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Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

With all the safety equipment that it features, the S60 could be the smarter, more mature sedan alternative that consumers in this price category want, says Pavan Lall.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Rising commodity costs, coupled with other marketing-related expenses, could weigh on profitability in the coming quarters.

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Indeed has seen an increase in listings for drivers, food delivery runners, and other service providers.

Mumbai cops hunt for 'vigilantes' who bullied man over man 'cow' leather bag

Mumbai cops hunt for 'vigilantes' who bullied man over man 'cow' leather bag

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Mumbai Police on Monday registered a case of criminal intimidation against unidentified persons who allegedly questioned a 24-year-old man in a menacing way on suspicion that his bag was made from cow skin.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

Land Rover to develop intelligent self-learning car

Land Rover to develop intelligent self-learning car

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Using artificial intelligence techniques, Jaguar Land Rover self-learning car will offer a comprehensive array of services to the driver, courtesy of a new learning algorithm that recognises who is in the car and learns their preferences and driving style, the company said.

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big automobile plants in the country

Will KCR return to power in Telangana?

Will KCR return to power in Telangana?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

KCR is now having to resort to the lowest common denominator in elections: Reservations.

Delhi govt to prevent e-rickshaw cartel: Gopal Rai

Delhi govt to prevent e-rickshaw cartel: Gopal Rai

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

In a bid to avoid the emergence of an e-rickshaw cartel on the line of the 'auto mafia', Delhi government has decided to adopt a policy that will prevent a person from owning more than one rickshaw.

Why winning in India is so important for Uber

Why winning in India is so important for Uber

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The Indian arm is the second largest unit for the company, crosses 500 mn trips milestone

Hyundai Xcent is the best family car; beats Dzire, Amaze

Hyundai Xcent is the best family car; beats Dzire, Amaze

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

It has a feature rich cabin, well appointed interiors and competitive price tag.

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has called for the statewide shutdown to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. Barring stray incidents of stone pelting and attempt to disrupt road traffic in Mumbai, there was not much impact of the bandh in the metropolis.

Why Kochi loves its biennale!

Why Kochi loves its biennale!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

An alien monster to begin with, the Kochi art biennale has slowly wormed its way into citizens's hearts, says Anjuli Bhargava.

A Qute option for Indian roads

A Qute option for Indian roads

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. It is finally set to hit the India roads but the challenge of creating a new category in the competitive automobile market has only just begun.

Mahindra launches Xylo D2 MAXX at Rs 7.12 lakh

Mahindra launches Xylo D2 MAXX at Rs 7.12 lakh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The variant is is aimed at fleet and travel operators thanks to its seating capacity for nine people.

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Threats were often communicated to Pandit homes through notes tied to stones chucked through a window, or a notice pasted on a wall. Those sometimes came from neighbours eyeing that Pandit family's property. Those threats often worked in the atmosphere of terror during that awful season of vacuous exercise of State authority, writes David Devadas, longtime Kashmir watcher and author of two books on the Valley.

Maruti Suzuki finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Maruti Suzuki finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled out similar services. But as an analyst pointed out, Maruti's all-India roll-out has significant impact given that it accounts for over half of all cars sold, reports, reports Pavan Lall.

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

What our Bollywood actors drive

What our Bollywood actors drive

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Salman Khan gets into an autorickshaw, and more.

Clashes in Surat: 30 injured, 100 detained

Clashes in Surat: 30 injured, 100 detained

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Over 30 persons including 10 policemen were injured following clashes between migrant labourers and auto rickshaw drivers in Diamond Nagar area of Kamrej taluka on Monday, police said.

Day 23: Normal life continues to remain hit in Kashmir

Day 23: Normal life continues to remain hit in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The security personnel deployed to maintain law and order stayed put even as restrictions were lifted from most areas of the valley.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

AAP's campaign against me was unethical and false, says Kiran Bedi

India's most wanted car-lifter nabbed

India's most wanted car-lifter nabbed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Forty-one-year-old Anil Chauhan, who was earlier netted four times by police in different states, is now in custody of Meghalaya Police after being arrested from Assam's Silchar last Monday.

10 stocks that FPIs bought and sold the most

10 stocks that FPIs bought and sold the most

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The FPI holding in India's top 100 companies, which are part of the Nifty 100 index, declined to 24.23 per cent on average at the end of March this year, from a high of 27.5 per cent at the end of March 2021. This is the lowest FPI holdings in India's top listed companies in at least three years. A general sell-off by FPIs has weighed on stock prices and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex is down 8.5 per cent, from its 52-week high made in October 2021. Most analysts expect FPI flows to remain weak in FY23 as well, given rising bond yields in the US and an expected earnings slowdown in India due to high inflation and commodity prices.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

Safety Tips for Women: 'Text your travel route to a friend'

Safety Tips for Women: 'Text your travel route to a friend'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

As soon as you board a taxi, auto or bus, text the route and vehicle number to a close friend and a central data base -- may be a police control room.

Stocks: 'Third wave will bring near-term challenges'

Stocks: 'Third wave will bring near-term challenges'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Companies with a strong business case and healthy balance-sheet should sail through and emerge more robust in the future.'

Kejriwal announces Rs 50,000 to families who lost member to Covid

Kejriwal announces Rs 50,000 to families who lost member to Covid

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The chief minister also said that all 72 lakh ration card holders in the city will be provided free 10 kg ration this month.

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.

The transgender who is standing for election

The transgender who is standing for election

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

On a day the Supreme Court gave transgenders third gender status, Rediff.com presents Bharathi Kannamma, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Madurai.

Best films of Rajinikanth

Best films of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

How Rajinikanth became a Superstar.

Sniffer dogs to scan JNU campus to find student missing since 2 months

Sniffer dogs to scan JNU campus to find student missing since 2 months

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Concerned over continued disappearance of a Jawaharlal Nehru University student for nearly two months, Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the police to "scan" the entire campus, including hostels, classrooms and rooftops, of the varsity by using sniffer dogs.

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

In containment areas, movements of people is totally banned and essential services are delivered at the doorsteps.

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

Most reputed companies in the United States

Most reputed companies in the United States

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The number of companies with great reputation falls from 16 to 6 over past 2 years in the United States according to a Harris Interactive study. Auto and financial services industries show strong growth.