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Sunita Williams voted for prez before going into space

Sunita Williams voted for prez before going into space

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Sunita, along with flight engineer Kevin Ford, exercised her franchise in July while stationed in Russia even before heading up to the station aboard Soyuz ships launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Romney's campaign lays groundwork for transition team

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign team has quietly been preparing itself for the transition to presidency if he manages to defeat incumbent Barack Obama.

The illustrious journey of India's 5 best selling cars

The illustrious journey of India's 5 best selling cars

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Some cars that are emblematic of India's automobile industry will no longer come off the assembly lines after this year.

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

According to a 2011 impact assessment study of the programme by Banerjee and Duflo, along with economists Raghabendra Chattopadhyay and Jeremy Shapiro, Bandhan's THP results in a 15 per cent increase in household consumption and had a positive impact on wealth and welfare, such as assets and emotional well being.

Jaguar to pull out of Formula One

Jaguar to pull out of Formula One

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Ford said its Jaguar F1 team would pull out at the end of the 2004 season and its Cosworth engine company was also up for sale.

This time, Chinese set eyes on Gujarat for auto base

This time, Chinese set eyes on Gujarat for auto base

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Honk Kong Stock Exchange-listed Great Wall Motor explores sites at Sanand & Halol.

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

MIT, in a release, said the 'work of Duflo and Banerjee has emphasised the use of field experiments in research, to bring the principles of laboratory-style randomised, controlled trials to empirical economics'.

PICS: Sexy styles from international catwalks!

PICS: Sexy styles from international catwalks!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

We bring you the hottest designs from fashion capitals London and Milan.

Gujarat Blog:  Saffron Solace

Gujarat Blog: Saffron Solace

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

'People can have the model T in any colour -- so long as it's black' said Henry Ford. Political pundits can use it with little variation in colour, for the outcomes of Gujarat elections.

India Inc, Left play comrade-in-arms

India Inc, Left play comrade-in-arms

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

It is not clear as to whether we are in a bubble in technology stocks. What is clear, however, is that there is no reason why this potential bubble will pop anytime soon, notes Akash Prakash.

American cos view India having great potential

American cos view India having great potential

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Carney was responding to questions on the recent news report of the Ford company of the US announcing major investment in India.

Sunita Williams back home after 4 months in space

Sunita Williams back home after 4 months in space

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The Soyuz TMA-05M capsule, carrying Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and US astronaut Sunita Williams, parachuted through dark, cloudy skies and touched down at 7:30 am IST.

Carmakers search for the next blockbuster as sales fall

Carmakers search for the next blockbuster as sales fall

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Despite launching new cars and tweaking the existing ones, carmakers witnessed lower sales in 2012. Three of them have got their act together and planning to launch the machines that have potential to be the best car on the road.

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The store segmentation approach that Shoppers Stop is taking is intended to improve its hit rate at a time when local and international fashion retailers are crowding the market with new merchandise across price points.

Meet Taigun, Volkswagen's mini SUV

Meet Taigun, Volkswagen's mini SUV

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The VW Taigun made its world premiere in Brazil, and is perhaps a Volkswagen Golf, in emerging markets.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

How Fidel dealt with 11 US Presidents

How Fidel dealt with 11 US Presidents

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Although the US was among the first to formally recognise his government in 1959, it began working to oust him as Fidel moved into the Soviet bloc.

Hockey India League signs up 10 Australian players

Hockey India League signs up 10 Australian players

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Hockey India on Tuesday signed up as many as 10 current Australian players for its inaugural franchise-based league (HIL) to be held across different cities of the country from January next year.

Tepid sales, labour issues mark a rough year for auto

Tepid sales, labour issues mark a rough year for auto

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Beginning with a bang amid all the glitz and glamour of the biennial Auto Expo, the year will be ending with a whimper for the automobile industry as sales dwindle, and the worst-ever industrial violence at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant leaves a big scar.

Sri Lanka look to Herath's spin to save Aus series

Sri Lanka look to Herath's spin to save Aus series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka will be hoping for help from wickets more suitable for spin bowling in the next two Tests against Australia after losing the opener by 137 runs on a Hobart track described as a "minefield" by coach Graham Ford.

US envoy: DC has spoken to Delhi about intolerance, NGOs

US envoy: DC has spoken to Delhi about intolerance, NGOs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'Yes, we engage when those issues come up and try to strike that balance between what is an internal domestic matter for the government to resolve, and what's an issue that actually should be raised on the bilateral level.'

In the fast lane: Gujarat's new growth story

In the fast lane: Gujarat's new growth story

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Gujarat has caught the fancy of a large number of corporate heavyweights.

A new romance: Scarlett and Trent

A new romance: Scarlett and Trent

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Auto makers step up efforts export cars and offset adverse impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.

IN PICS: The most stylish men of 2012!

IN PICS: The most stylish men of 2012!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Men's magazine GQ listed out the 25 most stylish men of 2012. Here are some of them who made it.

The Rs 6.75 lakh Skoda Rapid launched

The Rs 6.75 lakh Skoda Rapid launched

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Skoda launched Rapid in both diesel and petrol variants in order to boost up sales substantially.

Govt takes off excise sop: Cars, SUVs to be costlier from Jan

Govt takes off excise sop: Cars, SUVs to be costlier from Jan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

In June, the new government led by Narendra Modi extended the excise duty concession by six months to December 31, which is not being further extended.

5 gorgeous hatchbacks that will hit Indian roads in 2015

5 gorgeous hatchbacks that will hit Indian roads in 2015

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Compact car space is going to exciting times in the coming year.

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

His mother was the first female engineer at Ford. His brother is a CNN icon. 'Do we want politicians or problem-solvers?' Suneel Gupta asks Pottayil Rajendran.

'Finding Nemo' back at the top

'Finding Nemo' back at the top

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Chennai can now shop online for grocery

Chennai can now shop online for grocery

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Though Rajesh had dreams of becoming an entrepreneur after completing his studies, Ajeet confessed that he didn't even know the word 'entrepreneur' way back in 1994.

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.

6 most controversial ads

6 most controversial ads

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Is this creativity, or just cheap stunts to grab attention quickly?

Honda set to 'Amaze' Indian buyers

Honda set to 'Amaze' Indian buyers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The model will be equipped with a petrol engine in Thailand.

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lauda won two world championships in 1975 and 1977 with Ferrari and a third in 1984 with McLaren. His rivalry with British driver James Hunt, the 1976 champion for McLaren, was intense and became the subject of the acclaimed 2013 film "Rush".

Diesel tax will hit fresh investments: SIAM

Diesel tax will hit fresh investments: SIAM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has asked SIAM members, to provide fresh data which will provide an indication about the diesel vehicle demand in the country.

Volkswagen woos Indian customer with two new launches

Volkswagen woos Indian customer with two new launches

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Volkswagen has recently launched Volkswagen Vento Petrol 'Comfortline' and Volkswagen Jetta 'petrol' in India to keep up with the competition.

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Seven of the 30 largest U.S. corporations paid more money to their chief executive officers last year than they paid in U.S. federal income taxes, according to a study released on Tuesday that was disputed by at least one of the companies.