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Chandhok's Indian Grand Prix dream dashed

Chandhok's Indian Grand Prix dream dashed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Karun Chandhok's dreams of racing in his country's maiden Formula One Grand Prix did not materialise as Team Lotus on Tuesday decided to go with their regular drivers for this weekend's Indian Grand Prix.

Best tablets in India under Rs 15,000

Best tablets in India under Rs 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

All five of these tablets deliver top value for money, with their smooth performance, great build quality, and overall feature set.

IPads, TVs could soon be rolled up like newspapers

IPads, TVs could soon be rolled up like newspapers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Researchers at Australia''s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Melbourne University and Italy''s University of Padua were using laser technology to make products -- including televisions, iPads, mobile phones and Kindles -- more flexible, thinner and cheaper.

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Netflix has unveiled a line-up of 15 original series as well as returning seasons of popular shows.

Amazon Echo Spot: What's hot, what's not

Amazon Echo Spot: What's hot, what's not

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The Spot has a touchscreen, which makes it more interactive, says Abhik Sen.

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Gitanjali Gurbaxani, whose family has known Ram Jethmalani since their Pre-Partition days in Sind, recalls the legal luminary and 'the pride of the Sindhi community'.

Pix: Shah Rukh's son AbRam turns 2

Pix: Shah Rukh's son AbRam turns 2

Rediff.com27 May 2015

We celebrate the adorable little boy by posting his cute pictures, some of them tweeted by his doting father.

Michael Foot, India's longtime friend, passes away

Michael Foot, India's longtime friend, passes away

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Former Labour Party leader Michael Foot, a friend of India who supported Indian independence movement steadfastly, died in London late Wednesday. He was 96.

Can the book shelf be replaced with e-readers?

Can the book shelf be replaced with e-readers?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Amazon pioneered the e-reader through Kindle, and Apple set the trend with its much-publicised iPad, launched in April this year.

Will e-books sound the death knell for print?

Will e-books sound the death knell for print?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Will advancement in technology and slick products like the Kindle or an iPad sound the death knell for the printed word? Read to find out...

Look: Top 10 Tablet PCs

Look: Top 10 Tablet PCs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Probably, one of the biggest stories of consumer electronics in 2010 may just be the rise of the tablet computers. A sneak-peek at the top 10 of the lot.

Craze for ebooks yet to catch on in India

Craze for ebooks yet to catch on in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Amazon's Kindle, for instance, was launched in India in October last year. It was priced at around Rs 18,000. Yet, say analysts and industry sources, Amazon has not managed to sell more than 2,000 units in country.

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

By inviting Bobby Jindal to his ranch and fueling speculation that the young Louisiana governor could be a candidate for the vice-presidential slot, John McCain is reaching out to the far right of the Republican party that has been enamoured with Jindal in recent months and have been suggesting his name as a possible running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

ISI-backed Sikh militancy back, warns IB

ISI-backed Sikh militancy back, warns IB

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

The IB, which had sounded the warning bell around two years back regarding the revival Sikh militancy, also adds that the ISI had chosen five outfits from Pakistan, including the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, to train the activists from the Babbar Khalsa.

Why is the colour of Economic Survey's cover sky blue?

Why is the colour of Economic Survey's cover sky blue?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The Survey adopts an unfettered approach in thinking about the appropriate economic model for India. This endeavour is reflected in the sky blue cover of the Survey, Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian said.

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Your sibling will thank you for these, says Ashish Narsale.

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

Vaah! Copy ho to aisi!

Vaah! Copy ho to aisi!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Abhik Sen believes it's a must-have.

43 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army camp

43 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army camp

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Just two soldiers are known to have survived unscathed after the attack on the base.

5 reasons we are excited about Lakme Fashion Week

5 reasons we are excited about Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

This season promises to be special for many reasons.

ABB to hire 500 in India

ABB to hire 500 in India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Power equipment major ABB India on Monday also said it would invest $100 million (Rs 450 crore) over three years in expanding its manufacturing base in the country.

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

"This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office -- a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future presidents will continue," Obama said on the White House Facebook page, which became viral on social media.

How my KBC dreams died

How my KBC dreams died

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

China win Sudirman Cup title

China win Sudirman Cup title

Rediff.com16 May 2005

China win Sudirman Cup title\nChina thrashed Indonesia 3-0 to win the Sudirman Cup mixed team tournament, their third straight international team title.\n

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.

Art to fight Parkinson’s disease

Art to fight Parkinson’s disease

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Rajny Krishnan has discovered how painting can help combat the difficulties imposed by the Parkinson's disease, says Shobha Warrier.

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Amazon's single largest building is also the single largest building in Hyderabad city. Spread over 9.5 acres, this multi-storied building comprises of 290 conference rooms, casual and collaborative work spaces that will house 15,000 employees, along with private areas, interfaith prayer rooms, mothers room, quiet rooms, showers, unisex rest rooms and a huge cafeteria besides a helipad on the building roof.

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

Art as Therapy

Art as Therapy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Nepal PM Deuba resigns, Oli sworn-in second time

Nepal PM Deuba resigns, Oli sworn-in second time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Deuba was elected as the 40th prime minister on June 6 with the support from Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre, which is now a part of Left alliance and opting for merger with Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist.

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.

Rupee posts best daily gain in 3 months

Rupee posts best daily gain in 3 months

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The rupee fell 13 paise to end at 61.21 against the American currency in Wednesday's trade following fresh dollar demand from importers, amid uptick in retail inflation and slowing industrial production growth.

Hoisting the Tricolour in the Maoist heartland

Hoisting the Tricolour in the Maoist heartland

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

'By hoisting the national flag we have kindled a small flame of hope among the Adivasis.' 'We will strive to keep this flame burning forever among their hearts.'