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Dubai Police on high alert for India vs Pak match

Dubai Police on high alert for India vs Pak match

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The cricketing world turns its eyes to Dubai on Sunday as India and Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup, their first meeting since a tense geopolitical showdown earlier this year.

Offshore operations in IT on rise: ESC

Offshore operations in IT on rise: ESC

Rediff.com19 May 2003

The Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council said on Monday that the offshore operations in computer software and services are on the rise and the share for 2002-03 is estimated at 60 per cent.

Infosys, Moser Baer get ESC award

Infosys, Moser Baer get ESC award

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Infosys has bagged Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council award in computer software and services sector for 2000-01

ESC calls for scheme to boost IT exports

ESC calls for scheme to boost IT exports

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The electronics and software export promotion body has requested the commerce ministry for support schemes for boosting exports in view of the severe global export constraints.

Software exports up 22%, hardware 3.4%: ESC

Software exports up 22%, hardware 3.4%: ESC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

India's computer software and services exports is estimated to have touched Rs 31,200 crore (Rs 312 billion) in the first nine months (April-December) of the current fiscal, reflecting a 22 per cent increase over the year-ago period

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift impresses with its comprehensive upgrades, ranging from a refreshed exterior design to advanced safety and technological features.

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

Bharti Teletech gets ESC award

Bharti Teletech gets ESC award

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Sunil Mittal-promoted Bharti Teletech has been presented the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council award for achieving the highest exports in telecommunications equipment during 2001-02.

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The state government has begun preparations to deal with the fallout of the cyclone as it will bring very strong wind and heavy rainfall in the region, officials said.

India loses ONGC Videsh-discovered Farzad-B gas field in Iran

India loses ONGC Videsh-discovered Farzad-B gas field in Iran

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India on Monday lost the ONGC Videsh Ltd-discovered Farzad-B gas field in the Persian Gulf after Iran awarded a contract for developing the giant gas field to a local company. "The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has signed a contract worth $1.78 billion with Petropars Group for the development of Farzad B Gas Field in the Persian Gulf," the Iranian oil ministry's official news service Shana reported. "The deal was signed on Monday, May 17, in a ceremony held in the presence of Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh in Tehran." The field holds 23 trillion cubic feet of in-place gas reserves, of which about 60 per cent is recoverable.

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Heart patients can prolong their life if they interrupt their sedentary lifestyle and move around every 20 minutes.

IT exports up 35% in H1: ESC

IT exports up 35% in H1: ESC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

India's electronic hardware and computer software services registered a growth of 35 per cent in dollar terms at $6.5 billion during the first half (April-September) of the current fiscal.

The Rs 4.5-crore Roma is a departure from all other Ferraris

The Rs 4.5-crore Roma is a departure from all other Ferraris

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'La Nuova Dolce Vita' is the tagline of Ferrari's Roma which translates into 'The New Good Life'. The Roma is a Ferrari GT (Grand Touring) sports car and is also part of their entry-level lineup but it is everything but entry-level. This Rs 4.5 crore (on-road, Mumbai) performance machine is an all-new Prancing Horse that is visually striking, high on tech and being a Ferrari, offers thrilling performance that will excite your senses.

Scientists grow blood in a lab

Scientists grow blood in a lab

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Now, a team in the United States has created red blood cells by exposing cultures of human ESCs to a sequence of nutrients and growth factors -- this turned them first into haemangioblasts, precursors to blood cells, and then into mature blood cells.

Software exports may grow 33% in FY08

Software exports may grow 33% in FY08

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Software exports are expected to register a growth of 33 per cent in terms of dollar and 23 per cent in terms of rupee in the current financial year, according to an estimate by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). In absolute terms, exports during FY08 will workout to $45 billion (Rs 180,000 crore).

Software, services exports up 28% in 2001-02

Software, services exports up 28% in 2001-02

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

India's computer software and services exports registered a growth of 28 per cent in 2001-02 at $7.652 billion despite a series of negative developments.

Software exports up 30%

Software exports up 30%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

With increase in the number of multinational firms setting up base in India to cut labour costs, computer software and services export is estimated to have grown by 30 per cent during April-September 2003 touching $8.66 billion.

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Human sperm created, claim scientists

Human sperm created, claim scientists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

A team at the University of Newcastle has treated male embryonic stem cells (ESCs) with a range of substances, which converted them first into germline stem cells and subsequently into spermatogonial stem cells.

Software industry targets $54 bn exports in FY'10

Software industry targets $54 bn exports in FY'10

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

IT software exports were valued at $49.5 billion in 2008-09, which was about 14 per cent more than that in 2007-08. India will be showcasing its strength in IT hardware, software and services and telecom sectors at GITEX, an IT exhibition in Dubai.

India's IT sector eyes S Africa, West Asia

India's IT sector eyes S Africa, West Asia

Rediff.com26 May 2008

With major IT markets in US, Europe and Japan expecting to witness a slowdown, Indian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is now turning to South Africa and West Asian markets in a bigger way.

Software council to set up export unit in US

Software council to set up export unit in US

Rediff.com8 May 2008

According to ESC's Eastern Region Chairman S Radhakrishnan 20 IT/ITes non-competing companies located in New York and Chicago would be handled in the first phase. Each year, the expenditure for such centres would be about Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million) and run for three years, Radhakrishnan told reporters in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

Global IT event to be held on Jan 9

Global IT event to be held on Jan 9

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The event will showcase India's cutting edge IT capabilities and outsourcing strengths to the global IT and business community.

Shantaram runs into roadblock

Shantaram runs into roadblock

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The Johnny Depp starrer has become the third big movie to be halted due to the writer's strike that has already grounded Ron Howard-directed Angels & Demons and the Oliver Stone-directed Pinkville.

Lyon win seventh successive French League

Lyon win seventh successive French League

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Olympique Lyon wrapped up a record seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title with a convincing 3-1 win at AJ Auxerre.

Software, services exports up 32%

Software, services exports up 32%

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

IT exports touch Rs 8,000 cr in FY05

IT exports touch Rs 8,000 cr in FY05

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Electronics and hardware exports clocked year-on-year growth of 3.90 per cent to touch Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) this fiscal, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council said on Monday.

Indian IT majors throng at Gitex

Indian IT majors throng at Gitex

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Modi woos NRI investors in UAE

Modi woos NRI investors in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met leading NRI investors in UAE, who briefed him about various projects they are investing in India.

Dawood aide Sharad Shetty killed in Dubai

Dawood aide Sharad Shetty killed in Dubai

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Rival gangster Chhota Rajan is believed to be behind the attack.

Hardware exports up 50 per cent

Hardware exports up 50 per cent

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

According to a new study, habitual tea consumers had a 20 per cent lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Skoda's new flagship offering will compete with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Isuzu MU-X as well as Volkswagen Tigua.

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The car promises to offer oodles of performance and fun, but at a price. Is it worth all that money? Indian automobile website MotorBeam finds out.