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2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.

China becomes 1st nation to land on dark side of moon

China becomes 1st nation to land on dark side of moon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

China's National Space Administration landed the Chang'e 4 lunar probe at 10:26 am Beijing time on Thursday, in the South Pole-Aitken Basin which is an impact crater, China Central Television reported.

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bengaluru based Dinesh Malhotra, 54, an ex-Army officer who is working as a human resource professional in a construction firm shares some survival tips.

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Markets end lower on Bihar verdict; Nifty holds 7,900

Markets end lower on Bihar verdict; Nifty holds 7,900

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

TCS, Infosys and Wipro were down 0.4-2% each. Capital goods majors also ended lower with L&T and BHEL down 1.4-3.9% each.

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'At this moment, the Trinamool has an edge.'

Easing note ban pain through rural housing scheme

Easing note ban pain through rural housing scheme

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Almost 3.3 million houses awaiting completion under the IAY will be built by the end of 2016-17.

Markets snap 2-day rally; post 3rd weekly gains

Markets snap 2-day rally; post 3rd weekly gains

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sun Pharma was by far the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 8.13 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's at 4.92 per cent.

Diwali illuminates India

Diwali illuminates India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

People visited their kith and kin, exchanged festive greetings and sweets while social media, including the likes of WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, was flooded with Diwali messages as many took the virtual route to convey their wishes.

Equities see muted trend for 3rd day due to weakening global sentiment

Equities see muted trend for 3rd day due to weakening global sentiment

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Muted global trend after a report that US President Donald Trump was preparing to impose more tariffs on China hurt trading sentiments.

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be less visited and unpopular. It's also fun and a challenge and will give a rewarding experience.

RBI's rate hike leaves India Inc disappointed

RBI's rate hike leaves India Inc disappointed

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

India Inc on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the Reserve Bank increasing the key rate by 0.25 per cent and hoped that banks would refrain from hiking lending rates as such a move will scuttle economic recovery.

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rupee down 27 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee down 27 paise against dollar in early trade

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The rupee weakened by 27 paise to trade at six-week low of 60.45 against the US dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on high demand for the American currency from importers.

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved in Varughese's death but the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, Chicago Sun-Times reported.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.

Sensex dips 224 points, Nifty below 8,600 on US rate hike concerns

Sensex dips 224 points, Nifty below 8,600 on US rate hike concerns

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

This was the biggest single-day fall for the benchmark index since August 10 when it had fallen by 310 points.

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Drones, high capacity auto prime pumps, autonomous vehicles, robots, all played a role in the seemingly impossible rescue, reports Pranjal Sharma.

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The technology is based on the concept of 'cognitive digital radio' that enables users to turn their smartphones into peer-to-peer, off-grid communication tools.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

Sensex recovers 117 points on gains in telecom, oil stocks

Sensex recovers 117 points on gains in telecom, oil stocks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The broader Nifty of National Stock Exchange scaled the 10,200 mark intra day before closing at 10,184.85, showing a sizeable gain of 38.30 points, or 0.38 per cent.

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'Does the country risk being enclosed in a geographical cocoon if it spurns a multi-continent project for which everyone else has signed up,' asks T N Ninan.

Duster AWD: The off roader goes where its competitors can't

Duster AWD: The off roader goes where its competitors can't

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The SUV got gorgeous and more muscular.

Sensex ends flat after choppy session

Sensex ends flat after choppy session

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after shuttling between 10,651.60 and 10.532.70 points on alternate bouts of buying and selling, closed 6.20 points, or 0.06 per cent, down at 10,576.30.

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

From zeroing in on the best means for stake dilution to moving beyond microfinance, Bandhan navigates a tough path. Namrata Acharya reports.

Markets extend losses as RBI decision looms

Markets extend losses as RBI decision looms

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Coal India topped the losers' list in the Sensex pack on Tuesday, falling 2.36 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel at 2.16 per cent.

Rupee ekes out marginal rise vs dollar

Rupee ekes out marginal rise vs dollar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Continuing its range-bound movement for the fourth session, the rupee today closed up by two paise at 59.25 ahead of industrial output and retail inflation data.

Kerala will always salute these IAF pilots for their courage

Kerala will always salute these IAF pilots for their courage

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Men and women of the Indian Air Force who conducted rescue missions in Kerala's worst deluge speak to Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Bulls charge up D-street as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Bulls charge up D-street as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Market breadth continued to remain strong, with 1899 gainers and 674 losers on the BSEs.

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Axis Bank emerged as the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 6.62 per cent, followed by SBI at 5.88 per cent.

If you need a rugged vehicle then go for Nissan Terrano

If you need a rugged vehicle then go for Nissan Terrano

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The Nissan Terrano is an upmarket urban SUV which is single-handedly responsible for bringing some much needed footfall to Nissan showrooms

What if Nehru had used the IAF in 1962?

What if Nehru had used the IAF in 1962?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'If we had sent a few airplanes (into Tibet), we could have wiped the Chinese out.' 'And everything could have been different in the 1962 War.' 'They did not believe me there was no Chinese air force.' 'Can you imagine what would have happened if we had used the IAF at that time?' 'The Chinese would have never dared do anything down the line.'

This Harley can't take tight corners

This Harley can't take tight corners

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Harley-Davidson's Breakout is a great bike for weekend getaways, but its biggest challenge is its limited manoeuvrability and reluctance to take tight corners, says Arup Das.

Missing Southern Illinois University student found dead

Missing Southern Illinois University student found dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Pravin M Varughese, 19, a student of Southern Illinois University, who had been missing for a week, was found dead on February 18.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'In their over-enthusiasm to clean up the system, both the banks and the regulator should not forget that the key to the insolvency law is revival of companies -- recovery of bank dues is an offshoot of that,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-2

ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The ISRO is aiming for a soft landing of the lander in the South Pole region of the moon where no country has gone so far.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

Alert sounded along LoC as militant infiltration increases

Alert sounded along LoC as militant infiltration increases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

A high alert has been sounded along the Line of Control in Kashmir Valley as infiltration from across the border has seen a sudden spurt with terror groups including banned LeT and JeM believed to have sent nearly 20-25 cadres in the last 10 weeks.