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Ashok Gehlot: The BJP ran a sinister, poisonous campaign

Ashok Gehlot: The BJP ran a sinister, poisonous campaign

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Ashok Gehlot analysis the shocking rout of the Congress in the assembly polls in Rajasthan.

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Can he be the statesman that a divided nation needs?' 'Not remotely, but by following his gut, he may yet surprise the scores upon scores of naysayers,' says Vikram Johri.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Rental start-ups fight to stay fit in tough marketplace

Rental start-ups fight to stay fit in tough marketplace

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Challenges notwithstanding, there are handful of players who continue to stand tall and scale-up their business. Many of these are taking inspiration from hyper-local grocery and food-delivery business to go full stack, says Sangeeta Tanwar.

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Apple finds it tough to crack India market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

iPhone sales in June quarter dropped 35% even as smartphone market grew 19%

Auto makers pray for buyers' blessings during festivals

Auto makers pray for buyers' blessings during festivals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

About two dozen car & SUV models and two-wheelers lined up for launch

Rahul Gandhi: From reluctant heir to Congress chief

Rahul Gandhi: From reluctant heir to Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Can Gandhi handle the rough and tumble of 24X7 Indian politics with aggressive rivals such as Modi and BJP President Amit Shah to counter?

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.

Refreshed passenger portfolio unlikely to help Tata Motors

Refreshed passenger portfolio unlikely to help Tata Motors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Strategy might not help revive volume growth in passenger vehicle sales.

Question mark looms over India's aircraft carrier

Question mark looms over India's aircraft carrier

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The defence ministry remains uncertain about spending billions of dollars on a carrier.

Who will be king of the road among sedans?

Who will be king of the road among sedans?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

With the new Verna, Hyundai takes on Honda. Beating the Honda City is something the country's second-largest car maker has taken upon itself with its new launch. Will it succeed?

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said India must ensure that 'right steps' are taken as it targets qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Can Mumbai's landmark theatres survive?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'

Auto industry expects to sell two used cars for every new car

Auto industry expects to sell two used cars for every new car

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The strong domestic growth for new vehicle sales during 2008-12, which witnessed a compounded annual growth rate of 14 per cent, led to an increased inventory of used cars, thanks to trade-ins.

U-17 WC Previews: Star-studded England face Chile, France eye winning start

U-17 WC Previews: Star-studded England face Chile, France eye winning start

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A star-studded England will take on unpredictable Chile in a Group F match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the refurbished Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

The Oberoi in New Delhi is scaling luxury to new heights

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The iconic hotel opens after Rs 6-billion revamp

PHOTOS: Inside the deadly world of Ebola

PHOTOS: Inside the deadly world of Ebola

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

West Africa is in the midst of the worst Ebola outbreak in history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that some 9,000 people have contracted the disease so far. Heath officials put the death toll at around 4,500, meaning that one in two people who get Ebola in this outbreak die. The odds are not good.

Former nightclub will be India's brand new cultural hub in US

Former nightclub will be India's brand new cultural hub in US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The government of India has brought a property to house an Indian Cultural Centre in downtown Washington, DC for a whopping $5.7 million.

Throwing away your old shoe? Think again!

Throwing away your old shoe? Think again!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

A social venture is recycling shoes so that barefoot children have proper footwear.

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Outside Rampur, Azam Khan's name may be an alias for controversy. But Rampur's voters believe that all the improvements in their constituency has been accomplished only by the man they have elected 8 times to the state assembly.

Will India get a new Parliament building?

Will India get a new Parliament building?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Sumitra Mahajan has written a letter to the Centre proposing to build a state-of-art Parliament building as the existing 88-year-old structure is showing signs of 'distress'.

What's cooking with Mamata for Modi's Bengal visit

What's cooking with Mamata for Modi's Bengal visit

Rediff.com8 May 2015

During a media interaction, Mamata Banerjee voiced her discontent over the Centre's 'stepfatherly' attitude towards Bengal. Banerjee's detractors feel that the agenda that she conveyed to the media is nothing but an eyewash. According to them, 'Mamata and Modi are heading towards an alliance of convenience'. Indrani Roy reports from Kolkata on the agenda and politics of prime minister two-day visit to the state.

Former top AI executives trade charges

Former top AI executives trade charges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Air India's former executive director Jitender Bhargava feels the airline should oppose the Tata-Singapore Airline plan to set up a hub in Delhi.

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'From chaiwala he has now become Rafalewala. He speaks a bunch of lies,' the West Bengal CM said.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Now, with an aim to make basketball the second-most followed sport in India, the NBA launched its customized NBA.com in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'The casting of a popular hero Ranveer as Bhansali's Khilji sends out an erroneous and contradictory missive to the lay public; a message that tends to equate a leading light with a notorious and treacherous player of medieval history,' notes Vivek Gumaste.

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Insurance companies sell off inventory of flood-damaged vehicles to cut losses.

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The focus is now on having premium service to give passenger comfort and increasing train speeds.

FIFA Under-17: India set for challenging WC debut against USA

FIFA Under-17: India set for challenging WC debut against USA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

India qualified automatically for the event as hosts. They have prepared well with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) sending the players for training tours in Europe and a tournament in Mexico but the home side are the clear underdogs.

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The ministry of defence is considering converting the last British ship serving the Indian Navy into a self-sustaining aircraft carrier museum on the lines of the US Navy's Aircraft Carrier Museum.

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner

Real Madrid could bid for Radamel Falcao next year: Perez

Real Madrid could bid for Radamel Falcao next year: Perez

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has hinted the world's richest club by income could buy Monaco's Colombia striker Radamel Falcao next year.

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'Fashion changes fast and if you are not keeping up you're getting left behind,' design diva Anita Dongre tells Pavan Lall.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Death toll in London inferno hits 30, and is likely to climb to over 100

Death toll in London inferno hits 30, and is likely to climb to over 100

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

There are fears that bodies of those found in the Grenfell Tower won't be recognised ever.

She was like my mother: With kids by her side, Sonia salutes Indira Gandhi

She was like my mother: With kids by her side, Sonia salutes Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The Congress president inaugurated a photo exhibition commemorating the birth centenary of Indira Gandhi, with more than 200 pictures depicting various events from her life at the historic Swaraj Bhavan where the former prime minister was born.