News for 'lotus'

Inspired by lotus leaf, students develop green aircraft

Inspired by lotus leaf, students develop green aircraft

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Inspired by water droplets slipping off a lotus leaf, three students innovate a way to prevent ice formation on aircraft surfaces, in turn saving fuel and reducing pollution. Read on to know more about their creation that helped them win an internship at Airbus.

Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus

Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Lotus F1's Italian driver Jarno Trulli will hope to complete his races this season in a bid to revive his career.

Title contender Raikkonen happy at Lotus, for now

Title contender Raikkonen happy at Lotus, for now

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Formula One title chaser Kimi Raikkonen says he is happy at Lotus - for now - even as speculation swirls around possible vacancies at the 2007 world champion's previous teams Ferrari and McLaren.

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes front-row lockout in qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris completing a rare one-two-three of home drivers.

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Case of the disappearing rare Indian lotus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

According to a report by BBC News, leading botanist Pramod Tandon said that efforts to save Nymphaea tetragona, found only in a small private pond in India, have not been effective.

EC directs X to take down BJP's clip on Muslim quota

EC directs X to take down BJP's clip on Muslim quota

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Election Commission on Tuesday directed social media platform 'X' to 'immediately' take down an animated video shared by the Karnataka unit of the BJP related to the row over reservation for the Muslim community.

Vote for BJP will send me back to jail, says Kejriwal

Vote for BJP will send me back to jail, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The chief minister said his "fault" was providing good education to children, building good schools for them, opening Mohalla Clinics and arranging for free medicines for people.

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Soren, who is scheduled to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 30, also resigned as an MLA of the state assembly and a minister in the Jharkhand Cabinet.

What Are Deepika, Ranveer Thinking?

What Are Deepika, Ranveer Thinking?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Hand-in-hand, the well-dressed pair left the airport for their car.

Getting Nostalgic With Kareena, Shilpa, Rani

Getting Nostalgic With Kareena, Shilpa, Rani

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Bollywood weddings are incomplete without Mehendi Artist Veena Nagda, as brides simply love her.

If my unopposed election is death of...: Surat winner

If my unopposed election is death of...: Surat winner

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The Congress is solely responsible for the situation that has arisen in Surat'

To Win 370 Seats BJP Needs Strike Rate Of...

To Win 370 Seats BJP Needs Strike Rate Of...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The BJP would need to contest more seats than it did in 2014 and 2019.

Why is Modi nervous even in BJP bastions: Cong

Why is Modi nervous even in BJP bastions: Cong

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Congress on Tuesday alleged that its candidates in both Surat and Indore were threatened, intimidated and bulldozed into withdrawing their nominations, and asked why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'so nervous' and 'afraid' even in traditional Bharatiya Janata Party bastions.

AAP claims BJP offering Rs 25 crore to 7 of its MLAs

AAP claims BJP offering Rs 25 crore to 7 of its MLAs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Delhi BJP, however, rubbished the allegation and challenged AAP to name the MLAs and the people who contacted them with the offer.

If a party with 25 MLAs...: Priyanka slams BJP on HP crisis

If a party with 25 MLAs...: Priyanka slams BJP on HP crisis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'The BJP, which did not stand with the people of the state during the natural disaster, now wants to push the state into political disaster'

Lotus F1 boss rises to Branson challenge

Lotus F1 boss rises to Branson challenge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Lotus F1 principal Tony Fernandes has risen to Richard Branson's challenge for the loser of the two Formula One team owners next season to serve as a stewardess on the winner's airline. Fernandes, the founder and CEO of AirAsia, said last week that his new Malaysian-backed team has to finish ahead of Branson's Virgin Racing "otherwise I will retire and kill myself".

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The BJP game-plan: Take the top slot, or a close second, either for the 'Lotus' or the larger NDA, if it can and push the AIADMK to the third place, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

S Africa fans laud both teams over T20 World Cup final

S Africa fans laud both teams over T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

South Africa might have faltered at the finishing line but their maiden final appearance in the T20 World Cup earned them accolades from local and expatriate fans

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The Congress wants to distort the very fabric of Indian society because they are obsessed with vote bank politics.'

