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Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Audi S5 is a blend of usability and performance

Audi S5 is a blend of usability and performance

Rediff.com18 May 2016

It truly is something you can take to work every day and hit the track on the weekend.

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The MoD panel had submitted its report in March 2015, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would procure 36 jets.

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.

Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The 2016 Audi Q7 makes perfect sense and turns out to be a very good contender in the premium luxury space in India.

60 years of EMS's dismissal: Nehru's darkest hour

60 years of EMS's dismissal: Nehru's darkest hour

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'The Kerala saga also requires a reappraisal of Nehru himself. 'The real Nehru is to be found somewhere between the syrupy panegyrics on him and the demonisation of him that is currently happening,' says Ambassador MK Bhadrakumar.

The end is nigh: NASA's Mercury probe to plunge to death in 2 weeks

The end is nigh: NASA's Mercury probe to plunge to death in 2 weeks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

After more than four years of orbiting Mercury, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft will crash into the solar system's innermost planet in two weeks when it runs out of propellant.

Tejas jets of Flying Daggers 45 join IAF

Tejas jets of Flying Daggers 45 join IAF

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Indian Air Force on Friday raised its first squadron of the home-grown Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the induction of two aircraft into the force at the Aircraft System Testing Establishment in Bengaluru.

They are changing the way urban India lives

They are changing the way urban India lives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Prashant Lingam and Aruna Kappagantula are changing the way houses are being built in India.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Known for their brisk performance, sweet handling and strong styling cues, TVS has now introduced the much awaited 200cc flagship. Tanmay Pangam takes it for a spin.

'We cannot allow political ideology to hijack science'

'We cannot allow political ideology to hijack science'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Such kind of mythology-based talks do not in any way contribute to science'. 'My biggest concern is these things will (eventually) become part of school curriculum (in India), and that is completely unacceptable.' Ramprasad Gandhiraman, a scientist at NASA's Ames Research Centre in California, has launched a petition demanding that a lecture on Ancient Indian Aviation Technology to be delivered at the 102nd Indian Science Congress in Mumbai be scrapped. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports.

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The SUV would be much more desirable now because of the fresh new styling, premium interiors and terrific equipment on offer.

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

Tianjin explosions: Fire continues to rage; toll mounts to 56

Tianjin explosions: Fire continues to rage; toll mounts to 56

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Fires are still burning at the site of the two massive explosions some 36 hours after the blasts as another 6,200 people were evacuated to prevent further casualties.

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

Srinagar-Leh Highway reopened for traffic

Srinagar-Leh Highway reopened for traffic

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The Srinagar-Leh National Highway connecting Ladakh with Kashmir Valley was reopened for traffic on Tuesday after remaining closed for seven days due to heavy rains, boosting connectivity to the flood-hit region awaiting crucial supplies.

New Merc C-Class: A worthy competitor to Audi A4, BMW 3-series

New Merc C-Class: A worthy competitor to Audi A4, BMW 3-series

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The new generation offering looks better inside out, carries more equipment and drives better.

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Malaysian investigators had found the two pieces were consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft.

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'But it is a choice I have made, not something forced upon me.'

If India is to rule the waves, defence ministry must change its ways

If India is to rule the waves, defence ministry must change its ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Though the government says public and private shipyards compete on equal terms, public shipyards feast at the high table with the defence ministry, with only scraps being tossed to private shipbuilders.

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Budget 2015 likely to be positive for most sectors

Budget 2015 likely to be positive for most sectors

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Spotlight likely on cement, metals, road cos

Pichai thanks his well wishers for overwhelming response

Pichai thanks his well wishers for overwhelming response

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'It's been overwhelming to see such generous and warm responses,' Pichai tweeted.

Indians give up cushy jobs abroad to come back to their homeland

Indians give up cushy jobs abroad to come back to their homeland

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Armed with pricey degrees from colleges overseas, young Indians are heading back home in search for greener pastures.

A lighter Agni-5 could be world's most cost-effective ICBM

A lighter Agni-5 could be world's most cost-effective ICBM

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Even without a sanctioned government project for the Agni-6, it seems inevitable that the Agni-5, over the next few years, will organically evolve into an ICBM with improved technologies and capabilities.

Hyundai Eon vs Maruti Alto K10: Which the best entry-level car?

Hyundai Eon vs Maruti Alto K10: Which the best entry-level car?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Eon wins in design and style. Alto is powerful and cheaper.

Fire raging at Mumbai's Deonar dumping ground for day 4

Fire raging at Mumbai's Deonar dumping ground for day 4

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The residents near the Deonar dumping ground continued to suffer for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday, as the poisonous smoke engulfed the entire area, affecting the air quality and making it difficult to breathe.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.

Where's the slowdown? 6 companies that beat economic sluggishness

Where's the slowdown? 6 companies that beat economic sluggishness

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Check out the companies which surpassed economic slowdown and the demonetisation-induced slowdown

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

At present, there are many vehicles that weigh close to the proposed increased weight of 600 kg.

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Foreign Trade Policy: More incentives for exports, focus on ease of trading

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Is it time to take a relook at our economic theories? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

A Bolt out of the blue!

A Bolt out of the blue!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

A long-time driver of SUVs from Tata Motors, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com steps on the gas with the Bolt, the new turbocharged petrol hatchback and comes away impressed.

TCS meets bump on digital highway

TCS meets bump on digital highway

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The challenge before TCS is to be totally at home with the IPR regime of developed economies.

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Why Mumbai has scary coronavirus figures

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'It is a bigger challenge for Mumbai because we have a dense population and people are staying in very, very small rooms.' 'So even if there is one case, then it can spread to you know, four or five people are staying together.'