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Tata taps MIT to light up low-income houses

Tata taps MIT to light up low-income houses

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Tata Group is investing millions of dollars in Sun Catalytix -- an energy storage and renewable fuels company -- founded by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, Daniel Nocera.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Low cost cars key to success: Fitch

Low cost cars key to success: Fitch

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The agency, which has downgraded Asian auto majors like Toyota, Honda and Hyundai... said the current downturn will continue for the next three-four years and companies in the continent would look at delaying expansion projects and shutting down plants.

Toyota may launch low-cost car for Indian market

Toyota may launch low-cost car for Indian market

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

It seems like after Tata Nano, Maruti Cervo and Bajaj-Renault-Nissan's ultra-low-cost car plans it's Toyota's turn to bring out a product for the entry level segment.

'Low cost cars not to hit bike sales'

'Low cost cars not to hit bike sales'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Tata Motors' Nano, the world's cheapest car that costs slightly more than some premium bikes available in the country, is unlikely to wean away buyers from the two-wheeler segment, an industry official said on Friday. "I don't ascribe to the idea that the introduction of low priced cars in the market will affect the two-wheeler segment," S Balasubramanian, executive vice-president for operations & marketing, TVS, Srichakra Ltd said.

5 used cars you can buy for the price of a Tata Nano!

5 used cars you can buy for the price of a Tata Nano!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

These cars offer the performance of a more expensive car for a quarter of the price.

ISRO's PSLV-C54 places earth observation satellite into orbit

ISRO's PSLV-C54 places earth observation satellite into orbit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The mission objective is to ensure data continuity of ocean color and wind vector data to sustain the operational applications.

Psst! This Is B-Town's Latest Obsession

Psst! This Is B-Town's Latest Obsession

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

No! It's not walking the red carpet, dining at the city's finest spots or their collective, undivided love for Manish Malhotra :).

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Tata was concerned that most innovations were happening outside India, some by Indians.

ISRO's SSLV succeeds in 2nd attempt, launches 3 satellites

ISRO's SSLV succeeds in 2nd attempt, launches 3 satellites

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

ISRO's first mission in 2023 and SSLV's sequel saw a strange coincidence--it was launched at 9.18 am, the same time its predecessor lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here on August 7, 2022 but could not deliver due to orbit anomaly and flight path deviation.

Volkswagen plans rival to Tata's Nano

Volkswagen plans rival to Tata's Nano

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Launch will be under separate brand name

Datsun's redi-GO revs up low-cost entry to Motown

Datsun's redi-GO revs up low-cost entry to Motown

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The redi-GO will take on Maruti Suzuki's best-seller Alto, Hyundai's Eon, and Renault's Kwid

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Tata Motors twice fixed faulty parts of the Nano.

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Skyroot Aerospace has become the first private company in India to give wings to the Indian space programme, after the sector was opened to private players by the Centre in 2020.

Bajaj hits back at Tatas, says RE60 not cheap car

Bajaj hits back at Tatas, says RE60 not cheap car

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Also said that the slowing demand for Tata's Nano shows consumers aren't looking for low-cost cars.

SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The SSLV is designed to be affordable and amenable to industry production and aimed to function as a launch-on-demand platform for mini, micro or nano satellites.

Govt needs to prioritise crop diversification: Survey

Govt needs to prioritise crop diversification: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The farm sector has been resilient to the COVID-19 shock and is estimated to grow at 3.9 per cent this fiscal, the Economic Survey said on Monday, while suggesting to the government to give priority to crop diversification, allied farm sectors and alternative fertilisers like Nano urea. The Economic Survey 2021-22 also pitched for increasing agriculture research and development (R&D) and organic farming, besides use of new technologies like drones. "The performance of the agriculture and the allied sector has been resilient to the COVID-19 shock. ...Growth in allied sectors including livestock, dairying and fisheries has been the major drivers of overall growth in the sector," the Survey said. The agriculture sector has experienced buoyant growth in the past two years.

