News for 'eco'

Ford EcoSport garners 30,000 bookings in mere 17 days

Ford EcoSport garners 30,000 bookings in mere 17 days

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It beats the recent record of Honda Amaze that managed 22,000 bookings in about 20 days.

Bhumi, Shraddha, Allu Arjun Bring Bappa Home

Bhumi, Shraddha, Allu Arjun Bring Bappa Home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

GaneshUtsav has begun and social media is flooded with pictures of celebrities welcoming Lord Ganesha home.

Soaring Vegetable Prices Add Spice To Lok Sabha Polls

Soaring Vegetable Prices Add Spice To Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 May 2024

High vegetable prices are expected to keep food inflation firm in the months to come.

LeEco to assemble smartphones in Gurgaon, invests Rs 50 cr

LeEco to assemble smartphones in Gurgaon, invests Rs 50 cr

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Set up in partnership with Compal Electronics, the facility in Greater Noida will have an initial capacity of 60,000 units a month. This will be ramped up to 2,00,000 by the end of December.

Angel tax abolished for all investors: Sitharaman

Angel tax abolished for all investors: Sitharaman

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The removal of the angel tax is expected to be a boost for startups as it will help in promoting a more conducive environment for them.

A Dream House Made Of Mud And Toys

A Dream House Made Of Mud And Toys

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

A man has built an eco-friendly house with mud, mud tiles, jute, metal, and toys in Kozhikode, Kerala.

What the Eco-Survey tells us

What the Eco-Survey tells us

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The Economic Survey 2007-08 has some interesting insights for infrastructure aficionados.

India unveils eco-friendly hydrogen-powered vehicles

India unveils eco-friendly hydrogen-powered vehicles

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

India's minister of new and renewable energy, Farooq Abdullah unveiled the no pollution on the sidelines of the three-day world hydrogen technologies convention being held at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Cash incentives for eco-friendly farmers

Cash incentives for eco-friendly farmers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has proposed cash incentives for farmers adopting eco-friendly practices.In its annual publication, The State of Food and Agriculture 2007, FAO noted that agriculture employs more people and uses more land and water than any other human activity.

What Did You Eat This Ganesh Utsav?

What Did You Eat This Ganesh Utsav?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

How Cute Is This Bal Ganpati!

How Cute Is This Bal Ganpati!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

EcoSport, Ford's new SUV will soon be in India

EcoSport, Ford's new SUV will soon be in India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

EcoSport has unbelievable fuel economy and a fascinating futuristic look.

Ford Motor in talks with TN to restart production

Ford Motor in talks with TN to restart production

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Two years after winding up its India production, global automobile giant Ford Motor Company is in talks with the Tamil Nadu government to restart operations at Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai, where it will focus on exports. Chief Minister Stalin visited Ford headquarters in Michigan on Tuesday and held discussions with its top management, urging it to restart production. "Had a very engaging discussion with the team from Ford Motors.

New Gold Bonds Depend On Market Conditions

New Gold Bonds Depend On Market Conditions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The government does not seem keen on issuing fresh gold bonds given the overall cost and rising gold prices.

'Lord Ganesha Is Our Best Friend'

'Lord Ganesha Is Our Best Friend'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

'We are geared if EcoSport demand goes through the roof'

'We are geared if EcoSport demand goes through the roof'

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Ford India head, Joginder Singh, is confident that the new SUV will reverse the trend of falling sales.

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Hospitality players want the government to accord infrastructure status to hotels to make investments on new properties more attractive rather than categorising them as luxury or even 'sin goods' in the upcoming Union Budget considering the sector's potential to play a key role in India's growth. They also want the government to consider incentives in the form of tax breaks or subsidies for adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, while asserting that the upcoming budget must accelerate the tourism agenda saying it is an opportunity to make Indian hospitality the emerging engine for GDP growth and employment generation.

Most eco-friendly nations: India at 123!

Most eco-friendly nations: India at 123!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Iceland leads the world as the most eco-friendly nation while India is ranked at a dismal 123.

