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China says Musk's SpaceX satellites had 2 close encounters with its space station

China says Musk's SpaceX satellites had 2 close encounters with its space station

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

China on Tuesday alleged that US billionaire Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's satellites had two 'close encounters' with its space station in orbit, and has complained to the United Nations about the incidents which endangered the safety of the Chinese astronauts.

India needs Rs 31 lakh cr for infra sector in 5 years: Crisil

India needs Rs 31 lakh cr for infra sector in 5 years: Crisil

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Banks have played a critical role in infrastructure financing.

India, US eyeing to ink 5 pacts during Trump's visit

India, US eyeing to ink 5 pacts during Trump's visit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Ahead of his India visit on February 24-25, Trump said that India has not treated his country 'very well' on the trade front and indicated that a 'very big' bilateral deal with New Delhi may not be signed before the American presidential election in November.

Dash up a skyscraper

Dash up a skyscraper

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'Tower running' or racing up the stairs is now a popular new sport, with a rooftop party and a medal at the finish line.

First salary: Rs 700 to vice president of a company

First salary: Rs 700 to vice president of a company

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Srinivas Samudrala, 58 from Telangana shares his story.

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A towering inferno has ripped through a residential skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates -- the third such incident in just over a year.

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The industry is expecting double-digit growth on a year-on-year basis, helped by a possible price correction after softening of raw material inputs and factors such as positive sentiments, pent up demand and improving economic conditions. Besides, a shift in consumer behaviour from price consciousness towards technologically advanced premium products with quality, value proposition and safety aspects leading to a rise in demand for home automation products is making the industry upbeat. With the government's production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, which has witnessed a committed investment of Rs 4,614 crore, in place, many manufacturers are gearing up to make the most out of the opportunity as well as take steps towards reducing their dependency on imports and make products more affordable.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

China, US hold military-level talks over Afghanistan

China, US hold military-level talks over Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Deputy director for the People's Liberation Army Office for International Military Cooperation Major General Huang Xueping held a video conference with his US counterpart Michael Chase last week.

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting to discuss the preparedness of the national capital

Who will be Mukesh Ambani's successor at Reliance?

Who will be Mukesh Ambani's successor at Reliance?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday mentioned about leadership transition at his energy-to-retail conglomerate, saying he wants the process to be accelerated with seniors, including him, yielding to the younger generation. Ambani, 64, who has previously not spoken about succession plans at the country's most valuable company, said Reliance is "now in the process of effecting a momentous leadership transition." Ambani has three children -- twins Akash and Isha, and Anant.

Civil nuclear projects to be subject to Indian laws: NSA Menon

Civil nuclear projects to be subject to Indian laws: NSA Menon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Civil nuclear projects in the country would be subject to Indian laws including on issues of civil liability, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said on Friday dismissing reports of attempts to dilute the liability clause in contracts proposed with United States firms.

Rural sales bring cheers to motown

Rural sales bring cheers to motown

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Analysts said the demand recovery in two-wheeler and car segments was skewed towards the semi-urban and rural markets.

14 killed in roof-top pub fire in Mumbai

14 killed in roof-top pub fire in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The fire broke out shortly after midnight on the third floor of the four-storeyed building on Senapati Bapat Marg, a commercial hub of the city, a civic official said.

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Financial planners advise against putting capital to work by anticipating what might go up or down.

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

In September, Bharat Biotech aimed to supply 35 million doses, and take this up to 55 million by October. This is still less than what the Indian government expects from the company.

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Microsoft top boss Satya Nadella feels the increase in productivity has come at the price of burning the 'social capital' built up by companies over very many years, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise 15-25%

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

Modi-Putin-Jaya unveil Kudankulam N-plant

Modi-Putin-Jaya unveil Kudankulam N-plant

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Modi said Kudankulum 1, an Indo-Russian project, was an important addition to the continuing efforts to scale up production of clean energy in India.

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.

Tell passengers if flight carrying a martyr's body: DGCA to airlines

Tell passengers if flight carrying a martyr's body: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

But the regulator has dropped the proposal of asking flyers to maintain 30 seconds of silence.

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The recent report in the New York Times that China had brought India's financial capital - Mumbai - to a halt by hacking the electricity supply grid has not come as a surprise to the CTOs (chief technology officers) and cyber security experts. Indian companies, including critical infrastructure providers such as power grids, ports and radar systems, lack the IT infrastructure to prevent hacking from hostile state actors like China and North Korea, warn security experts. Recently, the United States government warned of yet another breach of critical systems tied to Microsoft Exchange email systems that the company has blamed on China. The breach has impacted thousands of organisations in the US and its impact on India is still unknown.

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The Delhi government said that it is not ready "to compromise with the safety of women".

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earthquake epicentred in the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan struck at around 2.40 pm, sending ripples across several states like Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi- National Capital Region, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.

Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

JLR is developing its own autonomous car technologies, which could one day trickle into Tata's more affordable people carriers.

Daimler to invest Rs 425 cr in India arm

Daimler to invest Rs 425 cr in India arm

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

From the new facility, buses would be rolled out from the second quarter of 2015

Typhoon Hagibis: Saturday's F1 qualifying session called off

Typhoon Hagibis: Saturday's F1 qualifying session called off

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Formula One team bosses backed the decision of Japanese Grand Prix organisers to cancel all of Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions as the sport hunkered down to ride out Typhoon Hagibis.

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

South Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar is all set for a much-needed transformation.

Vietnam likely to host F1 race in Hanoi in 2020

Vietnam likely to host F1 race in Hanoi in 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Vietnam is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and would be a fifth Asian race on the calendar, making up for the departure of Malaysia.

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.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Faced with stricter recall & testing norms, industry puts up a brave face, saying recalls improve consumer confidence

Japan offers India $15 bln loan for bullet train in edge over China

Japan offers India $15 bln loan for bullet train in edge over China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Japan offers India soft loan for $15 bln bullet train in edge over China

Rains, loud thud and thousands on 6-8-ft FOB: Witnesses recount stampede horror

Rains, loud thud and thousands on 6-8-ft FOB: Witnesses recount stampede horror

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Several people waiting on the platform also got dragged into the chaos

It's no business of the government to fix airfares

It's no business of the government to fix airfares

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

A regulator has to ensure that fares have transparency.

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Meet Vistara's management team

Meet Vistara's management team

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Tata's Vistara has a very strong core team to look into daily operations.