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Don't treat Omicron as common cold: Govt

Don't treat Omicron as common cold: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As many as 300 districts in India are reporting weekly COVID case positivity of more than five per cent, the Union government said on Wednesday as it warned against treating the infection due to the Omicron variant as common cold and urged people to get vaccinated.

Maruti Vitara Brezza petrol coming soon!

Maruti Vitara Brezza petrol coming soon!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

This will compete with Ford Ecosport petrol

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles towards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Railways, rural infrastructure, urban rejuvenation, solar and transmission and distribution of electricity are the new priorities, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

Maruti launches new Alto K10 at Rs 3.06 lakh

Maruti launches new Alto K10 at Rs 3.06 lakh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It has a variant with automatic transmission that costs Rs 380,000.

How Toyota Fortuner 2016 fares against Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Trailblazer

How Toyota Fortuner 2016 fares against Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Trailblazer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Toyota Fortuner 2016 vs Ford Endeavour vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer InteriorsToyota Fortuner 2017 interior

India bound: Honda unveils facelifted 2016 Accord

India bound: Honda unveils facelifted 2016 Accord

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

The mid-life refreshed Accord comes with stylistic changes along with added features while mechanically it remains unaltered

7 top automatic hatches in India!

7 top automatic hatches in India!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Today, automatic cars are reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain

ASK AJIT: 'Lost Rs 20 lakhs in market crash. Any safe bets now?'

ASK AJIT: 'Lost Rs 20 lakhs in market crash. Any safe bets now?'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra answers reader queries on the stock market.

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The new Toyota Yaris will surely instil confidence among its users when it comes to performance and safety, says P Tharyan.

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

Abhinandan used to mean welcome, will change now: PM after pilot's return

Abhinandan used to mean welcome, will change now: PM after pilot's return

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

he world takes note of what India does and the nation has the power to "change dictionary meanings", Modi said.

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.

SC orders release of prisoners to decongest jails amid Covid surge

SC orders release of prisoners to decongest jails amid Covid surge

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Referring to a judgement, the top court asked authorities not to arrest mechanically in cases where the maximum sentence is up to seven years of jail term.

Google, govt working on balloon Internet project

Google, govt working on balloon Internet project

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Google uses solar panel and wind to power electronic equipment in the balloon throughout the day.

Hyundai launches Grand i10 automatic at Rs 5.95 lakh

Hyundai launches Grand i10 automatic at Rs 5.95 lakh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Grand i10 AT competes with hatchbacks such as the Maruti Ritz AT, Honda Brio AT and Nissan Micra CVT.

Mustang: The American mean machine is now in India!

Mustang: The American mean machine is now in India!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Rajesh Karkera wonders if India has the roads for Ford Mustang, a car which is powerful by design.

How Met department plans to fight city floods

How Met department plans to fight city floods

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

At present, the Met department is often unable to provide exact information on the exact amount of rain over a localised area.

Reliability is what Renault Duster excels at

Reliability is what Renault Duster excels at

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

It is ideal for someone looking to have the practicality of a diesel and the utility of an automatic.

CESC to commission its 600 MW Haldia plant in December

CESC to commission its 600 MW Haldia plant in December

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Coal requirement for the plant would be met through Coal India.

Govt sees $250-bn investment in energy sector: Minister

Govt sees $250-bn investment in energy sector: Minister

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

About 53 million homes in the country are yet to get electricity and many industries depend on diesel generation sets to meet their requirements.

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient than petrol in terms of CO2 savings.

Ladakh Standoff: Why doesn't army want this tank?

Ladakh Standoff: Why doesn't army want this tank?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

DRDO is offering a 30-35-tonne light tank that it says will be a match for what the army faces -- China's new Type-15 light tank.

Suzuki unveils stunning A-Sar concept car

Suzuki unveils stunning A-Sar concept car

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Powered by a 996cc engine, the transmission is a CVT unit that transfers power to the front wheels.

