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American dream is back, asserts Trump

American dream is back, asserts Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Underlining that years of economic stagnation have given way to a "roaring geyser of opportunity", Trump said, "I knew that if we unleashed the potential of our people, cut taxes, slashed regulation, fixed broken trade deals and fully tapped American energy that prosperity would come thundering back ... and that is exactly what happened."

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In 2013-14, the group spent Rs 2.5 per cent of its revenue or Rs 16,000 crore.

'Rupee's intrinsic value is between 58-60'

'Rupee's intrinsic value is between 58-60'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Arvind Mayaram, economic affairs secretary at the finance ministry, also said that a fall in bulk diesel demand this fiscal year will save the government about $1 billion.

Are you insured enough to tackle a crisis?

Are you insured enough to tackle a crisis?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

It's possible to be over- or under-insured. Find out where you stand and how to correct your position.

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One in five students drop out from school.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Alonso vents frustration with 'amateur' jibe

F1 Pitlane Tales: Alonso vents frustration with 'amateur' jibe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Fernando Alonso warned McLaren they were making him look like an amateur.

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The year ended with the launch of the PSLV's 50th mission.

Mumbai malls, offices buy captive power concept

Mumbai malls, offices buy captive power concept

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Property developers are setting up their own mini-power plants to meet captive requirements of the malls or residential complexes they are building. Electricity generated from these power plants, which will use compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel, will be 40 per cent cheaper than state electricity board supplies, making it an attractive investment option rather than a perceived additional cost.

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The ministry has also asked that the cap of such borrowings is to be set at $500 million (Rs 3,450 crore) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 6,900 crore) for the entire sector.

Pawar @ Gadkari's function: 'Nobody untouchable in politics'

Pawar @ Gadkari's function: 'Nobody untouchable in politics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Attending a function where former Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari rolled out business plan of his Purti Group, NCP president and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said "there are no untouchables in politics".

Pedal Delhi is here, but is India ready?

Pedal Delhi is here, but is India ready?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The mass cycling event is all set to kick off on November 5, but looks like Indian roads, offices are not yet cycle-ready!

Maruti plans to shave 1gm off each part

Maruti plans to shave 1gm off each part

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The programme was initially launched by O Suzuki, chairman and chief executive officer, Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan about a month back and has been replicated in the Indian operations as well. Each Maruti car has around 10,000 components and subcomponents that can be classified into 1500 categories.

Expect biofuel from grass soon!

Expect biofuel from grass soon!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

In an effort to produce biofuel from a variety of elephant grass, Monsanto Co of Creve Coeur and Mendel Biotechnology Inc are joining hands. According to the two companies, Monsanto will lend its crop-testing, breeding and seed-production expertise to the Bioenergy Seeds & Feedstocks unit of Mendel, based in Hayward, California.

Should you buy the new Volkswagen Ameo 1.0 petrol?

Should you buy the new Volkswagen Ameo 1.0 petrol?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The new Volkswagen Ameo 1.0 Petrol does not sport any racy looking set of stickers or a new set of features. The update is actually under the bonnet -- a brand new engine. But does it drastically change anything?

F1 faces calls for change after Hamilton penalty

F1 faces calls for change after Hamilton penalty

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Formula One's governing body faced calls to modify qualifying procedures for safety reasons after McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen were penalised in Malaysia at the weekend. Championship leader Hamilton and his team mate were demoted five places on the starting grid at Sepang for impeding rivals when they slowed to save fuel after completing their final qualifying laps.

Govt extends mandatory FASTag roll-out date to Dec 15

Govt extends mandatory FASTag roll-out date to Dec 15

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

FASTag is a prepaid tag, affixed on vehicle's windscreen, that enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets the vehicle pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Two types of deductibles are associated with auto insurance -- compulsory and voluntary.

Bangalore in throes of diesel shortage

Bangalore in throes of diesel shortage

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

A weak monsoon and the subsequent shortage of electricity has pushed Bangalore into an unprecedented fuel crisis.

