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Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore worth of inventory lying unsold with dealers.

Assure Trump of a peaceful power transfer in Jan: Biden

Assure Trump of a peaceful power transfer in Jan: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January and appealed to the people to accept the election results for the White House

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Even as Naatu Naatu enjoys Oscar fame, its south counterparts are getting their share of recognition in India.

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Compact sedans (Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor)' share in the overall sedan category grew from 68% in 2021 to 74.6% in 2024. Mid-sedans' (Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus) share declined from 26.2% in 2021 to 20.2%.

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.'

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.

Huge interest from India for Qatar World Cup tickets

Huge interest from India for Qatar World Cup tickets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Fans have bought 804,186 tickets for matches at the World Cup in Qatar

MAF's Steal A March Over BAF's

MAF's Steal A March Over BAF's

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Multi-asset allocation funds emerged as the most popular option for MFs as they provided the needed flexibility.

'Conduct Of Elections Has Become Suspicious'

'Conduct Of Elections Has Become Suspicious'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Whenever the hike in voting percentage is more, the NDA gains more, and when the hike is negligible, the NDA falls.' 'I have established this in UP, Haryana and Jharkhand.'

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hankering for an asli burger? Go for it!

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Lorries Being Gifted This Wedding Season!

Lorries Being Gifted This Wedding Season!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Another trend: A preference for coloured diamonds among brides, who are pairing them with their groom's birthstone. So, along with yellow or white diamonds, they are choosing pink, green, blue sapphires, emeralds or red rubies.

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'I'm there in every frame of this film.' 'The film is named after the character that I play.' 'It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Entire Delhi bowing down before my father: Shivraj's son

Entire Delhi bowing down before my father: Shivraj's son

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The son of Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that after the landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections, 'entire Delhi is bowing down' before his father.

Women On Top On OTT This Week

Women On Top On OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma gives us some interesting options.

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On the eve of the Haryana assembly poll results, the issue of chief minister-ship has taken centre stage in the Congress with all eyes on its high command's next move as the party expects to regain power after 10 years in the state.

PIX: Sonam, Janhvi, Katrina win big!

PIX: Sonam, Janhvi, Katrina win big!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Bollywood dazzled on the red carpet of the Hello! Hall of Fame Awards 2019.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Disha, Rakul, Tamannaah: Who Looks Best In Black?

Disha, Rakul, Tamannaah: Who Looks Best In Black?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Black is not just a colour, it is a whole vibe.

'Mamata Was Being Misled By The Bureaucracy'

'Mamata Was Being Misled By The Bureaucracy'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'My primary point was where is the Mamata Banerjee who jumps and reaches out, starts talking directly and starts solving over the heads of the bureaucracy.'

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Primary buyers are commercial taxi and fleet operators and small businessmen.' 'CNG prices have been remarkably stable unlike petrol.'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Showing total disregard for the US constitution, Trump has said that this could be the last election to be held in the country. A Trump presidency could lead to mass deportation of undocumented migrants and harsh family separation, warns Aseem Chhabra.

TaMo looks to ace last-mile delivery with sub-600 kg SCV

TaMo looks to ace last-mile delivery with sub-600 kg SCV

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, is looking to launch a first-of-its-kind sub-600 kg small commercial vehicle, aiming to cater to the growing demand for efficient last-mile delivery solutions, an area currently witnessing a surge in interest from e-commerce giants. This new entrant is set to be positioned just below the marquee Tata Ace, which is popular across the country as "Chota Haathi".

E-wallets fast becoming the cards of choice

E-wallets fast becoming the cards of choice

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

In the excitement over the allocation of bank licences for the private sector, a new category of licence offered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last year went almost unnoticed. That was when the RBI consolidated the rules for prepaid payment instruments (PPI), popularly understood as e-wallets or gift cards. In the process, the regulator has fast-forwarded a bottom-up card usage industry in India that is completely different from the world of bank-linked credit and debit cards.

Ananya, Alia, Adah Win Awards

Ananya, Alia, Adah Win Awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Hollywood attended the Oscars on Sunday night, film folk back home were busy getting glam for the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The outcome may determine whether Macron's centrist coalition retains power or if France faces a period of political cohabitation with the far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen.

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Meet the winners of the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023.

Sebi seeks to reset clock on rights issue

Sebi seeks to reset clock on rights issue

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed sweeping changes to the rights issue framework to enhance its attractiveness, aiming to make it the preferred route for additional fundraising by listed companies. Among the changes proposed by the market regulator are reducing the timeline to first 20 days and then to just three days, allowing shareholders to renounce their rights entitlement to investors of their choice, and eliminating the requirement to appoint an investment banker or file a draft letter of offer.

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

After being overlooked for the India T20I captaincy, Hardik Pandya's leadership future at Mumbai Indians looks to be on shaky ground.

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot afford to adopt any coercive measures against the military even if it disapproves the military takeover, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.