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Uncertainty haunts shareholders of L&T, Mindtree

Uncertainty haunts shareholders of L&T, Mindtree

Rediff.com30 May 2019

L&T is pursuing a controlling stake of 66 per cent in the mid-tier IT firm, for Rs 10,700 crore.

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

Balaji Mohan: Rajinikanth is like Superman to us

Balaji Mohan: Rajinikanth is like Superman to us

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Director Balaji Mohan talks about his second film starring Dulquer.

Rosberg wins dramatic F1 season-opener in Melbourne

Rosberg wins dramatic F1 season-opener in Melbourne

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Nico Rosberg won a dramatic Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after a bungled tyre strategy dashed Sebastian Vettel's chances of a season-opening triumph and Fernando Alonso survived a spectacular crash that left his McLaren wrecked.

China's 1st Mars rover steps out to explore red planet

China's 1st Mars rover steps out to explore red planet

Rediff.com22 May 2021

The six-wheeled solar-powered rover named Zhurong, resembling a blue butterfly and with a mass of 240 kg, slowly trundled off a ramp on the lander to hit the red, sandy soil of Mars, starting its journey to explore the fourth planet from the Sun.

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Dhami, who is a two-time MLA from Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district, replaces Tirath Singh Rawat who resigned on Friday night.

Jet Airways pilots warn of 'non-cooperation' on salary default

Jet Airways pilots warn of 'non-cooperation' on salary default

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The Naresh Goyal-promoted private airline, in which UAE national carrier Etihad holds 24 per cent stake, is facing acute cash crunch after posting two back-to back quarterly losses this year.

ISRO forced to call off GSLV launch due to fuel leakage

ISRO forced to call off GSLV launch due to fuel leakage

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The launch of a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle was called off by the Indian Space Reasearch Organisation at the eleventh hour on Monday due to a fuel leak in its second stage -- in a setback to the mission to test its homegrown cryogenic engine -- after its failure three years ago.

How ISRO tamed 'naughty boy' GSLV-D5

How ISRO tamed 'naughty boy' GSLV-D5

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

India on Sunday successfully launched its heavy-duty rocket with indigenous cryogenic engine that placed a communication satellite into the orbit, with Indian Space Research Organisation scientists finally taming the 'naughty boy' GSLV and propelling the country into an elite club of countries.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?'

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.

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.'

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.