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'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'One can charge it at home, in the office, on the go. All it needs is a 15 Amp electric socket which is found is all our homes.'

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Australian ball-tampering scandal continues to ripple far beyond cricket circles, with captain Steve Smith portrayed as arch-villain in the sorry saga.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Private firms reenter retailing as crude price dip

Private firms reenter retailing as crude price dip

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

As crude oil prices rose sharply, private companies like Essar Oil and Reliance Industries closed their retail outlets as they found it difficult to compete with state-owned oil companies, which were selling fuel below the production cost with support from the government. While Essar Oil has drawn up plans to re-open its retail outlets, Reliance Industries has decided not to go ahead with the retail plan

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

TVS Apache RTR 200 4VArun Mohan Nadar takes the RTR 200 4V on a 2,000 km-journey and files this long term report

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

India's sourcing from China may not necessarily be for cost-effectiveness alone but also for the lack of domestic qualified bidders, technology or other know-how.

Hyd blasts: Ammonium nitrate procured locally, say cops

Hyd blasts: Ammonium nitrate procured locally, say cops

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Forensic Sciences Laboratories preliminary report on the Hyderabad bomb composition states that each bomb had 900 grams of ammonium nitrate in it which was procured locally.

Where Sri Lanka beats India

Where Sri Lanka beats India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Nearly two million people die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. What are we doing about it?

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Why BrahMos is crucial in a war with China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

In any conflict with China, the unmanned BrahMos could be advantageously used in the opening stages for pinpoint strikes on heavily defended targets -- such as air bases, headquarters, key roads and railways or logistics dumps -- which are too dangerous for manned fighter aircraft to attack.

The new Yamaha YZF R15 is ready, folks!

The new Yamaha YZF R15 is ready, folks!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Yamaha YZF R15 v3.0 has a 155 cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine in place of the older 149 cc engine.

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'The probability of this being a suckers' rally, where all kinds of beaten down stocks have begun to rally sharply, should be a time to be cautious and circumspect.'

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mitron probably would have continued with the free run for quite some time, had it not come to light that the source code of the app was actually developed by a Pakistani developer, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

New emission norms may see Fiat driving out of India

New emission norms may see Fiat driving out of India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Despite the romance around the car and its early models, Fiat in India will also be remembered as a brand that frittered away the first mover advantage, says Shally Seth Mohile.

COVID-19 turns Eid insipid for goat sellers

COVID-19 turns Eid insipid for goat sellers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit businesses and people who could afford four goats till last year do not have enough money to buy even one this Eid.

'Rs 5/l hike in diesel price not to impact sales'

'Rs 5/l hike in diesel price not to impact sales'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Home-grown automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra, whose sales are predominantly driven by diesel-powered utility vehicles, has said an increase of Rs 5 a litre in the price of the fuel or a differential of up to 20 per cent with petrol price will not impact vehicle sales.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ditch the cheat day on a keto diet, says study.

Slowdown no issue; Indians plan to travel more in 2012

Slowdown no issue; Indians plan to travel more in 2012

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The study, conducted by travel portal TripAdvisor, also found that 44 per cent of Indians plan to spend more on leisure travel next year despite the current economic climate.

Coast Guard seizes suspected boat from Myanmar

Coast Guard seizes suspected boat from Myanmar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

After stopping the boat, the personnel found that all 11 crew members on board were Myanmarese and none of them were holding valid passports.

Why is Rahul missing in action?

Why is Rahul missing in action?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

On all key issues, Congress is MIA, sighs Shekhar Gupta.

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One in five students drop out from school.

5 most expensive SUVs in the world

5 most expensive SUVs in the world

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Most SUVs are designed with an engine compartment, a combined passenger and cargo compartment, and no dedicated trunk.

Globally, people prefer hybrid cars

Globally, people prefer hybrid cars

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Faced with rising gas prices, consumers will opt for fuel-efficient low-cost cars and hybrids over the next five years rather than sport utility vehicles and luxury cars

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Digitally driven businesses have cut short the time to market significantly.

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

Malaysia Airlines' woes continue: MH148 makes emergency landing in Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines' woes continue: MH148 makes emergency landing in Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A Malaysia Airlines aircraft carrying more than 300 passengers made an emergency landing at Melbourne airport on Friday after a reported engine fire.

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The year ended with the launch of the PSLV's 50th mission.

Chandrayaan data helps map water on moon

Chandrayaan data helps map water on moon

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Scientists used a new calibration of data taken from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper which flew aboard Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft in 2008.

Inflation seen above 5% in Nov, room for more rate cuts narrowing

Inflation seen above 5% in Nov, room for more rate cuts narrowing

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

October infrastructure output, which contributes nearly 38 per cent to the industrial output index, was up 3.2 per cent annually.

Kakrapar warning must not go unheeded

Kakrapar warning must not go unheeded

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Those worried say Kakrapar was lucky to have witnessed leakage of heavy and light water from the coolant channel without any serious damage to fuel bundles in the reactor.

Bunked a training session? Your company may dock salary

Bunked a training session? Your company may dock salary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A large media organisation nominates a batch of senior executives to a customised leadership program designed by a leading business school in India every year.

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Just last month alone, 28 Indians have been killed in lynchings'

The RICH feel the pinch too: Lifestyle inflation soars

The RICH feel the pinch too: Lifestyle inflation soars

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

If rising prices of food and fuel are hurting the common man, the richie-rich club has its own inflation-related worries -- that is in prices of Chanel bags and Rolex watches, among other high-end lifestyle products.

Govt extends mandatory FASTag roll-out date to Dec 15

Govt extends mandatory FASTag roll-out date to Dec 15

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

FASTag is a prepaid tag, affixed on vehicle's windscreen, that enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets the vehicle pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.