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What will the Tata Rs 1-lakh car be like

What will the Tata Rs 1-lakh car be like

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Tata Motors says the budget car will get run 25 kilometers to a litre and match Maruti 800 in performance.

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Chengdu Airlines said the ARJ21 has a lower cost per seat than similar models of Airbus and Boeing models.

Maharashtra CM dreams big for Mumbai

Maharashtra CM dreams big for Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Armed with plans announced in the rail and general budgets, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said on Friday the only mantra to make Mumbai a world- class city in next few years was to improve infrastructure.

Work, study and get a UK degree!

Work, study and get a UK degree!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Jamia Hamdard University now offers Vocational Degrees and Diplomas integrating UK qualifications from and Edexcel International, UK through distance learning.

Chief economic adviser says new GDP estimates puzzling

Chief economic adviser says new GDP estimates puzzling

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

New estimates of India's gross domestic product (GDP) are "puzzling", Arvind Subramanian, chief economic adviser at the finance ministry, said on Friday.

22% world's workers toil for over 48 hours a week

22% world's workers toil for over 48 hours a week

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

A new study by the International Labour Office estimates that one in five workers around the world -- or over 600 million persons -- are still working more than 48 hours a week, often merely to make two ends meet.

Simi Garewal: I'd love to act in films again; acting is my first love

Simi Garewal: I'd love to act in films again; acting is my first love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The veteran actress is currently serving as a jury member for a film festival.

Despite protests and pleas, Pakistan executes 'teen' killer

Despite protests and pleas, Pakistan executes 'teen' killer

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Shafqat Hussain, whose case sparked international outcry, was executed in Karachi Central Prison in the wee hours.

India's first sports mall opens

India's first sports mall opens

Rediff.com16 May 2006

The three-floored theme mall, known as Okini-Sports Town, opened in Mumbai.

Oxfam wants India to sign Global Arms Treaty

Oxfam wants India to sign Global Arms Treaty

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

India has been asked to support the proposed 'Global Arms Trade Treaty' set to be discussed at the United Nations General Assembly next month by a confederation of NGOs from across the world Wednesday.

Saudis execute top Shiite cleric along with 46 others; triggers Mideast rage

Saudis execute top Shiite cleric along with 46 others; triggers Mideast rage

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Saudi Arabia on Sunday came under attack globally a day after it carried out mass execution of 47 people, including Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr who was a vocal critic of the government and the Saudi monarchy.

Why Adhyayan is good for your child

Why Adhyayan is good for your child

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The Adhyayan Quality Standard engages schools in self-review to improve education standards, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Raipur to have cricket stadium

Raipur to have cricket stadium

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The Chhattisgarh capital will boast of a cricket stadium of international standard by 2007.

Tendulkar shines in charity match

Tendulkar shines in charity match

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Despite Sachin Tendulkar scoring an unbeaten fifty, International XI lost to Pakistan XI in the charity match in England.

Maruti assures to upgrade safety features if govt asks to do so

Maruti assures to upgrade safety features if govt asks to do so

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Maruti ready to upgrade safety features.

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With all the brouhaha over GST, and (often) a limited understanding of the long-term forces shaping India's logistics sector, companies seem to have omitted factoring in some underlying trends that could shape supply chain excellence, says Neelesh Mundra.

Adani joins hands with Total for LNG terminals, fuel retailing

Adani joins hands with Total for LNG terminals, fuel retailing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Total, which had a few weeks back exited Royal Dutch Shell-led Hazira LNG import terminal in Gujarat, will join Adani in developing a 5 million tonnes a year import facility at Dhamra in Odisha. The two will also set up a joint venture to roll out a fuel retail network of 1,500 outlets, mostly on highways, in the next 10 years, Adani and Total said in a joint statement.

Sports Shorts: Azlan Shah a litmus test for youngsters

Sports Shorts: Azlan Shah a litmus test for youngsters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Hindujas to foray into drugs

Hindujas to foray into drugs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'Some brands only lend their names to the property and take a royalty.' 'The developer only needs to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contracts.' 'But branded apartments from Trump are particular about every small detail.'

AAI to invest Rs 250 cr in Bhubaneswar airport

AAI to invest Rs 250 cr in Bhubaneswar airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

The Airports Authority of India on Saturday announced plans to upgrade the Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneswar to international standards by investing Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion).

Indo-Iran pipeline: Ind, Pak agree on transit fee

Indo-Iran pipeline: Ind, Pak agree on transit fee

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

India and Pakistan have decided to adopt international standards for calculating transit fee for the proposed Indo-Iran gas pipeline through this country.

Muzaffarnagar riots were unfortunate, says Akhilesh

Muzaffarnagar riots were unfortunate, says Akhilesh

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Attempting damage control, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday described the last year's riots in Muzzafarnagar as "unfortunate" and said his government took immediate steps to check them and there was no delay in calling the army.

Switzerland vows to cooperate in India's black money fight

Switzerland vows to cooperate in India's black money fight

Rediff.com15 May 2015

India has been probing hundreds of black money cases.

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Religious tolerance in India is "deteriorating" while religious freedom violations are "increasing", a rights expert has told American lawmakers.

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India and the US also agreed to support the efforts of the Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to develop a cluster map.

Tatas threaten to pull out of Bangladesh

Tatas threaten to pull out of Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Indian business conglomerate Tata Sons has said that it was keen on being a part of Bangladesh's economic development

Leipus suggests long term programmes for physios

Leipus suggests long term programmes for physios

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

"Only through long-term programme can India have a pool of physios of international standard," the former team physio said.

ULFA runs 7 hotels in Bangladesh: BSF

ULFA runs 7 hotels in Bangladesh: BSF

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The United Liberation Front of Asom runs seven hotels of international standards in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet in Bangladesh and operates three bank accounts in that country, the Border Security Force said on Friday.

Match referee irked over lack of facilities

Match referee irked over lack of facilities

Rediff.com30 Oct 2005

Alan Hurst was left fuming after he found that facilities at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur were not in accordance with international standards.

Cochin Airport plans airline co

Cochin Airport plans airline co

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Your chance to train with P T Usha!

Your chance to train with P T Usha!

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Legendary athlete P T Usha will select and train aspiring athletes from Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Kolhapur.

Johan Botha passes biomechanical analysis

Johan Botha passes biomechanical analysis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

South African off-spinner, Johan Botha, who also plays for Adelaide Strikers, has passed the biomechanical analysis of his bowling action and is free to continue playing in CA Competitions, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.

Arya's brother, Sathya makes his film debut

Arya's brother, Sathya makes his film debut

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The film titled Amarakaaviyam is directed by Jeeva Sankar.

Kareena: I need to look leaner but not Size 0

Kareena: I need to look leaner but not Size 0

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Kareena Kapoor talks about her latest ice cream endorsement.

Don't rush in using new GDP data for policies: Arvind Subramanian

Don't rush in using new GDP data for policies: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

New data is puzzling as these aren't corroborated by other data