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India's top cities with highest household income

India's top cities with highest household income

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Urbanisation is a core component to the process of city formation and building out India's competitive strength in the global markets.

LAC Stand-Off: How India will counter PLA's tanks

LAC Stand-Off: How India will counter PLA's tanks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

DRDO plans to build a tank for use in the mountains and in the jungles.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

India to equip Dhruv helicopters with missiles

India to equip Dhruv helicopters with missiles

Rediff.com1 May 2011

Marking a major step forward in technology development, India is expected to equip indigenously-built Dhruv helicopters with missiles in two years as part of an ambitious missile-development programme

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Why India has not made a world-beating global invention

Why India has not made a world-beating global invention

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'If Indians are as smart as their counterparts in university, and have equal opportunity, then what is the reason that we cannot produce inventions of quality that are recognised by the world?'

Decision to bring back stranded Indians after reviewing situation: Govt

Decision to bring back stranded Indians after reviewing situation: Govt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Over 20,400 foreign nationals have been evacuated from India amid the coronavirus crisis and any decision on bringing Indians from abroad will be taken at a later stage after reviewing the situation, the government said on Friday.

Study abroad: 'What is the eligibility for SAT?'

Study abroad: 'What is the eligibility for SAT?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international university and course for you

Meet Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Meet Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

She would be the first Indian to be occupying the coveted post at IMF after former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The debate on genetically modified crops was yet to reach a specific conclusion and safety issues should be discussed before marketting them.

Want to transform your life? Read this

Want to transform your life? Read this

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Samridh Seth suggests nine must-read books that can help turn your life around.

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-II

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-II

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The missile has a strike range of more than 2,000 km.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

Nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile successfully test fired

Nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile successfully test fired

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Prithvi-II is capable of carrying 500-1,000 kilogram of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines.

India doesn't eye anyone's territory: PM to PIO parliamentarians

India doesn't eye anyone's territory: PM to PIO parliamentarians

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The prime minister said India has always played a constructive role in the world and that Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence can counter extremism and radicalisation.

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The massive exercise code-named Iron First 2016 would involve the participation of 181 aircraft departing from multiple bases, and demonstrate a synchronized aerial ballet that would showcase its deadly combat capability over the entire spectrum of aerial operations.

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'

Army warms up to Akash missile

Army warms up to Akash missile

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

India's long-criticised Akash anti-aircraft missile is now blazing towards success. After years of rejection from the military, the Akash is being accepted as a world-class missile.

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

India successfully test fires interceptor missile

India successfully test fires interceptor missile

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The interceptor is a 7.5-metre long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator, the DRDO sources said.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Stressing that both the government and the opposition have 'important roles to play', the President said, "While giving expression to their political ideas both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently."

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

India test-fires indigenously developed interceptor missile

India test-fires indigenously developed interceptor missile

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

The interceptor, known as Advanced Air Defence missile, was engaged against an electronically prepared target which simulated the trajectory of a hostile ballistic missile.

US nonproliferation lobby relishes Pokhran-II row

US nonproliferation lobby relishes Pokhran-II row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The United States' nonproliferation lobby is apparently relishing the controversy ignited by erstwhile Defense and Research Development Organization scientist K Santhanam that the May 1998 Pokhran thermonuclear tests were not a full success implying that India needs to test again.

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the carmaker to deposit the amount within two months.

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines.

COVID cases increasingly reported from rural areas: Experts

COVID cases increasingly reported from rural areas: Experts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The experts said there is a need to relook at the testing strategy in a way that it results in guiding the public health response and effectively limiting the spread of the disease.

Should you sell or hold Yes Bank, Infosys shares?

Should you sell or hold Yes Bank, Infosys shares?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy. Here are his replies to some of the 'buy, sell, hold, avoid or exit?' e-mails that we have received.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

Trai norms for TV ratings body

Trai norms for TV ratings body

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The government is set to participate in the business of television ratings that is primarily meant to guide the broadcasters, the media agencies and the advertisers, to determine their programme scheduling, advertising spends and the placement of the advertisements.

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Delhi L-G overrules Kejriwal's order to reserve hospitals for locals

Delhi L-G overrules Kejriwal's order to reserve hospitals for locals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The move may trigger a confrontation between the AAP dispensation and the LG office.

We know exactly where the LAC is and must defend it

We know exactly where the LAC is and must defend it

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'We should not minimise the seriousness of Chinese encroachments because their perception is different.' 'Nor should we fall into the trap of accepting so-called 'buffer zones' in areas of overlapping claims. We cannot have buffer zones in our own territory,' asserts Ambassador Shyam Saran, a former foreign secretary.

Obama may change US policy on China: Mishra

Obama may change US policy on China: Mishra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Despite the historic victory of Barack Obama in the Presidential elections and 'the change' he has promised, Unites State's foreign policy would continue to be guided by its national interest as it has been since World War II, feels former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra.Chairing a discussion on 'Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Impact on Asian Security Framework' at Observer Research Foundation, Mishra said the Bush administration had been working on two key US strategies.