News for 'GM India'

India working on GM herbs, says Greenpeace

India working on GM herbs, says Greenpeace

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Even as the debate over safety and essentiality of genetically modified foods continues, Indian research institutes are trying to genetically modify some high-value medicinal herbs that are an integral part of ayurvedic medicine, a recent report of pro-environment group Greenpeace has said.

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen; jumps into lead

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen; jumps into lead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Classical section early on Monday in the Norway Chess tournament.

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'Today, we have 150,000 orders a month. And a monthly sale of Rs 1 crore.'

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Harika beats Stefanova

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Harika beats Stefanova

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India's Dronavalli Harika defeated former world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria in the third round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament in Riga to grab a share of the lead.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

GM to roll out new small car in India

GM to roll out new small car in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The company also plans to launch luxury sedan Chevrolet Cruze in September and a mini car by the end of this year. Earlier this week, the company had said its India operations will remain unaffected despite its parent filing for bankruptcy protection, but it is currently facing difficulties in raising funds for completing its engine manufacturing plant at Talegaon in Maharashtra.

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The ad is one more illustration of the way Maharashtra's new Shinde-Fadnavis government has been milking the Ganpati festival, with CM Eknath Shinde visiting Ganpati Mandals all day these last 10 days.

GM to launch more LPG, CNG cars in India

GM to launch more LPG, CNG cars in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The company, which is also looking to strengthen its position in the sports utility segment, today launched the automatic transmission four-wheel drive version of its popular sports utility vehicle Captiva, priced at Rs 20.3 lakhs (Rs 2.03 million). He said the company will be launching an LPG-driven car in the first half of this year, without specifying details, adding it would be followed by other LPG vehicles.

World Rapid Chess: Humpy in joint second spot

World Rapid Chess: Humpy in joint second spot

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

While Vaishali got the better of Ukraine's Inna Gopanenko in round eight, Rout defeated Russia's Baira Kovanova.

GM's damage control strategy

GM's damage control strategy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

How President and Managing Director Karl Slym is steering General Motors India after its US parent filed for bankruptcy.

Praggnanandhaa delighted after slaying mighty Carlsen

Praggnanandhaa delighted after slaying mighty Carlsen

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who stunned Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, was delighted, yet modest in his moment of triumph, saying he just wanted to enjoy playing against the world No. 1.

Navratri recipes: Sabudana Khichdi and Rajgira Roti

Navratri recipes: Sabudana Khichdi and Rajgira Roti

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Chef Kalia Murthy, chef de cuisine, Elior India shares two healthy recipes for Navratri.

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

After the Covid-19 pandemic that derailed the economy since 2019, the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is back with an estimated 20-30 per cent jump in festive spending. Retail sector is the key contributor to the state's Durga Puja economy which was Rs 32,377 crore in 2019, according to a British Council study conducted for the state government. Retail accounts for 85 per cent of the total puja economy and the rest is shared among pandal making, decoration, illumination, entertainment, advertisement, food & beverage and others.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The win will change a lot of things in Praggu... the confidence in his potential will be one of them. The win has ensured a lot of visibility which will give him a lot of opportunities.'

Recipe: Flower Pot Black Forest Sundae

Recipe: Flower Pot Black Forest Sundae

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Chef Shantanu Gupte presents an intriguing dessert.

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Duda scored a dramatic win from a losing position against Kirill Shevchenko to take the top prize.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Sarin enter 2nd round

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Sarin enter 2nd round

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Meanwhile in the women's event, Padmini Rout and R Vaishali joined compatriot Bhakti Kulkarni in the second round.

Socially Distant Love In Time of Dating Apps

Socially Distant Love In Time of Dating Apps

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The pandemic and social distancing have forced umpteen changes in our lives. The way people date is yet another one of them.

When Irfan's Ammi Bowled Sachin Over With Biryani

When Irfan's Ammi Bowled Sachin Over With Biryani

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Sachin Tendulkar loved the biryani so much that he wanted to have it the next day as well.

Holi recipes: Khajoor Barfi and Apple Jalebi

Holi recipes: Khajoor Barfi and Apple Jalebi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Let Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary inspire you to create some delicious, homemade mithai or sweetmeats for Holi.

Xmas Recipes: Chocolate Pudding, Glazed Chicken

Xmas Recipes: Chocolate Pudding, Glazed Chicken

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Dive into some fabulous treats by Chef Ranveer Brar this Christmas.

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient than petrol in terms of CO2 savings.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

With the Indian teams doing well so far, they can run into one another in the competition.

Bethica Das' Blueberry Shrikhand Recipe

Bethica Das' Blueberry Shrikhand Recipe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

This recipe is made with low-fat yoghurt and garnished with chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals.

GM launches Chevrolet Tavera

GM launches Chevrolet Tavera

Rediff.com19 May 2004

General Motors India on Wednesday announced the launch of its new vehicle Chevrolet Tavera, a new generation premium multi-utility vehicle.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

India calls on developed world to tax coal for climate fund

India calls on developed world to tax coal for climate fund

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

India, which wants to double its coal output by 2020, in February raised the tax on mining coal to $6 per tonne from $1 in a bid to make it more expensive to consume the dirty fuel

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban win

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban win

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Indian Grandmasters Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Adhiban Baskaran registered wins in the first game of the two-game mini match in the second round of the FIDE chess World Cup in Sochi on Thursday.

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.

'India is an incredibly important market'

'India is an incredibly important market'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

GM chief Mary Barra reveals turnaround plans.

Recipe: Chilled Kerala Buttermilk or Moru Sambaram

Recipe: Chilled Kerala Buttermilk or Moru Sambaram

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Kerala buttermilk is a soothing summer drink.

Recipe: Rajesh's Easy Ghee Mutton Masala

Recipe: Rajesh's Easy Ghee Mutton Masala

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.

GM to make India Asia-Pacific hub for power-trains

GM to make India Asia-Pacific hub for power-trains

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The company's Indian subsidiary General Motors India has already announced a total of $500 million investments in the country to set up new car and power-train manufacturing facilities and it will be hiring 500 people in the second-half of next year. The company, which employs a total of 1,600 people in its engineering and research and development centre at Bangalore, will be enhancing the manpower strength there.

India rejects plea for GM cotton variety

India rejects plea for GM cotton variety

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

The government said on Friday that it had rejected a plea by a Mumbai-based company to produce a genetically modified cotton hybrid as it was not resistant to cotton leaf curl virus.

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Those covered under the raids also included gangsters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

Humpy beats Russian GM

Humpy beats Russian GM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The Indian GM beat Maxim Sorokin in the first round of the eight-match Ilapuram Grandmasters Chess tourney.

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh upset Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the preliminary phase of the Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament, becoming the youngest to beat the World champion.