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Not in PM race, I'm pure RSS man: Gadkari

Not in PM race, I'm pure RSS man: Gadkari

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

He said he spoke whatever he felt from within and added 'neither I dream it, nor there is any liaisoning, nor any PR'.

The true story behind HPCL's stake sale

The true story behind HPCL's stake sale

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The government shouldn't hide behind the veil of making a domestic giant out of the HPC-ONGC deal, rather it should just say it needs cash from this divestment exercise, says Sudhir Bisht.

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mass mobility in India is in a race when the light turns from yellow to green. Just that this moment has lasted three years. The renewed enthusiasm, however, indicates that the lights may finally be about to change, says Patanjali Pahwa.

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.

GST impact: List of unhappy firms is growing

GST impact: List of unhappy firms is growing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

While the November 2017 round of rate revisions saw mainly eating joints unwilling to pass on GST benefits, this time round, sanitary napkin makers, TV manufacturers and even paint companies have said passing on GST benefits is not a feasible exercise.

After revoking MFN status, India mulls suspending trade with Pak

After revoking MFN status, India mulls suspending trade with Pak

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

While India does not figure in the top 10 export destinations for Pakistani goods, it serves as a crucial channel for select goods such as leather hides and cheaper variants of fertilisers that are generally procured by importers at short notice.

Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.

F1: Hamilton's car breaks down

F1: Hamilton's car breaks down

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes suffered a rare mechanical failure on Friday as Formula One teams wrapped up pre-season testing in Barcelona with Ferrari back on top of the timesheets.

'US knew of A Q Khan's network for years'

'US knew of A Q Khan's network for years'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Investigators found that a company in Pakistan was prepared to sell everything needed to make a nuclear bomb -- plans, equipment and fuel -- for $50 million, a report said.

As Jet grounds flights, 20,000 employees are staring at uncertain future

As Jet grounds flights, 20,000 employees are staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The April 2 Supreme Court order quashing the February 12, 2018 RBI circular (which ended all debt recast plans even on a one-day default) put paid to the resolution plan as banks were left with no leeway to restructure the loan and pay the promised Rs 1,500 crore interim funds.

Now, fly from Delhi to San Francisco non-stop on Air India

Now, fly from Delhi to San Francisco non-stop on Air India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The 16-hour flight will be the first direct one from India to the US west coast.

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

There is a drastic difference between genders in the right to inherit land. Over a decade after the Hindu Succession Act was amended, only one in ten women inherit agricultural land, points out Akansha Dubey.

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In 2016, almost two-thirds of Indian imports that appear to be most at risk for some degree of potential revenues losses are imports from just one country, China, which was by far India's largest source of imports in that year

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

NTPC, which currently generates over 43,000 MW, aims to add 14,000 MW capacity by 2017.

Dravid has advice for batsmen when they go to England next time

Dravid has advice for batsmen when they go to England next time

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The most recent 1-4 series loss in England was India's third in a row with batsmen letting the team down innings after innings.

Humble Rs 100 turns hottest banknote in town!

Humble Rs 100 turns hottest banknote in town!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The humble Rs 100 bill had several takers on an otherwise normal weekday evening across the country on Tuesday night, even as police had to be deployed outside ATMs to control the crowd waiting eagerly to get their hands on the banknote.

Govt mines tax data to prune LPG subsidy list

Govt mines tax data to prune LPG subsidy list

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Officials said the oil marketing companies had provided data to the Income Tax department.

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The new Audi RS7 Sportback Performance is so powerful that driving this car is not for the faint-hearted.

Your air tickets were not costly, DGCA survey finds out

Your air tickets were not costly, DGCA survey finds out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The average fares of all airlines are almost linear.

Why we must salute Kerala's fishermen!

Why we must salute Kerala's fishermen!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'The entire rescue operation was very dangerous, and something we have not experienced before.' 'It was different from what we experience on the seas.'

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'It is a blessing in disguise that they could find the glitch before the launch.' 'If this was not found, the entire mission would have been lost.'

Has Didi begun her campaign to be PM?

Has Didi begun her campaign to be PM?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

With her various overtures and right noises at the right time, Mamata is once again trying to reshape her image from being a regional leader to one with national appeal and acceptability. After all, the charge of building a Federal Front may also bring to the fore Mamata's chances to become prime minister in 2019.

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

A tribute to B M Munjal, father of India's two-wheeler industry

A tribute to B M Munjal, father of India's two-wheeler industry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

B M Munjal positioned motorcycles as more fuel efficient than scooters, which struck a chord with the cost-conscious Indian buyers.

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Sources indicated that Tata Salt has set aside about 8-10% of their marketing budget for the Olympics this year.

Revealed: The secret to keep your sexual spark alive

Revealed: The secret to keep your sexual spark alive

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

There are ways with which couples can relight their fire.

Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Which should you buy?

Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Which should you buy?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Go for the Dzire if you are looking for easy maintenance and a better driving car. But if you want your compact sedan to make a statement, get the Ameo

Congress may be forced to go ekla chalo re

Congress may be forced to go ekla chalo re

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Senior Congress leaders say Sharad Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi in the Rafale deal is the most recent example of regional parties succumbing to pressure. The Congress is also convinced that Mayawati is being arm-twisted.

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

BJP takes potshots at Rahul for wearing jacket worth Rs 70,000

BJP takes potshots at Rahul for wearing jacket worth Rs 70,000

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

A belated comeback to Rahul Gandhi's 'suit boot' jibe over Modi's infamous monogrammed suit.

'Copying global templates won't work in India'

'Copying global templates won't work in India'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'My mantra is simple. If a customer demands something, we have to deliver at the speed he wants. No customer will wait for us. That is where local top-quality talent comes in,' says the MD of Bosch India.

Bike Affair: People say I treat my Bullet like my wife :-)

Bike Affair: People say I treat my Bullet like my wife :-)

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Some people say I treat it as my wife, others ask why care so much, it is a machine it has no feeling, it has no life, but hell I say, once I hear it roar it does make me feel alive, is how Get Ahead reader Adamya Manshiva expresses his love for his favourite bike.

Kashmir on edge as fresh orders trigger rumours on 35A

Kashmir on edge as fresh orders trigger rumours on 35A

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The situation in the Valley is tense as the fresh order directing the zonal SPs to provide the list of mosques here and its management committees has added to speculation about some major decision in the offing regarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Commercial coal mining to be allowed after auction: Jaitley

Commercial coal mining to be allowed after auction: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

The first lot of 74 mines will be auctioned to specific end-users and allocated to state-owned entities by March.

Son-in-law rises in the Max Group

Son-in-law rises in the Max Group

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Sahil Vachani fuels Analjit Singh's new business initiatives