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Want to be an Entrepreneur? 6 SMART Tips

Want to be an Entrepreneur? 6 SMART Tips

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Calculative risks is what differentiates the successful businesses from the rest, points out Bhargav Varma, co-founder and COO of CiS App, a social networking venture.

Now, plastic bags can produce diesel

Now, plastic bags can produce diesel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The conversion produces significantly more energy than it requires and results in transportation fuels -- diesel, for example -- that can be blended with existing ultra-low-sulphur diesels and bio-diesels, researchers said.

Oil's not well at our petrol pumps

Oil's not well at our petrol pumps

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'Oil companies like IOC, BPCL and HPCL have to set up world class systems where they are always two steps ahead of the crooks,' says Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

US applauds India as a 'force of good': Blinken

US applauds India as a 'force of good': Blinken

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India and the US also made a strong push for the intra-Afghan peace process to end violence in Afghanistan and ensure that it does not become home to terrorism, and vowed to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and on COVID-19 response and economic recovery.

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Given the dimensions, it is bound to have at least ripple effects across markets. Could ripple turn into cascade? asks Devangshu Datta.

Ghoomketu review

Ghoomketu review

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Ghoomketu's distracted, disjointed, narrative acquires the tone of a dream whose quirk stems from naivete, not narcotics, complains Sukanya Verma.

Indian scientist claims water can increase car's mileage!

Indian scientist claims water can increase car's mileage!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

A scientist says he has found an easy and affordable way to increase the fuel efficiency of a car.

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Reliance sells 2.32% stake in Jio for Rs 11,367 cr, 3rd deal in 2 weeks

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of 2.32 per cent stake in its digital unit to US-based Vista Equity Partners for Rs 11,367 crore, the third deal in a little over two weeks that will inject a combined Rs 60,596.37 crore in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt. The US-based private equity firm will buy a stake in Jio Platforms, which houses the country's youngest but biggest telecom firm Jio, at an equity value of Rs 4.91 crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 crore.

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Young people have an abundance of choice today. Yet finding purpose is an altogether different challenge for them.

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton led every lap from pole position to chequered flag, banging in a fastest lap for good measure to emphasise his supremacy

Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A declassified report by the United States intelligence released stated that Russia and Iran undertook campaigns to influence the 2020 Presidential election, but intelligence agencies found no evidence that foreign actors tried to alter votes or other technical aspects of the voting process.

Indian working in Oman goes missing

Indian working in Oman goes missing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Relatives of John Philip have informed the Kerala CM and the external affairs minister that they suspect it to be a case of abduction.

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The results are based on epidemiological data collected up to third week in June 2020 and the researchers say a comprehensive evaluation will need to follow after the pandemic has subsided.

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Launching a veiled attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who he did not mention by name, Modi said Bihar has come out of an era when rail, road and internet connectivity were made light of and people used to say of what use roads are for those who walk on their feet.

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'BPCL has always been spoken about as a multinational company though it is State-run... this sets our work culture also apart.'

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

To ride the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin you need to master the electronic functions first, says P Tharyan.

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Evolving a common work ethic and culture will be critical so that the merged entity does not lose focus on the common enemy outside -- and instead becomes more obsessed with internal turf wars.

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police claimed that Disha Ravi, who was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the force on Saturday, was an editor of the 'toolkit Google doc' and 'key conspirator' in the document's formulation and dissemination.

States worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in Budget

States worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in Budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

'It is just an excuse to say that the Centre has run out of money.' 'Pruning these schemes would mean hard time for the people of India.'

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

It is that time of the year when fresh business school graduates try their luck at placements.

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Narayanan said she did not have an opinion about Trump's immigration policies and added that she found out that the ceremony aired during the Republican Convention "only when an excited friend called her later that night and told her she was on television," the report said.

3 Taliban militants get death penalty for NATO trucks attack

3 Taliban militants get death penalty for NATO trucks attack

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Three Taliban militants have been given a death sentence by a Pakistani court for attacking trucks carrying critical supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan in 2010.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

How much carbs should you have?

How much carbs should you have?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

It is recommended that you consume 1 to 4 gm of carbohydrates per every 2.2 pounds (approx 1 kg) of body weight if you are planning to exercise for longer than an hour.

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.

Why IAF wants 1980s MiG-29s

Why IAF wants 1980s MiG-29s

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'We found the MiG-29s to be in excellent condition. They could make an excellent addition to our fleet,' a senior air marshal tells Ajai Shukla.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

Burari deaths: Handwritten notes reveal chilling details

Burari deaths: Handwritten notes reveal chilling details

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

They detailed how by following the rituals, one would not actually die "but would be saved by God and attain something great".

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The unmanned space telescope, which launched in 2009, leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our solar system

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Tsunami Memories: How we rebuilt the IAF's CarNic airbase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Wanting to see the bright side of things, we always told ourselves, 'It could have been worse!', when the situation got tough.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who helped rebuild the IAF's Car Nicobar air base after the 2004 tsunami, recalls the devastation on United Nations World Tsunami Awareness Day.

IISc builds ventilator to be used free of cost

IISc builds ventilator to be used free of cost

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Working round-the-clock over the past few days, an Indian Institute of Science team is buildingan indigenous ventilator prototype for Covid-19 victims, and it is expected to be ready in the current month itself. A ventilator can be a life-saver for patients whose lungs are damaged by the Covid-19 infection. But India, like all countries grappling with this pandemic, is likely to face a large shortage of ventilators.

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Kohli represents a new generation of young Indians who are willing to play hard, win every match and dominate the rivals,' says Indrajit Gupta.

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

TVS Apache RR 310 review: A fierce beast on the road

TVS Apache RR 310 review: A fierce beast on the road

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

We look beyond its good looks and premium feel.

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show features more than 1,000 models of imported and domestic cars, fuel/electric vehicles and stunning concept cars.