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20% of Merc sales hit by diesel ban

20% of Merc sales hit by diesel ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

As many as 11 Mercedes models are impacted by the ban.

Is India's Nirbhay a match for Pakistan's Babur?

Is India's Nirbhay a match for Pakistan's Babur?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'So far, Pakistan leads India in subsonic cruise missile development, having tested and operationally deployed the Babur cruise missile that has a range of 700 km, significantly less than the Nirbhay's.'

F1 pit lane tales: The return of Raikkonen amidst fireworks

F1 pit lane tales: The return of Raikkonen amidst fireworks

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene welcomed back the Kimi Raikkonen of old on Sunday.

Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'No aeroplane in the world has been designed to switch off its engines above 14,500 feet.' 'Thanks to a lot of practice, we were able to execute a flawless landing at DBO at 0900 hours on 31st May, creating history.'

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Power Minster R K Singh said, "The power supply ramp down and ramp up -- they (officials) handled very smoothly, and I along with my senior officials -- power secretary, POSCO CMD -- were personally monitoring the situation from National Monitoring Centre in the ministry. I congratulate all the engineers of NLDC, RLDC and SLDCs for handling the situation very efficiently especially in huge response to the Prime Minister's call".

6 motorcycles that failed in India

6 motorcycles that failed in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Here are 6 Indian motorcycles which were complete failures in the Indian two-wheeler market.

Services will steer India's future economy

Services will steer India's future economy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Whether one likes it or not, services constitute the value-addition sector that the country has to build on, using its comparative advantage in infotech and related skills, suggests T N Ninan.

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Army was deployed in Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday, hours after the West Bengal government sought its help for immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services in the state.

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

NASA said it is looking forward to explore the solar system with its Indian counterpart.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari lick wounds after bad day at home

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari lick wounds after bad day at home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Ferrari felt the pain on Sunday after emerging with just two points from a hard day in front of their home fans at the Italian Grand Prix.

Tejashwi apologises for 'mistakes' during RJD's 15-yr tenure

Tejashwi apologises for 'mistakes' during RJD's 15-yr tenure

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Yadav, who is now leading his party as its chief ministerial candidate for the assembly polls due in a few months, made the charm offensive at a party function.

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Punjab was allegedly thrashed and his clothes torn by a group of farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday, police said.

Villeneuve to lose 10 places

Villeneuve to lose 10 places

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

The Canadian driver will lose 10 places on the Australian GP after his team confirmed engine change for Saturday qualifying.

He became India's first suicide bomber from Islamic State's training school

He became India's first suicide bomber from Islamic State's training school

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A civil engineer by training, Majeed tried to blow himself up thrice but failed each time

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Is it only about choosing the right model and manufacturer? No, there's more to it. Know how to select the ideal car.

When luck favoured Viv in India

When luck favoured Viv in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Who knows what would have happened if the dice of fate had not gone Viv's way during the Delhi Test?

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Sports Shorts: Saina meets Tai Tzu in All England opener

Sports Shorts: Saina meets Tai Tzu in All England opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Listen to students: Rahul to govt on NEET, JEE

Listen to students: Rahul to govt on NEET, JEE

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

With the tweet, Gandhi also tagged a video of him urging the government to listen to students and take a decision only after reaching a consensus.

Can Russia turn on spacecraft before it endangers earth?

Can Russia turn on spacecraft before it endangers earth?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The unmanned $170 million Phobos-Ground craft, Russia's first planetary mission in 15 years, could pose a major threat for earth.

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The prototype, which may cost around Rs 30,000, is now awaiting Indian Council of Medical Research clearance to go into production, the Railways said.

Sreedharan's impact likely to be 'minimal: Tharoor

Sreedharan's impact likely to be 'minimal: Tharoor

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'When I joined politics at 53, I thought I had left it too late to make the kind of impact I felt I was capable of. What can I say about someone who is 88?'

'RJD is making a big mistake'

'RJD is making a big mistake'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'The Congress has indeed become overly dependent on the RJD.' 'A few Congress leaders have successfully convinced the national leadership about the benefits of maintaining ties with the RJD.'

Jharkhand gets 15 MW from Grid, train services hit

Jharkhand gets 15 MW from Grid, train services hit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The collapse of the eastern grid disrupted normal life in Jharkhand, which witnessed power failure in several parts of the state and delay in train services on Tuesday. The 509 Down Howrah-Banaras Express was stranded at Rohini station in Deogarh district, while the Ispat Express and Santragachi Express were detained on Chakradharpur-Howrah route from 1.30 pm, sources in the Chakradharpur Railway Division said.

Renault apologise after Red Bull draw a rare blank

Renault apologise after Red Bull draw a rare blank

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Engine suppliers Renault apologised to Formula One champions Red Bull at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after the team failed to score a point in a race for the first time since 2010.

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings.

Mixed luck for Armaan in Formula Renault V6 race

Mixed luck for Armaan in Formula Renault V6 race

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Armaan Ebrahim had a frustrating time at the Formula Renault V6 race in Indonesia, finishing third in the first race but forced out of the second due to a hydraulic failure caused by a weak engine.

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'When I was young, I used to look around the village we lived in.' 'There was a lack of resources -- no proper health centres and schools.' 'I felt that becoming an IAS officer would help solve those issues.'

Why INSAT-4C never made it to space

Why INSAT-4C never made it to space

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

ISRO will build an identical GSLV and a satellite similar to INSAT-4C for a launch in June next year.

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

DGCA audit raises concern over Air India's ageing fleet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The DGCA probe detected serious issues related to safety oversight.

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head.

Debt of 195 companies now exceeds market cap

Debt of 195 companies now exceeds market cap

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

These firms owe Rs 13 trillion to lenders and account for 55% of all non-financial corporate debt.

Bridge or no bridge, Biharis always reach their destination

Bridge or no bridge, Biharis always reach their destination

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are a Bihari, you come with built-in patience and acceptance, points out Asmita Bihari.

Doob maro: Modi to Oppn over stance on Art 370

Doob maro: Modi to Oppn over stance on Art 370

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Modi said he was shocked that such voices are being raised for political gains in the land of Shivaji Maharaj.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Purushottam Exp mishap due to human error

Purushottam Exp mishap due to human error

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Three railway employees - the driver, assistant driver of a light engine and the assistant stationmaster of Gamariah station - have been suspended in connection with the accident.

Know what this bikini is made of?

Know what this bikini is made of?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Vivek Agarwal, founder of OOKIOH tells Rediff how he is making swimsuits that look good and feel great too.

Bad loan resolution: Is crony capitalism at play?

Bad loan resolution: Is crony capitalism at play?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

One smells a rat when cases are settled for too small a price offered either by the highest bidder or the promoter -- within and outside the legal ambit of insolvency process, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Alonso says farewell to Renault

Alonso says farewell to Renault

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

'Thanks to you, I have had an amazing engine,' the Spaniard told some 250 employees at the factory near Paris.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'