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New Range Rover to be launched on September 29

New Range Rover to be launched on September 29

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The latest SUV, as the company states, is the first SUV to have the all-aluminium body frame. With this the bare shell of the Rover becomes just 12kgs heavier than the Mini Countryman Shell.

Tata Motors to demerge passenger, commercial biz

Tata Motors to demerge passenger, commercial biz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Tata Motors on Monday announced the demerger of its commercial and passenger vehicle segments into two separate listed entities to better capitalise on growth opportunities. The commercial vehicles business and its related investments would be housed in one entity while the passenger vehicle business, including electric vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and its related investments, would be part of the second entity, the auto major said in a regulatory filing. Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran said that Tata Motors has scripted a strong turnaround in the last few years.

2014 Range Rover Sport: Very few SUV can match it

2014 Range Rover Sport: Very few SUV can match it

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The machine is engineered to perfection.

Allardyce lacked Rovers' Indian owners vision

Allardyce lacked Rovers' Indian owners vision

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Sam Allardyce was sacked because his football vision did not fit in with that of Blackburn Rovers' new Indian owners who believe the club should be fourth or fifth in the Premier League.

ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's automatic landing sequence

ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's automatic landing sequence

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

ISRO Chairman S Somanath had recently said the most critical part of the landing will be the process of reducing the velocity of the lander from 30 km height to the final landing, and the ability to reorient the spacecraft from horizontal to vertical direction. "This is the trick we have to play here," he said.

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

In recent months rumours have been doing the rounds that Anil Ambani is planning to takeover Newcastle, while his brother Mukesh and the Sahara group are eyeing Liverpool. On Friday, there were reports of another Indian entrepreneur planning to take over Blackburn Rovers, another English Premier League club. According to Times Online, Mumbai-based businessman Saurin Shah, has the Lancashire club in his sights because of the town's large Asian population.

Chinese firm to revive Rover

Chinese firm to revive Rover

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

Nanjing Automobile Corporation, the Chinese owner of the failed British MG Rover torque, is set to revive the famous brand in China with the government approving the package, the state media reported on Monday.

EPL: Rovers bt Sunderland, move out of relegation zone

EPL: Rovers bt Sunderland, move out of relegation zone

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Blackburn Rovers moved clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a deserved 2-0 win over Sunderland on Tuesday.

Arsenal lose to Blackburn Rovers

Arsenal lose to Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Chelsea beat Portsmouth 2-0 while Arsenal's Champions League hopes for next season suffered a bodyblow with a 1-0 defeat at Blackburn Rovers.

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Chandrayaan-3 lander separated, all eyes soft landing on Moon on Aug 23

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft comprising the lander and rover has successfully separated from the Propulsion Module, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday.

At Rs 59.82 lakh, Range Rover Evoque is an amazing off-roader

At Rs 59.82 lakh, Range Rover Evoque is an amazing off-roader

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Land Rover now assembles the Evoque in India, giving it a major price drop and has also added a new 9-speed autobox in the concoction.

East Bengal beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers again

East Bengal beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers again

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

East Bengal virtually stormed into the pre-quarter-finals of the AFC Cup after a 2-1 victory over Singapore giants Tampines Rovers in a Group H league match in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Rover wants to sell more Tata vehicles

Rover wants to sell more Tata vehicles

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

British automaker MG Rover, which sells Tata Motors' compact car Indica in the United Kingdom and Europe, on Tuesday said it was looking at marketing other vehicles from the Tata stable and more similar tie-ups as well.

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The entire process being autonomous when the lander has to fire its engines at the right times and altitudes, use the right amount of fuel, and scan of the lunar surface for any obstacles or hills or craters before finally touching down.

Vikram lander raised dust during Moon landing, created halo

Vikram lander raised dust during Moon landing, created halo

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Scientists at ISRO used the orbiter high resolution camera onboard the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter to study the lunar surface hours before and after the soft-landing of Vikram lander on the moon on August 23.

Telco to supply Indica cars to MG Rover

Telco to supply Indica cars to MG Rover

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Ltd said on Friday it has agreed to supply its homegrown Indica hatchback cars to the UK's MG Rover Group, to be sold under the Rover brand in Europe.

2014 Range Rover Sports to drive in India before Diwali

2014 Range Rover Sports to drive in India before Diwali

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

It is one of the most anticipated luxury SUV that has garnered 15,000 bookings before launch in Europe alone.

