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IBC tweak: 'Wilful defaulters' may now seek legal help

IBC tweak: 'Wilful defaulters' may now seek legal help

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Essar group, Bhushan Steel and JSW group likely to be impacted by changes

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

This IT engineer is urging people to sell waste online

This IT engineer is urging people to sell waste online

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

It all started the day when Anurag Asati was asked to get a kabadiwala home to collect some newspapers.

BJP following Congress' 'outdated China policy: Swamy

BJP following Congress' 'outdated" China policy: Swamy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Swamy said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should convene a conference of "insiders" to draw up a new policy especially after the recent Lakhvi episode.

Low oil prices: What impact will it have?

Low oil prices: What impact will it have?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Global supply is staying in excess of demand.

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has always faced stiff competition from Toyota Innova as the ultimate people's mover.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Bengaluru-based Creo offers an operating system that promises unique features and frequent updates.

Bring petrol and diesel under GST NOW!

Bring petrol and diesel under GST NOW!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Steep taxes on petrol and diesel add to the cost of economic activity and reduce the Indian economy's competitiveness. The two fuels must be brought under GST's purview, suggests former IAS officer Ajay Shankar.

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

Is Sonali Bendre's cancer curable?

Is Sonali Bendre's cancer curable?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Making healthy alterations to your diet will help starve cancer cells, suggests oncologist Dr Rakesh Bhade.

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

This trend is likely to gain pace with the new infrastructure cess on diesel vehicles.

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Chairing the plenary session of an event to celebrate the World Environment Day 2018, being hosted by India, he said India's traditions have for long underlined the importance of living in harmony with nature.

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Satyarup Siddhanta is the youngest mountaineer in the world to climb both the Seven Summits and the Seven Volcanic Summits.

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or making unwarranted changes to it are the primary reasons behind the spurt in cases of vehicle fires, which have claimed several lives in the recent past.

G20 biz leaders demand bold reform agenda for global growth

G20 biz leaders demand bold reform agenda for global growth

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views that improving the health of financial markets alone cannot fuel growth, G20 business leaders on Friday said vigorous efforts should be made to go beyond fiscal and monetary policy to kickstart world economy and create jobs.

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

If the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- dating back to 1892 between the erstwhile Madras Presidency under the British Raj and the princely Mysore state -- has exploded again into a war, the discord between Karnataka and Goa over dividing the water of the Mahadayi river simmers under the surface.

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Olympic champion Monica Puig wants to capitalise on her victory, both on and off the court.

Modi's 'Make in India' is all hype, says American media

Modi's 'Make in India' is all hype, says American media

Rediff.com26 May 2015

American media has taken a critical view of his accomplishments, saying his flagship 'Make in India' drive is "so far mostly hype."

Rajan went against majority opinion of advisors on policy rate

Rajan went against majority opinion of advisors on policy rate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

RBI unsure whether to cut rates or not in its next monetary policy.

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.

Time to push crucial reforms: India Inc

Time to push crucial reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

India Inc on Friday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's assertion that the government will not impose capital controls, although reassuring to investors, must be supplemented with tough reform measures.

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Investigators on Sunday began probing the crash of a Russian Airbus plane in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that killed all the 224 people on board.

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'The BJP will be wiped out in rural Gujarat.' 'In urban areas, its tally may come down from 55 of the 60 urban seats it won in 2012 to 35 to 40 seats this time.'

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available for sale across the country.

'Learning is a lifelong process'

'Learning is a lifelong process'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Aditya Bhushan Dwivedi profiles Amitava Ghosh the chief technology officer at TaxiForSure.

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Sergio Ramos equalled Iker Casillas's record of 167 appearances for Spain on an emotional night at Sporting Gijon's El Molinon stadium, which paid tribute to the late Spain and Sporting forward Quini before kickoff.

How Nestle plans to destroy Rs 320-cr Maggi noodles

How Nestle plans to destroy Rs 320-cr Maggi noodles

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

About 27,420 tonnes of Maggi noodles will end up in furnaces.

Beware of Chinese bearing gifts

Beware of Chinese bearing gifts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'Either China is building regional transport infrastructure long before it needs it, or this is in a chain of Chinese investments with more strategic than economic intent,' says T N Ninan.

India's concrete facts in Paris

India's concrete facts in Paris

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The Indian cement sector is the most energy-efficient worldwide, mainly due to modern technology used in the plants but also because of efficient monitoring of a plant's performance on a daily basis, focusing on energy savings and carbon dioxide emission reductions.'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

Rediff.com23 May 2018

This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In early 2017, Amit A Shah warned Nara Chandrababu Naidu that Narendra D Modi was not like Atal Bihari Vajpayee to yield to pressure tactics. Soon, Naidu was to discover this for himself.

MH370: Relatives announce $5 mn for whistle-blower

MH370: Relatives announce $5 mn for whistle-blower

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Distraught relatives of several passengers aboard Flight MH370 on Sunday launched a $5 million (about Rs 29.48 crore) reward to "entice" a whistle-blower who can provide key information and help their search to trace the Malaysian jet that vanished mysteriously three months ago.

Yes, there is a real Phunsukh Wangdu!

Yes, there is a real Phunsukh Wangdu!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Meet Sonam Wangchuk, the man who inspired Aamir Khan's role in 3 Idiots.

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya who inherited the UB Group from his father as a young 28-year-old, said he has got "nothing to prove".

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

In addition to helping scientists answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter, the material is theorised to have a wide range of applications, including as a room-temperature superconductor.

DRAMATIC match! Keys claims comeback win over tearful Osaka

DRAMATIC match! Keys claims comeback win over tearful Osaka

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

American eighth seed Madison Keys claimed a dramatic 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3) comeback win over a tearful Naomi Osaka on Friday to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

AirAsia is facing a legal challenge from Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy, whose petition comes up for hearing at the Delhi HIgh Court on Wednesday.