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Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

Didn't watch Sunny Deol's 1990 Ghayal? Read this!

Didn't watch Sunny Deol's 1990 Ghayal? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

As Sunny Deol returns as Ajay Mehra in Ghayal Once Again, tomorrow, we remember his dialoguebaazi in Ghayal.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

How to balance work and home: Tips from a working mom

How to balance work and home: Tips from a working mom

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These are tips to help women struggling to find a middle ground.

India's silence on Syria will antagonise its friends

India's silence on Syria will antagonise its friends

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

A very delayed and subdued reaction, at a time when the non-aligned world had expected a big country like India to come out in support of rights and justice. It was yet another example of the mealy mouthed approach that has come to define Indian foreign policy, says Seema Mustafa.

PSLV launches India's first navigational satellite

PSLV launches India's first navigational satellite

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

In a landmark late Monday night journey into a new era of space application, India successfully launched its first dedicated navigation satellite using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle which blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius was cleared on Thursday of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp but the Olympic and Paralympic track star faces a troubled night after the South African judge adjourned for the day before ruling on a charge of culpable homicide.

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

If you think you should then please keep another Rs 42,000 handy to buy the modular camera, projector, speaker and battery pack, that will justify your purchase

'Unlike 2014, RSS won't involve itself in 2019 elections'

'Unlike 2014, RSS won't involve itself in 2019 elections'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Only on two occasions has the RSS thrown itself completely on the side of the BJP.' 'In 1977 in the wake of the Emergency. And in 2014 with Modi.' 'Now, I've been told that this is not going to happen in 2019.'

'The government would want to privatise the railways'

'The government would want to privatise the railways'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I think governments -- whether this one or the ones earlier -- have not understood the strength of the Indian Railways... that it can easily add 2.5 per cent to GDP.'

Australia vs India first Test in Brisbane may be cancelled

Australia vs India first Test in Brisbane may be cancelled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

With the cricket world still mourning the tragic death of Phillip Hughes, the first Test between India and Australia next week was on Saturday put off to an unspecified date and might even be cancelled to pay homage to the young batsman.

Maruti to set up research and development centre at Rohtak

Maruti to set up research and development centre at Rohtak

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The testing facility at Rohtak would have more than 30 different tracks covering a length of about 30 km to check the various operational aspects of a vehicle.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

India, Australia sign landmark civil nuclear deal

India, Australia sign landmark civil nuclear deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday said he will sign an agreement with India to sell uranium for non-weapon use. "Prime Minister Modi and I will today sign a nuclear cooperation agreement that will finally allow Australian uranium to India," he said while addressing a meeting, organised by industry chambers including CII and Ficci.

Office space decides Congress leaders' clout

Office space decides Congress leaders' clout

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Office space allotted to its functionaries at the Congress headquarters on 24 Akbar Road has, over the years, emerged as a reliable yardstick to measure a leader's standing in the party hierarchy, says Anita Katyal.

Riding Retro in Delhi

Riding Retro in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Two of Triumph's most iconic motorcycles, the Thruxton and the Bonneville T100, represent a blend of style and practicality. Arup Das takes them for a spin in the national capital

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

All about the government's wrong land war

All about the government's wrong land war

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Why is the government ignoring the advice of its own Economic Survey?

A wasted year

A wasted year

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The National Democratic Alliance government has adopted half measures instead of moving decisively on defence.

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Flipkart and Snapdeal take a cue from Amazon even as they differ on who is ahead in the race

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Ever since Indrani's bail plea was denied by the judge her security has been stepped up. The message was clear. If she felt that unsafe she could get all the security she needed. But in jail she stayed.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Finally to end the dispute, Sharma threatened to show her shoes. Pasbola declared regally that he would like to forgo that particular honour. Sharma ignored him. Instead, she bent down, took off her shoe and triumphantly held her prize aloft, and said delightedly, "Yeh dekhiye! (Have a look!)"

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Don't reveal any information to strangers.

Whose year will it be in 2016?

Whose year will it be in 2016?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Whose political stock is likely to rise and which leader is most likely to make an impact in the coming year?

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's eyes sparkled...

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's eyes sparkled...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

as the trial proceeds, Peter is beginning to look more and more haggard while Indrani by contrast is blossoming. Khanna appeared exhausted and more down and out than usual at this hearing.

Why India should be worried even though tiger numbers are up

Why India should be worried even though tiger numbers are up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'We are rushing to 'develop' without carefully valuing natural areas.' 'With careful land use planning and scientific zonation at least 5 to 10 per cent of the country's land can be secured for tigers and other such species, and another 5 to 15 per cent kept under low-impact uses to support biodiversity that can coexist with human uses.'

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

'Modi and the Indians just discovered the B-bomb'

'Modi and the Indians just discovered the B-bomb'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'I believe Modi mentioned Balochistan only to embarrass Pakistan and also divert attention toward the situation in Kashmir.' 'I think from now on, India intends to raise Balochistan whenever Pakistan brings up Kashmir or upsets them on the issue of terrorism.' 'Balochistan is the least developed of Pakistan's four provinces. It is the least educated and least economically developed. People are agitated that a region so rich in mineral resources and a sea-port is still so poor.' Baloch political analyst Malik Siraj Akbar on why the province wants freedom from Pakistan.

Congress' big dilemma over Priyanka Gandhi

Congress' big dilemma over Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

If Priyanka Gandhi does take a plunge into electoral politics as demanded by the Congress rank and file, it will tantamount to an admission that Rahul Gandhi lacks the necessary qualities to take on Narendra Modi. On the other hand, the Congress also needs to change the political discourse in its favour, notes Anita Katyal.

How Amarinder taught Rahul a lesson

How Amarinder taught Rahul a lesson

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'Feeling claustrophobic and humiliated by the manner in which the Congress vice-president was treating him, he started toying with the idea of floating his own party.'

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Being a pragmatist Modi is not likely to give preference to China over Japan. Both security and economic aspects are likely to shape Modi's decision in terms of engaging the two biggest economies of Asia, says Sana Hashmi.

Voters reject Gandhi dynasty and its handouts

Voters reject Gandhi dynasty and its handouts

Rediff.com20 May 2014

It was the rejection of the Congress' welfarist economics by voters that led to the party's drubbing, says Andy Mukherjee.

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Yuvraj has switched focus to business.

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Volkswagen has pitted Rapid and Vento againsts Hyundai Verna.

Mr Modi, make India shine again!

Mr Modi, make India shine again!

Rediff.com22 May 2014

'India could become the newest Asian tiger under Modi's dynamic leadership. Modi could become the Nehru of the 21st century, and re-establish a new Tryst with Destiny, by stating once and for all that Mera Bharat Mahaan is and will always be a truly secular and inclusive democracy in the best spirit of Bharatiya-tva,' says Ram Kelkar, offering an NRI view of the Modi triumph.

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The verdict in the right to privacy case is historic and of global significance because it establishes dharma, righteousness and destroys adharma.

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The verdict in the right to privacy case is historic and of global significance because it establishes dharma, righteousness and destroys adharma.

A Bolt out of the blue!

A Bolt out of the blue!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

A long-time driver of SUVs from Tata Motors, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com steps on the gas with the Bolt, the new turbocharged petrol hatchback and comes away impressed.

Need trustworthy reviews? Who you gonna call?

Need trustworthy reviews? Who you gonna call?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

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