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MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

Sports Ministry intervenes to help boxer Lovlina

Sports Ministry intervenes to help boxer Lovlina

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Sports Ministry asks IOA to allow Lovlina's coach into CWG Village: Sources

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Grim police procedurals, dark superheroes, ghostly encounters, things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.

All about Pranaam

All about Pranaam

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

All you need to do know about Pranaam.

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

'How do we judge who is lying?'

'How do we judge who is lying?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'MeToo is about people who were exploited, and who are now trying to come out and say things out loud.'

MG Motor, BPCL in JV to boost EV charging infrastructure

MG Motor, BPCL in JV to boost EV charging infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Automaker MG Motor India on Monday said it has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to bolster EV charging infrastructure across the country. The partnership with BPCL will add momentum to EV adoption by expanding opportunities for intercity travel as the two entities will install EV chargers across highways and within cities, the automaker said in a statement. With BPCL's vast customer reach and operations and MG's strides in the EV space, the two entities can combine expertise to strategically identify charging sites, garner consumer insights, devise loyalty programs, and create technology to manage charging systems, it added.

MG Motor launches all-new ZS EV at Rs 21.99 lakh

MG Motor launches all-new ZS EV at Rs 21.99 lakh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The all-new ZS EV will be available in two variants -- Excite and Exclusive, priced at Rs 21.99 lakh and Rs 25.88 lakh, respectively. The company said it has initiated bookings for the Exclusive variant, while bookings for the Excite trim will commence from July 2022. The model comes with the largest in-segment 50.3-kWh (kilowatt-hour) battery with advanced technology, offering a 461-km certified range in a single charge.

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets and boost their chances of a semi-final berth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Salisbury-Krawczyk win US Open mixed doubles

Salisbury-Krawczyk win US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Britain's Joe Salisbury and American Desirae Krawczyk capped brilliant Grand Slam campaigns on Saturday, beating Mexico's Giuliana Olmos and El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo 7-5, 6-2 to lift the US Open mixed doubles title.

India Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over False Arshdeep Link

India Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over False Arshdeep Link

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Arshdeep Singh has incurred the wrath of social media users since Sunday when he dropped a catch in the closing stages of a tense India-Pakistan match.

Will ban Salman Khurshid's controversial book: MP home minister

Will ban Salman Khurshid's controversial book: MP home minister

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The minister also hit out at Khurshid over the book on the Ayodhya verdict, titled Sunrise Over Ayodhya: Nationhood in Our Times, which was released on Wednesday.

'Can I buy capital gain bond to get tax rebate?'

'Can I buy capital gain bond to get tax rebate?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, a chartered accountants firm that offers consultancy, audit and tax services, will answer your queries.

Aashram 3 Review

Aashram 3 Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.

'Couldn't have asked for greater reward'

'Couldn't have asked for greater reward'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'Team India's participation in the Olympics couldn't have ended on a sweeter note'

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Mamta records a radio show... Amala visits Assam... Sobhita ready with Major...

Why is Plabita SUPER EXCITED?

Why is Plabita SUPER EXCITED?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Hina chills in Budapest... Mahesh Babu celebrates... Samantha's with her best buddy...

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been issued for attaching bank deposits, plots, flats and residential houses, it said in a statement.

'Anti-minority' tag for India will hurt domestic cos, warns Rajan

'Anti-minority' tag for India will hurt domestic cos, warns Rajan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Amid concerns over minorities being targeted in India, former Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday cautioned that an 'anti-minority' image for the country can lead to loss of market for Indian products and may also result in foreign governments perceiving the nation as an unreliable partner. India enters the perception battle from a position of strength, the professor at Chicago's Booth School of Business said, alluding to credentials like democracy and secularism, but warned that this battle is "ours to lose". The comments came a day after bulldozers tore down several concrete and temporary structures close to a mosque in Jahangirpuri as part of an anti-encroachment drive, days after the northwest Delhi neighbourhood was rocked by communal violence.

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Congress is likely to get 11 Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming election cycle with some of its top leaders, including P Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh, eyeing another term.

