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Dec 16 gang rape: Cops claim accused was present in the bus

Dec 16 gang rape: Cops claim accused was present in the bus

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court on Tuesday resumed the trial in the December 16 gang rape case after a weeklong gap with the Delhi police alleging that the father of one of the accused is deposing falsely.

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

'Kalabhavan Mani was one of a kind'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Kalabhavan Mani was truly the star of the masses, which was evident from the huge crowds that came to bid him adieu when he died on March 6 at the age of 45.'

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Prachand Light Combat Helicopter is a huge boost to the IAF's combat prowess.

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Engineers based in India are estimated to be writing roughly 35 per cent of the 100 million lines of codes required to develop one fully driverless car for global vehicle makers.

NIA carries out searches in 40 places over Coimbatore, Mangaluru blasts

NIA carries out searches in 40 places over Coimbatore, Mangaluru blasts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka on Wednesday in connection with two cases of blasts in Coimbatore and Mangaluru, its official spokesperson said.

PHOTOS: From Assam to Maharashtra, it's all a watery mess

PHOTOS: From Assam to Maharashtra, it's all a watery mess

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 22 people in India and forced more than 1,70,000 from their homes.

Unpaused review

Unpaused review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Unpaused, with some fine performances and meaningful stories, will definitely warm your heart, notes Namrata Thakker.

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

Strong FPI flows, buoyant retail sentiment to keep bulls snorting

Strong FPI flows, buoyant retail sentiment to keep bulls snorting

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Indices across Indian equity markets have edged towards new record highs before undergoing a small correction in the past few sessions. The National Stock Exchange Nifty has gained 20 per cent in the past year; mid-caps (up 33 per cent), small-caps (up 31 per cent), and micro-caps (up 44 per cent) have done better. Several factors have precipitated this rally.

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from domestic OEMs.

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Continuing his strong show in the Auto GP series, Indian racer Narain Karthikeyan recorded his third win of the season when he triumphed from pole in round six of the series in Nurburgring.

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Fresh findings have also revealed that the 14-year-old girl had travelled from her village to the city on her own, they said. She was found bleeding and lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night.

'I spend extra hours driving an auto to buy cricket gear for my son'

'I spend extra hours driving an auto to buy cricket gear for my son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Prashant Dhanawade was lost for words initially when asked about his son Pranav's record-breaking cricketing feat. The 15-year-old became the first batsman to aggregate more than 1,000 runs in an innings in any format of the game when he scored 1009 runs for Smt. KC Gandhi School (Kalyan) against Arya Gurukul School in the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school cricket tournament, organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Jharkhand government had set up a Special Investigation Team to crack the judge's death case, which triggered a nationwide outrage.

Bumper-to-bumper cover for new vehicles not mandatory: Madras HC

Bumper-to-bumper cover for new vehicles not mandatory: Madras HC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Bumper-to-bumper insurance cover for new vehicles will not be mandatory as suggested by the Madras high court in its order last month. Instead, the decision to make it mandatory or not will be left to the legislators and the parliament. On Monday, the court decided to modify its order, which had said that whenever a new vehicle is sold after 1.9.2021, it is mandatory for coverage of bumper-to-bumper insurance every year, in addition to covering the driver, passengers, and owner of the vehicle, for a period of five years.

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.

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in various parts of Kerala as the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) was underway.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Dileep to play a news anchor in Love 24 X 7

Dileep to play a news anchor in Love 24 X 7

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

India's biggest challenge: Good health for all

India's biggest challenge: Good health for all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"If India truly wants to be a superpower," Dr Abhijit Vaidya tells Kangana Pandiya, "48 per cent of our people cannot be malnourished. We need to ensure health for all."

Watch out Mumbai! Autos and taxis on strike from August 29

Watch out Mumbai! Autos and taxis on strike from August 29

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Taxi and autorickshaw drivers under Jai Bhagwan Taxi Rickshaw Sanghatana have announced they would go on indefinite strike from August 29 in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.

3 factors that will dictate stock markets

3 factors that will dictate stock markets

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Macroeconomic data, the pace of vaccination and global trends would be the major drivers for the domestic equity markets this week, analysts said. Besides, the progress of monsoon will also be monitored. "This week marks the beginning of the new month also, so participants will be eyeing the high-frequency indicators like auto sales and manufacturing PMI during the week. "Besides, the progress of monsoon will also remain on their radar.

