News for 'Faisal'

Harley Davidson Street 750: Coming soon to blow your mind

Harley Davidson Street 750: Coming soon to blow your mind

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Priced under Rs 5 lakh, the bike will hit Indian roads in June.

Yamaha Alpha: The latest competition to Honda Activa?

Yamaha Alpha: The latest competition to Honda Activa?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Will the new unisex scooter successfully take on the best-selling Activa in India? Read on

Prominent secular writer, publisher shot dead in Bangladesh

Prominent secular writer, publisher shot dead in Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Shahzahan Bachchu, 60, an outspoken proponent of secular principles and owner of a publishing house 'Bishaka Prokashoni' that specialised in publishing poetry, was gunned down in his ancestral village Kakaldi in Munshiganj district on Monday evening by five assailants.

Datsun GO: One of the best entry-level cars

Datsun GO: One of the best entry-level cars

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The four-wheeler appears costlier than it is.

2014 Range Rover Sport: Very few SUV can match it

2014 Range Rover Sport: Very few SUV can match it

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The machine is engineered to perfection.

Ninja 250 RR Mono: Kawasaki's cheapest bike coming to India

Ninja 250 RR Mono: Kawasaki's cheapest bike coming to India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The company will launch this bike in the country later this year, pricing it upwards of Rs 2 lakh, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

'Everyone has a motive to kill'

'Everyone has a motive to kill'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

When you start taking feedback seriously that's when you become a better human being, says Ravi Subramanian.

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Since 2000, per capita GDP has grown faster in India's rural areas than in its urban centres. Rural incomes are growing, and consumers are buying discretionary goods and lifestyle products, including mobile phones, television sets and two-wheelers, says Sanjay Dawar, MD, Management Consulting, Accenture, India.

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Since 2000, per capita GDP has grown faster in India's rural areas than in its urban centres. Rural incomes are growing, and consumers are buying discretionary goods and lifestyle products, including mobile phones, television sets and two-wheelers, says Sanjay Dawar, MD, Management Consulting, Accenture, India.

Maruti Celerio: Will it be the next best-selling car?

Maruti Celerio: Will it be the next best-selling car?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The Maruti Celerio isn't a game changer but an average performer in many areas.

Honda's 'neo-futuristic', fully automatic bike is here!

Honda's 'neo-futuristic', fully automatic bike is here!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The Honda NM4-02 is a bike which gives us a glimpse of the future, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

PICS: The all new TVS Apache RTR 180

PICS: The all new TVS Apache RTR 180

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

To take on Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Hero Karizma R and to celebrate the release of X-Men -- Days of Future Past, TVS has launched Apache RTR 180 Matte Black Edition. But will it succeed?

Royal Enfield Continental GT: Go retro!

Royal Enfield Continental GT: Go retro!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Available at Rs 2.14 lakh in Mumbai, Continental GT looks like a million bucks thanks to its retro design

Target: Ajit Singh's vote-bank. Result: Muzaffarnagar riots

Target: Ajit Singh's vote-bank. Result: Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

As general elections approach Uttar Pradesh may see more communal incidents as political parties make an all-out play for votes, says Faisal Kidwai.

TVS Wego gets an update (and here's why it matters)

TVS Wego gets an update (and here's why it matters)

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The brand new Wego is all set to take on the Honda Activa-i and the recently launched Suzuki Let's. The question is, will it be able to?

Want to be succeful? Take a long-term view, says Indra Nooyi

Want to be succeful? Take a long-term view, says Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Pepsico's Indra Nooyi claims she remains bullish on India, while Sebi's Sinha makes the case for using pension money to pump capital into the market, reports Faisal Kidwai.

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Why Indians walk away from county cricket...

Why Indians walk away from county cricket...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

India's obsession with Socialism since Independence and thereby a tendency to play safe has resulted in a generation of no risk-takers especially in cricket, feels Faisal Shariff.

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: What role did the convicts play?

