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'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

ome of the features including seat declining angle, better cushion for seats, better accessibility to mobile charging points than before, extended foot-rest in the Executive Chair cars among others, an official release said.

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Preliminary reports suggest that the bus overturned while overtaking a vehicle in Kanina town.

How GenAI Startup Ecosystem Is Unfolding

How GenAI Startup Ecosystem Is Unfolding

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'In India, the GenAI startup ecosystem is unfolding with remarkable speed, signalling a new era of technological advancement and investment opportunities.'

Summer Drinks To Kill The Heat

Summer Drinks To Kill The Heat

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The unforgiving summer months call for a glassful of superfood smoothies.

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Personnel onboard the ship were able to alert the Maryland department of transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives,' Biden said.

12 killed as minibus hits container on Sumruddhi Expressway

12 killed as minibus hits container on Sumruddhi Expressway

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

At least 12 people were killed and 23 others injured when a speeding mini-bus hit a container truck on Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in the early hours of Sunday, police said.

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nikhil Anand, senior vice president, operations, at NLB Services explains why professionals who are adept at data, cloud computing and cybersecurity will earn well in 2024.

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope, whose sensational 196 formed the core of England's 28-run win over India in the first Test in Hyderabad, said on Sunday that he practiced those sweeps and reverse sweeps extensively before arriving on these shores.

What's biggest challenge in Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon?

What's biggest challenge in Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The space strategist said that this shows that one should not take anything for granted in space exploration.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

If left unchecked, the 2024 elections may be infamously remembered as the election of deepfakes. The ECI has a tough task ahead, but, more importantly, it has an opportunity to become a global model for scores of countries going to polls this year, notes Ajay Kumar.

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Shortage of semiconductors, price hikes pull January auto sales into red. Dec had seen sales grow for 1st time this FY, which dealers called a one-off.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit as a planned maintenance-induced weakness in oil business earnings was offset by stability in retail and telecom verticals. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit of Rs 17,265 crore, or Rs 25.52 per share, in October-December - the third quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal - was 9.3 per cent higher than Rs 15,792 crore, or Rs 23.19 a share, earning a year back, according to a company statement. Quarter-on-quarter, the profit was lower when compared to Rs 17,394 crore earnings in the preceding three months ended September 30.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

One India postal plan launched

One India postal plan launched

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Dayanidhi Maran on Monday launched the Indian postal department's One India One Rate concept for speed post, under which a minimum rate of Rs 25 would be charged for delivering a package, not more than 50 gms, to any destination within the country.

7 women killed in freak road accident on Bengaluru-Chennai highway

7 women killed in freak road accident on Bengaluru-Chennai highway

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At least 7 women returning from Karnataka were killed in a freak accident in this district on Monday when a stationary van crushed them after being hit from the rear by a lorry, the police said.

Erred by retweeting video defaming BJP IT cell, Kejriwal tells SC

Erred by retweeting video defaming BJP IT cell, Kejriwal tells SC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the Supreme Court that he made a mistake by retweeting an allegedly defamatory video circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee related to the BJP IT Cell.

Social media posts against Bihar govt, MPs, MLAs are now punishable

Social media posts against Bihar govt, MPs, MLAs are now punishable

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Objectionable social media posts against ministers, members of Parliament and the state legislature, other elected representatives and government officials shall be counted as cyber crime and warrant penal action, says a missive issued by a top police official in Bihar.

9 people killed in truck-van collision on Mumbai-Goa highway

9 people killed in truck-van collision on Mumbai-Goa highway

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The accident took place at 4.45 am near Repoli village in Raigad, located more than 130 km from Mumbai. The victims, all relatives, were going in the van to Guhagar town in Ratnagiri district, Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge said.

12 killed, 11 injured as trailer rams into bus in Rajasthan

12 killed, 11 injured as trailer rams into bus in Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The bus was on its way from Gujarat to Mathura in Uttar Pradesh when the accident occurred around 4.30 am, they said.

