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Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 12, Tuesday, August 7, 2024:

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops deployed in Naxal areas, J-K

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops deployed in Naxal areas, J-K

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Over 1,000 police personnel have been awarded with different categories of gallantry and service medals on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, a government statement said Thursday. This includes 277 gallantry medals.

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Kashmiris know how to make paneer best.

Recipe: Chicken Falafel

Recipe: Chicken Falafel

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The classical Middle Eastern snack gets a chicken twist.

GM to drop 'mark of excellence' logo

GM to drop 'mark of excellence' logo

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

General Motors Co. plans to remove its GM "Mark of Excellence" from all models launched by the company in the future.

Erigaisi downs top-seed; Gukesh holds onto lead

Erigaisi downs top-seed; Gukesh holds onto lead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India's Arjun Erigaisi defeated top-seed Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran with black pieces in the sixth round of the Chennai Grandmasters Chess Championship in Chennai on Wednesday to move into joint second spot in the standings.

Recipe: Village-Style Bamboo Chicken

Recipe: Village-Style Bamboo Chicken

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Try a very unusual version of chicken cooked in a bamboo stem steamer.

Recipe: Tomato Salad With Walnuts And Cheese

Recipe: Tomato Salad With Walnuts And Cheese

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Something light, refreshing and healthy at the beginning of the week.

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stung by its indifferent show in India, the Detroit giant is overhauling the entire line-up of cars.

GM bankruptcy: Auto suppliers not worried

GM bankruptcy: Auto suppliers not worried

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

There are 50-odd auto component manufacturers from India who supply to Detroit's Big-3 (including Ford).

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Modi government is pushing GM food crops without adequate safety assessment and transparency, claim activists.

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

India is capable of developing GM crops, Randy Hautea, global coordinator for International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, tells Kanika Datta.

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The $100-billion SAIC would have a dedicated manufacturing facility in India, and would be the first Chinese automaker to do so.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

GM India to start exporting vehicles; Chile first market

GM India to start exporting vehicles; Chile first market

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The company has been struggling to keep its sales momentum in the domestic market due to a slump in demand.

National junior champion Aravindh stuns GM Sengupta

National junior champion Aravindh stuns GM Sengupta

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Junior national champion Aravindh Chithambaram, pulled off a big surprise by defeating compatriot and GM Deep Sengupta in the 4th Mayor's Cup International Chess Tournament in Mumbai on Saturday.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

GM India on a hiring spree

GM India on a hiring spree

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

On slashing down prices, P Balendran, vice-president GM India, said the firm which had been offering discounts ranging from Rs 20,00 to Rs 50,000 across the range, besides a discount of Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 to government and PSUs during the festival season would continue it (discount) till the end of this month.

Recipe: South Indian Ginger Coffee

Recipe: South Indian Ginger Coffee

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Brew this coffee while you fast.

GM India introduces new Chevrolet Captiva

GM India introduces new Chevrolet Captiva

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Captiva facelift receives a new lower bumper at the front, a subtly different grille mesh, and reshaped foglamps.

Recipe: Nutella And Coconut Pooran Poli

Recipe: Nutella And Coconut Pooran Poli

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

An interesting version of the classic puran poli.

Monsanto's GM corn biosafety data raises concerns: Greenpeace

Monsanto's GM corn biosafety data raises concerns: Greenpeace

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

An independent scientific analysis released by Greenpeace India has revealed major flaws in the Genetically Modified corn's biosafety assessment process.

No nod for GM food crop trials

No nod for GM food crop trials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The field trials of GM crops, which was on the agenda for the discussion included six Bt rice hybrids, three Bt okra hybrids, two GM corn crops, eight Bt eggplant hybrids.

GM field trials: Regulator proposes but most states decline

GM field trials: Regulator proposes but most states decline

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A survey conducted by Business Standard reveals that a majority of the country's states are still firmly against the move, while a few are open to considering only conditionally.

