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How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality in an understated form.

Indians in UAE looking forward to Modi's speech

Indians in UAE looking forward to Modi's speech

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The Indian community in the UAE is eagerly waiting to hear and cheer Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Madison Square-like event in Abu Dhabi on Monday that is expected to draw over 50,000 people.

Once a month, Modi steps in to 'revive' stalled projects, but nothing happens

Once a month, Modi steps in to 'revive' stalled projects, but nothing happens

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The previous government set up a cabinet task force to clear the backlog of projects but failed to make much of an impact.

Throwing away your old shoe? Think again!

Throwing away your old shoe? Think again!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

A social venture is recycling shoes so that barefoot children have proper footwear.

DeMo aftermath: Cash crunch hobbles White Label ATMs

DeMo aftermath: Cash crunch hobbles White Label ATMs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The cash crunch following demonetisation and transaction fees that do not cover costs are among the reasons why the sector is struggling.

India's pizza man gets ready for the future

India's pizza man gets ready for the future

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

After 11 years at the helm of Jubilant, Ajay Kaul, the 'nuts and bolts' executive, called it a day amid speculation that his expansionist strategy was not clicking, says Viveat Susan Pinto.

'Railways have a 5x multiplier effect on the economy'

'Railways have a 5x multiplier effect on the economy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'We hope there shall be more focus on existing projects and their completion rather than new projects.' 'Any new project announcements should be largely for decongesting the existing lines rather than new lines.'

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

TDP quitting NDA unfortunate: Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

"TDP quitting NDA unfortunate": Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP president further said that Andhra Pradesh has always been on the agenda of national development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to ensure its growth and prosperity.

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

SN Subrahmanyan is known to be a fitness enthusiast and loves taking long walks.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

'RSS not concerned about who comes to power, does not seek domination'

'RSS not concerned about who comes to power, does not seek domination'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

In his nearly 80-minute long speech on the first day of the three-day conclave, Bhagwat also asserted that RSS is "most democratic" and not dictatorial, insisting that it neither imposes its ideology nor remote-controls its various affiliates, apparently rejecting criticism that the Bharatiya Janata Party is controlled by it.

What dream merchants are selling Dilliwalahs this election

What dream merchants are selling Dilliwalahs this election

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

BJP's total silence on Delhi statehood is intriguing.

Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south

Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

National brands prefer the acquisition route since the southern market is culturally different, reports T E Narasimhan from Chennai.

We are all Mrs Maisels

We are all Mrs Maisels

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Except most of us have not hit rock bottom.'

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Even as foreign investors land in Delhi to attend the first major food processing trade fair, Delhiites queue up to satisfy their tastebuds

The Rs 2,000 crore flyover that Bengaluru doesn't want

The Rs 2,000 crore flyover that Bengaluru doesn't want

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

While the government insists that the road will help in solving traffic woes, environmentalists and locals decry cutting of trees, impact on environment.

What is the key to a successful railway network

What is the key to a successful railway network

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India had its own battle over gauges.

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'I will need a few more pictures, sir, can I get some time from you for a more extended photo shoot?' asked Singh. Modi, ever-obliging before the camera, laughed. 'Sure, but let us plan to do it after my swearing-in is over in May!' The Balakot effect was evident. A fascinating excerpt from Rajdeep Sardesai's 2019: How Modi Won India.

What should Baba Ramdev launch NEXT?

What should Baba Ramdev launch NEXT?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Swadesi condoms, sports shoes...Patanjali App maybe?

Modi's 'blackmoney window' plan a complete flop

Modi's 'blackmoney window' plan a complete flop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Rs 6,000-cr disclosure just four days before scheme ends

Sensex 439 points away from lifetime high, Nifty makes record

Sensex 439 points away from lifetime high, Nifty makes record

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Broader market outperformed the frontline indices and also hit their respective all-time highs

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The two-word answer is: Proper oversight,' says T N Ninan.

How the global giants plan to strike it big in India

How the global giants plan to strike it big in India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Recently, there has been a mushrooming of international apparel retailers.

They've all the time for GST, not a minute for farmers: Rahul

They've all the time for GST, not a minute for farmers: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

He said that the voices of the weak, did not reach the BJP and the RSS.

Would you like your fruit drink frozen, no sugar?

Would you like your fruit drink frozen, no sugar?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Coke draws up Rs 11k-cr plan to sell frozen fruits, juices. Firm also considering launching frozen Fanta and Coke.

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Even if the government didn't plan for demonetisation properly, it could have taken steps on a war footing later to ensure the situation improves.

Terror attack intel prompts red alert in Delhi

Terror attack intel prompts red alert in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A red alert was sounded in the national capital over intelligence inputs of a possible terror strike which threw Delhi Police and other security agencies into a tizzy on a day when multiple attacks by militants in Jammu and Kashmir left several persons dead.

'Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to cost Rs 90,000 cr'

'Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to cost Rs 90,000 cr'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The railways may offer high-speed train corridors to global players.

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's $12-billion loan at an incredibly low interest rate may have trumped China's aim to enter the enormous Indian Railways market, notes A K Bhattacharya.

How banks of River Sabarmati have turned fertile for offices, houses

How banks of River Sabarmati have turned fertile for offices, houses

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Resettlement of 12,000 families living on banks of Sabarmati Riverfront cost Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation about Rs 1,200 crore

'Article 15's success tells me that love works'

'Article 15's success tells me that love works'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Whether it is Mulk or Article 15, I am talking about love and against hatred.'

How the RSS will play the 2019 game

How the RSS will play the 2019 game

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'Modi campers are aware that the Sangh may keep a Nitin Gadkari under wraps.' 'He may be pulled out of the hat if push comes to shove and if the Modi-led BJP is unable to deliver a decisive victory.' A revealing excerpt from Kingshuk Nag's new book, Mohan Bhagwat: Influencer-in-Chief.

Philips partners Amazon to tap the e-commerce market

Philips partners Amazon to tap the e-commerce market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

To tap the rapidly expanding online retailing market, Philips Lighting, a subsidiary of the Dutch consumer electronics giant Royal Philips, has partnered 'exclusively' with Amazon to sell its latest product range.

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Sources in the know confirmed Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, had booked six slots at the airport in New Delhi, adding it was ready to fly once it secured the government's nod.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Mods let Lenovo fight the features battle with premium players like Apple and Samsung and keep the price of the phone low, thereby drawing in aspirational customers who can't afford high-priced feature-rich handsets.

In Chennai, rains stop, but problems continue to persist

In Chennai, rains stop, but problems continue to persist

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A relatively dry spell in Chennai and its neighbourhood brought relief to the flood affected residents and rescue agencies, as hopes of water receding fast went up.

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Faced with a clutter of coffee houses and cafes that also serve the brew, the chain that has 119 stores in seven cities in India is looking at ways to differentiate its brand from the rest.