Airtel-Jio row: Speed test method accurate, reliable

Airtel-Jio row: Speed test method accurate, reliable

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Reacting to the statement Jio said that the admission by Ookla reinforces Jio's submission that there is a clear contamination in primary data collected by Ookla in India, where nearly 90 per cent of smartphones are dual SIM devices

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

England's Pakistan-origin off-spinner Shoaib Bashir was on Wednesday granted visa to play in the five-match Test series against India, ending a "frustrating" wait for the visiting side whose captain Ben Stokes felt "devastated" by the delay.

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The three-day India Mobile Congress (IMC) will showcase the widening convergence of telecom with new domains, such as semiconductors and deep tech, P Ramakrishna, the forum's chief executive officer, said on Tuesday. With more than 250 global and domestic exhibitors, the seventh edition is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors this year, he said. There will also be over 5,000 CXO-level delegates and more than 350 speakers.

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at 4 pm on Wednesday. The AQI map prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board showed clusters of red dots (indicating hazardous air quality) spread across the Indo-Gangetic plains.

'Was told to add pace, no one showed me how': Kuldeep

'Was told to add pace, no one showed me how': Kuldeep

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Kuldeep's tweak in action is a self-taught one but a tip from former Team India physio Ashish Kaushik did help

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The department Thursday confirmed by email that Officer Daniel Auderer has been administratively reassigned to a non-operational position.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Time to complete e-verify FY'20 ITRs extended to Feb 28

Time to complete e-verify FY'20 ITRs extended to Feb 28

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Taxpayers who have not e-verified their ITRs for 2019-20 fiscal can complete the verification process by February 28, 2022, as the Income Tax department has given a one-time relaxation to assessees. As per law, an income tax return (ITR), filed electronically without a digital signature, has to be verified electronically through Aadhaar OTP, or net-banking, or code sent through demat account, pre-validated bank account and ATM within 120 days of filing the return. Alternatively, taxpayers can send a physical copy of the ITR filed to the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) office in Bengaluru.

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.

Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's cement demand has consistently shown double-digit growth over the past few quarters, primarily driven by infrastructure spending. However, dealers and industry executives note that state elections, festival season, and, in some markets, weddings and pollution may temporarily disrupt this demand story. While the festival season typically sees a slowdown in construction activity, some dealers anticipate this lull extending throughout the entire month as multiple states enter election mode.

US-Canada border crossings shut after car explodes killing two

US-Canada border crossings shut after car explodes killing two

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two people were killed in a 'vehicle explosion' at the United States-Canada border crossing near Niagara Falls in the afternoon hours on Wednesday, CBS News reported citing sources.

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Electric two-wheeler sales likely to breach 1 million mark in 2024

Electric two-wheeler sales likely to breach 1 million mark in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

India's electric two-wheeler (E2W) sector is expected to cross the one million mark in 2024 fuelled by rising demand, increased production, and affordability, industry experts said, even as several original equipment makers are expanding their penetration to rural areas. Improved battery technology and innovative features are also likely to fuel growth, they said. "E2W sales will breach the 1-million mark in 2024 as the demand for electric two-wheelers is expected to continue growing due to factors such as environmental awareness, government incentives, and improvements in technology," Hyder Khan, chief executive officer (CEO), Godawari Electric Motors, said.

Dilip Kumar, At His Most Spellbinding!

Dilip Kumar, At His Most Spellbinding!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Saira Banu takes us behind the scenes of her 1974 film Sagina, in which she starred opposite her husband, Dilip Kumar.

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday ordered a probe into a road accident on the Samruddhi Expressway which claimed 12 lives.

Car overspeeding, covered 20km in 9 minutes: Police on Cyrus Mistry's accident

Car overspeeding, covered 20km in 9 minutes: Police on Cyrus Mistry's accident

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The car was driven by Mumbai-based gynaecologist Anahita Pandole (55).

U'khand tunnel collapse: Oxygen being supplied, efforts on to rescue workers

U'khand tunnel collapse: Oxygen being supplied, efforts on to rescue workers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

They said the incident occurred around 4 am when a 150-metre-long portion of the four-and-a-half-kilometer-long tunnel collapsed.