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IIT Indore: Students ordered to apologise for protest

IIT Indore: Students ordered to apologise for protest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Tensions continue to rise at IIT Indore over apology letters and quality of food.

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

The law is on your side

The law is on your side

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The tension between the way the law views justice, and the way public opinion views justice, is the best reason not to make laws based on public opinion, says Mitali Saran

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology background are the latest foot soldiers in the struggle of auto companies to stay ahead in the competitive race.

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious logic, especially in a country that has 13 of the world's most polluted cities.

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

A look into India's e-waste problem

A look into India's e-waste problem

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

E-waste accounts for 70 per cent of Indian landfills.

To make Indian Railways work like a corporate

To make Indian Railways work like a corporate

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The industry began to upgrade its practices even before the NGO alleged Indian tea contained harmful pesticides.

Honda WR-V is bold, sporty and practical!

Honda WR-V is bold, sporty and practical!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

While the top-end diesel engine is mated to a six-speed gear box, the petrol engine is mated to a new five-speed gearbox

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Uber said it is conducting a full audit of its verification, rider feedback and support processes apart from assessing its driver screening processes, Ola is getting GPS installed in all its partner taxis.

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Japanese automaker has derived the WR-V from the Jazz and it gets quite a lot of changes over the premium hatchback.

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Maggi controversy: Is it right to hold the endorser responsible?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Views differ on the subject of celebrity endorsement.

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Volkswagen made some big mistakes.'

FDA finds contaminated drug ingredient at GSK Ireland plant

FDA finds contaminated drug ingredient at GSK Ireland plant

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The FDA has stepped up its efforts to ensure drug safety in recent months.

Earnings shocker likely for markets

Earnings shocker likely for markets

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Companies from the capital goods space will under-perform.

Women take back Bengaluru

Women take back Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

They are shaken by the mass molestation in the city on New Year's Eve. But they are not waiting to be rescued. Nikita Puri reports.

Ssangyong launches compact SUV Tivoli, to invest $920mn in 3 yrs

Ssangyong launches compact SUV Tivoli, to invest $920mn in 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Ssanyong has invested 700 billion won since its M&A (with Mahindra) and would put one trillion won ($920 million) in next three years.

Maggi to lose $200 mn in brand value

Maggi to lose $200 mn in brand value

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Asset valuation consultancy sees brand value slip to $2.2 billion.

Sensex ends 257 points lower on weak global cues; Infosys dips 4%

Sensex ends 257 points lower on weak global cues; Infosys dips 4%

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Infosys was the top Sensex loser along with other index heavyweights ITC and HDFC.

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini."

How not to overeat during festivals

How not to overeat during festivals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Find out how to tame your child's sugar cravings and keep him/her healthy this festive season.

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Unilever said it was "working actively" to find a solution to a long-pending dispute on ecology contamination by its unit at Kodaikanal.

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Her performance is a throwback to old-school histrionics and hysterics -- it's classic Sridevi,' says Sukanya Verma.

Trucker hurt in Udhampur attack dies, triggers protests

Trucker hurt in Udhampur attack dies, triggers protests

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Zahid Rasool Bhat, 19, a truck assistant had received 74 per cent burn injuries with another person on October 9 when a Kashmir-bound truck was attacked by a mob protesting against the beef party hosted by an independent MLA in the summer capital of Srinagar.

Cost of destroying Maggi packets? Rs 20 crore only!

Cost of destroying Maggi packets? Rs 20 crore only!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Nestle India has tied up with five cement manufacturing units.

'DeMo impact over by March'

'DeMo impact over by March'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

'I expect a demand stimulus in the Budget. 'There has been such a shock to the economy that such a stimulus would be needed.'

Summer heats up with ITC's entry into juices

Summer heats up with ITC's entry into juices

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

ITC wasted no time in capitalising on its new acquisition.

Talgo all set to reach Mumbai from Delhi in less than 13 hours!

Talgo all set to reach Mumbai from Delhi in less than 13 hours!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The train with nine lightweight coaches will start its journey at 7.55 PM from New Delhi station and is expected to reach Mumbai at about 8.31 AM in the morning

Why small cars will get cheaper

Why small cars will get cheaper

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'

8 money mistakes you must avoid

8 money mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

While proper financial planning is a subject in itself, in my experience, to increase levels of financial safety and security, a person needs to avoid a few basic mistakes, says Parag Raja

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Intensifying competition and possibility of further legal action to test expectations of recovery.

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

As people get rich, they end up losing the health advantage of food availability.

Sensex, Nifty fall drastically at close; banks, auto lose heavily

Sensex, Nifty fall drastically at close; banks, auto lose heavily

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sensex, Nifty end the day in red on unfavourable cues from global markets.

Why only Maggi, authority must tighten noose around other brands too

Why only Maggi, authority must tighten noose around other brands too

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Apart from Maggi noodles, many other products can be tested for health issues.

Markets end in green on above normal monsoon forecast

Markets end in green on above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Auto stocks led the rally with Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki leading the gains.

Gurugram child murder: State ready for CBI probe; protests turn violent

Gurugram child murder: State ready for CBI probe; protests turn violent

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside the Ryan International School demanding a CBI probe and set afire a liquor shop near the school.

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

Rediff.com30 May 2017

NDA's energy plan powered UP win, but it's not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof.

What are contactless credit cards?

What are contactless credit cards?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Here's a simple guide...