Coming soon! Used cooking oil may power your car

Coming soon! Used cooking oil may power your car

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Government considering proposal to allow conversion of used cooking oil into biodiesel, say Shine Jacob and Shreya Jai.

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Buses that run on battery, trucks that purr on LNG, and more from the stables of Tata Motors, Mahindras and Ashok Leyland. The Auto Expo 2018 had these and more.

F1 qualifying to be modified

F1 qualifying to be modified

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

The FIA is concerned about drivers suddenly slowing to save fuel after their final quick laps while others are still at full speed.

Budget 2019: Why FM likely to stick to fiscal deficit target at 3.4% of GDP

Budget 2019: Why FM likely to stick to fiscal deficit target at 3.4% of GDP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Budget-makers in North Block are looking to maintain this fiscal status quo, in spite of tax revenues nowhere close to where the government wants and in spite of possible higher expenditure commitments.

Govt mines tax data to prune LPG subsidy list

Govt mines tax data to prune LPG subsidy list

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Officials said the oil marketing companies had provided data to the Income Tax department.

F1 ditches plan to bring back refuelling

F1 ditches plan to bring back refuelling

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Formula One has abandoned controversial plans to reintroduce refuelling from 2017 after teams decided it would not be a good move, Force India deputy principal Bob Fernley said on Friday.

'Modi means riots. Do we want a government by him?'

'Modi means riots. Do we want a government by him?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Communist Party of India - Marxist Politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Friday alleged that the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party were hand-in-glove and took anti-people decisions in tandem.

3 lessons to implement cooking gas reforms

3 lessons to implement cooking gas reforms

Rediff.com11 May 2016

India's cities must switch over to piped gas leaving LPG cylinders.

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The day I took charge, the PM told me you do the following -- stop imports, talk to all stakeholders and involve them to make mining more industry-friendly without affecting the environment.'

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

Falling in love with the Triumph Bonneville T100

Falling in love with the Triumph Bonneville T100

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The bike is extremely thrilling right from scratch and I couldn't help falling in love with its distinct character, says Aakash Paul.

New 'bird' in sky to help reduce flight time

New 'bird' in sky to help reduce flight time

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel hopes to introduce GAGAN in a limited way next year and the full system by 2010.

Formula One refuelling return depends on cost, says Wolff

Formula One refuelling return depends on cost, says Wolff

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The proposed return of refuelling to Formula One in 2017 will only happen if it is affordable, according to Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff.

Married? Your car insurance can come down by 20%!

Married? Your car insurance can come down by 20%!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Apart from traditional factors, some new parameters have also been introduced into auto insurance agreements, which can prove to be a boon for the policyholders and can lower their premiums.

Appeasement politics boomeranged on Mamata

Appeasement politics boomeranged on Mamata

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'A hugely dangerous game which she thought she had mastered has now found a stronger opponent,' points out Payal Mohanka.

GAIL moots nationwide CNG corridor

GAIL moots nationwide CNG corridor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

State-run GAIL India Ltd has mooted a multi-billion-dollar CNG corridor in the country to save up to Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) in oil bill and cut carbon emissions from automobiles.

Modi says India to strike own path in climate battle

Modi says India to strike own path in climate battle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signalled on Monday he would not bow to foreign pressure to commit to cuts in carbon emissions.

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.

13 killed in Lahore market fire

13 killed in Lahore market fire

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

At least 13 people were killed on Monday when a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in a busy market in this eastern Pakistani city, officials said.

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

As part of efforts to curb pollution, the Centre is in the final stage of completing the Rs 10 crore pilot project under which 10 refurbished electric buses will be handed over to select State Transport Corporations by March 2016.

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud were on target as Arsenal won 2-0 at Southampton on Wednesday to move up to fifth in the Premier League and fuel their hopes of a late push for the top four.