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Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Digital canvassing is expected to benefit from political money looking for alternative blow horns.

Onboard the stunning Midnight Rider

Onboard the stunning Midnight Rider

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The luxurious Midnight Rider has a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the world's heaviest limousine.

In PHOTOS: Obama's $ 300,000 'Beast'!

In PHOTOS: Obama's $ 300,000 'Beast'!

Rediff.com24 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama's limousine is the most technologically advanced bulletproof vehicle in the world. Nicknamed 'The Beast' by Secret Service staff, the cost of the black Cadillac is $ 300,000 that can withstand attack from rocket-propelled grenades.

10 FACTS you must know about Pope Francis

10 FACTS you must know about Pope Francis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Even as 1.2 billion Catholics celebrate the election of Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio as the new Pope, here is some interesting trivia about him.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

High-flying luxury: Battle for Asia's jet-set hots up

High-flying luxury: Battle for Asia's jet-set hots up

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

From limousine pick-ups to on-board chefs, Asia's premium airlines are investing hundreds of millions of dollars on luxury services.

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Dr Ravi Prakash's 250 vintage car collection includes J R D Tata's 1940 Buick Limousine and a Sunbeam-Talbot used by Lord Mountbatten.

Ambassador set to get a facelift!

Ambassador set to get a facelift!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

With over 35 brands offering their cars, Hindustan Motors is on the brink of being forgotten.

Shah Rukh Khan takes Anushka, Katrina for a ride!

Shah Rukh Khan takes Anushka, Katrina for a ride!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

A sneak peek from the sets of Aanand L Rai's Zero.

In PHOTOS: The new pope's first day on the job

In PHOTOS: The new pope's first day on the job

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Here's a look at Pope Francis' first day on the job.

Popemobile: The wheels that drive the Pontiff

Popemobile: The wheels that drive the Pontiff

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

A look at some of the Popemobiles over the years

PHOTOS: President Pranab Mukherjee's swanky Mercedes

PHOTOS: President Pranab Mukherjee's swanky Mercedes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

After becoming the 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee will not only have a change in designation and address, but also in his mode of transport. In place of his favourite bulletproof Ambassador, Mukherjee will get a swanky Mercedes Benz limousine to go around

Must-see: Spectacular cars at the Auto Show

Must-see: Spectacular cars at the Auto Show

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, showcased an exciting display of cars at the 11thAuto Expo in New Delhi.

The power of the Chinese economy

The power of the Chinese economy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The head of the European monetary authority stepped off the plane at Beijing airport, and was transported by a high-speed train faster than France's TGV, to the centre of Beijing.

More names tumble out in Swiss a/c; Yash Birla among notified ones

More names tumble out in Swiss a/c; Yash Birla among notified ones

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Industrialist Yash Birla, as also two Mumbai-based individuals behind City Limousines scam, are among five Indian nationals with Swiss bank accounts.

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Homeless billionaire bets big on India!

Homeless billionaire bets big on India!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Sitting in the Congress Centre, the venue of the World Economic Forum meeting, Berggruen says he has invested $200 million in various businesses in India, including hotels under the Keys brand, car rental, real estate and education.

Prez takes 30% salary cut, puts off buying limo

Prez takes 30% salary cut, puts off buying limo

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Kovind has also decided to defer purchase of the Presidential Limousine which was to be used for ceremonial occasions. 'The existing resources of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the government will be shared and used for such occasions,' a communique said.

'Why does Obama need so many people to protect him'

'Why does Obama need so many people to protect him'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Residents of Gamdevi, the plush area in South Mumbai that houses Mani Bhavan, welcomed Barack Obama with a frown on Saturday. Sonil Dedhia and Abhishek Mande listen in.

Glee, indifference surrounds Obama's visit to Mani Bhavan

Glee, indifference surrounds Obama's visit to Mani Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande profiles life around Mani Bhavan during Obama's visit.

Bhopal & BP: How they don't deal with it

Bhopal & BP: How they don't deal with it

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

T N Ninan writes on how the United States is handling the BP oil spill disaster and what India needed to do in the horrific Bhopal gas tragedy.

Red Bull unveil sleek new car

Red Bull unveil sleek new car

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Formula One title contenders Red Bull unveiled their striking new RB6 for the coming season on Wednesday.

Even Hitler wanted a car loan!

Even Hitler wanted a car loan!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Hitler was imprisoned after the Nazi's abortive bid to seize power in 1923 in the notorious 'beer hall putsch' coup attempt in Munich. From there, he wrote to Jakob Ferlin, owner of a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Munich, asking for loan.

Which is the world's widest car?

Which is the world's widest car?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Take the rediff business and find out how much you know about cars.

Chennai's new fad: Luxury rickshaws

Chennai's new fad: Luxury rickshaws

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

They are no limousines but a new fleet of autorickshaws with air coolerr, DVD players and tinted windshields in Chennai offering a luxurious ride that few could resist. The luxury autorickshaw, an innovative idea of 27-year old mechanic-cum-driver Abu Backer, has become an instant hit as many are approaching him to get their three-wheelers modified.

When Trump gave Kim Jong Un a thumbs-up

When Trump gave Kim Jong Un a thumbs-up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Donald Trump has met Kim Jong Un, shaking the North Korean leader's hand and posing for the cameras at a historic summit in Singapore. Trump arrived at the Capella hotel on Sentosa island looking slightly pensive, fiddling with his jacket buttons; Kim appeared relaxed. The pair greeted each other at a luxury hotel on the island, just off the Singaporean coast, before heading in for talks about denuclearisation.

M&M could develop 'The Devil' in India

M&M could develop 'The Devil' in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Mahindra Defence Systems chief executive Brigadier (retd) Khutub Hai said the company had manufactured armoured Scorpios for VVIPs. He added that the company has exported five armoured Scorpios to Sri Lanka as part of the Presidential fleet there.

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

As Americans welcomed Donald Trump as their 45th President, police arrested nearly 100 protesters involved in "vandalism," blocks away from the venue for his inauguration celebrations, marred by sporadic violence and clashes between masked protesters and police.

British-Indian cop's husband convicted of murder

British-Indian cop's husband convicted of murder

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Nisha was murdered the night after the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary. Initially the cops believed that she was stabbed by an intruder in her home, but as the investigations proceeded the suspicion shifted to the husband when he started transferring assets in his name

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Her train was 8-foot-long and a limousine wasn't enough to carry it! Read on to find out how she finally arrived at the venue.

Dharmendra in California

Dharmendra in California

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Spotted: Dharmendra in California by Bhaumin Shah.

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Bush meets Musharraf amid protests

Bush meets Musharraf amid protests

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The US President was received by Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz when he arrived in his limousine from\nthe highly-guarded US embassy, where he reportedly rested last night along with wife Laura Bush

Ex-Dy PM of Russia survives bid on life

Ex-Dy PM of Russia survives bid on life

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Seen by the West as a symbol of market changes in the Yeltsin era, Anatoly Chubais is now chief of Russia's powerful Unified Energy System (UES) and a leader of right-wing forces.

Marilyn Monroe's topless centrefold fetches $17,92

Marilyn Monroe's topless centrefold fetches $17,92

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Almost $2.7 million were collected in an auction of more than 300 items from the Playboy archives.

Armstrong enjoys the spotlight

Armstrong enjoys the spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Rusedski slips away from hearing

Rusedski slips away from hearing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004