News for 'Ignite India'

Are foreign automakers beating Indian on their turf?

Are foreign automakers beating Indian on their turf?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

India is expected to grow at a fast clip for many more years to come. So, every automobile maker worth its ignition key wants a piece of the action.

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.

Chappell salutes Dravid's captaincy in new book

Chappell salutes Dravid's captaincy in new book

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Former India coach Greg Chappell has ignited a fresh controversy in his newly-released book on Rahul Dravid, saying had the retired batting great received the same support that he gave other captains, he would have been the country's most successful skipper.

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The terrorists now knew that I was the only one in the room, that I was injured and that I could not continue this battle for long.

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Anirban Lahiri overcame swirling winds for an opening round three-under-par 69 to ignite his title defence at the Panasonic Open India on Thursday. Prom Meesawat of Thailand was among eight players tied in second place on 70 with Asian Tour rookie James Byrne of Scotland, Australians Adam Groom and Scott Barr and Indians Shankar Das, Ashok Kumar, Sanjay Kumar and Digvijay Singh at the US$300,000 event.

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

Rupee worst performer globally during 1-month period

Rupee worst performer globally during 1-month period

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Rupee has sharply fallen from 52.88 levels one month ago to 55.16 on Friday.

Why the Congress and BJP are having sleepless nights

Why the Congress and BJP are having sleepless nights

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The squabbles we are seeing today over the election of the next President will be nothing compared to the all-out war ignited by a fragmented verdict after the 2014 General Election, says TVR Shenoy.

I bowl my best when I'm not thinking: Rabada

I bowl my best when I'm not thinking: Rabada

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

He might have landed in trouble for his on-field aggressive behaviour but South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says the perception that he is short-tempered is not true and it is just passion which drives him as a bowler. The 25-year-old was suspended for the series-deciding fourth and final Test against England earlier this year after collecting a fourth demerit point in a 24-month period for celebrating too close to visiting captain Joe Root after claiming his wicket in the third Test.

'China has received a setback'

'China has received a setback'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'India is not the India of 1962. We are not carrying that baggage of history anymore.'

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

We are not pursuing AI to beat humans at games. We are pursuing AI so that we can empower every person and every institution that people build, said Nadella

Migrants row: There is no stopping Rahul

Migrants row: There is no stopping Rahul

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Addressing the media in Patna, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi once again slammed regional parties of Maharashtra for igniting the migrants' row. He once again reiterated his single concept that India belongs to Indians

John Abraham's love affair with Nissan's beauties

John Abraham's love affair with Nissan's beauties

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Japanese auto major Nissan has roped in Bollywood actor John Abraham as brand ambassador for its standout models to be launched in India including sportscar GT-R and Hybrid SUV X-Trail.

Dia Mirza in a kanjivaram is the best thing you'll see today

Dia Mirza in a kanjivaram is the best thing you'll see today

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Dia Mirza walked the ramp in a black kanjivaram for Santosh Parekh.

'Kashmir is core issue for India, Pak not 26/11 or Siachen'

'Kashmir is core issue for India, Pak not 26/11 or Siachen'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Separatists dismiss breakthrough in dialogue between the neighbours in Russia, says talks shouldn't be for time pass

US nonproliferation lobby relishes Pokhran-II row

US nonproliferation lobby relishes Pokhran-II row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The United States' nonproliferation lobby is apparently relishing the controversy ignited by erstwhile Defense and Research Development Organization scientist K Santhanam that the May 1998 Pokhran thermonuclear tests were not a full success implying that India needs to test again.

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India's new soccer league with its cast of celebrity owners, experienced foreign managers and a sprinkling of high-profile players will kick off on Sunday, igniting hopes of waking the country from its football slumber.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Manikarnika Review: Thank you, Kangana!

Manikarnika Review: Thank you, Kangana!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi is one long action scene, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Mahira Khan condemns Uri attack

Mahira Khan condemns Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The artistes were also criticised for keeping mum on the attack, in which 19 Indian soldiers were killed.

Why 100 million Indians are left out of the food ration system

Why 100 million Indians are left out of the food ration system

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

A recent study shows that more than 100 million people are excluded from the public distribution system because the central government insists on using 2011 population figures to calculate state-wise PDS coverage, which effectively leaves out 100 million people, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Rajasthan political crisis reignites debate over Speakers' power

Rajasthan political crisis reignites debate over Speakers' power

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The apex court, in a plethora of verdicts, has given varying judicial opinions on Speakers' powers ranging from refusing to intervene in the matter to assuming the role of the Speaker itself and going to the extent of disqualifying lawmakers under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.

When A R Rahman kickstarted this desi's career

When A R Rahman kickstarted this desi's career

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Jeffrey Iqbal on how a generous moment from A R Rahman ignited his musical career.

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.

ISRO meet on Saturday to probe GSLV-D3 failure

ISRO meet on Saturday to probe GSLV-D3 failure

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

India's top space scientists will be meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday to analyse the data and find the cause for failure of GSLV-D3 rocket, which was launched for the first time on Thursday using an indigenously made cryogenic engine.

Resul Pookutty's next after Slumdog Millionaire

Resul Pookutty's next after Slumdog Millionaire

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The Oscar winning sound designer is behind the sound of his first Malayalam film, Pazhassi Raja.

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C15 carrying five payloads, including India's remote sensing satellite Cartosat-2B, successfully lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota on Monday.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

PSLV C-29 blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 110 km from Chennai, at 6 pm and released the six satellites one by one into a 550 km circular orbit.

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

In its first multi-orbital launch, India's workhorse PSLV will on Monday inject eight different satellites, including the country's weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and five from other nations, into two different orbits.

He wants to make India read

He wants to make India read

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'Young Indians are reading, but the wrong stuff.' 'They are reading and sharing Pappu jokes, Alia Bhatt memes and all the irrelevant material online.' 'My aim is to get them interested in books.'

When advertising created celebrities

When advertising created celebrities

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Sasha Chhetri, the Airtel 4G girl, is a better known face across India than most Bollywood starlets, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Nikkei survey confirms it: Manufacturing took a hit in Nov

Nikkei survey confirms it: Manufacturing took a hit in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The Nikkei Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) -- a gauge of manufacturing performance -- fell to 52.3, down from October's 22-month high of 54.4.

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is organising Student Counselling for admission to its courses.

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'Much can be done by India under the provisions of the treaty to make full use of its rights it has.' 'The impact of that will be felt downstream.'

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The survey noted that advertising campaigns supported the increase in new work growth in the sector amid competitive pressures.