refuse to get trained.' 'Those who participate in re-skilling will remain in the industry.' 'Those who refuse to get re-skilled will have to go.'

Inside Governor Rajan's mind

Inside Governor Rajan's mind

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

There is little scope for significant monetary easing even in the next fiscal year.

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'Younger children don't really distinguish based on class, gender, income and so on.'

Why the doctors' strike ended as a bittersweet victory

Why the doctors' strike ended as a bittersweet victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Resident doctors are the engines that run hospitals. For the patient, they are the face, hands, and voice of the hospital.

Cops say IED used in Bathinda blast; toll rises to 6

Cops say IED used in Bathinda blast; toll rises to 6

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Kejriwal blames Sukhbir Badal for blast, while Sukhbir, Amarinder blame the AAP chief for it.

Of markets, politics and policy

Of markets, politics and policy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The fragmentation of politics and the pressures of coalition management have contributed to a near-secular rise in budgetary social expenditures and spending on subsidies since 1991, leaving little fiscal space for government-led capital investment.

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is at times the top selling car in India, outselling even the company's entry-level Alto hatchback. MotorBeam finds out what makes this compact sedan a favourite of Indian buyers by living with the vehicle.

Skoda Superb diesel's ride quality is phenomenal

Skoda Superb diesel's ride quality is phenomenal

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The third-generation model is the most flamboyant Superb that Skoda has ever pulled off

How poker changed their lives

How poker changed their lives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Four individuals who have taken up poker professionally tell Norma Godinho/Rediff.com how their stars have changed for the better.

Mufti Sayeed: The suave politician with an astute political sense

Mufti Sayeed: The suave politician with an astute political sense

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

A man of perseverance and great survivor, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed had an astute political sense honed by decades of experience in Kashmir politics that has stood him in good stead in crafting a delicate alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party to return as chief minister for the second time.

The amazing success story of Flipkart's CTO

The amazing success story of Flipkart's CTO

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'There was a time when I went without salary for about six months,' says Amod Malviya, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and currently CTO, Flipkart.

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'This generation wants to try different things, are ready to take risks and experiment with their careers.'

Economic growth: Adding some water to the milk!

Economic growth: Adding some water to the milk!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In the year since UPA went out, the GDP has grown a mere 0.5 per cent, but this government claims a healthy GDP growth of 7.4 per cent allowing it to ecstatically claim outpacing China, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Is the Activa 5G the same old 4G in some fancy colours, or does it pack more? Nabeel Khan has the answers.

'Confusion is clouding investment climate'

'Confusion is clouding investment climate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The quality and quantity of start-ups in India have completely changed.

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'The Army must always be balanced in response.' 'Rabble rousers will demand that it be given a free hand against anti-national elements in the streets. That is exactly what the adversaries want.' 'Burning the Kashmir Valley through the summer is their desire; the Army will never contribute to enhancing their aim,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who served as the General Officer Commanding 15 Corps in Kashmir.