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Maruti launches Stingray at Rs 4.10 lakh

Maruti launches Stingray at Rs 4.10 lakh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Stingray, which is powered by a 998 cc petrol engine, is available in three variants, with price ranging between Rs 4,10,000 to Rs 4,67,000.

Onboard the swanky Rajdhani Express

Onboard the swanky Rajdhani Express

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The refurbished Rajdhani Express resembles swanky trains abroad.

In PHOTOS: China gets its first aircraft carrier

In PHOTOS: China gets its first aircraft carrier

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

China on Tuesday launched its first aircraft carrier, propelling its fast expanding navy's blue-water capability beyond its territorial waters at a time when the neighbourhood is witnessing high-voltage tensions in Sino-Japan ties.

Brazil unveils first stadium for 2014 World Cup

Brazil unveils first stadium for 2014 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The Castelao Arena in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza became the first stadium to be inaugurated for the 2014 World Cup finals on Sunday.

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Missed the biggest news from last week? Here's what happened in the world in photos.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Brazil booed by own fans in 2-2 draw with Chile

Brazil booed by own fans in 2-2 draw with Chile

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Brazil were booed by their own fans after stumbling to a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first friendly at a 2014 World Cup stadium on Wednesday.

Exclusive! What happened at rejigged Council's 1st meet

Exclusive! What happened at rejigged Council's 1st meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's Delhi correspondent, who was present at the venue of Thursday's Union Cabinet meeting at PM's residence, reports how Kamal Nath and Sharad Pawar stole the thunder at the crucial meeting.

Unruly senior SP leaders cause embarrassment to Akhilesh

Unruly senior SP leaders cause embarrassment to Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav might be moving heaven and earth to refurbish the tarnished image of his ruling Samajwadi Party, but he seems to have more embarrassment in store.

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Cook's visit, following a trip to China, comes at a crucial time as Apple looks for new growth markets after posting its first ever decline in iPhone sales

MindTree gears up for Phase-II of its journey

MindTree gears up for Phase-II of its journey

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

To focus on leadership grooming, corporate governance and brand repositioning

Mayawati sacks four 'tainted' UP ministers

Mayawati sacks four 'tainted' UP ministers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

To refurbish her government's image ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly election, Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday recommended sacking of four ministers, who were facing corruption charges, to Governor B L Joshi.

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The PM's visit comes at a time when West Bengal has been witnessing widespread protests against the contentious Citizenship Act.

Modi moves to official Race Course Road residence

Modi moves to official Race Course Road residence

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Five days after being sworn-in, Narendra Modi on Friday moved to the prime minister's official residence at the Race Course Road. Modi, who was staying temporarily at the nearby Gujarat Bhawan, went to the 5, Race Course Road this morning and a small pooja was performed there.

Shipbuilding: Reinstate modified subsidy

Shipbuilding: Reinstate modified subsidy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Stocks to watch: Pipavav Defence, ABG Shipyard, Bharati Shipyard

Revealed: IM Version 2 wanted to blow up Pune's Dagdusheth temple

Revealed: IM Version 2 wanted to blow up Pune's Dagdusheth temple

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Interoggation of seven suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives, arrested recently for their alleged roles in various terror attacks across India, reveals how the plan to bomb Pune's famous Dagdusheth Halwai temple fell flat.

PHOTOS: China's aircraft carrier out for weapons check

PHOTOS: China's aircraft carrier out for weapons check

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

China's first aircraft carrier has commenced its second sea trials in the Pacific Ocean to test its deck for fighter landings as well to check its weapons systems, ahead of its likely deployment next year.

Faction-ridden Karnataka BJP to hold 'chinthan manthan'

Faction-ridden Karnataka BJP to hold 'chinthan manthan'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Hit by a barrage of allegations of corruption and intense power struggle among its leaders, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka is holding a two-day brainstorming session to give lessons on morality and discipline to its legislators from Friday.

Srinagar civic body seeks PMC's help to modernise city

Srinagar civic body seeks PMC's help to modernise city

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Srinagar Municipal Corporation has on anvil plans to refurbish the corporation in a big way and is planning to use the experiences of Pune Municipal Corporation in this regard.

Nitish must think of new governance ideas

Nitish must think of new governance ideas

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

No one in Bihar will deny Nitish Kumar's contribution to governance, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Brad, Angelina to get married at their French retreat

Brad, Angelina to get married at their French retreat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The couple recently announced their engagement.

