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Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The study also noted that the currently followed physical distancing guidelines are inadequate in curbing the transmission of COVID-19.

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

One baby Fiat for the price of 13 Nanos!

One baby Fiat for the price of 13 Nanos!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Fiat is riding the New 500 wave across Europe since its July 2007

Tough to keep the Nano at Rs 1 lakh

Tough to keep the Nano at Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The Tata Nano project has scored some amazing firsts in terms of technologies and material costs. The Rs 100,000 question everyone is asking for the past few two weeks and will ask in coming months is how long it will stay that way.

The new Bajaj RE60: Don't call it a car!

The new Bajaj RE60: Don't call it a car!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Bajaj Auto's new four-wheeled people-carrier might well create an entirely new category.

Two good cars from the Tata family

Two good cars from the Tata family

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

To begin with, the Indigo CS and the Indica Dicor are available right now, and since we last drove either car, there have been improvements.

Tata Motors may launch CNG Nano, 2 more cars on June 19

Tata Motors may launch CNG Nano, 2 more cars on June 19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Refreshed Tata Indigo eCS and facelifted Tata Sumo Gold are also expected to be unveiled.

Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The conflict began around Diwali when a group of workers demanded pay hike.

Drones still can't deliver packages even in green zones

Drones still can't deliver packages even in green zones

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Use cases for drones are, however, immense - industrial inspections, geospatial surveys, agricultural surveys, and general surveillance and security.

This is what the Tata Rs 1-lakh car looks like!

This is what the Tata Rs 1-lakh car looks like!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

If commercially successful, the Tata car will alter the passenger car market in India, and perhaps the world, beyond description.

No small car from GM for India & more . . .

No small car from GM for India & more . . .

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

American car maker General Motors on Thursday said it has shelved plans to launch small car in India that was planned to take on Tata Motors' 'Nano', citing viability issues.

The world's 10 cheapest cars

The world's 10 cheapest cars

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

India, a booming market for passenger cars, manufactures 4 of the world's cheapest cars.

PM talking about Aiyar's remark after getting exposed: Rahul

PM talking about Aiyar's remark after getting exposed: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

He promised a complete loan waiver to farmers as soon as the Congress formed government in the state.

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The novel mRNA vaccine candidate, HGCO19, is supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of the Department of Biotechnology. The mRNA vaccines do not use the conventional model to produce immune response. Instead, they carry molecular instructions to make the protein in the body through a synthetic RNA of the virus.

DRDO develops bio suits for medics fighting COVID-19

DRDO develops bio suits for medics fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Scientists have applied their technical know-how and expertise in textile, coating and nanotechnology to develop the PPE having specific type of fabric with coating.

Nanyang Technological University Scholarships

Nanyang Technological University Scholarships

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

NTU-Singapore invites applications for its Ph.D scholarships in research areas.

'Someone who wants a Chevrolet won't buy a Nano'

'Someone who wants a Chevrolet won't buy a Nano'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

"We probably could have sold another 20-30 per cent if there was an easy availability of vehicle finance. People continue to be interested in buying cars, but the sheer lack of finance is a concern.The buyer has to decide what his money can get him. I don't feel threatened that a customer of Chevrolet is going to buy the Nano instead," says Karl Slym, president and MD, General Motors India.

Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

As fuel prices rise, here's a list of cars that will help you save fuel and money too!

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The announcement comes two days ahead of the proposed historic launch of the ISRO's 100th satellite along with 30 others in a single mission from Sriharikota.

Cotton, silk, chiffon best materials for masks: Study

Cotton, silk, chiffon best materials for masks: Study

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The scientists assessed the ability of common fabrics, alone or in combination, to filter out aerosols similar in size to respiratory droplets.

Politics aside, Singur still awaits a factory

Politics aside, Singur still awaits a factory

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Both the warring sides claim they are keen to see industry come up in Singur -- the abandoned site of the Nano factory near Kolkata. But nine months after the decision to relocate the Nano factory, there has been no forward movement on setting up an industry in Singur.

