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Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

'Chandrayaan-2 achieved 95% of objective'

'Chandrayaan-2 achieved 95% of objective'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

"Already, orbiter is in space and it should do an excellent job of mapping," Nair said.

Kamal Haasan sings in English

Kamal Haasan sings in English

Rediff.com12 May 2003

ISRO spy case an attempt to destroy organisation: Nair

ISRO spy case an attempt to destroy organisation: Nair

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair alleged that the ISRO spy case in 1994 was an attempt to destroy the organisation and scientist Nambi Narayanan was the scapegoat in the episode.

They're taking India backward: Sonia targets Modi govt

They're taking India backward: Sonia targets Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Their idea of unity is uniformity. They disrespect and fear diversity which means they deny our pluralism, our freedom of choice, which are integral to our fundamental rights'

Srikkanth to appear in a movie

Srikkanth to appear in a movie

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

The former India batsman plays the role of coach in the Tamil film 'Periyamana Tozhi'.

TV stars we would like to see in the movies!

TV stars we would like to see in the movies!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

With Sushant Singh Rajput making his debut in Kai Po Che, we check out other TV actors we would love to see in films.

PIX: Bipasha, Riteish Deshmukh, Parineeti leave for IIFA 2015

PIX: Bipasha, Riteish Deshmukh, Parineeti leave for IIFA 2015

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The fraternity that vacations together, stays together?

Mohanlal teams up with Joshiy in Lokpal

Mohanlal teams up with Joshiy in Lokpal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The actor plays the owner of food court.

Happy birthday, Bipasha, Nargis, Koena!

Happy birthday, Bipasha, Nargis, Koena!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Swati memsaab ka kya hoga?'

'Swati memsaab ka kya hoga?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

It's The End for Akshay Kumar!

It's The End for Akshay Kumar!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Why would a super-successful star take such a decision?

Disha-Tiger and other couples at DeepVeer reception

Disha-Tiger and other couples at DeepVeer reception

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Meet all the interesting couples on a grand evening.

Tanu Weds Manu, now in Telugu

Tanu Weds Manu, now in Telugu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Mr Pellikoduku will star Sunil and Isha Chawla.

Bollywood goes back to school

Bollywood goes back to school

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

A look at some memorable Bollywood classroom moments.

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

There was music, dance, workshops and lots to be entertained and be inspired from.

CAG blasts dept of space on Antrix-Devas deal

CAG blasts dept of space on Antrix-Devas deal

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General has come down heavily on the Department of Space, particularly on its former Secretary G Madhavan Nair, in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal alleging numerous rules and policies were violated and facts concealed to favour a private company.

Manned mission should have been a priority, not Mars: Nair

Manned mission should have been a priority, not Mars: Nair

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

The Mars mission should not have been a priority at this stage for India which, instead, ought to have devoted time and energy on getting its rocket operational again and give momentum to the human space flight programme, former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair said.

Coming soon, a web portal for cancer care

Coming soon, a web portal for cancer care

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

At the Indian Cancer Congress held in New Delhi on November 20-24, health-care professionals from the United States launched the Open Educational Resources in Cancer for Doctors and Nurses in India, a Web portal maintained by the California State University.

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal come together again

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal come together again

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The two veterans try their hand at comedy.

Ivan Megharoopan set  to release ths week

Ivan Megharoopan set to release ths week

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The film was recently awarded as the second best film at the Kerala State film awards.

Thomas Cook India realises there's plenty in a name

Thomas Cook India realises there's plenty in a name

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Over the last few days, as the fortunes of Thomas Cook Plc took a wrong turn, the Indian entity scrambled to distance itself from its erstwhile parent. Experts have said that the travel firm must not change its brand name.

Vettai remake in Telugu

Vettai remake in Telugu

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Get yourlowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

PIX: Raju Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra at a book launch

PIX: Raju Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra at a book launch

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Learning from the best?

Ex-ISRO chief given adequate chance to explain: Govt

Ex-ISRO chief given adequate chance to explain: Govt

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Government on Thursday said former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair was given a "due and adequate chance" by a high-level panel to put forth his views on the action taken against him in connection with irregularities in the Antrix-Devas deal.

Antrix deal a case of public investment for pvt profit: CAG

Antrix deal a case of public investment for pvt profit: CAG

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Tuesday criticised the roles of the Department of Space and its former secretary, G Madhavan Nair, in the Antrix-Devas deal, saying the deal was a "classic case of public investment for private profit".

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Diwali party

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Diwali party

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A look at the guest list.

ISRO refuses to reveal letters on Antrix-Devas deal

ISRO refuses to reveal letters on Antrix-Devas deal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Indian Space Research Organisation has declined to give details of its correspondence with former chief G Madhavan Nair on the report of a high-level probe into the Antrix-Devas deal, on the basis of which he and three others were barred by the central government from any re-employment.

ISRO report indicts Nair, says lapses in Antrix-Devas deal

ISRO report indicts Nair, says lapses in Antrix-Devas deal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair and three other senior scientists, who were barred from holding any government posts, have been indicted by the country's top space body-appointed committee for acts of commission in the Antrix-Devas deal.

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Seeking to fend of attacks on his credentials in the Indian Space Research Organisation row, the space body's chief K Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said probe reports on Antrix-Devas deal that led to punitive action against his predecessor G Madhavan Nair and three fellow space scientists will be released after getting due clearance.

Scientists at war: ISRO 'scandal' right under PMO's nose?

Scientists at war: ISRO 'scandal' right under PMO's nose?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The punitive action on January 13 against four scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation in connection with the Antrix-Devas deal leaves many questions unanswered. It does however make it apparent that there have been lacunae in the functioning of one of India's premier scientific institutions, its commercial arm, and the overseeing body.

India-US defence ties poised for great leap forward

India-US defence ties poised for great leap forward

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'I couldn't think of a more visible strategic form of cooperation than both of our armed serves using a similar weaponry jointly developed together.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC on what is expected in the India-US defence relationship during Prime Minister Modi's visit.

Bollywood praises Agneepath

Bollywood praises Agneepath

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Nair rubbishes talk of scam in Antrix-Devas deal

Nair rubbishes talk of scam in Antrix-Devas deal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Former Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman G Madhavan Nair on Thursday rubbished suggestions of a scam in the scrapped controversial Antrix-Devas deal and maintained that estimation of huge loss to the exchequer is "totally erroneous".

Ex-ISRO chief barred from govt jobs over Antrix-Devas deal

Ex-ISRO chief barred from govt jobs over Antrix-Devas deal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Taking action in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal, the government has barred former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair and three other eminent space scientists from holding any government jobs.

Nair given chance to explain Antrix-Devas deal: Govt

Nair given chance to explain Antrix-Devas deal: Govt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The government on Thursday dismissed former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair's claims that he was not given a chance to give his views on the action taken against him in connection with controversial Antrix-Devas deal.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Scientists versus govt: The procedural gap widens

Scientists versus govt: The procedural gap widens

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Most senior scientists have complained of repeated questioning by the expenditure department, bureaucratic delays in clearances, more focus on procedure than on result and the lack of an environment for science to grow, reports Akshat Kaushal

Govt yet to decide on Nair's request, says PMO

Govt yet to decide on Nair's request, says PMO

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

The government is yet to take a call on former Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman G Madhavan Nair's request to the Prime Minister's Office to order an inquiry into the reasons behind annulment of the controversial Antrix-Devas deal and the procedure followed.