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The funky Maruti Ignis may not impress all, but...

The funky Maruti Ignis may not impress all, but...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Small cars are a boon in day-to-day city driving as manoeuvring and parking is quite easy because of their compact footprint. One fine day, a blue Maruti Ignis arrived at MotorBeam's garage and we put the car through our usual long term test. The Ignis with its funky styling elements might not impress all but the top of the line Alpha variant will surely do because of the sheer features on offer.

Business Objects to invest $150 mn in R&D

Business Objects to invest $150 mn in R&D

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Business Objects, a Nasdaq-listed business intelligence software company, would invest $150 million in research and development during 2004, a company official said in Mumbai on Monday.

Ravindra Jadeja fined and also receives three demerit points

Ravindra Jadeja fined and also receives three demerit points

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Ravindra Jadeja of India has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee and has also received three demerit points for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day's play in the third and final cricket Test against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday. Jadeja was found to have breached Article 2.2.11 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "causing avoidable damage to the pitch during an international match".

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Despite being set in different yugas, there are characters who appear in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Drug firms wary of patents edict

Drug firms wary of patents edict

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Indian IT firms hail US court order

Indian IT firms hail US court order

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

ILD calls: Grey market thrives

ILD calls: Grey market thrives

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Mathews suspended for two ODIs for slow over-rate

Mathews suspended for two ODIs for slow over-rate

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was handed a two-match suspension for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team's one-wicket defeat against India in the final of the Tri-series in Trinidad.

Rs 80K cr Kaleshwaram irrigation project inaugurated in Telangana

Rs 80K cr Kaleshwaram irrigation project inaugurated in Telangana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

It is the only project in the world which can lift two TMC of water every day, the government said.

Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The BR-V is a Mobilio-derived crossover from Honda that not just offers the practicality of an SUV but also is a spacious seven-seater, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com

Beer and cricket go hand in hand?

Beer and cricket go hand in hand?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Captain Steven Smith defends beer logo on Australia shirts.

Coffee may help prevent liver cancer

Coffee may help prevent liver cancer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

In a study which included more than 90,000 Japanese found people who drank coffee daily or nearly every day had half the liver cancer risk of those who never drank coffee.

Aamir may star in Indo-British film

Aamir may star in Indo-British film

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

Exports hit by appreciating Re: Jaitley

Exports hit by appreciating Re: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar was adversely affecting the country's export growth, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

The DINOSAUR that had sharks for dinner

The DINOSAUR that had sharks for dinner

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It ate whole sharks, and came equipped with feet like paddles and sealable nostrils that allowed it to swim under water.

Tall, dark & handsome? No way!

Tall, dark & handsome? No way!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

The BPO skills assessment test

The BPO skills assessment test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A recipient of Padma Bhushan and Karnataka Ratna awards, the seer was in a serious condition for the past two months and had undergone a surgery at a private hospital in Chennai about two months ago for his liver related complications.

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me.'

Capital gains for life insurance

Capital gains for life insurance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

George Clooney slams white Oscars

George Clooney slams white Oscars

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo and Jada Pinkett Smith have also slammed white Oscars.

Durga, Shakti and #MeToo

Durga, Shakti and #MeToo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'This year, it may be pertinent to look at some of the myths that invoke her warrior form, where she manifests herself as Shakti, the underlying strength in all humanity,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Advani, Alok Kumar in semis

Advani, Alok Kumar in semis

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

But former champion Yasin Merchant failed to make it, losing in the quarter-finals, in the Asian Snooker Championship.

India's external storage mkt at $36.5 mn

India's external storage mkt at $36.5 mn

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Indian external storage market in the first half of 2002 totalled $36.5 million ahead of Hong Kong, which had a revenue of $28.5 million, according to the Garter Dataquest's Asia-Pacific research.

Why SRK rules

Why SRK rules

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

India to play two warm-up games before World Twenty20

India to play two warm-up games before World Twenty20

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

India will play two warm-up games before their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Bangladesh next month, according the schedule announced on Wednesday.

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.

This is the sexiest way to burn calories!

This is the sexiest way to burn calories!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Want to shed the calories you gained during the festive season? One glass of bottle gourd juice is all you need!

India finish 6th in World League Final after late loss to Belgium

India finish 6th in World League Final after late loss to Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Hosts India blew away a goal lead and conceded two late goals to go down 1-2 against Belgium to finish sixth in the Hero Hockey World League Final on a chilly evening at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Miffed over the TDP's decision to field candidates from same constituencies as the BJP, the senior leadership has directed Naidu to pull them out or steer clear of the rally on Tuesday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Fed cut boost seen for Indian DRs

Fed cut boost seen for Indian DRs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The US Federal Reserve rate cut on Wednesday, the 13th after May 16, 2000 may prove to be a boon to Indian depositary receipts.

Hockey captain Sreejesh apologises for letting the nation down

Hockey captain Sreejesh apologises for letting the nation down

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Indian hockey team's captain PR Sreejesh has apologised for letting the nation down after his team's 1-3 loss to Belgium in the quarter-finals at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.

Why a weak rupee is good news for Indian IT companies

Why a weak rupee is good news for Indian IT companies

Rediff.com30 May 2018

According to analysts, IT firms like Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies are likely to benefit the most on account of larger US exposures and dollar billing.