News for 'Safety Research'

India to develop its own version of GPS

India to develop its own version of GPS

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

India will develop its own version of the Global Positioning System by launching seven satellites in 6 years. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, to be functional by 2012, will be used for surveillance, telecommunications, transport etc.

Stick to large-caps in year of volatility: MF managers

Stick to large-caps in year of volatility: MF managers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Equity fund managers say large-caps offer higher relative safety, especially in such times.

Nestle hits back: FSSAI's 'recognised labs' lack accreditation

Nestle hits back: FSSAI's 'recognised labs' lack accreditation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Five of twelve labs lack accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laborataries.

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.

NCSS ready with 'schematics' to help govt block porn sites

NCSS ready with 'schematics' to help govt block porn sites

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The NCSS is ready with the 'schematics' that would help government block all porn websites

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

All you need to know about India's Mission Shakti

All you need to know about India's Mission Shakti

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The satellite used in the mission was one of India's existing satellites operating in lower orbit.

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In India, over 13.25 lakh cars have been recalled by various auto companies so far.

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'It may take two years for the economy to return to normal.' 'We should ensure that the vulnerable do not dig into their savings or give up their assets because that will set them back by several years.'

The story behind the Tata Nano

The story behind the Tata Nano

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The tale of the creation and design of the world's cheapest car is one of innovation and ingenuity, both inside and outside Ratan Tata's organization.

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D.

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Formula One's Australian season-opener lacked a vital ingredient, overtaking, and it will take years to fix the problem, managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn said on Monday.

Railways target reduction in operating cost

Railways target reduction in operating cost

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

He said that efforts were being made either to close or man such crossings in the next two years.

Govt approves use of drones from Dec 1; delivery of food not allowed

Govt approves use of drones from Dec 1; delivery of food not allowed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

All civilian drone operations will be restricted only during day time and flying will be restricted within visual line of sight which usually would be 450 metres, the regulation says.

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Rediff.com28 May 2019

She began her career as an aspiring model in the late 1990s. A few decades later, she is one of India's best known politicians.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

Just Dial IPO: Bulk of retail investors cash out

Just Dial IPO: Bulk of retail investors cash out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The scrip of the company on Wednesday ended at Rs 695.80, up 2.7 per cent, on BSE, while the benchmark Sensex ended flat at 19,345.70. Just Dial shares had seen a record high of Rs 761.80 on July 9.

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'

Congress takes Rafale fight to CAG's door, demands report on 'irregularities'

Congress takes Rafale fight to CAG's door, demands report on 'irregularities'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Congress said it expects the truth to prevail after the report on the Rafale deal is made public.

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Dr H S Chhabra outlines what you must know about your spinal cord and how to protect it.

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In 2013-14, the group spent Rs 2.5 per cent of its revenue or Rs 16,000 crore.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $55 mn in talc-powder trial for causing cancer

Johnson & Johnson to pay $55 mn in talc-powder trial for causing cancer

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The verdict followed a $72 million jury award from the same court in February to the family of a woman, who died from ovarian cancer.

Are you mom-shamed? You are not alone

Are you mom-shamed? You are not alone

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Even Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Simpson face it. Turns out, nearly two-thirds of mothers are 'shamed' by others about their parenting skills.

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be relegated to the garbage heap by new players, says Indrajit Gupta

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Can a stronger platform, an all-new design, a more powerful engine and an extended feature list make the third-gen WagonR a better car than its rivals? Let's find out

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It could also ease the burden on the 225 million women in developing countries, says Ari Altstedter.

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala demanded a judicial probe into the circumstances that led to opening of shutters of 40-odd dams at a time in the state.

How Gujarat is divided

How Gujarat is divided

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

A study reveals religious communities in Gujarat have moved from mixed neighbourhoods to community-dominated areas.

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

China broke NSG norms to help Pakistan whose nukes aren't safe

China broke NSG norms to help Pakistan whose nukes aren't safe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Continued instability in Pakistan could impact safety of its nuclear weapons and materials, a latest US Congressional report has said as it described the sale of two nuclear reactors by China to Pakistan a violation of the NSG guidelines.

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift technology.

North Korea threatens nuclear test

North Korea threatens nuclear test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

Meanwhile, South Korea will convene an emergency meeting of top officials after the North Korean threat, news agencies reported.

Indian auto cos lag in R&D spend

Indian auto cos lag in R&D spend

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Indian players like Tata and Mahindra have low R&D spends (1 per cent and 1.5 per cent of sales respectively) as compared to the global players (about 4 per cent of sales), AT Kearney's 10th Townsend report said.

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Shark's eye view! Instruments strapped onto and ingested by sharks have provided novel insights into how one of the most feared and least understood ocean predator swims, eats and lives, scientists say.

Brahmos-fitted Sukhoi-30 takes IAF to a new high

Brahmos-fitted Sukhoi-30 takes IAF to a new high

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

IAF pilots would no longer have to fly deep into heavily defended airspace to strike enemy bases, they can launch a Brahmos from as far away as 295 km.

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Three IIT-M students have developed a smart air purifier that removes dust, pollen, pet dander, particulates and pollutants that cause us the most harm, like mould, viruses, bacteria and gaseous chemicals.