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Housing sales in seven major cities rose 5 per cent annually to about 1.2 lakh units during the April-June period, while demand fell 8 per cent from the preceding quarter on surge in prices, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock, which is one of the leading housing brokerage firm, on Thursday released the data of housing market for the current April-June quarter. In April-June 2024, housing sales across seven major cities are estimated at 120,340 units, up 5 per cent from 115,090 units in the year-ago period.

Formula One: Raikkonen gets frank about future at Lotus

Formula One: Raikkonen gets frank about future at Lotus

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Kimi Raikkonen made clear on Friday that his Lotus Formula One team had issues to resolve before he could have serious discussions about staying on next season.

After 5-hour drama, Delhi Police serves notice to Kejriwal over 'MLA poaching' claim

After 5-hour drama, Delhi Police serves notice to Kejriwal over 'MLA poaching' claim

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

On Friday evening too, Crime Branch teams had visited the residences of Kejriwal and Delhi Minister Atishi. But sources said the police teams could not serve the notices as officials at Kejriwal's home refused to take it and Atishi was not present.

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP got nearly Rs 1300 cr via electoral bonds, Cong received...

BJP got nearly Rs 1300 cr via electoral bonds, Cong received...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The Congress, on the other hand, earned Rs 171 crore from electoral bonds which was down from Rs 236 crore in FY 2021-22.

Trulli, Kovalainen to drive for Lotus F1 team

Trulli, Kovalainen to drive for Lotus F1 team

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Italian Jarno Trulli and Finn Heikki Kovalainen will drive for Lotus in the 2010 Formula One season, the new Malaysian-backed team announced on Monday. Lotus are one of four new teams entering the sport next season in an expanded 26 car starting grid.

New dress code for Parliament staff kicks off row

New dress code for Parliament staff kicks off row

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A media suggested the Parliament staff will have a new dress code with the Lotus printed on it.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP offered me Rs 25 cr to join party: AAP MLA

BJP offered me Rs 25 cr to join party: AAP MLA

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Asserting the AAP MLAs will not leave the party, Jha escalating his attack on the BJP said that Operation Lotus has begun again.

Diana's Dreamy Princess Look Is Inspired By...

Diana's Dreamy Princess Look Is Inspired By...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Diana Penty was a kiss from a lotus as a showstopper walking for designer Disha Patil at LFW X FDCI in Mumbai.

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Congress rebels are seeking to install a person of their choice as the new chief minister of the state.

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'There is no peace in the Kashmir Valley.'

BJP won't stop any Gehlot scheme: Modi in Rajasthan

BJP won't stop any Gehlot scheme: Modi in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has already 'accepted defeat' by requesting him not to stop schemes initiated by the Congress in Rajasthan, and gave a guarantee that the Bharatiya Janata Party will not stop any scheme but only try to improve it.

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Reacting to the results, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that in the by-elections held on 13 seats in seven states, the people of the country have given their support to the INDIA bloc.

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'Can we force somebody to contest and fight an election when they don't want to contest an election?'

Air India crew member shot dead by bike-borne men in UP's Noida

Air India crew member shot dead by bike-borne men in UP's Noida

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The assailants soon arrived at the spot and one of them opened fire in the air while another shot at Mann.

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Sonia did not visit this place once since she won. Who's to say they won't lose this one, too?'

Selena Makes Heads Turn At Emmys

Selena Makes Heads Turn At Emmys

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The 75th Emmys saw a lot of fashion, but even more talent.

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.

Photos disappear from hoardings like donkey..: Shivraj

Photos disappear from hoardings like donkey..: Shivraj

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The 64-year-old BJP leader stepped down as CM last month and made way for his party colleague Mohan Yadav to take over the top post after the saffron party recorded a comprehensive win in the state polls.