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VW to take on Honda City with new sedan

VW to take on Honda City with new sedan

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Volkswagen is looking to dislodge Honda's dominance in the premium mid-size segment in India, with the launch of a new executive sedan in the second half of this year.

How Volkswagen is making it big in India

How Volkswagen is making it big in India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The world's third largest car maker is all set to make a splash in India with a slew of launches.

Remembering the beguiling but mercurial Princess

Remembering the beguiling but mercurial Princess

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

To the end, though, she embodied an elegance and way of life that, like the princes, belongs to another era. Nor would the ninety-year-old romantic have been daunted by her own demise, something she must have become aware of during her last outing in London when, critically ill, she chose to return to Jaipur where she hoped to breathe her last. From here, the ride into the clouds with Jai would seem to her at least a fairytale possibility.

3 hot hatchbacks to look forward to

3 hot hatchbacks to look forward to

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

With the rapid growth of the Indian market many new carmakers are going to enter the country and the existing ones are going to come up with newer models.

US couple denies gate-crashing state dinner

US couple denies gate-crashing state dinner

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The Virginia couple, who skirted a tight White House security to gatecrash the high-profile state dinner in honour of the Indian Prime Minister, on Tuesday said they were 'invited' to attend the gala event.

Image: Meet Vladimir Putin, the rapper

Image: Meet Vladimir Putin, the rapper

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Putin's surprise appearance on a music channel to hand out awards came as a shock even to the journalists his minders handpicked to follow him around not to mention the audience of baseball cap-wearing adolescents

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.

VW eyes 10% Indian auto mart by 2015

VW eyes 10% Indian auto mart by 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Europe's largest car maker, Volkswagen AG, today started production of its small car Polo at its plant in Chakan near Pune. Stating that the company would launch a saloon by the middle of next year, Volkswagen AG said it was aiming for a 10 per cent share of the domestic auto market in the next four to six years.

26/11 carnage ended a 25-year-old dream

26/11 carnage ended a 25-year-old dream

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Juergen and Daphne Schmidt had planned a trip to India for over 25 years -- an exciting, hectic trip that was to end with a dinner at the Leopold cafe in Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008.

The world's most handsome man

The world's most handsome man

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward Cullen in the vampire series Twilight and New Moon, has been crowned the most handsome man in the world by Vanity Fair magazine.

VW opens unit, targets 10% market share

VW opens unit, targets 10% market share

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The factory, inaugurated on Tuesday, will initially build Skoda Auto AS's Fabia hatchbacks from May before beginning production of a hatchback version of Volkswagen Polo in 2010. With this, VW becomes the last of the world's biggest auto manufacturers to mark its foray into India through a full production facility.

'We've just won the Volkswagen order'

'We've just won the Volkswagen order'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Apollo Tyre's vice-chairman and joint managing director Neeraj R S Kanwar speaks about the company's global foray and its plans to compete with global majors who're slowly increasing their share of the local market as well

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Did you realise that Hip Hip Hurray was 20 years ago?

J P Dutta's daughter to make her debut

J P Dutta's daughter to make her debut

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Nidhi will make her debut opposite Nasifa Ali's son Ajit, in a love story.

Volkswagen to source auto parts from India

Volkswagen to source auto parts from India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

German auto major Volkswagen AG is embarking on an auto component sourcing drive from India, which will see the company ordering materials worth one billion euro for its global operations, within the next two years.

In b'day address, Modi lauds Sardar Patel's vision

In b'day address, Modi lauds Sardar Patel's vision

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

"The country has taken an important decision with the inspiration of Sardar Patel, to walk a new path to resolve a decades-old problem," Modi said.

Britain's unborn royal baby is a billionaire already

Britain's unborn royal baby is a billionaire already

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Wealth-X found that the unborn child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is already a billionaire, given the fortunes of the immediate members of the British royal family, including great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, great grandfather Princes Philip, grandfather Charles and father William.

5 Men's Raincoats That Can Actually Make You Look Stylish

5 Men's Raincoats That Can Actually Make You Look Stylish

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

5 Men's Raincoats That Can Actually Make You Look Stylish

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly, while Netherlands secured a 1-1 draw at neighbours Belgium.