Jaguar, Land Rover sale: Tatas emerge preferred bi

Jaguar, Land Rover sale: Tatas emerge preferred bi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Barely days before it launches the world's cheapest car, Tatas were on Wednesday named the preferred bidder for Ford's British luxury brands -- Jaguar and Land Rover.

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Discovery Sport is a practical package, a spacious cruiser with good off-roading capabilities says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Chandrayaan-3 completes final move, now gears up for...

Chandrayaan-3 completes final move, now gears up for...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The spacecraft will now prepare for separation of the lander module -- comprising the lander and rover -- from the propulsion module.

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Land Rover targets India's defence deals

Land Rover targets India's defence deals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The company is developing a new model in its research and development centre in the United Kingdom, which will primarily address the defence needs of most countries around the globe, including India, said a senior executive from Land Rover.

Tata Motors to launch Jaguar, Land Rover in India

Tata Motors to launch Jaguar, Land Rover in India

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Jaguar Land Rover has reached an agreement with Tata Motors to be an exclusive importer of these premium saloon cars and utility vehicles.

3rd time lucky India is 4th nation to land spacecraft on Moon

3rd time lucky India is 4th nation to land spacecraft on Moon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India on Wednesday joined an elite group of three nations to have sent a spacecraft on the Moon, as Chandrayaan-3 landed a rover on the lunar surface to explore the uncharted territories near the south pole.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

PV or CV at TN plant? TaMo to decide based on trends

PV or CV at TN plant? TaMo to decide based on trends

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Tata Motors will soon submit a detailed report on the upcoming manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district and a decision, on whether the facility will churn out passenger or commercial vehicles, will be taken by the company on the basis of market trends, state's industries minister TRB Rajaa said on Thursday. "They are keeping the options open, and market trends will determine it (the type of vehicles the plant will make). "They will quickly come up with a detailed report on that," Rajaa said.

Confusion reigns at Venky's-owned Blackburn Rovers

Confusion reigns at Venky's-owned Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The fallout surrounding Blackburn Rovers' relegation from the Premier League continued on Wednesday with reports the club's deputy chief executive had been sacked after criticising manager Steve Kean.

Want To See Dhawan Rollin With Good Times?

Want To See Dhawan Rollin With Good Times?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

In his latest reel, he showed us his brand new car, a Land Rover, no less!

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Victoria Beckham to help design Range Rover's special edition SUV Evoque in her capacity as the brand's creative design executive.

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to demonstrate rover roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

3rd Lunar mission in 15 years! Moon truly beckons ISRO

3rd Lunar mission in 15 years! Moon truly beckons ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to the Moon, was launched on October 22, 2008 from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

China's first lunar rover on Saturday successfully landed on the moon, making the communist giant one of three world powers to make a "soft landing" as part of an ambitious programme that aims to put a Chinese astronaut on the moon.

Chandrayaan 3's lander module in fine health, closes in on Moon

Chandrayaan 3's lander module in fine health, closes in on Moon

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Announcing that the health of Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module is normal, ISRO on Friday said that the module has successfully undergone a deboosting (slowing down) operation, taking it closer to the Moon.

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has made the first definitive detection of organic molecules, the building blocks of all known forms of terrestrial life, on the surface of the Red Planet.

In PHOTOS: NASA's Curiosity rover 'sniffs' Martian air

In PHOTOS: NASA's Curiosity rover 'sniffs' Martian air

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has sucked Martian air into its big Sample Analysis at Mars instrument to reveal the concentration of different gases.

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Unite union wants a 12.8 per cent pay rise

Chandrayaan-3 mission on schedule: ISRO a day ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-3 mission on schedule: ISRO a day ahead of landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The space agency said the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), located at the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, is buzzing with energy and excitement.

Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle debris to fall in North Pacific Ocean

Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle debris to fall in North Pacific Ocean

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully injected the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into the intended orbit on July 14 this year, made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, the ISRO said.

Blackburn Rovers too good for Pune FC

Blackburn Rovers too good for Pune FC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Visitors Blackburn Rovers brushed aside a spirited performance by a 10-man Pune FC as they defeated the hosts 3-0 in what was the first ever match in India by an English Premier League side here this evening.

Land Rover wins war with China's Geely

Land Rover wins war with China's Geely

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

British car maker won its law suite against Chinese automaker Geely over using trade mark name "luhu".