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The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Thomas Isaac has been in and out of the national news in his role as Kerala's finance minister since 2018 for various path-breaking tax initiatives. But it is 2020 that he has become more prominent, principally in the GST council.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Only 10,059 tourists have visited the state this month compared to around 90,000 in July

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The F-Type is geared to take on the likes of the Porsche Boxster, and also some of the smaller sports cars like the BMW M-3 and the AUDI S4

GM to bring in more Chevy models

GM to bring in more Chevy models

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

General Motors India on Tuesday said sales touched a record 3,207 units in September, the highest in a month since its inception and a growth of 60.2 per cent over 2,001 units sold in the same month last year.\n\n

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

Uttam's take: 10 ways the Budget will impact you

Uttam's take: 10 ways the Budget will impact you

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Electricity tariffs to go up as coal cess is doubled.

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the Mini, enticing young, trend-conscious and quality-oriented buyers with the promise of making them stand out in the crowd.

Puma shoves out Nike after two decades as Arsenal's kit supplier

Puma shoves out Nike after two decades as Arsenal's kit supplier

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

German sportswear company Puma will become the kit supplier to English soccer club Arsenal from next season in a deal worth more than 30 million pounds a year to the Premier League leaders.

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.

DaimlerChrysler's Jan-Sep sale rises 61%

DaimlerChrysler's Jan-Sep sale rises 61%

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Luxury carmaker DaimlerChrysler India said on Friday that sale of its Mercedes brand of cars surged by 61.5 per cent during January-September 2003 to 1,370 units as compared to 848 units in the same period last year.\n\n\n\n

Coming out: Ad featuring a gay couple goes viral

Coming out: Ad featuring a gay couple goes viral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The American luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co has featured one. Ray Ban has featured one. So has GAP. And now India had an advert that features a gay couple.

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 112-year old hotel chain has readied a three-pronged turnaround plan

Mercedes launches SUV GLE in India @ Rs 58.90 lakh

Mercedes launches SUV GLE in India @ Rs 58.90 lakh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The GLE will be available in two variants.

After Speedo, Ryan Lochte loses Ralph Lauren sponsorship

After Speedo, Ryan Lochte loses Ralph Lauren sponsorship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte lost all four of his major sponsors on Monday, including Speedo USA and Ralph Lauren Corp, following his apology for an "exaggerated" story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Games.

Tata JLR plans factory in US

Tata JLR plans factory in US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

The company has also been exploring the possibility of opening a factory in Mexico.

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The airline pitches its product and service, keeps silent about price in a new campaign as it looks to win over young business travelers.

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Decoding Indian cinema's biggest superstar.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

With the launch of three new bikes in october, Harley-Davidson, the luxury cruiser motorcycle manufacturer, has brought its country-wide offering in line with its other overseas markets. British motorcycle brand, Triumph, is the only price competitor.

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could opt for Skoda in future

6 smart tips to make secure payments online

6 smart tips to make secure payments online

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Do not trust any incoming phone calls or mails that ask you to install any file or programme, warns Niranjan Upadhye, general manager-fraud risk management, Worldline India.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

Mahindra in talks to buy Italy's Pininfarina

Mahindra in talks to buy Italy's Pininfarina

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Mahindra & Mahindra is in talks to buy a majority stake in Pininfarina.

Alibaba lobbies to stay off US blacklist list for fakes

Alibaba lobbies to stay off US blacklist list for fakes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

At least three industry bodies have alleged counterfeits remain widespread on Alibaba's sites

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Maruti Suzuki has given Nexa franchises to only existing dealers.

Ratan Tata thanks Britain for civilian honour

Ratan Tata thanks Britain for civilian honour

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

RatanTata is the only Indian among five foreigners to be awarded Britian's civilian honour this year.

Realtors from South make inroads into high-growth NCR

Realtors from South make inroads into high-growth NCR

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Some major property companies based in South India, such as Puravankara and Sobha Developers, are spreading their wings in the high-growth National Capital Region market.

Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler

Cash may no longer be king as e-money emerges new ruler

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

The proposed ban on cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh may hit luxury goods, jewellery sales and real estate.

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the first time. Rajesh Karera/Rediff.com picks the best of the lot.

Fiat Chrysler launches Abarth 595 at Rs 29.85 lakh

Fiat Chrysler launches Abarth 595 at Rs 29.85 lakh

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Performance is one of the strengths of Abarth 595 Competizione.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

And the most popular catwalker is...

And the most popular catwalker is...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Models.com recently released its 2015 rankings of the top female models in the business.

Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet

Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

From starting with two sewing machines in her bedroom, Anita Dongre is all set to launch two stores in America. Archana Masih meets the designer for the working woman and the bride.

Magnussen returns in new-look Renault F1 team

Magnussen returns in new-look Renault F1 team

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Renault announced the Formula One comeback of Danish driver Kevin Magnussen at the launch on Wednesday of a new-look team that will put the French carmaker back on the starting grid as a constructor.

India to be top destination for wellness tourism by 2019: Study

India to be top destination for wellness tourism by 2019: Study

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Wellness tourism is travel for the purpose of promoting health and well-being through physical, psychological, or spiritual activities.

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'Jin Jiang had invested in Louvre Hotels.' 'Louvre, a couple of months ago, took a majority in Sarovar hotels.' 'So they are coming in now.' 'Look at the Chinese -- two quarters ago they took 25 percent in Hilton.' And then HNA also took majority in Carlson (Radisson).'

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The London-based CEO of alldayPA and Isher Capital has been making waves on Instagram with his Rolls-Royce collection.

Volkswagen slumps to first quarterly loss in 15 years

Volkswagen slumps to first quarterly loss in 15 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Volkswagen plans to cut investments by 1 billion euros a year at its core division.