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Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?

Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'Since Modi is walking a tightrope between two worlds -- one of the saffron brotherhood and the other of the proposed smart cities and bullet trains -- it is understandable why he is averse to scrutiny lest he loses his balance by tilting too heavily on one side or the other. But, why has Sonia Gandhi acquired the reputation of a sphinx,' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short jaunts, but this isn't the ride you'd choose to take your entire family to the airport or pick for a long family excursion, says Pavan Lall.

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all set to graduate to four wheels. At least, the journey has begun. Hyundai Motor India said it would invest Rs 4,000 crore till 2028 to launch half-a-dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It would eventually straddle premium and mass segments. The first of these - the electrified version of an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model - will go on sale as early as next year.

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

PM to launch outreach campaign with a rally in UP on May 26, ministers to visit 200 cities in 2 weeks.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

Investors become poorer by Rs 14.22 lakh crore

Investors become poorer by Rs 14.22 lakh crore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sebi's move to curb volatility didn't work for the market as rules were applicable for both long and short positions which makes difficult new long positions while short positions caused more price damage due to lack of liquidity.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Modi woos French businesses with 'Make in India' initiative

Modi woos French businesses with 'Make in India' initiative

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top French business leaders with an aim of bringing French investment and technologies to India.

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'Nature doesn't bother even if the Supreme Court says it is legal!' 'If something is in the wrong place, it will be damaged or destroyed by nature.'

What will India serve Hollande on R-Day?

What will India serve Hollande on R-Day?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

While the Rafale deal seems to be the main order of business during French President Francois Hollande's visit, other aspects could help sweeten the deal, says Claude Arpi.

'Barbers are the real artists'

'Barbers are the real artists'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Celebrity hairstylist Darshan Yewalekar has some advice for Indian men.

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The pint-sized i-Road has two front wheels that move up and down independently of each other.

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Budget fails to cheer realty players.

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 3-5 years to support the nation's target to reduce its carbon intensity and reach net zero emissions by 2070. IOC, the country's largest state-controlled refiner by capacity, will set up EV charging facilities at 10,000 fuel outlets over the next three years, chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) said it will set up 7,000 stations over the next five years while Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has plans for 5,000 stations.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

"Lives of another 60 'sickest' patients at risk. Major crisis likely," he said.

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Experts will give their inputs for Budget.

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The state-owned airport authority is conducting a techno-feasibility study.

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi treble sets goals record; Chelsea, City win

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi treble sets goals record; Chelsea, City win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday.

'Unless you solve somebody's problem, you won't make money'

'Unless you solve somebody's problem, you won't make money'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

'If they are not ready for a 10 to 20 year journey, they should not become entrepreneurs.'

Modi slams Congress, says Emergency was one of India's darkest periods

Modi slams Congress, says Emergency was one of India's darkest periods

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

"Nobody can forget June 25-26 in the history of India. 40 years ago, the country was bound with chains of Emergency and turned into a jail for the lust for power," he said.

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Singapore Minister applauded Prime Minister Modi's effort to make India the manufacturing hub of the world.

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.

Demonetisation just a bump; India to maintain 7% growth: Cisco

Demonetisation just a bump; India to maintain 7% growth: Cisco

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chambers said Internet will facilitate 3-5 times the economic impact at a much faster pace

Why '83 Failed At The Box Office

Why '83 Failed At The Box Office

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The film didn't offer the unfettered entertainment which everyone sought -- it was out-and-out a docu-drama, not a masala movie, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Budget emphasises on capacity building and empowerment of marginalised sections of society including farmers.

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'The whole state is very proud of me.' 'I have been home twice after the release of the movie and I could feel the pride in the people's eyes.'

Why CEOs are less jubilant about Modi

Why CEOs are less jubilant about Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Around 40% of India Inc feels that Modi govt's biggest weakness in the last 6 months has been its slow pace of economic reforms.

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Money to come only after Delhi improves biz environment & fast-tracks work.

The biggest hurdle Ayushman Bharat will face in Bengal

The biggest hurdle Ayushman Bharat will face in Bengal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

West Bengal signed an MoU with the Centre for jointly implementing Ayushman Bharat but so far officials have received no word about how it will be done and the deadline is almost here.

Pranab completes 3 years as Rashtrapati, says life hasn't been boring at all

Pranab completes 3 years as Rashtrapati, says life hasn't been boring at all

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

There is a lot to be done at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday as he ushered in his fourth year in office dispelling notions that life in the President's Estate was in a "realm of boredom".

'Wife wants to live separate with child'

'Wife wants to live separate with child'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Govt replaces Mistry at Indo-UK CEO forum

Govt replaces Mistry at Indo-UK CEO forum

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

British Prime Minister Theresa May will be in India tomorrow, but Cyrus Mistry will no longer head the Indo-UK CEO forum.

Ask ANU: 'My wife has started behaving strangely'

Ask ANU: 'My wife has started behaving strangely'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Here's what Manchester United must do next season

Here's what Manchester United must do next season

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Solskjaer said player injuries in the final weeks of the season cost United a top four spot.

Prez makes strong pitch for India as investment destination

Prez makes strong pitch for India as investment destination

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The President said Indian economy grew at 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of 2014-15.

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The three companies - Ola, Hyundai and Kia - will co-create solutions to operate and manage fleet vehicles.

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes a letter to the nation on Tuesday listing his government's achievement as he completes on here in office.