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AWESOME! Warina Wears Recyled PET Bottles

AWESOME! Warina Wears Recyled PET Bottles

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The Loveyatri actress demonstrated how to look stylish without harming Mother Earth.

Despite Modi govt's best efforts...: Cong on fresh charges against Adani

Despite Modi govt's best efforts...: Cong on fresh charges against Adani

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) on Thursday trained its guns on the Adani Group, alleging hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in publicly traded group stocks through Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds managed by partners of promoter family, charges the conglomerate denied vehemently.

Adani family's partners used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks: OCCRP

Adani family's partners used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks: OCCRP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in publicly traded Adani group stocks through Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds by partners of promoter family, the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) alleged on Thursday. The fresh allegations by an organisation funded by likes of George Soros and Rockefeller Brothers Fund come months after a US short seller wiped away close to $150 billion in value of Adani group stocks with allegations of accounting fraud, stock price manipulation and improper use of tax havens by the ports-to-energy conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani. Adani group has denied all allegations. Citing review of files from multiple tax havens and internal Adani Group emails, OCCRP said its investigation found at least two cases where the "mysterious" investors bought and sold Adani stock through such offshore structures.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Dia's Wearing This! Would you DARE to wear it too?

Dia's Wearing This! Would you DARE to wear it too?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The former beauty queen walked for Abraham and Thakore at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Rediff.com24 May 2023

It's that scorching time of the year again when horrid heat waves engulf our beings and nothing except a smack of cool breeze or a chilled glass of refreshment springs us back to life again.

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving widespread use of biofuels in the transportation sector in India. Recently, two Union ministers have emphasised India's biofuel potential, arguing that it has the capacity and potential to lead a transition towards widespread biofuel adoption. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari signalled that this transition is well underway and urged car manufacturers to quickly adapt and introduce new biofuel-run vehicles, lest the government resort to taxing diesel vehicles.

Anil Agarwal to demerge 5 businesses of Vedanta, restructure zinc unit

Anil Agarwal to demerge 5 businesses of Vedanta, restructure zinc unit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Mining magnate Anil Agarwal's conglomerate on Friday announced a major business shake-up, with flagship Vedanta Ltd approving a spin-off of its metals, power, aluminium and oil and gas businesses into separate listed entities and an overhaul of lucrative zinc unit planned as part of value creation and reducing debt load. Vedanta will issue one share of the five demerged businesses for every share held in the company, the firm said in a statement. The entire exercise, which would require shareholder and lender approval as well as a nod from the stock exchanges and courts, is expected to be completed in 12-15 months, its president for finance Ajay Agarwal said.

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Tata Group on Wednesday announced an investment of 4 billion pounds (about Rs 42,500 crore) in setting up a flagship factory to make batteries for Jaguar Land Rover as well as other manufacturers. Tata Sons, owner of JLR, chose Bridgwater in Somerset in southwest England for the gigafactory over a rival location in Spain. The gigafactory, at 40GWh, will be one of the largest in Europe and Tata's first outside of India, the conglomerate said in a statement.

All you want to know about iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

All you want to know about iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Both versions come up with the dynamic island feature that first debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and the USB-C type charging. As per The Verge, an American technology-based website, the iPhone 15 also has an OLED Super Retina display, which supports Dolby Vision content with 1,600 nits of brightness. The peak brightness of this display is 2,000 nits in sunlight, double that of the iPhone 14. Apart from this, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus also has an improved camera system.

PM Modi's US visit: India's entry into critical mineral alliance on table

PM Modi's US visit: India's entry into critical mineral alliance on table

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US is expected to see discussion on India's possible entry into a US-led global alliance on critical minerals, officials told Business Standard. In June last year, the US, the European Union, and other G7 partners launched the Minerals Security Partnership to ensure that China did not further strengthen its grip on supplies of critical minerals the world over. Various ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, have communicated to the Ministry of External Affairs to explore the possibility of India joining the partnership, officials said.

Flipkart eliminates single-use plastic packaging from supply chain

Flipkart eliminates single-use plastic packaging from supply chain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Wednesday said it has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging used across its fulfilment centres in the country. With this, the e-commerce major has delivered on its public commitment to move to plastic-free packaging in its supply chain by 2021. This has been achieved across more than 70 facilities of Flipkart spread all over India, where it has eliminated single-use plastic packaging by introducing the most scalable sustainable alternatives, a statement said.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race.

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Giving the slogan of "one earth, many efforts", he said India is ready to lend its support to actions to make environment better and improve global wellness.

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

Casual and chic: Janhvi's street style is so cool

Casual and chic: Janhvi's street style is so cool

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Want to recycle your clothes? Let Janhvi Kapoor inspire you with her Grazia March 2020 cover.

