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Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Rediff.com18 May 2020

This comes after the ministry of home affairs issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to states and union territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the COVID-19 situation taking into consideration the parameters shared by the union health ministry.

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

Automatic Optra to hit roads in Oct

Automatic Optra to hit roads in Oct

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Buoyed by the encouraging response to its premium mid-size car Chevrolet Optra, General Motors India is launching an automatic transmission variant of the vehicle by early next month, sources said.

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The fuel efficiency claim of this engine will be clode to 30 km/ltr.

TVS Apache RR 310 review: A fierce beast on the road

TVS Apache RR 310 review: A fierce beast on the road

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

We look beyond its good looks and premium feel.

Humble leaders, please

Humble leaders, please

Rediff.com21 May 2020

This is one of those crises where it does not only matter that you do something, but how you do it, suggests Mihir S Sharma.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

'Begin a gradual lifting of the lockdown'

'Begin a gradual lifting of the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'...Where there is clearly no evidence of community transmission, letting life return to normal in those districts while continuing to rigorously control the spread of the infection.'

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Is it advisable to have more number of scrips in small quantities or a few scrips in big quantities?'

Top 5 affordable automatic cars in India

Top 5 affordable automatic cars in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

You'd love to take these pocket-friendly automatics for a spin

Spotted: New Tata Nano AMT

Spotted: New Tata Nano AMT

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The Nano will get some upgrades on this year's model year.

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

It lacks the finesse of its direct rival, the Hyundai Creta, but otherwise it is fun to drive and power is in abundance too

How Telangana stir has hit business in Andhra Pradesh

How Telangana stir has hit business in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The region remained powerless for a second day, as employees of the state's power generation, transmission and distribution companies stayed away from work, in protest.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

#Memories: 5 forgotten Indian bikes

#Memories: 5 forgotten Indian bikes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

All iconic and very rare to find now, they are still high in demand among the youth

Nepal, India hold high-level talks amidst border row

Nepal, India hold high-level talks amidst border row

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The meeting came days after Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli telephoned his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to greet him on India's 74th Independence Day, in the first high-level contact after bilateral ties came under severe strain following issuance of a new political map by Nepal in May.

Tips to buy good stocks and get richer

Tips to buy good stocks and get richer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Large-cap scrips are still trading at a discount to mid-caps.

REC gets infrastructure finance company status

REC gets infrastructure finance company status

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

State-run Rural Electrification Corporation on Monday said the Reserve Bank has granted it the infrastructure finance company status which would allow the firm to lend more to power projects.

PFC may raise Rs 5,000 crore via tax-free bonds

PFC may raise Rs 5,000 crore via tax-free bonds

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

State-run lending agency Power Finance Corp may raise Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion) through a tax-free bond issue, a move that would result in lowering borrowing costs for the company.

Revealed! Nissan to sell Sunny AT for Rs 8.92 lakh

Revealed! Nissan to sell Sunny AT for Rs 8.92 lakh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The car's automatic avatar is more fuel-efficient than the manual variant, and gives 17.97 kmpl.

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

University of Washington researchers said some smartphones are starting to incorporate 3-D gesture sensing based on cameras, but cameras consume significant battery power and require a clear view of the user's hands.

'India is in a sweet spot, in a Goldilocks scenario'

'India is in a sweet spot, in a Goldilocks scenario'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'India is likely to do better than other emerging markets.'

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's $12-billion loan at an incredibly low interest rate may have trumped China's aim to enter the enormous Indian Railways market, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Covid or not, Olympics must go ahead!

Covid or not, Olympics must go ahead!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Japan won't allow its reputation to be dented by calling off the Games at this late stage, argues Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.

Cry for rate cut grows shriller, as inflation sinks further

Cry for rate cut grows shriller, as inflation sinks further

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Reserve Bank had kept policy rate unchanged in its review on April 7.

Rockefeller pledges $75 mn to light up 1,000 villages

Rockefeller pledges $75 mn to light up 1,000 villages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Smart Power model is an innovative way to deliver clean energy.

Ritz AT: Maruti's new rival to automatic Brio, i10

Ritz AT: Maruti's new rival to automatic Brio, i10

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The largest carmaker in India, Maruti Suzuki, launched the new variant of Ritz at the beginning of the New Year priced at Rs 615,000. If you wondering what special about the car; it's the automatic transmission, which is offered with VXI petrol variant. And it's good.

Skoda Rapid AT: No competitor can match its ride quality

Skoda Rapid AT: No competitor can match its ride quality

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

It is simple yet appealing, well-built and provides excellent ride quality, and now the Skoda Rapid has been fitted with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Both these are super compact SUVs that will be competing against each other at a similar price point

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.

Top four 150cc bikes in India

Top four 150cc bikes in India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the major features of these 150cc machines to help you choose the motorcycle that suits you the most.

Sedan war: Renault Scala AT vs. its four rivals

Sedan war: Renault Scala AT vs. its four rivals

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The newly launched automatic version of the successful sedan has an attractive price point and offers a fuel efficiency of 17.97 kmpl. Here is how it stacks up against its four competitors from Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Skoda.

Sundar Pichai pitches Google Loon for internet access in rural India

Sundar Pichai pitches Google Loon for internet access in rural India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

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

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

28,252 mucor cases reported from 28 states/UTs: Vardhan

28,252 mucor cases reported from 28 states/UTs: Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said 28,252 cases of mucormycosis have so far been reported from 28 states/UTs in the country, of which 86 per cent cases have a history of COVID-19 and 62.3 per cent with a history of diabetes.

The 'rights' and 'wrongs' of a controversial Bill

The 'rights' and 'wrongs' of a controversial Bill

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Supreme Court denies the Copyright Board the power to grant temporary licences.

Bihar plunges into darkness for hour and half

Bihar plunges into darkness for hour and half

Rediff.com22 May 2004

The Super Grid of the Bihar State Electricity Board situated at Biharshariff in Nalanda district suddenly collapsed.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

15 stunning cars to blaze Indian roads in the next three months

15 stunning cars to blaze Indian roads in the next three months

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers