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Amazing facts about the world's first solar aircraft

Amazing facts about the world's first solar aircraft

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The aircraft has to fly through five consecutive days.

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Nestle was perceived as being feeble in its defence.

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In 2013-14, the group spent Rs 2.5 per cent of its revenue or Rs 16,000 crore.

Nestle to face more action over Maggi?

Nestle to face more action over Maggi?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Fast Moving Consumer Goods major Nestle may face more action by the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration, which is testing more batches of Maggi after ordering recall of a batch of about 2 lakh packs of the instant noodles due to higher than permitted levels of lead and a food additive.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

Nestle looks to resume Maggi production at all plants

Nestle looks to resume Maggi production at all plants

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Nestle desires to relaunch Maggi by the end of this year.

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The trouble for Nestle's Maggi started in Uttar Pradesh last month and has now spread nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has directed all states on Wednesday to get sample of India's most popular instant noodles tested for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate, a taste enhancer.

e-Payment regulations stuck as RBI unwilling to cede control

e-Payment regulations stuck as RBI unwilling to cede control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Watal panel had suggested an independent payments regulator be set up.

4 capital goods stocks that look attractive

4 capital goods stocks that look attractive

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

While the Budget might have been a sentiment booster for the sector, firms with market dominance emerge as favourites.

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

IPL PHOTOS: KKR enter Qualifier-II after Rajasthan Royals choke

IPL PHOTOS: KKR enter Qualifier-II after Rajasthan Royals choke

Rediff.com23 May 2018

On a day KKR star spinner Sunil Narine was expensive and returned wicket-less, the likes of Piyush Chawla, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav stepped up to restrict Rajasthan 144 for four after batsmen put on board 169 for seven.

Virus with no vaccine claims 3 lives in Kerala

Virus with no vaccine claims 3 lives in Kerala

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Nipah virus infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.

The coming vegetable crisis

The coming vegetable crisis

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

There have been several instances of traders dumping fruits and vegetables outside mandis. Or of farmers dumping produce outside their villages or feeding them to their animals.

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The good news is that the government has taken notice of the pain and has formed a task force to improve operating procedure during foggy days.

How Himalaya made ancient Ayurveda popular across the globe

How Himalaya made ancient Ayurveda popular across the globe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Currently, Himalaya sells 250 products across the globe.

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

'There is no verifiable report on alleged ill-effects of GM crops'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

India is capable of developing GM crops, Randy Hautea, global coordinator for International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, tells Kanika Datta.

Mess led Nestl to rope in crisis managers

Mess led Nestl to rope in crisis managers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The meetings were a sign of crisis management.

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Mutual funds, bonds, PPFs, equity and real estate are some options which offer varying rates of return.

Branding missteps dog Uber

Branding missteps dog Uber

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Reports suggest that the police were unable to find any contact of the company's office and had to take a Uber cab to reach the company's training centre in Gurgaon, giving credence to the perception that Uber has grown too much too soon.

Spanish train runs at 110-115 kmph on UP tracks

Spanish train runs at 110-115 kmph on UP tracks

Rediff.com29 May 2016

After the trial run on the Bareilly-Moradabad line, it will be tried on Rajdhani route between Mathura and Palwal for 40 days with speed up to 180 km per hour.

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The police chief asked the youth to focus on studies and their careers and not indulge in violence by getting swayed by the propaganda.

Amitabh Bachchan speaks about #MeToo

Amitabh Bachchan speaks about #MeToo

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'No woman should ever be subjected to any kind of misbehaviour, especially at her work place.'

How you can save money building smart homes!

How you can save money building smart homes!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.

Nestle cancels leaves over Maggi recall

Nestle cancels leaves over Maggi recall

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Indian part of the Swiss group employs more than 5,000.

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

The US-based auto maker told the government an internal probe had revealed the company had violated testing targets

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

Nehru Place, Gaffar Market notorious markets for piracy: US

Nehru Place, Gaffar Market notorious markets for piracy: US

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Manish Market and Lamington Road in Mumbai, and Chenoy Trade Center and Hong Kong Bazar in Hyderabad are the other four "notorious markets" identified by the US Trade Representatives in its report released on Wednesday.

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

An Investment Strategy For 2019

An Investment Strategy For 2019

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Spread investments in equities, bonds, gold and cash to tackle volatility advise Nitin Singh, MD and head, and Vinay Joseph, director, investment strategy, Standard Chartered Wealth Management, India.

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Despite Uber facing a ban across many states, including Karnataka and Maharashtra, for Lingaraju, a driver employed by the company in Bengaluru, it is business as usual.

A year later, '99.9% Indian' brand Maggi wins back 60% market share

A year later, '99.9% Indian' brand Maggi wins back 60% market share

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Before the ban, Maggi commanded a market share of around 75 per cent. Following legal battles, the popular noodles brand was back in the market in November last year.

Weakness in global equities take sheen off marktes

Weakness in global equities take sheen off marktes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Traders are closely watching the progress of the monsoon.

Maggi crisis: No cheer for other noodles brands like Yippee!

Maggi crisis: No cheer for other noodles brands like Yippee!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

ITC's noodle brand has been caught in the Maggi crossfire.

Rupee dives 26 paise to 66.68 vs US dollar

Rupee dives 26 paise to 66.68 vs US dollar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

This is the biggest one-day fall in the rupee since August 3, 2016

An energy superpower? Not India!

An energy superpower? Not India!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

Tata Housing CEO on how smart cities can be developed

Tata Housing CEO on how smart cities can be developed

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Like Jamshedpur, many Indian cities that have been and will be properly planned can be smart cities of the future.