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He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Chinese car makers have been copying designs of European car makers.

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

What holds It's Not That Simple together is the cast; performers who frequently rise above their stodgy lines to bring something personal to the table, notes Sreehari Nair.

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Uttar Pradesh to deploy drones to disperse mobs

Uttar Pradesh to deploy drones to disperse mobs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Drones will soon perform a special task in the state capital apart from functioning as eyes in the sky with the Lucknow Police planning to use them for dispersing mobs.

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

It is a multi-faceted car which can be enjoyed on the racetrack, for daily use and even on the long highway trips.

Audi S5 vs A5: Which one should you buy?

Audi S5 vs A5: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The 1,968cc four-cylinder TDI diesel engine-powered A5 Sportback was a smooth drive, but the S5 Sportback with a 3-litre V6 TFSI quattro tiptronic engine was a mind blowing experience.

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company declined to disclose the names of the firms it was acquiring as the regulatory clearances and some negotiations are still in process.

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Volkswagen Tiguan's refreshing design and array of features could give its competitors run for their money, says Joshua David Luther.

Twitter patient on revenue from India

Twitter patient on revenue from India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The California-headquartered company has not only seen more Indians coming to its platform, it has also seen engagement and conversation on various subjects going up manifold.

Trash to cash: The Indian chef who is recycling waste

Trash to cash: The Indian chef who is recycling waste

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

This entrepreneur has already recycled 119 tonnes of trash in Bengaluru.

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.

F1: Ferrari play down promising test performances

F1: Ferrari play down promising test performances

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Ferrari were top in three of the four days in Jerez and second fastest on both days in Barcelona.

'How much does the govt want to punish us Kashmiris?'

'How much does the govt want to punish us Kashmiris?'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

An almost complete communications blackout has been imposed in Kashmir since August 5 after the Narendra Modi-led government moved to scrap the region's special status. Kashmiris outside the state are most affected by the inability to contact their families back home and not knowing what's happened to them. Umar Ganie listens to some voices of anguish, even anger.

Now, your arm can turn into smartwatch touchpad!

Now, your arm can turn into smartwatch touchpad!

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Researchers showed that SkinTrack could be used as a game controller, to scroll through lists on the smartwatch, to zoom in and out of onscreen maps, and to draw

Jabong may go for public listing within a year

Jabong may go for public listing within a year

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The company is likely to choose one of its existing auditing partners -- PricewaterhouseCoopers, EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and KPMG -- as an advisor for the listing process.

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

ED to seize fresh Rs 17,00 crore assets of Mallya

ED to seize fresh Rs 17,00 crore assets of Mallya

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The court had, however, rejected ED's request for attachment of the liquor baron's overseas properties

2 warrants out for Mallya, courts call for 'coercive action'

2 warrants out for Mallya, courts call for 'coercive action'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

While one NBW was issued in a 2012 cheque bounce case following Mallya's non-appearance, another was in a case of allegedly evading summons in a FERA violation matter.

Andhadhun Review: The most fun you'll have in a movie theatre this year

Andhadhun Review: The most fun you'll have in a movie theatre this year

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'Sriram Raghavan is mainstream Hindi cinema's greatest gift to us,' declares Sreehari Nair after watching the director's latest movie caper.

Why Adah Sharma prefers Telugu films

Why Adah Sharma prefers Telugu films

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'I'd rather do a great role in any language than do mediocre stuff in Hindi.'

The Hero who saved 100s of lives

The Hero who saved 100s of lives

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'I was scared to die. But it was about risking one life as opposed to risking hundreds,' Head Constable Abhishek Patel tells Veer Arjun Singh.

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

We can break shoulders of TMC activists with bare hands: Bengal BJP chief

We can break shoulders of TMC activists with bare hands: Bengal BJP chief

Rediff.com29 May 2016

If the TMC doesn't stop violence, then the children of TMC workers would become orphans, he said.

Modi's speech to be beamed live at New York's Times Square

Modi's speech to be beamed live at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nearly 20,000 Indian-Americans in New York during his United States visit will be beamed live on the giant screens of the iconic Times Square.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 is your for Rs 29 lakh

Kawasaki Ninja H2 is your for Rs 29 lakh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The motorcycle will be imported to India via CBU (completely built units) route and made available at all the five exclusive Kawasaki showrooms across the country.

Defensive stocks lift Sensex 164 points higher

Defensive stocks lift Sensex 164 points higher

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Next set of Q4 FY16 earnings, progress of monsoon along with election poll outcome will dictate market trend this week

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Last year, the software giant launched a cloud adoption programme for SMBs.

You will hardly find any fault with the new Skoda Octavia RS

You will hardly find any fault with the new Skoda Octavia RS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

If you're someone looking for some serious performance along with a practical family sedan with generous cabin space and do not mind spending more on fuel and the company's after-sales service, then this is all the car you'll ever need.

Hybrid technology has made Maruti S-Cross more fuel-efficient

Hybrid technology has made Maruti S-Cross more fuel-efficient

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Lack of a petrol engine and an automatic variant for the current diesel motor might upset some of the buyers.

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road presence.

IndiGo flies high in India's cut-throat airline market

IndiGo flies high in India's cut-throat airline market

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

IndiGo was set up in 2006 by businessman Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, a former CEO for US Airways Group.

BMW X1 is a good package overall

BMW X1 is a good package overall

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.

BONG! Big Ben needs 40 million for 'urgent repairs'

BONG! Big Ben needs 40 million for 'urgent repairs'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The iconic monument will fall silent for four months, the longest in its 156-year life.

Markets fall for 6th straight session; Sun Pharma dips 2%

Markets fall for 6th straight session; Sun Pharma dips 2%

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Sun Pharma dipped 2% to Rs 615 on the BSE, its lowest level since November 9, 2016

Liked the season finale of Satyamev Jayate 3? TELL US!

Liked the season finale of Satyamev Jayate 3? TELL US!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

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Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

Audi TT: A practical, luxurious car but price is a dampener

Audi TT: A practical, luxurious car but price is a dampener

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The new Audi TT is a fabulous coupe with much more comfortable ride quality and razor sharp handling.