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital formats -- will be done on the same floor level where the leaders' meetings will take place, and they will walk through this 'cultural corridor' while moving into and out of the summit room, official sources said.

HDFC twins' merger: RBI may take call on relaxations closer to date

HDFC twins' merger: RBI may take call on relaxations closer to date

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to take a call on the relaxations sought by HDFC Bank in relation to the merger, as the date of merger draws closer, sources said. The HDFC twins, which announced their decision to merge in April last year, received National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) approval recently - a key milestone to close the deal in due time. The management of both the entities had said that it will take 15-18 months for the merger.

ISI's latest gift: Recycling Khalistani terror in India!

ISI's latest gift: Recycling Khalistani terror in India!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The recent input by the Intelligence Bureau -- suggesting that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is being targeted by militant Khalistani groups -- indicates that the Inter Services Intelligence is planning to re-launch its covert movement in India.

Samsung gets Rs 1,400-cr Galaxy S23 orders on Day 1 of pre-booking

Samsung gets Rs 1,400-cr Galaxy S23 orders on Day 1 of pre-booking

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Electronics major Samsung has received orders for around 1.4 lakh units of its premium smartphone Galaxy S23 worth a total of Rs 1,400 crore on the first day of its pre-booking for the device, a senior company official has claimed. Samsung India, Senior Vice President for Mobile Business, Raju Pullan told PTI that the pre-booking for Samsung Galaxy S23 is almost twofold compared to the previous version of the smartphone Galaxy S22. "We have clocked almost 1.4 lakh units as pre-book in the first 24 hours and this is almost two times of Galaxy S22.

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Eighty-year-old Pratima Devi has been taking care of over 200 street dogs for over 30 years.

Manika Batra's Winning Style Moments

Manika Batra's Winning Style Moments

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

How the table tennis star keeps it cute and casual.

Belgian Queen Wears Anita Dongre

Belgian Queen Wears Anita Dongre

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The Indian designer was thrilled to see Queen Mathilde of Belgium re-wearing her design.

Shonali Makes A Splash In Green

Shonali Makes A Splash In Green

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The color green reigns supreme in Shonali Nagrani's Instagram timeline.

Bas Kar Bassi Review: Mildly Funny

Bas Kar Bassi Review: Mildly Funny

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Bas Kar Bassi feels like a lost opportunity, complains Mayur Sanap.

How to recycle your Diwali gifts

How to recycle your Diwali gifts

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Global gold demand has seen a year-on-year decline of 8 per cent during the April-June period to 948.4 tonnes and going ahead further monetary tightening and continued dollar strength may pose headwinds, says a report. According to the WGC Gold Demand Trends Q2 2022 report, the total gold demand during the second quarter of 2021 stood at 1,031.8 tonnes. The year-on-year demand was affected by increase in gold electronic traded funds (ETFs) outflow, decline in Central banks buying and lower demand from the technology segment, the report said.

MFs pumping in recycled IPO money

MFs pumping in recycled IPO money

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.

Like Dipannita's quick makeover?

Like Dipannita's quick makeover?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The model turned actor recycled her wardrobe and wore a dress over a shirt.

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Vega first failed to connect with a cross from winger Hirving Lozano early in the game and then sent a header narrowly wide in the 26th minute.

Tata's Chandra is confident about India's growth in 2023

Tata's Chandra is confident about India's growth in 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India is well positioned to continue to be the fastest-growing major economy next year, which may mark the lowest global growth since the millennium began barring the pandemic and the global financial crisis, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his New Year message to around 9.35 lakh employees of the Tata Group, he said increasing consumption, consumer confidence and investment will support India's growth story although the global environment has several risk factors, including the energy crisis in Europe, the battle to contain inflation to avoid recession, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. "Post-pandemic, India opened up, and we have returned to living our daily lives normally, in a year that saw the nation turn 75 years old.

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One of the challenges for those car graves is that Indian owners often find markets for their old cars rather than send them to scrapyards.

MasterChef Judge Who Loves Indian Spices

MasterChef Judge Who Loves Indian Spices

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'The Indian dishes I am most excited to taste are the ones I haven't encountered before.'

Even I can't afford your car: Gadkari to Mercedes-Benz

Even I can't afford your car: Gadkari to Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

You increase the production, only then it is possible to reduce cost, Gadkari said.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The environmentally conscious sleeping arrangements were put on display for the media for the first time on Thursday at a mock apartment in the Tokyo 2020 headquarters

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The metal arena sits on the waterfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the West Bay skyline, but it could easily be mistaken for a shipping container yard if not for the structure that supports the roof.

What Shriya is demanding from you!

What Shriya is demanding from you!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

"The global fashion scene is becoming more accepting in terms of size, colour, gender and age. I want to be a part of a world where these biases are non-existent."