News for 'Mechanics and Electricity'

Bureaucrats to boardrooms: Murthy on India's remarkable journey

Bureaucrats to boardrooms: Murthy on India's remarkable journey

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

India has made a remarkable journey from a top-down system of economic decision-making to one that unleashed our entrepreneurial spirits but the next big jump lies in enhancing the quality of our tale.

The power that INS Arihant gives India

The power that INS Arihant gives India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India's first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine is a considerable achievement -- and should have an impact on security strategy

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Buying a household insurance cover? Read this!

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Nepal earthquake has driven home the importance of home insurance. What are the factors you need to keep in mind before insuring your property? Indrani Roy offers a checklist.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Who will regulate the regulators?

Who will regulate the regulators?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It would be a good idea to create independent oversight committees for each regulatory institution and indeed, even for their appellate bodies, says A K Bhattacharya.

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'Ex-servicemen engineers and technicians are true professionals worthy of being 'Make in India' agents. They can be trusted to bring long term dividends -- it is in their character to be long term loyalists!' says Air Marshal P V Athawale (Retd).

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

IITians build unique, affordable solar-powered cold storage

IITians build unique, affordable solar-powered cold storage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Young IIT engineers have come up with an affordable solution to the wastage of agricultural produce by developing a unique solar-powered cold storage system which works at almost zero running cost.

Twists and turns in M&M's incredible journey

Twists and turns in M&M's incredible journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

On Reva, Mahindra says electric cars are an innovation that can disrupt the automobile sector.

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Companies might have to shell out a fourth of the industry's annual net revenue to clear the obligation

How to prepare yourself and your bike for a trip to Ladakh

How to prepare yourself and your bike for a trip to Ladakh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

It's very important to evaluate your own and your bike's physical condition before you decide to set out on a long ride, especially to a difficult terrain like Ladakh. Here are some tips on how to keep yourself and your bike totally fit for the trip!

From the mud floor to designing algorithms

From the mud floor to designing algorithms

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Tanmoy's story is one of hope in times of despair, courage in times of trouble and confidence in times of adversity. His story is a reminder that no matter what the situation is today, you can hope for a better tomorrow, say Jimmy John and Anoop Khanna.

Increased import of Chinese goods hurts Indian MSMEs

Increased import of Chinese goods hurts Indian MSMEs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

In eight major MSME-centric product groups, imports from China grew the fastest.

Modi wants to create a new normal

Modi wants to create a new normal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'Gloom is nowhere in sight, with healthy foreign exchange reserves, a strong rupee, healthy tax collections, corruption and crony capitalism under check,' argues Gopal Krishna Agrawal.

AAP's manifesto focuses on free water, cheap bijli and women's safety

AAP's manifesto focuses on free water, cheap bijli and women's safety

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Releasing its 70-point programme, Kejriwal called party's manifesto 'holy'.

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment

SU30 plane crash: Russia blames human factor; IAF denies

SU30 plane crash: Russia blames human factor; IAF denies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Russia has blamed "human factor" for the crash of a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft in October last year that led to the grounding of the entire fleet of India's frontline fighter plane for a month, a charge denied by the Indian Air Force.

Year of the scooters: 12 in 2014!

Year of the scooters: 12 in 2014!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

New launches as well as upgrades to existing scooter models marked this year as manufacturers competed with each other to satiate the demand for new and interesting automatic scooters.

F1 testing: Massa on top for Williams, Vettel sidelined

F1 testing: Massa on top for Williams, Vettel sidelined

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Brazilian Felipe Massa put Williams on top on the penultimate day of pre-season testing in Bahrain on Saturday while Red Bull's quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel failed to complete a lap.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Internships provide a platform for you to experiment with your career, explore new options, learn new skills.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

Smart cities can change the urban way of life

Smart cities can change the urban way of life

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Smart cities can provide more safety, better management of traffic congestion, a low-carbon environment and better services.

The many benefits of motor insurance

The many benefits of motor insurance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Any unexpected expense can disturb the finely-balanced budget of middle-class individual. That's when a motor insurance policy comes as a saviour

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

This is Mercedes' 10th AMG model in India

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Swachh Bharat Mission could focus on using technological innovation to eradicate the problem of open defecation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Jaguar XJL is now the oldest limousine in India, unlike its contemporaries which have recently been updated.

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The Indian Institute of Science topped the HRD ministry's 2017 national rankings. In 2016, the IISc was ranked among the world's top 15 universities in the Times Higher Education University Rankings. In his book The Creation of Wealth: The Tatas from the 19th to the 21st Century, R M Lala recounted how Jamsetji Tata's grand vision and immense personal contribution laid the edifice of arguably India's finest educational institution.

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

'Achche Din has become an albatross around Modi's neck'

'Achche Din has become an albatross around Modi's neck'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

'The middle class stood by the BJP, especially after demonetisation, and they expected something in return.' 'Some section of the BJP believes the middle class is condemned to vote for the BJP as they have no other choice.' 'They think they can treat them any way, still the middle class will run to vote for it.' 'That's what the Budget seems to convey.'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'The transmission sector is going to be the next sunrise industry.'

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board.

Nitish, Lalu responsible for Bihar's poor development: PM

Nitish, Lalu responsible for Bihar's poor development: PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on his home turf, calling him a "tantrik" (occultist) and his party "Rashtriya Jadu Tona Party" as he reached out to the youth and weaker sections, promising a six-point programme for the state's development.

9 DIY maintenance tips for your bike

9 DIY maintenance tips for your bike

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

You can spruce up your two-wheeler without spending a dime. Go ahead, make your bike feel important.

Budget likely to target Rs 70,000 cr from stake sales

Budget likely to target Rs 70,000 cr from stake sales

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley will aim for jumps in other revenue streams for the government.

Railway safety? Ministry requires more than just funding

Railway safety? Ministry requires more than just funding

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The year 2015 has seen eight accidents because of derailments.

The suicidal potato economy of West Bengal

The suicidal potato economy of West Bengal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

This time, the price of potato had shot up to Rs 50 per kg.

Is it time we forgot the bull market?

Is it time we forgot the bull market?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Sensex was around 18,600 by the end of August.

Tigor, the latest style statement from Tata Motors

Tigor, the latest style statement from Tata Motors

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Though strikingly similar to the Tiago, the Tata Tigor takes the design quotient a notch higher, says P Tharyan.

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Hyperloop concept was first released in 2013 by Tesla and SpaceX's Elon Musk as an alternative to high-speed rail

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

How ISRO's new satellite will change India's Internet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

A truly 'made in India' satellite that will empower a digital India.