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: What role did the convicts play?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

On Wednesday, the special MCOCA court in Mumbai awarded death sentences to Kamal Ahamed Ansari, 37, Mohd Faisal Shaikh, 36, Ehtesham Siddiqui, 30, Naveed Hussain Khan, 30 and Asif Khan, 38, for the role they played in the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts, which claimed the lives of 188 people.

Aamir: It was tough to portray a double role in Dhoom 3

Aamir: It was tough to portray a double role in Dhoom 3

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The actor talks about the blockbuster movie, why his family calls him Captain Caution and his own equation with his brother Faisal.

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The smartphone category as a whole was expected to spend around Rs 1,000 crore on marketing and promotional activities over the next six months, even as India unlocks gradually, said media industry experts. This spending is expected to come down, as firms temper their launches.

'Can't legitimise suppression': Shehla Rashid quits politics

'Can't legitimise suppression': Shehla Rashid quits politics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'I will continue to be an activist and raise my voice against injustice on all fronts that do not require a compromise and I'll continue to put my energies behind the Supreme Court petition seeking the restoration of special status of the state'

Ninja ZX-10R: From 0-299 km/hr in 18 seconds

Ninja ZX-10R: From 0-299 km/hr in 18 seconds

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is an extremely quick motorcycle yet very easy to use on a daily basis

Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7

Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The adventure show will be shot in Argentina.

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Rahul Khullar's guiding credo was that a civil servant must never lose sight of his client: The little guy. The evil men are those who are decision-makers but abdicate their responsibility of taking decisions, leading people to lose confidence in public institutions.

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

For returning to trend growth of over eight per cent GDP growth and sustained low inflation of four per cent, removal of supply-side constraints and investor-friendly policy reforms are key, says Rajesh Cheruvu, Chief Investment Officer, India, RBS.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

Pak investigator probing PM graft case found dead

Pak investigator probing PM graft case found dead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

A senior Pakistani investigator probing graft charges involving Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf was found dead in mysterious circumstances at his official accommodation in Islamabad on Friday, police said, amid reports that he was "under pressure" due to the high-profile case.

Polo GT priced at Rs 9.33 lakh is worth every penny

Polo GT priced at Rs 9.33 lakh is worth every penny

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The car offers tarmac scorching performance from its 1.2-litre engine besides having luxury sedan features.

Hyundai Grand i10: The best hatch in the market today?

Hyundai Grand i10: The best hatch in the market today?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Hyundai Grand i10 re-writes the rules of the hatchback segment by offering terrific value.

'Aamir would bully me!'

'Aamir would bully me!'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Mercedes M-Class: The best luxury SUV in its class

Mercedes M-Class: The best luxury SUV in its class

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The macho-looking SUV boasts of excellent comfort.

Khurshid to discuss Nitaqat law on his Saudi Arabia visit

Khurshid to discuss Nitaqat law on his Saudi Arabia visit

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Will hold talks on the controversial 'Nitaqat' law, energy security and counter-terrorism cooperation.

Cricket lovers, meet the New India!

Cricket lovers, meet the New India!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Indian formula, says Faisal Shariff, exemplifies that the action bias in sport yields fewer results much like the goalkeeper who dives to the left or right during a penalty kick even when one-third of all balls land in the middle of the goal.

BMW 1-Series offer the best driving experience in its segment

BMW 1-Series offer the best driving experience in its segment

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

It instantly puts a wide grin on the driver's face.

Have the selectors forgotten the next World Cup is only 21 months away?

Have the selectors forgotten the next World Cup is only 21 months away?

Rediff.com7 May 2013

While selecting the team for the Champions Trophy, says Faisal Shariff, the 2015 World Cup should have been on the selectors' minds.

BIKE REVIEW: TVS Phoenix 125

BIKE REVIEW: TVS Phoenix 125

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The TVS Phoenix 125 is a comfortable commuter motorcycle with good quality, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

If you want to see our currency improve, then lower the interest rates, improve the growth and the rupee will rise, says Surjit S Bhalla.