'Avoid bottom-fishing in Adani Group shares'

'Avoid bottom-fishing in Adani Group shares'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With most Adani Group shares locked in lower-circuit in early morning trade based on news that accounts of three foreign portfolio investors, heavily invested into group companies, were frozen by the National Security Depository Limited, market experts advise caution that investors should not jump in now to buy at lower levels.

Despite near-term headwinds, analysts bullish on FMCG stocks

Despite near-term headwinds, analysts bullish on FMCG stocks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Despite near-term headwinds of rising input costs and the possibility of lower demand for products as Covid dented rural & urban India, and impacts both production & consumption, analysts remain bullish on stocks of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and expect the index to relatively outperform its peers in the second half of fiscal 2021-22 (FY22). In the past one year, prices of key commodities such as groundnut oil, mustard oil, Vanaspati, soya oil, sunflower oil and palm oil have shot up in the range of 20 per cent to 60 per cent, data show. The FMCG sector macros in this backdrop, according to analysts, have further deteriorated because of weakness in consumer demand and likely margin pressure due to elevated crude oil, palm oil and global food prices.

Tata Zica to launch in mid-February, bookings start during Auto Expo

Tata Zica to launch in mid-February, bookings start during Auto Expo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pricing will be competitive, along the lines of the Maruti Celerio and the Hyundai Grand i10

Mammoth comeback

Mammoth comeback

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The Toyota Fortuner returns in a sleek, feature-packed avatar, writes Joshua David Luther

New Covid lineage identified, 2nd in India after 'double mutant' virus

New Covid lineage identified, 2nd in India after 'double mutant' virus

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The new lineage called B.1.618 is distinct from the B.1.617, also known as the 'double mutant' virus that contains two mutations, E484Q and L245R, and is believed to be behind the powerful second COVID-19 wave sweeping through India.

Renault Kwid returns to battle with 1-litre variant

Renault Kwid returns to battle with 1-litre variant

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Renault Kwid could be the new frontrunner in the 1-litre car segment, says P Tharyan.

The new Yamaha YZF R15 is ready, folks!

The new Yamaha YZF R15 is ready, folks!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Yamaha YZF R15 v3.0 has a 155 cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine in place of the older 149 cc engine.

Maruti launches CNG variant of Celerio at Rs 4.68 lakh

Maruti launches CNG variant of Celerio at Rs 4.68 lakh

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The petrol variant of the Celerio VXi is available for Rs 4.06 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Markets at lifetime high; Nifty above 8K for first time

Markets at lifetime high; Nifty above 8K for first time

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The benchmark Nifty rallied 1,000 points or 17% from 7,000 in 78 trading sessions since May 12, till date to surpass the 8,000 mark.

A sneak peak into the Tata hatchback, Kite

A sneak peak into the Tata hatchback, Kite

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Kite is reported to launch by mid-2015.

Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 500 is here

Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 500 is here

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The much-awaited 500cc version of Thunderbird was launched in Mumbai amidst much fanfare.

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The 'terrible' surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year to the extent that there will be a shortfall of 190 million doses by the end of June, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI.

'If Prabhakaran thinks somebody has to go, he goes'

'If Prabhakaran thinks somebody has to go, he goes'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'That it was the LTTE was known in three weeks's time.'

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'One can charge it at home, in the office, on the go. All it needs is a 15 Amp electric socket which is found is all our homes.'

Not force but development will bring PoK in India: Guv

Not force but development will bring PoK in India: Guv

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Malik said that some ministers have been talking about taking back PoK from Pakistan by force.

Governor Das to meet private bank CEOs on credit, liquidity concerns

Governor Das to meet private bank CEOs on credit, liquidity concerns

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The overarching talking point will be the reluctance on the part of private banks to loosen their purse strings and increase lending substantially, even as the central bank believes there is adequate liquidity within the system.