Mamata skips Singur event, farmers not surprised

Mamata skips Singur event, farmers not surprised

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee gave Singur, the erstwhile site for Tata Motors' Nano that made her popular, a miss.

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

If all goes well, from December, drones can be used for purpose like mapping, surveying and photography, which till now was illegal due to absence of any guidelines.

Ratan Tata wins award from <i>The Economist</i>

Ratan Tata wins award from The Economist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

UK-based news magazine, The Economist, on Monday named Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata as the winner of the eighth edition of its annual 'Business Process Innovation Award' for the successful development and launch of the world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano.

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro X is from the future

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro X is from the future

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is a one-of-its-kind device that blends Windows 10 with ARM chip.

These popular small cars in India fail crash test

These popular small cars in India fail crash test

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Some of the most popular small cars sold in India, including Maruti Alto 800, Tata Nano, Ford Figo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Polo, have failed crash tests showing high risk of life-threatening injuries in road accidents, according to Global NCAP.

Tata to launch JLR showroom on June 28

Tata to launch JLR showroom on June 28

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Come Sunday, India's automobile industry will achieve a unique distinction of showcasing both the world's cheapest car Nano and two of the costliest brands -- Jaguar and Land Rover -- from the Tata Group.

Tata Motors eyeing S America, new products on anvil

Tata Motors eyeing S America, new products on anvil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The Indian car market was on a record nine months decline till July and sales picked up only in August and September.

Uttarakhand may get Bajaj-Renault car project

Uttarakhand may get Bajaj-Renault car project

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

In Uttarakhand, the speculation is rife that Bajaj-Renault is trying to explore the possibility of the small car establishment at various places including the industrial hub of Pantnagar.

Five cheapest cars in India

Five cheapest cars in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Indian carmaker Tata Motors gave the world its cheapest car in the form of Nano.

After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The Indian space agency has already begun work on the third generation of the earth observation satellite -- the first of which will be ready by 2018 and boost the capability to generate digital maps.

The good, the bad and the aam aadmi

The good, the bad and the aam aadmi

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Industrialisation in India is increasingly acquiring the characteristics of crony capitalism in which states are perceived to be ganging up with businessmen at the cost of the aam aadmi

Maruti Cervo to be priced between Rs 1.5-2 lakh

Maruti Cervo to be priced between Rs 1.5-2 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Maruti is working very hard to tap the entry level segment and it might reduce some features from the original model available in Japan.

Why train travel will never be the same again

Why train travel will never be the same again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.

Tata laying foundation to house slum dwellers

Tata laying foundation to house slum dwellers

Rediff.com29 May 2009

India's housing shortage is fuelled by the immigration of millions of villagers to the cities.

Singur: Bengal urges Tata to stay back

Singur: Bengal urges Tata to stay back

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Just when it was almost certain that the Tatas were pulling out the Nano project, the West Bengal Cabinet assured help and cooperation to Tata Motors and requested them to change their minds. The West Bengal Cabinet said after a meeting on Thursday that though the Nano project was not on the agenda, it came up for discussion following requests by ministers.

Tata to discuss Singur unit with W Bengal

Tata to discuss Singur unit with W Bengal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Tata Motors on Thursday said it will have talks with the West Bengal government on the Singur land when the Nano factory was originally slated to come up, a day after state principal industry Secretary Sabyasachi Sen said the world's smallest car would be made there.

Year of disappointment for auto industry

Year of disappointment for auto industry

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

High interest rates and lack of retail finance, coupled with rising input costs, threw plans out of gear for automakers and in November the industry saw the worst ever monthly vehicle sales with a decline of 17.98 per cent.

Year of disappointment for auto industry

Year of disappointment for auto industry

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

High interest rates and lack of retail finance, coupled with rising input costs, threw plans out of gear for automakers and in November the industry saw the worst ever monthly vehicle sales with a decline of 17.98 per cent.