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'Without incentives people will not purchase EVs'

'Without incentives people will not purchase EVs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

'Wherever the government has provided incentives for the purchase of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, buses, and trucks, it gets a push for most of these alternate fuels. '

Indian student wins international space award

Indian student wins international space award

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

An Indian student was on Thursday honoured with the first prize in a prestigious international space science competition for his project on industrial extraction of oxygen from the lunar soil to commercialise space travel.

Mumbai developers rethink malls for office space

Mumbai developers rethink malls for office space

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Real estate developers like Indiabulls, DLF, Peninsula and even retail giant Future group are all considering converting space reserved for malls and hyper-markets to office space to meet heavy demand from financial institutions, investment banks and large companies.

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism, and media retail, can unlock a lot of jobs.'

Explosion rocks SpaceX in Florida during pre-launch test

Explosion rocks SpaceX in Florida during pre-launch test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

NASA says SpaceX was conducting a test firing of its unmanned rocket when the blast occurred.

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Demand for workspaces eases on global downturn; shift to office holds hope

Demand for workspaces eases on global downturn; shift to office holds hope

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The net leasing of Grade-A commercial office space in India will stagnate this financial year at 32-34 million square feet, with global uncertainties brewing caution among key tenant categories, according to the latest Crisil Ratings report. Major seven cities in India - Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune - had Grade-A office space with an operational stock of around 705 million square feet as of March 2023. India's commercial office space is dominated by technology companies, with information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) companies occupying 42-45 per cent of the operational stock.

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the United Nations Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions.

IMAGES: NASA's new rocket that will change space travel

IMAGES: NASA's new rocket that will change space travel

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

NASA has announced the design of a new Space Launch System that will take the agency's astronauts farther into space than ever before.

Titan's mega plan to become leader in India's smartwatch space

Titan's mega plan to become leader in India's smartwatch space

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Titan is investing heavily on research and development, which will do things beyond a smart watch can do today such as switching off lights, locking, and unlocking doors and making payments. Titan is also working closely with start-ups, too, to develop such futuristic features.

Want to take a vacation in space? Read this!

Want to take a vacation in space? Read this!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Susmita Mohanty will talk about human space exploration and space tourism

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.

ISRO to test Gaganyaan crew module mission in July

ISRO to test Gaganyaan crew module mission in July

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Scientists are working on conducting various tests for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission and the agency is coordinating with the Navy and others in this connection, he said.

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Numbers could be classified further into (140) marketing and (160 or 161) for service calls to easily identify the purpose of the call in the future.

India seeks US help for manned space flight

India seeks US help for manned space flight

Rediff.com15 May 2010

The US is eyeing a closer linkage with the Indian space programme, something that New Delhi has already suggested to Washington. In February, Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Radhakrishnan and K R Sridhara Murthi, MD of Isro's marketing arm, Antrix, met senior Boeing executives and suggested closer ties.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

Future Group is going hi-tech to grab market

Future Group is going hi-tech to grab market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Under its door-step delivery model, consumers can shop at any of the three Future Group-owned convenience formats - Easyday, Nilgiris and Heritage - both online or offline.

India scripts space history, successfully launches its 'Baahubali' rocket

India scripts space history, successfully launches its 'Baahubali' rocket

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The 43.43 metre tall rocket lifted off at 5.28 pm from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota

In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump

In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris used her forceful presidential acceptance speech to present herself as a leader who could unite the country to chart a 'new way forward' and warned Americans of 'extremely serious' consequences of putting her Republican rival Donald Trump back in the White House.

Design space ship & win $10mn

Design space ship & win $10mn

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Goes without saying that the $10 million prize money will be nothing compared to the lifelong accolades that will follow the winner of this contest.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday.

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Puri said ITC will focus on health and wellness products within the FMCG vertical. He also said the company will attempt to reinforce the existing categories in the FMCG segment.

IMAGES: The place where space tourism dreams turn real

IMAGES: The place where space tourism dreams turn real

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Despite the recent crash of Virgin Galactic spacecraft, people who have signed up for out of the world travel are gung ho about the space tourism.

How TCS is reconfiguring its future

How TCS is reconfiguring its future

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

In March this year, when Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) unveiled a new brand statement of "Building on Belief", many wondered if it was the right strategy. When things are uncertain, wouldn't a brand statement such as "Experience Certainty" have been better? But for Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO & MD, TCS, it was all about the way the company was looking at business. As Gopinathan explained over a video call, "Today, we have over 1,000 customers and 98 per cent of our business is repeat business; our relevance to customers should continue, and to increase.

Modi's Politics And India's Future

Modi's Politics And India's Future

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

With the BJP continuing to be the constant combatant, centrifugal pressures will rise. Fractured relations between the Centre and the states as between BJP and non-BJP ruled states is a sizeable risk owing ahead, warns Shekhar Gupta.

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Even for operational buildings, we are looking to smarten them in various ways.'

ISRO over the Moon as Vikram lander soft-lands again

ISRO over the Moon as Vikram lander soft-lands again

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

ISRO on Monday said the Vikram lander successfully underwent a hop test when it made the soft-landing again on the lunar surface.

For Indians, space is the limit now

For Indians, space is the limit now

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

So now the rich among us Indians can certainly dream of taking a flight into space, as early as 2010. Yes, the rich, because it costs $200,000 a trip.

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.'

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

'Ratan Made You Feel Special'

'Ratan Made You Feel Special'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'He had a lovely, lovely, sense of humour, very subdued and very, very subtle, but it was very, very, prominent.'

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com15 May 2024

It comes as no surprise when the world's fastest man Usain Bolt says that the fastest form of cricket is his favourite one and feels more fans in the Caribbean and world over will choose the T20 format over Tests going forward.

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

ISRO succeeds in placing PSLV's 4th stage rocket in lower orbit

ISRO succeeds in placing PSLV's 4th stage rocket in lower orbit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

While the mission is a follow-up to the PSLV-C55 TeLEOS-2 mission launched in April this year, scientists in Sunday's mission will place the fourth stage of the PSLV rocket in a lower orbit.

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

In the years to come, India's space assets will play a much bigger role if and when hostilities break out on our borders, says Pallava Bagla.

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'Our two (spinners) bowled well but in hindsight, probably should have bowled Moeen in our innings with the way spin was playing.'

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 has been moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said, terming the operation a unique experiment.

'Even the biggest failure teaches you'

'Even the biggest failure teaches you'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'At least you know what not to do in the future. Even that failure becomes a success in the larger scheme of things.'

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's storm in a tea cup: Klusener downplays Goenka's public outburst on KL Rahul

PE investments plummet to 6-year low in FY24

PE investments plummet to 6-year low in FY24

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Private equity (PE) investments in India have fallen to a 6-year low at $24.2 billion in the financial year ending March 2024. Investments via PE deals are down 47 per cent compared to FY23, when private equity deals worth $45.8 billion were signed. According to data sourced from Bloomberg, PE firms had signed record deals worth $80 billion in the financial year ending March 2022.