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain power for a record seventh straight term but was behind the Congress in Himachal Pradesh which could go with the trend of alternative governments in the hill state.

Data protection bill: Govt hopes to pass new law by next Budget session

Data protection bill: Govt hopes to pass new law by next Budget session

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

After withdrawing the personal data protection bill, the government is hopeful of getting a new legislation passed by the next Budget session of Parliament, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from the Lok Sabha. The Joint Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, headed by BJP member P P Chaudhary, had tabled its report in Lok Sabha on December 16, 2021.

Govt hopes to pass new data protection law by Budget session

Govt hopes to pass new data protection law by Budget session

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

After withdrawing the personal data protection bill, the government is hopeful of getting a new legislation passed by the next Budget session of Parliament, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

Delhi HC asks ED to clarify journo's link to money-laundering probe

Delhi HC asks ED to clarify journo's link to money-laundering probe

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought the Enforcement Directorate's response on the bail plea by Delhi-based freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma, who was arrested in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged leakage and supply of sensitive information to Chinese intelligence officers.

Krishna Janmabhoomi: UP court allows lawsuit demanding mosque removal

Krishna Janmabhoomi: UP court allows lawsuit demanding mosque removal

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The plaintiffs had filed a suit in the lower court which had observed that they didn't have the right to sue.

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.

Hijab ban: SC asks if right to practice religion can be taken to school

Hijab ban: SC asks if right to practice religion can be taken to school

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A person has a right to practise religion but the question is whether it can be taken to a school which has a prescribed uniform, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while hearing the Karnataka hijab ban row.

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

A day after taking down world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, Felix Auger-Aliassime booked Canada's place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 6-3, 6-4 win against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the group stage tie in Valencia.

Govt blocks SM handles circulating fake content related to PM, targeting Hindu women

Govt blocks SM handles circulating fake content related to PM, targeting Hindu women

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Owners of these accounts are being identified for action under the law, Minister of State for IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Neeraj was all set to defend his title in Birmingham, but pulled out of the multi-sport event after his medical team advised a month's rest after MRI scan showed a minor injury.

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

India's tweaking of IT rules allow formation of Centre-appointed panels, that will settle often-ignored user grievances against content decision of social media companies, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, adding that this was necessitated due to the "casual" and "tokenism" approach of digital platforms towards user complaints so far.

How many students dropped out over hijab ban, SC wants to know

How many students dropped out over hijab ban, SC wants to know

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether there is any authentic figure regarding the dropping out of students from educational institutions in Karnataka because of the hijab ban and the subsequent judgment by the high court on the issue.

Centre to set up 'PM Shri Schools' as a 'laboratory of NEP'

Centre to set up 'PM Shri Schools' as a 'laboratory of NEP'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said the Centre is planning to set up 'PM Shri Schools' which will be aimed at preparing students for future and will be the laboratory of new National Education Policy (NEP). nbsp

No social media platform can violate citizens' rights: IT ministry sources

No social media platform can violate citizens' rights: IT ministry sources

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

This is the first time that the IT ministry has outlined its stance in a dispute between users and social media platforms.

Indians at Aus Open: Sania-Ram move into mixed doubles 2nd round

Indians at Aus Open: Sania-Ram move into mixed doubles 2nd round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Mirza, who will retire after the 2022 season, served well in the contest.

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

Why govt's skill development initiative still struggles with placements?

Why govt's skill development initiative still struggles with placements?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Even as the government seeks to recruit one million people in 18 months, it is interesting that the record of its flagship skill development programme, which aims to enhance the employment potential of Indians, has been poor. To be sure, the progress was not great to begin with, and it inevitably deteriorated during the two years of the pandemic. When the government announced its first skill development initiative in 2015, it aimed to train as many people as possible and provide them with placements.

45 pc of those who did not take booster dose got Covid in 3rd wave: Study

45 pc of those who did not take booster dose got Covid in 3rd wave: Study

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Seventy per cent of the people who received a booster dose of the Covid vaccine did not contract the disease during the third wave, according to a new study that covered nearly 6,000 people in India.