Big sales problem with Tata's small car

Big sales problem with Tata's small car

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

With the Nano's sales stuck in a low gear, firm drives hope on product variants and the base of hopefully satisfied customers.

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Thackeray accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being ideologically bankrupt.

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

Nano-inspired houses to cost Rs 5-10 lakh

Nano-inspired houses to cost Rs 5-10 lakh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

"The inspiration to develop smaller and cheaper apartments comes from the Nano car, which is eliciting a tremendous response. I am sure our project will see a similar response, given the fact that we will come up with such low-cost apartments in metro cities," said R Nagaraju, general manager, corporate planning, Unitech. It plans to launch mid-segment residential projects in metro and suburban cities over the next few months.

Tata laying foundation to house slum dwellers

Tata laying foundation to house slum dwellers

Rediff.com29 May 2009

India's housing shortage is fuelled by the immigration of millions of villagers to the cities.

The iPods we loved and lost

The iPods we loved and lost

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Apple's decision to stop selling the iPod Nano and Shuffle -- leaving only one iPod, the iPodTouch, on the shelves -- takes us down memory lane.

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Drug maker Cipla always fought a lone battle to make drugs affordable in India.

The new Bajaj RE60: Don't call it a car!

The new Bajaj RE60: Don't call it a car!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Bajaj Auto's new four-wheeled people-carrier might well create an entirely new category.

We can't sell Maruti 800 at a loss: Nakanishi

We can't sell Maruti 800 at a loss: Nakanishi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

We will not be in the ultra-low-cost car segment. Our focus will be on the A1 and A2 segments, which are growth areas in which many of the new players like Nissan, Volkswagen or Toyota are planning to enter. Our entry-level car will remain the Maruti 800.

Polo GT has a serious challenger in Hyundai i20 N Line

Polo GT has a serious challenger in Hyundai i20 N Line

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

For the longest time the Polo GT had no real competition in terms of its build quality and product positioning. Until now, says Pavan Lall.

Novavax set for India launch with Serum Institute as partner

Novavax set for India launch with Serum Institute as partner

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The Covid-19 vaccine demonstrated an overall 90.4 per cent efficacy in phase 3 clinical trials, reports Sohini Das

Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

As fuel prices rise, here's a list of cars that will help you save fuel and money too!

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

Bajaj small car aims at mileage of 30 km per litre

Bajaj small car aims at mileage of 30 km per litre

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The ultra low cost car (ULC), which will be competing with Tata Nano, aims to better the mileage of 23.6 km/lt, given by the world's cheapest car from the stable of Tata Motors.

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The study also noted that the currently followed physical distancing guidelines are inadequate in curbing the transmission of COVID-19.

Bajaj unveils small car RE60; may price it at Rs 125,000!

Bajaj unveils small car RE60; may price it at Rs 125,000!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Although the company has not yet revealed its exact price, the buzz in the market is that the Bajaj RE60 is likely to be priced between Rs 125,000 and Rs 200,000, giving tough competition to the Tata Nano which is the cheapest car in the world currently.

All you need to know about the Sakshat tablet

All you need to know about the Sakshat tablet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

With the much-talked about sarkari tablet PC set to be launched on October 5, we give you a low down on everything you must know about this little gadget.

A Qute option for Indian roads

A Qute option for Indian roads

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. It is finally set to hit the India roads but the challenge of creating a new category in the competitive automobile market has only just begun.

A GREAT guide to buying 2nd hand cars

A GREAT guide to buying 2nd hand cars

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

While it is difficult to attribute any one single reason to this, low cost, less depreciation, easier loans, and ready availability of good models are some of the reasons behind this boom.

Tata rolls out water purifier for Rs 499

Tata rolls out water purifier for Rs 499

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Keeping an eye on the common man, Tata on Thursday launched two new variants of its water purifier 'Swach' in the North-Indian market, with the low-end version quoting a rock-bottom price of just Rs 499.

17 hatchbacks to choose from this Diwali

17 hatchbacks to choose from this Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

This Diwali the Indian car buyer has ample choices to decide what they want to drive home.