We don't even know who the poor really are!

We don't even know who the poor really are!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

According to reports, by last year, the company has helped its customers save 15 per cent on costs -- around 5-6 per cent on fuel and 15 per cent on fleet utilisation through digital measures.

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October '23

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October '23

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The government has deferred the implementation of the proposal to make six airbags mandatory in passenger cars by one year to October 1, 2023, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. The government had earlier planned to make six airbags mandatory in eight-seater vehicles for enhanced safety of occupants from October 1, 2022. "Considering the global supply chain constraints being faced by the auto industry and its impact on the macroeconomic scenario, it has been decided to implement the proposal mandating a minimum of 6 Airbags in Passenger Cars (M-1 Category) w.e.f 01st October 2023," Gadkari said in a tweet.

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Rediff.com31 May 2023

John and Tamilarasi had their newborn stolen eight years ago, and lost all hope of ever finding him. Now they have got him back, though not fully. Not yet.

Maralli Baa, Appu

Maralli Baa, Appu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'I know we will keep meeting, Appu, on gym floors that I visit, every time I listen to a song of yours and in that grin that I will always carry in my memory.'

Honda unveils City e:HEV sedan; launch next month

Honda unveils City e:HEV sedan; launch next month

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Japanese auto major Honda Cars on Thursday unveiled its new offering for the Indian market -- City e:HEV sedan, marking its foray into the mainstream strong hybrid electric vehicle segment in the country. The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has commenced the bookings of the model and plans to introduce it in the market next month. As per the company, the model, an extension of its City model range, would feature self-charging two-motor strong hybrid system connected to a 1.5 litre petrol engine, entailing a peak power of 126 PS and fuel efficiency of 26.5 km per litre.

Maha: 21 killed in bus-autorickshaw crash

Maha: 21 killed in bus-autorickshaw crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The impact of the collision was so severe that the bus dragged the auto-rickshaw along with it and both the vehicles fell into a roadside well, the official said.

Fight against Covid at final stage, should not let our guard down: Mandaviya

Fight against Covid at final stage, should not let our guard down: Mandaviya

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Stating that the fight against COVID-19 is at the final stage, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday cautioned against letting the guard down before it is completely over and requested states to enhance the vaccination coverage and motivate the over 12 crore beneficiaries who are due for their second dose to take it.

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Some taxi and cab unions, including those associated with app-based aggregators, have decided to join the strike called by farmers organisations demanding repeal of three new farm sector laws.

Results preview: India Inc likely to report highly profitable Q4

Results preview: India Inc likely to report highly profitable Q4

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Brokerages expect India Inc to report an upturn in earnings for the March quarter of 2022-23, after a relatively muted showing in the previous two quarters. This growth is expected to be led by banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies, FMCG firms, and automobile makers. The combined net profit of the Nifty50 companies (excluding Adani Enterprises) is expected to have grown 15.6 per cent to Rs 1.77 trillion in Q4FY23, from Rs 1.53 trillion a year ago.

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A look at the week's releases.

FPIs invest Rs 22,452-cr in equities in Aug

FPIs invest Rs 22,452-cr in equities in Aug

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

After turning net buyers last month, foreign investors have become aggressive shoppers of Indian equities and have invested Rs 22,452 crore in the first two weeks of August amid softening inflation concerns. This was way higher than a net investment of nearly Rs 5,000 crore by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the entire month of July, data with depositories showed. FPIs had turned net buyers for the first time in July, after nine straight months of massive net outflows, which started in October last year.

Auto association plans institute in 3 states

Auto association plans institute in 3 states

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Western India Automobile Association, in partnership with the Gujarat government plans to establish a training and testing institute for drivers and vehicles in the state.

Maruti launches new version of XL6 at Rs 14.55 lakh

Maruti launches new version of XL6 at Rs 14.55 lakh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched a new version of its multi-purpose vehicle XL6 as it gears up to bring a slew of new products this fiscal and take the challenges of prevailing uncertainties head-on. The new XL6 is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a peak power of 75.8 kW. It is available in manual and automatic transmission options, priced between Rs 11.29 lakh and Rs 14.55 lakh (ex-showroom). Speaking at the launch, newly appointed Maruti Suzuki India managing director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said, "With the uncertainties prevailing today, the business realities are continuously evolving.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this Onam?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this Onam?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

There are as many as seven movie releases, and they all look good.