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Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

While the Slavia comes in eight different variants, it's the base model that starts at around Rs 10.7 lakh that is most likely to take a bite out of the market share of its competitors, says Pavan Lall.

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the New York Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, recalls, with both anguish and elation, the events of the last fortnight after the US President's order banning entry for people from seven countries was put in place.

Vendors trim output as Tata shuts Nano plant for 3 weeks

Vendors trim output as Tata shuts Nano plant for 3 weeks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

In 2013-14, Tata Motors produced 21,358 Nano models against the plant capacity of 250,000 vehicles.

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Climate experts also warn the intensity of rains in Kerala and Uttarakhand is "alarming" and must draw immediate attention towards "climate emergency".

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We are all here to hustle.'

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Kher are transforming Pune's public restrooms and offering a dignified solution to India's sanitation needs.

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 4-2 in a high-scoring match to climb back to the top of the Indian Super League football standings, in Margao, on Sunday.

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Govt-owned REC removes Chinese firm from J-K power project

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The Chinese sub-contractor had been removed following the directives of the ministry of power regarding vulnerabilities in the power supply system and network.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

Modi on Mann ki Baat: The world is keen to know more about India

Modi on Mann ki Baat: The world is keen to know more about India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

He also emphasised on the need for saving water and planting trees to preserve the environment.

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj takes a dig at Ola Electric

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj takes a dig at Ola Electric

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

As a 75-year-old septuagenarian, Bajaj Auto has adapted itself as a nod to competition, regulations, and changing buyer preference. It will continue to do so, said its managing director Rajiv Bajaj at the launch of the all-new Pulsar 250. This was in response to a question on the company's preparedness for disruption by electric two-wheeler start-ups.

ADB to increase India lending by 50% to $12 bn by 2018

ADB to increase India lending by 50% to $12 bn by 2018

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

ADB pegs India's GDP growth at 7.8 per cent in FY 2015-16

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Known for its phones and emerging from nowhere in the segment, it might take on the scooter Goliaths.

India to spend Rs 25 lakh crore to overhaul infrastructure: Gadkari

India to spend Rs 25 lakh crore to overhaul infrastructure: Gadkari

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

By May this year, awards in highways projects will swell to Rs 2 lakh crore from Rs 1.6 lakh crore now

Use technology to become competitive: FM to service providers

Use technology to become competitive: FM to service providers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Use technology to become competitive, say finance minister Arun Jaitley.

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Cars like the Land Rover Evoque, endorsed by Victoria Beckham, have more women customers than men.

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The funds raised through the auction, held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, will go to the government's flagship project 'Namami Gange'.

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

Delhi hospitals still face acute shortage of oxygen: Apollo

Delhi hospitals still face acute shortage of oxygen: Apollo

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

As India continued to record a huge number of new COVID-19 infections, hospitals in the national capital and other major cities complained of 'dangerously low' levels of oxygen that is needed for critically ill patients. The situation has been made worse by states that house oxygen manufacturing units restricting inter-state supplies.

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is an attempt to move the Indo-Singapore relationship to the 'next level'. Singapore has been one of the top investors in India. India-Singapore bilateral trade has already crossed the $15 billion mark. As per the official records, Singapore has emerged as the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in India, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Kejriwal said the AAP is not like the Congress and cannot be intimidated by the ruling party.

Modi's low-cost housing push is good news for banks, NBFCs

Modi's low-cost housing push is good news for banks, NBFCs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The prime minister's sop is expected to give a massive boost to priority-sector housing loans, thereby pulling the entire housing loan portfolio of banks.

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The return of private investment now struggles with lack of funds and election-driven uncertainty.

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Union ministry of home affairs changed its mind and gave bid clearance for Hiranandani Developers and its consortium partner, Zurich Airport

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

'So many deaths are happening all around you'

'So many deaths are happening all around you'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'Your family, your kith and kin are also under stress, some of your relatives will die, without getting appropriate treatment.'

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 in 30 days: Study

1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 in 30 days: Study

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Agarwal said that the current 'R0' or R naught for the coronavirus infection is somewhere between 1.5 and 4.

Hyundai Alcazar review: Packs in a premium feel

Hyundai Alcazar review: Packs in a premium feel

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The car is built in a manner that stands tall and rugged on the city streets, without ever being uncomfortable, says Pavan Lall.

A smart way to cut pollution and save money too!

A smart way to cut pollution and save money too!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Sharing a ride is likely to become a hot new trend.

UP police goes hi-tech; deploys drones for crime fighting

UP police goes hi-tech; deploys drones for crime fighting

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

In his bid to transform Uttar Pradesh's 'poor law and order' image, Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to showcase how the tech-savvy chief minister in him was out to use technology to control the unabated crime in Lucknow.

In Brussels, Modi to push for stronger ties with EU

In Brussels, Modi to push for stronger ties with EU

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Besides firming up India-EU counter-terror partnership, the Summit in Brussels is expected to evince interest in other projects like cleaning of Ganga on the lines of River Rhine and Danube.

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold scored with a spectacular strike as they overcame the loss of three players to suspected positive COVID-19 tests and conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Premier League on Thursday.

When Will Banks End Customer Harassment?

When Will Banks End Customer Harassment?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The branch managers have come out of their glass cabins and the sellers' market has transformed into a buyers' market, but there is no end to the harassment of customers, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'If you can simplify the technology, you don't need a doctor or a highly qualified technician to work on the technology; even an Asha health worker or a similar front line health worker can use it with minimal training.'

ADB approves $125 mn loan for Uttarakhand projects

ADB approves $125 mn loan for Uttarakhand projects

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it has approved a loan of $125 million (around Rs 938 crore) for water supply and sanitation projects in Uttarakhand. The funds will be utilised to improve access to quality water supply and sanitation services in the Himalayan state, ADB said in a release. Under this project, 136 kilometres of water pipe system will be constructed to replace defective water networks in South Dehradun. This will ensure reliable and continuous water supply, benefitting an estimated 40,000 people, including 4,000 urban poor and vulnerable groups.