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2012 Mahindra Xylo MPV to arrive on Feb 8

2012 Mahindra Xylo MPV to arrive on Feb 8

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Some major changes will be seen on the exterior of the MPV, whereas under the hood it will be as strong as before.

Facebook IPO: Who will mint millions and billions

Facebook IPO: Who will mint millions and billions

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Facebook is set to become one of the world's most highly valued Internet companies.

Beautiful photos of Mercedes' Swan Wing Aria

Beautiful photos of Mercedes' Swan Wing Aria

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

He designed this concept as part of his thesis and was even assisted by Mercedes designers.

A tour of the fantastic Facebook office

A tour of the fantastic Facebook office

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Launched in February 2004, Facebook has more than 800 million active users.

Trend watch: Layers make a fashion statement

Trend watch: Layers make a fashion statement

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

From award winning fashion designer to an internationally renowned artist and back to her first profession, Payal Khandwala's creative journey has been full of artistic touches all the way.

PIX: Priyadarshini goes cool, trendy, colourful at Lakme

PIX: Priyadarshini goes cool, trendy, colourful at Lakme

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

The designer impressed every one with colourful outfits that reigned high on the cool quotient.

TOP 10 superfoods for WOMEN

TOP 10 superfoods for WOMEN

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

On the eve of International Women's Day we present 10 superfoods for women.

Revealed: Women DON'T like bearded men!

Revealed: Women DON'T like bearded men!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

A study has found that women rate men more highly if they shaved their beards off.

Budget team: Mix of old & new faces

Budget team: Mix of old & new faces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

For all five secretaries in the finance ministry, this will be the first Budget in their existing capacity.

WARNING! The sky has been falling for 10 years

WARNING! The sky has been falling for 10 years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

It seems the sky above your head is falling gradually, as scientists have found that the height of clouds has been shrinking gradually over the last 10 years.

Smartphone war: LG Optimus Vu vs Samsung Galaxy Note

Smartphone war: LG Optimus Vu vs Samsung Galaxy Note

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The 5-inch, 1.5GHz LG Optimus Vu is likely to emerge as a worthy competitor to Samsung Galaxy Note.

Tax planning? Invest in long-term instruments

Tax planning? Invest in long-term instruments

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Some instruments help you perform the dual task of tax saving and retirement planning. Pick ones with the longest lock-in period

The Rs 8.25 lakh Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BSIV soon in India

The Rs 8.25 lakh Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BSIV soon in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The major highlight of this New BS IV model will be the 2.0L 4-cylinder TCDI diesel engine.

What's there on RBI's mind?

What's there on RBI's mind?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

By tightening or loosening money supply and tinkering with interest rates, central banks try to nudge economies in the right direction.

This superyacht is on sale for $44 million!

This superyacht is on sale for $44 million!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The 147 foot superyacht Helix has been made available for sale just $44 million.

Check out these 2 new tablet PCs

Check out these 2 new tablet PCs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Whether on a budget or not, no one wants to buy a gadget that would not suit their computing needs.

Amazing things Apple can do with its $97.6 billion cash

Amazing things Apple can do with its $97.6 billion cash

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Last year the company increased its cash hoard by nearly $38 billion.

Delhi-Mumbai route to get high-speed trains!

Delhi-Mumbai route to get high-speed trains!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Going ahead with its ambitious high-speed train proposal, Railways have joined hands with Japan to begin the ground work to reduce travel time by half on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

World's biggest oil and gas companies

World's biggest oil and gas companies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

A consulting firm has just released its annual ranking of the biggest oil and gas companies in the world.

Obama to take US away from outsourcing, bad debt

Obama to take US away from outsourcing, bad debt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The US President emphasised that the blueprint has been built to last -- an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.

Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 for every OS

Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 for every OS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Here is a listing of the best smartphones you can get between Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000, on each operating system out there, bar iOS.

China's indigenous supercomputer becomes operational

China's indigenous supercomputer becomes operational

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

China's first supercomputer built with "domestically-produced" microprocessors and capable of performing around one-thousand-trillion calculations per second has become officially operational.

