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COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'We are in the reverse gear and we are not there anywhere compared to the rest of the world'

China intrudes 640 sq km into Indian territory; stops patrol?

China intrudes 640 sq km into Indian territory; stops patrol?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

A committee tasked by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to assess the situation on the China border is understood to have reported that Indian troops are not being allowed to patrol up to the perceived Line of Actual Control by Chinese army.

Rivals be prepared, the new Hyundai Elantra is a desirable sedan

Rivals be prepared, the new Hyundai Elantra is a desirable sedan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The facelifted Elantra is a loaded with features and will give it tough to rivals.

Salman hit-and-run trial: HC to hear case from July 30

Salman hit-and-run trial: HC to hear case from July 30

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday said it will hear the appeal filed by Bollywood actor Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case from July 30 on a regular basis.

At Rs 7.5 lakh this Kawasaki is worth every dime

At Rs 7.5 lakh this Kawasaki is worth every dime

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a motorcycle built to effortlessly trace miles and miles of highway and leave a big grin on its rider's face at the same time. Indian automobile website MotorBeam tests the motorcycle to find out just how good it actually is.

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Crypto-assets are essential to blockchain technology, which has the potential to be one of the next major growth drivers for the software ecosystem in India. A prohibition would nip this opportunity in the bud, say Vaibhav Parikh and Jaideep Reddy.

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.

When prestige brands become less snobby

When prestige brands become less snobby

Rediff.com9 May 2017

There is a beguiling allure to 'masstige' brands, which trade places up and down the value spectrum. But they aren't always easy or successful.

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.

Truckers strike enters 5th day, deadlock continues

Truckers strike enters 5th day, deadlock continues

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Transporters' nationwide strike entered its fifth day on Monday amid a continued deadlock between the agitating apex truckers body AIMTC and the government, affecting movement of goods in various parts of the country.

Bike review: Honda Unicorn 160

Bike review: Honda Unicorn 160

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Honda Unicorn 160 is a perfect replacement for the iconic 150 which has been a favourite of middle-aged men for almost a decade and it comes with more power, better handling, fresh design and modern features, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Top 5 riding mistakes beginners make

Top 5 riding mistakes beginners make

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Avoid these for your own safety as well as those on the roads

Your smartphone may harbour disease-causing bacteria

Your smartphone may harbour disease-causing bacteria

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Students at the University of Surrey imprinted their mobile phones onto bacteriological growth Petri dishes to see what they might carry.

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

Rediff.com27 May 2014

None of the 2,600 workers had any clue about the suspension of work notice, put up on the gate of India's oldest automobile plant last Sunday.

Equity support to Tata group firms slows

Equity support to Tata group firms slows

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

There was virtually no incremental equity investment by Tata Sons during Mistry's first two years

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

This is, say tax experts, the first time that a car race circuit has been held to be the permanent establishment of an assessee.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

Volkswagen boss quits over diesel emissions scandal

Volkswagen boss quits over diesel emissions scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Volkswagen did not name a successor, but said proposals on management appointments would be made to a full board meeting on Friday.

India's appalling prison conditions to the 'rescue' of Mallya

India's appalling prison conditions to the 'rescue' of Mallya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

British magistrate presiding over Mallya extradition case says India's prison standards are not up to the mark

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Former FMSCI chief Vicky Chandhok on Monday severely criticised the governing body's current regime.

Formula One refuelling return depends on cost, says Wolff

Formula One refuelling return depends on cost, says Wolff

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The proposed return of refuelling to Formula One in 2017 will only happen if it is affordable, according to Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff.

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

An exceptional crossover SUV

An exceptional crossover SUV

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rich blend of technology and earthy materials giving the Lexus NX 300h a unique look.

Hit-and-run case: HC declines to suspend hearing of Salman's appeal

Hit-and-run case: HC declines to suspend hearing of Salman's appeal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday refused accept a plea to grant stay on an appeal filed by Bollywood actor Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Chandra and his 3S philosophy to take Tata Sons ahead

Chandra and his 3S philosophy to take Tata Sons ahead

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Tata Group has close to 110 companies and Chandrasekaran plans to bring this number down to around five or six.

Supreme court tells DLF to pay Rs 630-cr fine

Supreme court tells DLF to pay Rs 630-cr fine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Turns down firm's plea for stay on CCI order; final order pending

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Information highways are getting stronger and being strengthened.' 'Occasionally, accidents could occur. But do you stop constructing highways because two motor cars collide?'

Experts urge caution on Tata group stocks

Experts urge caution on Tata group stocks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals under investor watch

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Delhi high court on Thursday directed the city government to stop erickshaws from plying on the roads of the national capital "as of now". "Stop it as of now," a bench of justices B D Ahmed and S Mridul said, while observing that "unregulated plying of vehicles on Delhi roads is prima facie a hazard to other traffic on road as well as the citizens".

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Prices for the F-Pace start at Rs 68.4 lakh, for the base spec Pure model with the 2.0-litre diesel motor. For the top-spec R-Sport variant, you will have to shell out a whopping Rs 1.02 crore though, and that is before you get to the options list or pay for the insurance.

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Priced at Rs 80.40 lakh, the GLS is definitely better-looking, better-equipped, and a more likeable version of an already successful full-sized luxury SUV

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The smallest of the Indian Motorcycle line-up comes packin' with a 1000cc V-twin, but how is it to ride? Benjamin Gracias took the Sixty out for a spin.

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

An industrial house bred in old-school manufacturing values, Godrej & Boyce has displayed unusual agility to become a trusted builder of advanced weaponry, discovers Ajai Shukla.

HC defers Salman Khan case to July 1 as case papers not ready

HC defers Salman Khan case to July 1 as case papers not ready

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

When the case came up for hearing, Justice A R Joshi was informed by Salman's lawyer Amit Desai that the 'paper book' (compilation of evidence and documents which is served to both the sides by the court) was not complete.

StanChart extends $30 Million/Year Liverpool sponsorship

StanChart extends $30 Million/Year Liverpool sponsorship

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered has extended its sponsorship of Liverpool Football Club for two years, continuing one of the most lucrative deals in English sport.

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG will probably have to show there was some legitimate reason to install software that led to false vehicle emissions tests.

Can't you restrict Odd-Even rule to a week, HC asks Delhi govt

Can't you restrict Odd-Even rule to a week, HC asks Delhi govt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Delhi high court asked the AAP government to explain whether it is not enough to continue their odd-even vehicles scheme for one week instead of running it till January 15.