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BJP 'talibanising' Karnataka, says Gowda

BJP 'talibanising' Karnataka, says Gowda

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Describing the attack by self-proclaimed moral police on youths in a Mangalore pub as an ugly and heinous incident, Janata Dal-Secular chief, H D Deve Gowda on Monday accused Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa of being responsible for "talibanisation" of Karnataka.

After DTH, Bharti Airtel forays into IPTV

After DTH, Bharti Airtel forays into IPTV

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Bharti Airtel on Monday launched its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service, becoming the first private player to offer the service in the country.

Fastest Test double hundreds

Fastest Test double hundreds

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Virender Sehwag raced to a double hundred off just 168 balls on Day 2 of the third Test against Sri Lanka. It is the second fastest double century in Test cricket.

Controversial statue of Saint Thiruvalluvar unveiled

Controversial statue of Saint Thiruvalluvar unveiled

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

The two chief ministers defied all protests and warnings by pro-Kannada groups and went ahead and unveiled the statue of the Tamil Poet.

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to 20,86,358 units from 22,83,262 units in May 2018.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF sub-inspector killed in Naxal-triggered blast

Chhattisgarh: CRPF sub-inspector killed in Naxal-triggered blast

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The jawans inadvertently stepped over a pressure IED, triggering the blast that left SI B S Bist and head constable Sudhakar injured.

First Look: The Hero XPulse

First Look: The Hero XPulse

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Can it take Hero Impulse's legacy to the next level? Can it rival Royal Enfield's Himalayan?

'Faster growth doesn't automatically ensure jobs'

'Faster growth doesn't automatically ensure jobs'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The 2009 Magsaysay Award winner explains why he thinks the NREGA is critical.

Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka CM today

Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka CM today

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

This will be the fourth stint for Yeddyurappa as the chief minister -- the last one was after the May 2018 assembly polls.

D K Shivakumar: Too useful to too many people

D K Shivakumar: Too useful to too many people

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The Congress's master strategist is so incredibly popular and resourceful that even Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa regretted his arrest. That's the secret of D K Shivakumar's success, says Aditi Phadnis.

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the car-maker in the domestic market, and the latest version of the SUV will compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Velar, Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7.

Jerry Rao's mission: Affordable housing

Jerry Rao's mission: Affordable housing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

After bidding adieu to his technology firm, this ex-Citibanker-turned-poet is now indulging in his latest passion of providing affordable housing for the masses.

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Sunanda, who was not married to Tharoor then, had refuted allegations of any wrongdoing.

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

An alternative to a small car, it is expected to be priced ex-showroom between Rs 260,000 and Rs 300,000, and will offer better mileage (more than 30 km a litre) and less pollution than a car, and will be a convenient alternative to a two-wheeler but at the same operating costs.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

DCW writes to home minister after Vishwas fails to respond to summons

DCW writes to home minister after Vishwas fails to respond to summons

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The DCW issued two summons to the AAP leader, but both have gone unanswered.

The Nano prices

The Nano prices

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Tata Motors on Monday announced that the Tata Nano Standard version (BS2) will be priced at Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) ex Factory Pantnagar (excluding transportation charges and VAT) thereby delivering on the promise made at the unveiling of the car at the Auto Expo in New Delhi last year on January 10th 2008.

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The new information required by the Department of Labour is significant because before sponsoring a foreign worker for the H-1B visa, the company needs to get its labour application approved by it.

BITS-Pilani's distance learning courses

BITS-Pilani's distance learning courses

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, invites applications for admission to its distance learning work-integrated degree programmes.

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Named ConceptFutureS, it is a uniquely styled compact car with distinct SUV like characters and will define the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India, the company said.

Ranji Trophy Round-up: Day Three

Ranji Trophy Round-up: Day Three

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

A round-up of the third day's play of the Ranji Trophy Super League matches on Sunday.

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.

How Tata Motors plans to save Rs 1,900 crore in FY19

How Tata Motors plans to save Rs 1,900 crore in FY19

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The country's top automaker in terms of revenue plans to launch a total of 50 products in the CV segment during 2018-19.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Budget wish list from retail sector

Budget wish list from retail sector

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

My only request to the finance minister is to allow retailers to adjust the service tax on all inputs such as rent and telephone against the sales tax we collect from consumers. We will be relieved to that extent, says BS Nagesh.

Most Test victories in a row for India

Most Test victories in a row for India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The innings and 51-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata is India's fifth straight win, their best run in Tests. The team beat Australia in all four Tests in February/March this year.

Sunanda Pushkar muder: Delhi cops likely to question son

Sunanda Pushkar muder: Delhi cops likely to question son

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Shiv Menon will most likely be questioned in two-three days.

Maruti Ritz to be launched soon

Maruti Ritz to be launched soon

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Auto maker Maruti Suzuki plans to position its upcoming car 'Ritz' at the upper end of the compact car segment that will be powered with a 1197 cc engine.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

MCX awarded top global ISO standard

MCX awarded top global ISO standard

Rediff.com24 May 2007

India's largest commodity bourse-the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)-has bagged the highest ISO certification in information security management in the world.

Munjal seeks sops for 2-wheeler business

Munjal seeks sops for 2-wheeler business

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

"The two-wheeler industry is one of the very few industries which has witnessed a degrowth during the last fiscal due to lack of funding options in rural areas," Hero Honda Managing Director Pawan Munjal said on the sidelines of Hero Mindmine Summit.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

Assam for CBI probe into rhino poaching

Assam for CBI probe into rhino poaching

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The Assam government has asked the CBI to probe the recent increase in rhino poaching in protected areas of the state.

'India to import 5 mt steel this year'

'India to import 5 mt steel this year'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

"In less than three years, India will import 10 million tonnes of steel worth Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion)," said Muthuraman, addressing the 2nd Asian Mining Congress. In 2006-07, the country imported 3.9 million tonnes of the alloy.

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

No contest with BJP on corruption in K'taka, it wins hands down: Rahul

No contest with BJP on corruption in K'taka, it wins hands down: Rahul

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The graphics claimed that the Congress was the "top job creator" in the country.

Ad margins not declining: Sorrell

Ad margins not declining: Sorrell

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

An interview with Martin Sorrell, one the advertising world's biggest names.

Orissa have the upper hand

Orissa have the upper hand

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

An unbeaten 102 by vice-captain Niranjan Behera put Orissa in a commanding position at 248 for 3 on the second day of their four-day Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match against the hosts in Hyderabad on Sunday

Crackdown on Indian outsourcing firms

Crackdown on Indian outsourcing firms

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Two senators are probing how Indian outsourcing firms use U.S. work visas, with an eye on new restrictions.

Promoters continue to pledge shares in December quarter

Promoters continue to pledge shares in December quarter

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Of BSE 500 companies, promoters of 142 companies have pledged their holding.