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Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The car is expected to hit the road on October 23 and is being launched as Hyundai celebrates two decades in the country. Industry sources say that it will be priced at Rs 3,70,000 to stay competitive with its biggest competitors, Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead.

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

JLR is developing its own autonomous car technologies, which could one day trickle into Tata's more affordable people carriers.

In pix: Mumbai to Kerala on a bike

In pix: Mumbai to Kerala on a bike

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Mumbai-based couple Jyoti and Shrinath Iyer travelled 4,600 km by bike from Maharashtra to Kerala and back.

'I am not thinking about the Olympics as the situation is so bad in our country'

'I am not thinking about the Olympics as the situation is so bad in our country'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When the Olympics were postponed last year there were talks of the virus situation improving, but we are going from bad to worst.'

The 5 most expensive cars in India

The 5 most expensive cars in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

These million-dollar vehicles feature tarmac-shattering speeds, ooze luxury and come loaded with the latest bells and whistles.

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'When we talk about social distancing, it almost impossible to maintain this in slums.' 'So we had to talk to the people about cleanliness.' 'It was a task because everybody uses public toilets. So our volunteers targeted those spots to spread awareness.'

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Sincere request to the Nobel winner, to spend some time speaking with the minorities of Pakistan'

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

Hanging Dec 16 convicts will bring great relief to me: UP hangman

Hanging Dec 16 convicts will bring great relief to me: UP hangman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A Delhi court on Tuesday issued death warrants against all the four convicts in the gang rape-murder case. Pawan Jallad is said to be considered for the job, though he is yet to receive an official order.

My dream for India is...

My dream for India is...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Changemakers from across the country share their wishlist -- how to build a better India.

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

A home ministry official said while 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now across the country due to "massive efforts" to check the outbreak, the Centre has written to all states and union territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit".

Covid: Centre, states equally to blame

Covid: Centre, states equally to blame

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The oxygen shortage was inevitable to an extent given the tsunami of Covid cases, but the problem is the lack of even basic preparation by both the Centre and states, notes Shyamal Majumdar.

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

We have already seen bigger names like Mercedes, BMW and Honda providing top notch safety facilities and now Hyundai is upping the ante as well.

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The regulator has made it mandatory for insurers to have a minimum percentage of motor third-party business underwritten.

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday's talks, they will intensify their agitation against the new farm laws.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India said it is committed to building up Indian Ocean Rim Association in line with its own expanding bilateral ties with the members of the grouping.

15-month-old is tied to a rock while parents work

15-month-old is tied to a rock while parents work

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The parents tie the toddler for her own safety so that she doesnt run into the traffic.

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On December 15, 2020, JLR announced that it has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid in India, the New Defender P400e.

'Use BCG vaccine immediately. No time to waste'

'Use BCG vaccine immediately. No time to waste'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We should start giving this vaccination immediately to doctors, nurses etc and also to the elderly.'

Being 'atmanirbhar' is a mega challenge for auto industry

Being 'atmanirbhar' is a mega challenge for auto industry

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Indian auto industry's dependence on China is high and it will continue to be so in the BS-VI era and as the country moves towards electric mobility. Domestic players lack both technological competence and the sheer pricing advantage that support Chinese imports.

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

It is likely to be priced between Rs 8 and Rs 12 lakh

A Kashmir diary

A Kashmir diary

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'On the drive to the airport, the streets are lined with men in battle camouflage carrying assault rifles and bearing familiar faces -- Tamilians, Bengalis, Punjabis, feared by the locals and in turn fearing them,' notes Aakar Patel during a visit to Srinagar.

Pak continues to wage proxy war against India: Modi

Pak continues to wage proxy war against India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday came out strongly against Pakistan for continuing its proxy war of terrorism against India, saying it has lost the strength to fight a conventional war.

E-commerce firms, start-ups unveil initiatives for women

E-commerce firms, start-ups unveil initiatives for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Amazon.in has announced the launch of first-of its-kind women-only outlets for delivering products.

F1 teams rattled by Bahrain petrol bombs

F1 teams rattled by Bahrain petrol bombs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The government hopes to use the Grand Prix as a way of showing that life is back to normal after a democracy movement launched an Arab Spring-inspired uprising last year.

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.

Dharavi holds its breath as coronavirus cases increase

Dharavi holds its breath as coronavirus cases increase

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Overcrowding, unsanitary conditions in Asia's largest slum pose big challenges to containment.

Incidents of judges being threatened serious: SC

Incidents of judges being threatened "serious": SC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

"There is no freedom to the judges to even file a complaint," a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant said, adding that police or the CBI is not helping the judiciary if such complaints are filed.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.

Stampede a 'massacre', fumes Sena; Oppn seeks Goyal's resignation

Stampede a 'massacre', fumes Sena; Oppn seeks Goyal's resignation

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'The bullet train project is a complete sham'

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The Left unions want concrete action and not just 'assurances'.

Volvo S 60 Cross country: A luxury sedan with sporty features

Volvo S 60 Cross country: A luxury sedan with sporty features

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Volvo S60 Cross Country is a very capable car that can be handled across all weather and terrain conditions, says P Tharyan.

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There are no drugs to be given in the first week, if you have been hospitalised.' 'If you're getting any drug, that drug is likely to be unnecessary.' 'Or the hospitalisation is unnecessary.'

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If the mandis were not working in Delhi, or the onion market in Nashik got affected, or there were disruptions because of unloading or loading in any sector in south India, we intervened.'

'BJP's downfall has come now'

'BJP's downfall has come now'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'The people of Jharkhand know that Modi is not going to become chief minister, so why should they vote for the BJP?'