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The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Ford to launch new compact car Figo Aspire in India

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'It is daunting, for sure, because you're rowing upstream.'

Ford EcoSport can give other SUVs a run for their money

Ford EcoSport can give other SUVs a run for their money

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Ford's compact SUV will challenge not only the entry-level utility vehicles but also the premium hatches and compact sedans.

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility experiments this year to test breakthrough transportation ideas for creating better customer experiences.

Ford Ecosport finally rolls out in India

Ford Ecosport finally rolls out in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

EcoSport will be offered in four variants in petrol and diesel, mated with automatic transmission for effortless driving.

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

In a boost to the electric vehicle boom in India, Taiwanese major Hon Hai Technology Group (aka Foxconn) is likely to set up an EV manufacturing unit in India through its subsidiary Foxtron. Amid speculation that the company may look at Tamil Nadu and probably the Ford India unit near Chennai for its new facility, sources indicate that the group was already betting big in the electric vehicle component space in India through Bharat FIH, which is already having a tie up with companies like Ola Electric and Ather. Bharat FIH currently has two manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur that manufactures phones like Apple iPhones and Xiaomi phones.

'Ford was interested in India job'

'Ford was interested in India job'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Former South Africa physio Craig Smith says it was unfortunate that India missed out on Graham Ford's services as coach of the national team.

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

A third of iPhone output to be India-made

A third of iPhone output to be India-made

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Apple and its vendors are aiming to assemble 32 per cent of iPhone's global production volume and 26 per cent of its value in India by 2026-27 -a year after the final year of the five-year production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile devices. This could translate into a production value of over $34 billion, assuming global iPhone sales remain consistent with 2023-24 (FY24) levels. The estimates are based on discussions between Apple Inc and its vendors, along with central and state governments, regarding the assembly of products in India, according to sources.

Ford Fiesta makes global debut in India

Ford Fiesta makes global debut in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Highlighting the importance of the Indian market, US auto giant Ford Motor Co on Tuesday had the first public showing of its new mid-size premium car 'Fiesta' with company chairman and CEO Bill Ford promising further investments

Graham Ford new Team India coach

Graham Ford new Team India coach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Ford has been appointed as India's cricket coach for a one-year period.

Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Ford Motor Co plans to triple exports from India.

Maruti, Hyundai, Ford cheer bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Maruti, Hyundai, Ford cheer bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total sales in October.

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

India has exported passenger vehicles worth $268 million to the US in three months ended June

US seeks clarification from India on Ford Foundation, Greenpeace issue

US seeks clarification from India on Ford Foundation, Greenpeace issue

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The United States on Friday expressed concern over India's crackdown on Ford Foundation and Greenpeace, and said it is seeking "clarification" on the action.

Ford unveils gorgeous Figo Concept

Ford unveils gorgeous Figo Concept

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Ford unveiled the global Ford Figo Concept in India, a move aimed at strengthening the company's compact car portfolio.

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The journey of life will always come with its temptations; it is the ability to stick to your goal that will eventually lead you to success. A fascinating excerpt from Manish Vij's must-read book, Brick by Brick.

GM recalls 1.14 lakh units of Tavera in India

GM recalls 1.14 lakh units of Tavera in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The 1,14,000 affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge at GMI's 280 dealers, the company said.

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.

Aakar Patel: China Flourishes While India Digs Up Past

Aakar Patel: China Flourishes While India Digs Up Past

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

We no longer have the ambition to rival China save through words. We are happy to be fighting ourselves and digging up disputes from centuries ago as a substitute for real development, argues Aakar Patel.

Ford to license brand in India

Ford to license brand in India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The company, through its global licence agent Beanstalk Group, has entered into a tie-up with Delhi-based licensing management firm Licence India for selecting licensees in the country for manufacturing and retailing of products.

Volvo India open to tie up with Ford

Volvo India open to tie up with Ford

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Volvo India is in talks with Ford Motors India to start assembly operations in India.

Ford apologises over 'distasteful' India car ad

Ford apologises over 'distasteful' India car ad

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Ford Motors India has apologised for an ad campaign that showed scantily-clad, voluptuous women gagged, bound and stuffed in the trunk of the car maker's Figo model.

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

There is another common trend among these three players - they are all registering a volume decline in a market that is expanding at over 8 per cent

Ford's ambitious plan to 'Make in India' for the world

Ford's ambitious plan to 'Make in India' for the world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

India can become one of the world's automotive export hubs of the 21st century.

Ford's small car may also come to India

Ford's small car may also come to India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

This may be a part of the eight new products planned for India.

Graham Ford returns as Sri Lanka coach

Graham Ford returns as Sri Lanka coach

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

South African Graham Ford will take over as the chief coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team for his second stint replacing Marvan Atapattu, who had stepped down five months back. Ford is expected to join the side in February before the three-match T20 International series against India. The news was announced in Surrey county's website as they confirmed their current coach Ford's decision to leave for international assignment. Ford had earlier coached Sri Lanka for two years starting from 2012.

Ford may make hybrid cars in India

Ford may make hybrid cars in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

US automobile giant Ford Motor Company on Wednesday said it was seriously considering expanding production of its fuel-efficient hybrid car.

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For the first time the Ford Foundation is placed under a watch.

Ford small car Figo is here!

Ford small car Figo is here!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

India's role as an important player in the future of Ford Motor Company's international strategy was underscored on Wednesday when the company's President and CEO Alan Mulally unveiled an all-new small car targetting the Indian car market: the Ford Figo.

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'Krishna is your best friend. He knows what's best for you.' 'They talk about death being a final exam. So at 65, I have to be studying for my final exam.'

'We Have Been Validated Yet Again'

'We Have Been Validated Yet Again'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'The country that does most of the visual effects, more than any other country, is India.' 'There are more Indians working on VFX in any major Hollywood film than there are in Indian films.'

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Teams of both companies are collaborating on all areas of mutual interest including electrification, distribution and product development.

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will not be disappointed by the Ford EcoSport.

India-made Figo to be exported to 50 international markets

India-made Figo to be exported to 50 international markets

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Ford India, subsidiary of US carmaker Ford, said it aims to accelerate export of India made-Figo to 50 international markets by this year end, from current 34.

Ford may soon launch Fiesta hatchback in India

Ford may soon launch Fiesta hatchback in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Fiesta hatchback was launched in the US a while back and the car has been getting good reviews.