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Britain and China have clashed over the offer of British National Overseas passports to Hong Kong residents, observes Rup Narayan Das.

India to be Reckitt's OTC production hub

India to be Reckitt's OTC production hub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

British consumer goods major Reckitt Benckiser, which bought over local start-up Paras Pharmaceuticals for a staggering Rs 3,260 crore (Rs 32.6 billion) last year, is converting its acquired Baddi plant in Himachal Pradesh into a global hub for manufacturing over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products.

Mumbai to host WSH second semi-final and final

Mumbai to host WSH second semi-final and final

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Bangalore, home of Karnataka Lions, will host the first semi-final on April 1, at 1900 IST.

South Mumbai Jewish centre still waits to remove 26/11 scars

South Mumbai Jewish centre still waits to remove 26/11 scars

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Three years after the Chabad House in south Mumbai was pulverised by terrorists, the Jewish Centre is yet to get a refurbished look and though the court case over renovating the site has been settled, the necessary permission from the civic body is still to come through.

CWG: CBI files cases against Delhi local bodies

CWG: CBI files cases against Delhi local bodies

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday went beyond probing only the officials of the Suresh Kalmadi-led Commonwealth Games Organising Committee to start cracking on those allegedly involved in corruption in construction and renovation of the stadiums.

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

Gilani dissolves Pak cabinet; will downsize it

Gilani dissolves Pak cabinet; will downsize it

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday announced the dissolution of his cabinet after all federal ministers submitted their resignations as part of an exercise aimed at refurbishing the government's image.

Make in India, PM likely to tell Tim Cook

Make in India, PM likely to tell Tim Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Getting an assurance from the Apple CEO on manufacturing in India will mean much to the NDA government.

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Indian Parliament's new building will have a triangular shape to reflect the importance of triangles being a sacred geometry in various religions, while its interiors will have three national symbols as their main themes -- Lotus, Peacock and Banyan Tree.

Skoda plans five new models for India

Skoda plans five new models for India

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

While a refurbished Laura would hit the roads some time next month, a premium mid-sized sedan, Rapid, would arrive by the end of the year.

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Mumbai Cricket Association is awaiting a go-ahead from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to conduct practice matches at the refurbished Wankhede Stadium, which is to host three World Cup ties, including the final on April 2.

China's first aircraft carrier begins sea trials

China's first aircraft carrier begins sea trials

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Expected to be renamed "Shi Lang," after the Qing Dynasty admiral who conquered what is now known as Taiwan in 1681, the carrier has been undergoing modernisation work at the port of Dalian since 2002.

US delivers 3 F-16s to Pakistan

US delivers 3 F-16s to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The new F-16 D Block 52 jet and two F-16 Block 15 jets that had undergone a mid-life upgrade arrived at the Shahbaz airbase from the US, a Pakistan Air Force spokesman said.

R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games

R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

A refurbished R K Khanna Tennis Complex was formally handed over to Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Monday, at a ceremony attended by Union Minister of Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Unlike other stadia, upgradation of which is being undertaken by government agencies like the DDA and NDMC, the tennis venue was completed by the All India Tennis Association (AITA).

Used is not a dirty word on Amazon, Shopclues & eBay

Used is not a dirty word on Amazon, Shopclues & eBay

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Second hand goods are catching up with customers on renown shopping websites.

TMC netas face tough time with Mamata's 'Didi ke Bolo'

TMC netas face tough time with Mamata's 'Didi ke Bolo'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Party leaders are being forced to bite the tongue while answering queries on cut money and alleged arrogance of local TMC leaders.

Merc starts selling pre-owned cars

Merc starts selling pre-owned cars

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Mercedes-Benz India on Wednesday announced its foray into the pre-owned car business under its 'Proven Exclusivity' programme, launched globally last year.

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Used smartphones are gaining popularity in the hinterland, the main market for JioPhone. Share of JioPhone in the feature phone market had shrunk from 47% in Q2 of 2018 to 28% a year after.

The talent of Indians is unbelievable: Tim Cook

The talent of Indians is unbelievable: Tim Cook

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is on his first official visit to India, tells NDTV's Vikram Chandra that the company's business plans for India can't be pitted against those for China, which is a very different market and where Apple did a "pretty big" business of $59 billion last year. Cook says his company