Mahindra launches scooter Duro DZ @ Rs 42,332

Mahindra launches scooter Duro DZ @ Rs 42,332

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The new scooter will be an addition to the company's existing range of 125 cc scooters, Rodeo and Flyte that cater to different consumer segments.

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Hours after the Israeli embassy car blast near Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's 7 Race Course residence, the Delhi police has declared that the incident is an act of terror.

Most luxurious cars in the world

Most luxurious cars in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Luxury is not just about the speed, torque, and the high horsepower of the vehicle.

MUST READ: Ten trends of UP elections 2012

MUST READ: Ten trends of UP elections 2012

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The Kumbhkarna has woken up and the prime minister can now rest easy. Sheela Bhatt presents the ten new trends set by the Uttar Pradesh elections

DGCA summons Kingfisher officials, govt says no bailout

DGCA summons Kingfisher officials, govt says no bailout

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked senior officials of the airlines, including CEO Sanjay Aggarwal, to appear before it tomorrow to explain the cancellations.

New Year cheer in job street, hiring rises across sectors

New Year cheer in job street, hiring rises across sectors

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Job seekers have reasons to cheer, as hiring activities surged across all sectors in the first month of the year, despite the uncertainty prevailing in the overall economic scenario.

Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial opens to public

Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial opens to public

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial is located at Chorwad in Gujarat.

Facebook bets big on IPO, seeks to raise $5 bn

Facebook bets big on IPO, seeks to raise $5 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Seeking to raise $5 billion, social networking giant Facebook has filed for its long awaited initial public offering.

Why the world of technology is so unforgiving?

Why the world of technology is so unforgiving?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Few companies evolve quickly enough and innovate consistently enough to retain leadership for meaningful periods.

PIX: Remembering Thyagaraja, the legend of Carnatic music

PIX: Remembering Thyagaraja, the legend of Carnatic music

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Over 100 Carnatic musicians from all over Mumbai converged at the Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekharendra Saraswati auditorium on January 13 for a rendition of the Pancharatna Kritis of Saint Thyagaraja in chorus.

PIX: Shahana Goswami sizzles on ramp for Debarun

PIX: Shahana Goswami sizzles on ramp for Debarun

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Debarun Mukerjee's collection were resplendent of a bygone era

PIX: Ferreira replaces Manish Malhotra, impresses at LFW

PIX: Ferreira replaces Manish Malhotra, impresses at LFW

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The ace designer's exit at the last minute proved lucky for James Ferreira.

STUNNING PICS: Honda CRF250L coming to India

STUNNING PICS: Honda CRF250L coming to India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Honda Motorcycle is on a roll, launching new motorcycles now and then. The Japanese automaker plans to take the numero uno position from Hero MotoCorp by 2020 in the Indian market and is planing a slew of launches in the coming years. One such motorcycle to be launched in India next year is the Honda CRF250L.

In this 1,500-yr-old Bible, Jesus predicts coming of Prophet

In this 1,500-yr-old Bible, Jesus predicts coming of Prophet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

A recently re-discovered secret Bible in which Jesus is believed to predict the coming of the Prophet Muhammad to earth has sparked serious interest from the Vatican.

PHOTOS: Proxy baptism of Mahatma Gandhi by US church

PHOTOS: Proxy baptism of Mahatma Gandhi by US church

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Mahatma Gandhi has been baptised in proxy by a United States church, drawing sharp reaction from his grandson and others.

Bankers refuse lifeline to troubled Kingfisher

Bankers refuse lifeline to troubled Kingfisher

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

I-T dept refuses to unfreeze a/cs; airline curtails operations; SBI, other bank stocks take a knock

World's 20 highest bridges

World's 20 highest bridges

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

These bridges are truly engineering marvels.

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

As for the crisis emanating from the Kingfisher Airlines' flight cancellations, it is now up to the airline to utilise those measures and come up with resources, he tells Business Standard's Kavita Chowdhury in an interview.