Meghalaya: Militants call bandh ahead of PM rally

Meghalaya: Militants call bandh ahead of PM rally

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Official sources in Shillong said that the bandh called by the HNLC, which launched an armed revolution demanding a 'separate homeland' for the Khasi tribe in Meghalaya, has affected road services to Shillong from Guwahati and other parts of Assam.

Incredible India: 10 photos you must see

Incredible India: 10 photos you must see

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Readers share the best clicks from their travels.

When Bollywood dressed for college!

When Bollywood dressed for college!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Coolest and craziest campus fashion over the years!

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios mostly kept his cool en route to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 dismantling of Antoine Hoang in their second round clash at the US Open on Thursday. The 28th seed had a row with the umpire even before the match started but avoided a full scale meltdown to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows for the fourth time.

The world biggest jalebi made in Shillong

The world biggest jalebi made in Shillong

Rediff.com2 Nov 2008

The record-creating jalebi is 75 inches in diameter and weighed 15 kg. "I am proud that we made it to the record books," Delhi Mistan Bhandar's owner Kailash Verma said. The record-breaking jalebi was made to mark the platinum anniversary of the Delhi Mistan Bhandar in Shillong.

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Yadav, who is currently leader of the opposition in the state assembly, filed an appeal against the Patna high court judgement turning down his petition challenging the Bihar government order to vacate his bungalow to make way for deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Alia, Kareena and Kangana: Meet the best dressed celebs this week

Alia, Kareena and Kangana: Meet the best dressed celebs this week

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

SRK, Priyanka sell watches now

SRK, Priyanka sell watches now

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Shah Rukh Khan has decided to launch a range of watches, this time with actress Priyanka Chopra in tow.

India's 1st autofit,wrinkle-free trousers launched

India's 1st autofit,wrinkle-free trousers launched

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Union Textile Minister Shankersinh Vaghela inaugurated the Rs 4 crore (Rs 40 million) plant, with a production capacity of 800 pairs of trousers per shift, at Vaagarai.

6 hot car launches in September

6 hot car launches in September

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best cars.

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

An overhead television camera suspended by cables crashed to the ground in the Olympic Park on Monday, lightly injuring at least three people among the crowds below, the latest in a string of mishaps to hit South America's first Games. A TV news report showed two of the injured looking dazed, sitting on the ground near the heavy black camera housing. One woman, bleeding from her head as medics arrived, was taken away on a stretcher. The other walked from the scene wearing a neck brace.

Alia, Bebo or Kiara: Who's the hottest Dec covergirl?

Alia, Bebo or Kiara: Who's the hottest Dec covergirl?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Take the poll given below and let us know.

Ready to Flaunt: Visarjan Look for Men

Ready to Flaunt: Visarjan Look for Men

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Ready to Flaunt: Visarjan Look for Men

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In India, over 13.25 lakh cars have been recalled by various auto companies so far.

Budapest to bid for 2024 Olympic Games

Budapest to bid for 2024 Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Budapest will bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee and the Mayor of Budapest has announced in a joint letter to the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

How India clusters growth

How India clusters growth

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

By applying new management tools to traditional hubs of manufacturing -- such as Tamil Nadu's leather trade -- local firms boost competitiveness and quality.

New models drive car sales up

New models drive car sales up

Rediff.com8 May 2007

New car launches in the past six months have driven sales growth despite a hike in vehicle financing. In April, new launches accounted for 17 per cent of over all sales.

New models drive car sales up

New models drive car sales up

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The new cars which have been launched in the last six months include the Zen Estilo from Maruti, Hyundai Getz diesel, Spark from General Motors, Logan from Mahindra Nissan and Fiat Palio Stile.

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Master tailors, textile manufacturers and custom clothiers, however, say the upcoming festive season, reinvention in the form of new collections and digital outreach are salvaging the situation somewhat.

Maruti Suzuki begins Baleno shipments to Japan

Maruti Suzuki begins Baleno shipments to Japan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

In the domestic market, the car has been well accepted and currently the company has over 80,000 bookings for the model.