GM potato can fight blight disease'

GM potato can fight blight disease'

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Even as fears of major crop loss due to blight disease in potatoes, scientists at the Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute said that use of genetically modified potatoes can reduce damages.

How GM India sped away from Halol, unrest, and standstill

How GM India sped away from Halol, unrest, and standstill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Sources claim that 68-70 per cent of the workers at Halol are permanent ones, while the balance is tilted towards contractual workers at Talegaon.

GM India launches limited edition of Aveo

GM India launches limited edition of Aveo

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

The limited edition Aveo comes at a premium of Rs 54,000 over the existing base price of Rs 5.95 lakh. The new variant would be powered by a 1.4 litre petrol engine and has been introduced to commemorate GM Corp's centenary celebrations, GM India said in a statement.

Bangalore to house GM's design studio

Bangalore to house GM's design studio

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

If you buy a Chevrolet from the General Motors (GM) stable in 2012, the chances are that it will have a good amount of design input from Bangalore. The world's largest automobile manufacturer on Thursday opened its India Design Lab in the city, which will comprise 100 professionals involved in styling cars.

India's gold demand up 8% in Q4 despite high price

India's gold demand up 8% in Q4 despite high price

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

India's gold demand rose 8 per cent annually to 136.6 tonne in the March quarter helped by a strong economic environment despite prices touching historic highs, according to the World Gold Council. The aggressive gold buying by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also contributed to the rise in demand. India's gold demand in value terms rose 20 per cent on an annual basis to Rs 75,470 crore during the January-March period of this year on volume growth as well as a rise in quarterly average prices by 11 per cent.

You can now know if you bought a GM food

You can now know if you bought a GM food

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

India might not have started growing genetically modified food crops, but it does import food products that contain GM ingredients. Consumers who buy them have no way of knowing what they contain. The government has come up with guidelines to let you know if the item purchased is genetically modified.

Praggnanandhaa shocks World champion Liren; overtakes Anand

Praggnanandhaa shocks World champion Liren; overtakes Anand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The 18-year-old also created history as he surpassed the legendary Viswanathan Anand to take the No 1 spot among Indian chess players in the live ratings.

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Shivashankarappa made the controversial remark while addressing Congress party workers at Bunts Bhavan in the district recently.

GM to source $1bn components from India

GM to source $1bn components from India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The components would cater to GM facilities worldwide, said Karl Slym, president and managing director, GM India.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Modak

Recipe: Sweet Potato Modak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Time to celebrate the humble sweet potato. Extremely versatile, it lends itself for a festive dessert.

Experts, farmers hail SC verdict on GM crops

Experts, farmers hail SC verdict on GM crops

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The anti-GM activists, however, pleaded with the apex court to ban field trials as per the TEC's recommendation as it can cause irreversible damage to the environment.

Hoarding collapse: 2 bodies retrieved from crushed car

Hoarding collapse: 2 bodies retrieved from crushed car

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The death toll in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse in Mumbai rose to 16 on Thursday with rescue personnel retrieving the bodies of a retired general manager of Air Traffic Control (ATC) and his wife, officials said.

Vinesh Phogat to contest Haryana polls? Cong leader says...

Vinesh Phogat to contest Haryana polls? Cong leader says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Congress leader Kumari Selja ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the AAP for the Haryana assembly polls.

GM India to consider fresh VRS applications at Halol unit

GM India to consider fresh VRS applications at Halol unit

Rediff.com4 May 2017

In 2015, the auto major had announced that it would cease production at the plant, a move that affected around 1,100 employees.

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com27 May 2022

His semifinal match against Giri went up to 2am and a few hours later, he had to be at his school to take his 11th-class board examination.

Recipe: William Dalrymple's Tiger Prawns

Recipe: William Dalrymple's Tiger Prawns

Rediff.com23 May 2024

It's one big bowl of crunchy goodness.