Rakul-Jackky's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rakul-Jackky's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Jackky's house is seen beautifully lit up in golden lights.

India's eco-friendly lamp bags global award

India's eco-friendly lamp bags global award

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

India's first eco-friendly rechargeable LED study lamp, BPL Studylite has bagged the Red Dot Product Design Award in the Lighting category.

Mahayuti Win Will Boost Adani's Dharavi Plan

Mahayuti Win Will Boost Adani's Dharavi Plan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Opposition had promised to scrap the Dharavi redevelopment project if it came to power. With the Mahayuti's massive mandate in the Maharashtra assembly election, that prospect has been laid to rest.

IMAGES: DC Design gives EcoSport a swanky look

IMAGES: DC Design gives EcoSport a swanky look

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

DC Design has just revealed their take on the hugely popular Ford EcoSport. The studio has modified the exteriors and interiors of the compact crossover thoroughly.

Ford to launch EcoSport in diesel, petrol variants

Ford to launch EcoSport in diesel, petrol variants

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The vehicle is expected to be rolled out in the first quarter of 2013.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly diyas

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly diyas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The diyas or earthen lamps, a must in Diwali festivities, can be bought for as low as a few rupees to as high as nearly Rs 10,000 a piece. Besides various high-street markets in the city, a number of online shopping websites including eBay and Amazon have also stacked up Diwali diyas for sale.

Ganpati Visarjan: The Patkars Bid Goodbye To Bappa

Ganpati Visarjan: The Patkars Bid Goodbye To Bappa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani joins the Patkar family as they say goodbye to Lord Ganesha.

What makes the Ford EcoSport a big winner

What makes the Ford EcoSport a big winner

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Low price, great technology are just a few of the reasons the EcoSport stands ahead of other vehicles.

Hyundai's, Mahindra's hot SUVs that will rival EcoSport

Hyundai's, Mahindra's hot SUVs that will rival EcoSport

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Compact SUVs have caught fancy of Indian buyers as they have all features of a full-fledged SUV - higher ground clearance, spacious, and high seats.

Can Ford EcoSport beat its competitors in 2014?

Can Ford EcoSport beat its competitors in 2014?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Ford EcoSport is undoubtedly, the most successful launch, the Indian automobile industry has witnessed in 2013.

Now, apartments go the eco-friendly way

Now, apartments go the eco-friendly way

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Move over swimming pools and health clubs - eco-friendly is the new must-have in the high-end residential sector.

Highlights of Economic Survey 2023-24

Highlights of Economic Survey 2023-24

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Survey is authored by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and his team.

Ford EcoSport to undercut Renault Duster in pricing

Ford EcoSport to undercut Renault Duster in pricing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The car is a tech savvy like many of its prospective owners.

Ford EcoSport can give other SUVs a run for their money

Ford EcoSport can give other SUVs a run for their money

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Ford's compact SUV will challenge not only the entry-level utility vehicles but also the premium hatches and compact sedans.

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Shah, while releasing the saffron party's manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, announced that a Displacement Commission would be formed to ensure rehabilitation of people displaced by industries and mines in the state.

Thane to Furth! Welcome, Lord Ganesha

Thane to Furth! Welcome, Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

Tatas' eco-car project may get Thai go-ahead soon

Tatas' eco-car project may get Thai go-ahead soon

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Tata Motors is likely to have one more achievement to cheer about as it gets into the new financial year, when Thailand's Board of Investment (BoI) approves the company's proposal to make an eco-car. A BoI official in Bangkok told Business Standard that the internal approval meeting, scheduled for April 2, 2008, was likely to give its nod to India's third largest passenger car maker to manufacture the eco-car.

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.

Ford EcoSport set to hit Indian roads soon

Ford EcoSport set to hit Indian roads soon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

These days the talk of the globe is Ford EcoSport.

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2024

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Abhay S Oka said the governments must ensure that action is taken against erring officials.