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'Defeat BJP' call raised at mega farmer event in poll-bound UP

'Defeat BJP' call raised at mega farmer event in poll-bound UP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Referring to Modi, Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as 'outsiders', the farmer leader said he has no objection if they become prime ministers after winning polls from Uttarakhand or Gujarat.

Want to avail LTC scheme tax benefit?

Want to avail LTC scheme tax benefit?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Only those who stick to the old I-T regime will get this benefit.

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the Valley.

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.

Cyclone Nisarga: Maha CM asks people to be alert

Cyclone Nisarga: Maha CM asks people to be alert

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

All efforts were being made to ensure there was no loss of life due to the cyclone that was likely to make landfall near Alibaug on Wednesday, he said, adding that the Army, Navy and Air Force were on stand-by. Thackeray also elaborated on 'dos and don'ts' in the situation.

GST officers unearth over Rs 35K cr fraud in FY21

GST officers unearth over Rs 35K cr fraud in FY21

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In the year-long crackdown on tax evasion, the GST authorities have unearthed over Rs 35,000 crore of tax fraud committed by misuse of input tax credit provision under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. During the 2020-21 financial year, the CGST zones and the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) booked about 8,000 cases involving fake ITC of over Rs 35,000 crore, a statement from CBIC said. Under the GST regime, at the time of paying tax on output, entities can reduce the tax they have already paid on inputs.

A billionaire plans to light up homes in India with e-bikes!

A billionaire plans to light up homes in India with e-bikes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Bhargava is set to distribute 10,000 free electric battery-equipped bikes in India in 2016.

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Imagine hanging from a thin steel cable under a helicopter with certain death staring at you below, being pulled up slowly in the din and downwash of the helicopter.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

China reacts: India's new FDI rules violate WTO principles

China reacts: India's new FDI rules violate WTO principles

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

China said on Monday the additional barriers set by India for investors from specific countries violate the World Trade Organisation's principle of non-discrimination, and go against the general trend of liberalisation and facilitation of trade and investment. "More importantly, they do not conform to the consensus of G20 leaders and trade ministers to realise a free, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, predictable and stable trade and investment environment, and to keep our markets open," said a statement issued by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi.

These cars may soon power your homes

These cars may soon power your homes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Research is on to see how the car as a large mobile battery can be integrated and used in the home.

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Imagine a world in which a human only thinks, and a robot cooks the whole meal.

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

There are many such young men in Maharashtra, mainly in the industrially backward Marathwada region, who had once fallen victim to ISIS's propaganda but are now leading a normal life with the help of the employment training programme.

What India needs to do at COP26, Glasgow

What India needs to do at COP26, Glasgow

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rather than talking endlessly about lost and marginal opportunities, India's climate envoys need to start thinking bigger, says Mihir S Sharma.

14 infrastructure sectors crying for attention

14 infrastructure sectors crying for attention

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Let's take a look at 14 infrastructure sectors that need immediate attention.

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

A look at the annual design degree show from the IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre

Samsung's solar-powered phone at Rs 2,799

Samsung's solar-powered phone at Rs 2,799

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Electronics major Samsung launched the world's first solar-powered mobile phone, priced at Rs 2,799 in the Indian market.

Cyclone Fani: Toll rises to 29 in Odisha, CM announces aid

Cyclone Fani: Toll rises to 29 in Odisha, CM announces aid

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said all families in Puri and in those parts of Khurda, which had been 'extremely severely affected' in the storm, will get 50 kg of rice, Rs 2,000 in cash and polythene sheets, if covered under the Food Security Act (FSA).

What Uber plans to do in India

What Uber plans to do in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'12% of all our global trips are done in India.'

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The state government says Ola was using its existing cab aggregator licence to promote bike taxi services.

How 2 young engineers transformed a Bihar village

How 2 young engineers transformed a Bihar village

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Every evening when the lights glow in the huts of Gangapur village, the villagers thank two young men - Ajay Kumar and Somil Daga.

5 healthy habits to change the world

5 healthy habits to change the world

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Gandhi explains how healthy habits adopted during the pandemic can help us lead a healthier and environment. friendly lifestyle.

Aagomani 2007: Workshop in Multimedia at IIT-B

Aagomani 2007: Workshop in Multimedia at IIT-B

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Electrical Engineering Students Association (EESA), IIT Bombay is organising Aagomani '07, a 2-day workshop cum lecture series in the field of Multimedia and Digital Entertainment. It will be held at the Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay on 13 and 14 of October 2007.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

MUST SEE: Stunning concept cars!

MUST SEE: Stunning concept cars!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

These cars may or may not get produced commerically, although some of them do hit the roads.

Battery-operated cars at rail stations soon

Battery-operated cars at rail stations soon

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Senior citizens, differently-abled, pregnant women and medically sick travellers will be given a preference

PICS: Raising the heat at Auto Expo 2018

PICS: Raising the heat at Auto Expo 2018

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani spotted these beauties at the Auto Expo 2018

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

World's first solar-powered 'family car' developed

World's first solar-powered 'family car' developed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The solar-powered cars manufactured to date are usually built for just one person -- not very useful when the need is to carry passengers.

Reva looks at mini buses, city taxis

Reva looks at mini buses, city taxis

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

Congress meets EC; demands more caution around rooms where EVMs are stored

Congress meets EC; demands more caution around rooms where EVMs are stored

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The party raised concern over the security of Electronic Voting Machines inside strong rooms and their handling during the counting process in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and the alleged deletion of voters in Uttar Pradesh.

JK protest: Doctors scale BSNL tower

JK protest: Doctors scale BSNL tower

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

It's been two months since the doctors staged their first protest.

Internet growth: Problems and challenges

Internet growth: Problems and challenges

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

India should piggyback on mobile phones to increase penetration and speed of Internet.

Despite grim outlook, fiscal stimulus unlikely for India Inc this year

Despite grim outlook, fiscal stimulus unlikely for India Inc this year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

They say that a stimulus package may not be necessary because, unlike last year's total lockdown, public transport, including the railways and airlines, is running and the restrictions on movement are localised and, in some cases, are partial rather than total.

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It also comes ahead of a possible visit by President Donald Trump to India later this month. Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26 and both sides are in the process of fine-tuning his schedule, according to sources in New Delhi.

Snow disrupts J&K cellphone services

Snow disrupts J&K cellphone services

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Mobile phone services in the Kashmir valley have been cut off since Monday night owing to a technical snag in the system caused by incessant rains, snowfall in some areas and shortage in electricity supply.

No more exchange of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes

No more exchange of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Facing severe attack in the wake of difficulties thrown up by demonetisation, the government on Thursday night extended till December 15 the facility of using old Rs 500 notes in public utilities

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The searches were a continuation of those conducted here and in Kerala in connection with an Islamic State terror module.

Gadgets may give you headaches

Gadgets may give you headaches

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

A new condition called electrosensitivity could spell trouble.