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The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

General Motors steals the show at the Auto Expo 2016 with an impressive line up.

Parks with statues of Mayawati, elephants closed in Lucknow

Parks with statues of Mayawati, elephants closed in Lucknow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Hours after the work of draping the statues of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and Bahujan Samaj Party's election symbol elephant was completed, the parks in which they were installed in Lucknow have been closed for the public till the assembly polls get over. There are nine such parks including Manyavar Kanshiramj Green Eco Garden at VIP Road, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, Gomtinagar and Smriti Upvan, Ashiana Kanshiram Smarak, Jail Road.

StartupWave for entrepreneurs in smaller cities

StartupWave for entrepreneurs in smaller cities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Virtual incubation platform StartupWave has been adopted by close to 190 entrepreneurs.

Stunning beauties at the Geneva Motor Show

Stunning beauties at the Geneva Motor Show

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The Geneva Motor Show highlights the green vision of the world's biggest automibile companies.

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

5 hot SUVs coming to India in 2015

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

The greenest cities in India. Does your town make the cut?

The greenest cities in India. Does your town make the cut?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Some cities in India are taking very positive steps to maintain the eco-system.

Small, the new big for IT industry

Small, the new big for IT industry

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Indian IT industry is all set to achieve its projected revenue target of $100 billion in 2011-12 and is projected to achieve revenues of $225 billion by 2020. This is an ambitious target that will require all the stakeholders in its eco-system to collectively innovate and catalyse growth.

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched its first crossover the S Cross

Tamil Nadu students design low-cost amphibian car

Tamil Nadu students design low-cost amphibian car

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Students have designed two types of light weight, eco-friendly and low-cost cars.

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Automakers bet big on electric, hybrid vehicles

Automakers bet big on electric, hybrid vehicles

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

With Budget concessions in place to propel the Indian automobile industry on a green drive, manufacturers are planning electric and hybrid variants of cars and two-wheelers.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Battleground: Who will win Samsung or Nokia?

Battleground: Who will win Samsung or Nokia?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Smart phone leader Samsung is following a multi-platform strategy to win over the Indian mobile phone market; Nokia has upped the ante with differentiated products.

Auto companies post mixed results

Auto companies post mixed results

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in the same month of previous year.

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

This is the first time in Mustang's 52-year history that the company has launched the model in India.

RBI seeks cyber security experts for IT arm

RBI seeks cyber security experts for IT arm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The cell was formed after attacks on the Bangladesh central bank by international hacker groups siphoned off millions of dollars.

Stunning solar cars around the world

Stunning solar cars around the world

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Solar-powered cars have ushered in a revolution in the transport sector.

Look out for these AMAZING green cars

Look out for these AMAZING green cars

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

At the 42nd annual Tokyo Motor Show, leading auto companies unveiled some beautiful eco-friendly cars. These cars are said to justice not just to the environment, but are also a treat to drive.

First-time investor: 'I can afford only low-price stocks'

First-time investor: 'I can afford only low-price stocks'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The rough and tough image of SUVs is now being presented in a more technologically upgraded form.

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

South Africans take the top 3 slots in Most Valuable Player Index.

Video: Green fashion hits LFW runway

Video: Green fashion hits LFW runway

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Lecoanet Hemant's creations are meant to foster a sense of eco-mindedness in consumers and use organic fabrics to create luxurious fashion. Take a look.

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features on offer. It is also the player in its segment to be offered with a petrol engine.

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Last minute tips to crack NMAT-C

Rediff.com3 May 2011

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (Commerce) or NMAT (C) is scheduled for Sunday May 15. More than 10,000 students are likely to take this test to three years' BBA and Bcom (Hons) programmes.

Goa govt wants farmers to chant Vedic mantra for good crop

Goa govt wants farmers to chant Vedic mantra for good crop

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The state government has started advising farmers to adopt 'cosmic farming' in which they need to chant 'Vedic mantra' for 20 days in the farm for better quality and quantity of their crop.

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A serial entrepreneur, according to the Wikipedia definition, is one who continuously comes up with new ideas and invests in new businesses. While there is no data on serial entrepreneurs in India, industry experts say the trend is on the rise.

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde also raised concern about common people and their ability to access the independent and affordable advocacy in view of the fact that lawyers charge exorbitant professional fees and asked the Bar to ponder over this issue.

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Auto maker Ford India on Thursday said it has hiked prices by 1-5 per cent on different models with immediate effect to offset rising input costs.

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

India's 20 amazing green corporate offices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

A green building movement was initiated in India in 2001 by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote eco friendly buildings.

Car rental brands thrive on luxury

Car rental brands thrive on luxury

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The companies are integrating the latest innovations into their system for attracting customers.

Saving the Sundarbans

Saving the Sundarbans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The Sundarbans is at the epicentre of both India-Bangaldesh bilateral diplomatic challenges and of the most intense global battles against climate change.

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

#Upcycle: When old clothes get a facelift

#Upcycle: When old clothes get a facelift

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

A bunch of designers tell you why sustainable fashion is stylish!

Your car may soon run on oil from food waste!

Your car may soon run on oil from food waste!

Rediff.com12 May 2011

British fuel supplier Greenergy International announced that it has developed a new technology to extract cooking oil from food waste and blend them with diesel to produce an environmentally-friendly fuel.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article 370, triple talaq and many more.