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'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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.'

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?

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.

'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.'

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.

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?

'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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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