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Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

We can make a beginning by openly acknowledging the Russian help in 1971 victory when President Putin visits India on 6 December 2021. Showing gratitude to a friend is part of our DNA, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How this insurance company detects fraud

How this insurance company detects fraud

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

ICICI Lombard is utilising the latest technology and forensic methods to verify insurance claims.

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Tata JLR enters SUV market with F-Pace model

Tata JLR enters SUV market with F-Pace model

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

It claims to be ahead of its competitors in the segment.

Cellphones to acquire smart skins

Cellphones to acquire smart skins

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Ferrari launches swanky 488 GTB in India at Rs 3.88 cr

Ferrari launches swanky 488 GTB in India at Rs 3.88 cr

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Designed by Ferrari Styling Centre, the 488 GTB can race from zero to 100 km/hr in 3 seconds.

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Nandigram, 126 km south of Kolkata, is Suvendu Adhikari's bastion, where he has vowed to defeat Mamata Banerjee by 50,000 votes or quit politics.

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The BMW 5-Series is the ultimate executive luxury sedan which blends excellent driving pleasure with uber luxury that too in a timeless design.The 5-Series F10 model, introduced in India in 2010 updated in 2013, is now available in the 530d M-Sport variant which is a slight departure from the normal 5-Series - as explored by Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue', says one of the world's top scientists Stephen Hawking.

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

It is not clear as to whether we are in a bubble in technology stocks. What is clear, however, is that there is no reason why this potential bubble will pop anytime soon, notes Akash Prakash.

Formula One thankful for near-miss in Brazil

Formula One thankful for near-miss in Brazil

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

On a rainsoaked afternoon that saw the race twice stopped and re-started with the safety car deployed five times, there were also those who felt the sport had erred too far on the side of caution.

5 super cool auto designs of the future

5 super cool auto designs of the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like seating for four, explores new possibilities for self-driving cars that can double as virtual living rooms on wheels.

The inside story of Mourinho's failed tenure at Man United

The inside story of Mourinho's failed tenure at Man United

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United are bigger than any one man and the decision to send Mourinho packing drives home that philosophy to players, fans and opponents.

The halo around Ratan Tata has gone

The halo around Ratan Tata has gone

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

About time the Tata companies that are owned by the public are freed from the clutches of Tata Sons, says Sudhir Bisht.

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

These companies had threatened to leave Maharashtra and invest in other states when the state government had brought amendments to the Maharashtra VAT Act with effect from April 1, 2011, and made net sales the basis for VAT set-off claims.

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.

Supreme Court okays green levy on trucks entering Delhi

Supreme Court okays green levy on trucks entering Delhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Detailed order, to be passed on Monday, will consider green tribunal's decisions

Supreme court tells DLF to pay Rs 630-cr fine

Supreme court tells DLF to pay Rs 630-cr fine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Turns down firm's plea for stay on CCI order; final order pending

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has always faced stiff competition from Toyota Innova as the ultimate people's mover.

5 Indians among Fortune's influential young people in business

5 Indians among Fortune's influential young people in business

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The Fortune's 40 under 40 list for this year was topped by Adam Neuman, Co-founder and CEO, WeWork.

Top 5 powerful bikes of 2015

Top 5 powerful bikes of 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The year saw not just the launch of premium commuters but also brought out some of the most powerful machines Indians have ever seen on their roads. Here's a sneak-peek into what these monsters are all about.

After Basit, Modi unlikely to attend SAARC summit in Pakistan

After Basit, Modi unlikely to attend SAARC summit in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

SAARC summit in Islamabad in jeopardy. A SAARC summit can only take place when leaders of all member countries are present, notes Rajeev Sharma.

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The government's stated vision is that it wants to make India a manufacturing hub and that is where such a rush or confusing policies don't help, reports Shubhomoy Sikdar.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

What a Warrior!

What a Warrior!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Indian bikers have been having a lot of attention lately. The latest to join the wagon is the Kawasaki Versys.

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Team BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to decide who the winner is in this battle of cruisers

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission was doing what it could to stem the flow. It temporarily prohibited naked short-selling in the securities of major financial players including Freddie Mac and its sister firm Fannie Mae in July. But this didn't really help. It was only after global central banks pumped in unprecedented liquidity into global markets, that the storm was finally calmed.

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the costs of the crisis and said that 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide.

A bird drone so realistic it gets attacked by hawks!

A bird drone so realistic it gets attacked by hawks!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The United States army has developed a realistic robot bird that has even tricked real flocks and hawks to attack it midair, making it a potential unsuspecting future war agent.

Wait for stability, experts tell investors

Wait for stability, experts tell investors

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Analysts expect the indices to dip further if the global macros do not stabilise

6 motorcycles that failed in India

6 motorcycles that failed in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Here are 6 Indian motorcycles which were complete failures in the Indian two-wheeler market.

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.

Midcap index hits 2-month high but Sensex ends down 119 points

Midcap index hits 2-month high but Sensex ends down 119 points

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

Will you buy a scooter for Rs 15 lakh?

Will you buy a scooter for Rs 15 lakh?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Stop rubbing your eyes! You read that right! The Aprilia SRV 850 ABS/ATC is priced around Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)