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Buying your first bike? Read this first

Buying your first bike? Read this first

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.

Bajaj may soon launch a Tata Nano rival

Bajaj may soon launch a Tata Nano rival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The light weight vehicle features an automatic gearbox and an air conditioner, and will be developed for performance.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

No curb on people's rights: Rajnath on activists' arrest

No curb on people's rights: Rajnath on activists' arrest

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Singh was answering a query on the Supreme Court's comments that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy. If you don't allow the safety valve pressure cooker will burst'.

'KNPP produces 24 million units of power a day'

'KNPP produces 24 million units of power a day'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

R S Sundar, the site director of KNPP, on how the plant is producing 1,000 MW of nuclear power, the largest in the country.

Why train travel will never be the same again

Why train travel will never be the same again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court on Thursday put a stay on the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law.

From Bhopal to Bhilai: Major gas leak mishaps in India

From Bhopal to Bhilai: Major gas leak mishaps in India

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Here are other gas leaks that made headlines in the last few years:

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The ashes of the late Pandit Ravi Shankar, the noted sitar player who passed away last week, will be taken to Varanasi for the final rites, Lakshmi Shankar, the musician's sister-in-law, told rediff.com at a memorial service held at the Self Realisation Fellowship Ashram Center in Encinitas, Southern California.

Private funeral service for Pandit Ravi Shankar on Sunday

Private funeral service for Pandit Ravi Shankar on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The funeral service for legendary sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar will be held on Sunday near his home in Encinitas in San Diego, California. Ravi Shankar passed away on December 11 near his home in Encinitas. He was 92.

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 classic is Rs 10,118 cheaper than the standard Pulsar 150.

Tremendous improvement in Jaya's condition, may soon be discharged

Tremendous improvement in Jaya's condition, may soon be discharged

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The team of doctors treating the Tamil Nadu chief minister at Apollo expect her condition to improve further by Sunday and thereafter will discharge her.

Apache RTR 200 4V and 2016 Victor: TVS's double dhamaka

Apache RTR 200 4V and 2016 Victor: TVS's double dhamaka

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

TVS Motor on Wednesday launched its highest capacity motorcycle yet in the form of the Apache RTR 200 4V, and revived an old and popular model name with the launch of the 2016 Victor.

Medical devices: Budget unveils moves to drive growth

Medical devices: Budget unveils moves to drive growth

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The reduction in excise duty and basic customs duty on parts of blood pressure monitors and blood glucose monitoring systems (Glucometers) on actual user basis helps the industry significantly.

How COVID-19 affects the heart

How COVID-19 affects the heart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has suggested to the home ministry to allow limited activity in certain sectors such as heavy electricals and telecom equipment with reasonable safeguards. In a letter to Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the department said that these activities are essential to improve the economic situation and provide liquidity in the hands of the people.

Activists arrested for evidence on their link with Maoists: Maha police to SC

Activists arrested for evidence on their link with Maoists: Maha police to SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Maharashtra Police had on August 28 raided the homes of the prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them for their alleged Maoist links, sparking a chorus of outrage from human rights defenders.

Lalu undergoes heart surgery in Mumbai

Lalu undergoes heart surgery in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad is undergoing two major heart surgeries -- one to replace an aortic valve and the other to repair the aorta, at a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Japanese carmaker also said on Wednesday it was separately recalling around 169,000 vehicles including the Lexus GS350 and IS350 due to a problem in the engine assembly process.

Debris may have caused Vettel puncture: Pirelli

Debris may have caused Vettel puncture: Pirelli

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Pirelli have ruled out a structural failure of their tyre as the cause of Sebastian Vettel's sudden puncture at last weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

What's so special about Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n?

What's so special about Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Kawasaki Z250 is its most affordable bike at Rs 3 lakh. Kawasaki ER-6n is a performance bike that will set you back by Rs 4.78 lakh!

Damaged reactor at nuclear plant worries Japan

Damaged reactor at nuclear plant worries Japan

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Concerns over more serious contamination mounted in Japan on Friday after authorities warned that the core of one of the six reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant may have been damaged, a day after three workers were exposed to high radiation while trying to stabilise the crippled unit.

The Rs 7 lakh Renault Duster soon in India

The Rs 7 lakh Renault Duster soon in India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Duster is expected to bear a 4x2 and 4x4 mechanism apart from the 1.6L, 16-valve petrol engine.

Here come the Bajaj Pulsars

Here come the Bajaj Pulsars

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

And they, sure as hell, going to get your attention...

Maruti Kizashi versus the other beauties!

Maruti Kizashi versus the other beauties!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

With the kind of powertrain and output potential Kizashi comes in direct competition with the likes of Honda Accord, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevrolet Cruze, Skoda Laura and Toyota Camry.

How to prevent heartburn

How to prevent heartburn

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Despite its name the condition has no relation with your heart. It is caused by the regurgitation of stomach acid into the food pipe or esophagus called acid reflux.

1,347 Lexus cars to be recalled in UAE

1,347 Lexus cars to be recalled in UAE

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Al Futtaim Motors said that it would contact the affected customers directly to offer them a complimentary replacement of the affected parts.

Now, buy medicines and stents on EMI

Now, buy medicines and stents on EMI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The company did not respond to specific queries on the project's expansion.

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ponnaiyan said the chief minister was doing 'physical exercises' and undergoing 'physiotherapy', was eating food on her own and advising officers on issues related to government and party activities.

135cc Bajaj Pulsar @ Rs 51,000

135cc Bajaj Pulsar @ Rs 51,000

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The new Pulsar will be manufactured from the company's Chakan plant and will have a capacity of 35,000 units per month.

NPCIL dismisses reports of blast at Kudankulam plant

NPCIL dismisses reports of blast at Kudankulam plant

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited on Wednesday dismissed reports about a blast or steam pipe leak at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, saying there was only "an incident of hot water spillage" in which six persons were injured.

This 26-yr-old model chef is cooking up a storm

This 26-yr-old model chef is cooking up a storm

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A graduate from Le Cordon Bleu, he as also been signed up with Fusion Models NYC.

Hyundai's Santa Fe and its 5 rivals in India

Hyundai's Santa Fe and its 5 rivals in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Hyundai is all set to launch its Sports Utility Vehicle Santa Fe in the Indian market this festive season.

A big family? Try these great cars

A big family? Try these great cars

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

While hatchbacks maybe easy to drive around and park and sedans might radiate class but it is ultimately the bigger and spacious beauties that can carry a big clan together.

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'...It won't help the party run a peaceful and equitable India,' warns Vir Sanghvi.

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The diagnostic test kit developed by the Thiruvananthapuram institute can detect coronavirus in 10 minutes, and the sample to result time will be less than two hours, Vardhan tweeted. A total of 30 samples can be tested in a single batch on a single machine, he said.

Delhi 6: Yeh silly hai mere yaar

Delhi 6: Yeh silly hai mere yaar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Abhishek Bachchan is the weakest link in the film, which is nothing compared to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's previous film, Rang De Basanti.

'I will rip apart those terrorists'

'I will rip apart those terrorists'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'If you have the guts, come out in the open and fire.' 'Why take advantage of darkness and attack?' 'Fight openly if you have to!' 'Why are you killing old people?'

Kumaraswamy to undergo heart surgery

Kumaraswamy to undergo heart surgery

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Close aides of Kumaraswamy told rediff.com that the former chief minister was stressed out after the recent political developments in the state and hence had to undergo check up. They said he was particularly stressed after the Janata Dal Secular-Bharatiya Janata Party government collapsed in the state.