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FMCG cos see huge demand but hampered by low capacity utilisation

FMCG cos see huge demand but hampered by low capacity utilisation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Top companies reported that despite most of them making staples and essential products, movement of raw material, goods and labour remained restricted, impacting sales.

World is awash in capital, no better time to be an entrepreneur: Kumar Birla

World is awash in capital, no better time to be an entrepreneur: Kumar Birla

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A hallmark of some new businesses today is that they seek to use the brute force of capital, combined with smart technology and operations, to create new needs that you didn't even know existed, the chairman of Aditya Birla group said in a blog post on the trends for the new year.

Bharat Benz use data to up its service quotient

Bharat Benz use data to up its service quotient

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

New age diagnostic tools come in handy for BharatBenz to predict repair needs and breakdown in advance.

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

he spike in the cases has left the BMC officials worried ahead of the festive season beginning on September 10 with the 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

This word-class expressway is a recipe for potential disaster

This word-class expressway is a recipe for potential disaster

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The reason for the EPE's relatively low volume of traffic may lie in the lack of adequate safety measures, especially after sundown. Barring intermittent patches, the highway has no street lights.

France terror attacker identified as 31-year-old 'loner' who rarely spoke

France terror attacker identified as 31-year-old 'loner' who rarely spoke

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The driver of the lorry was 31-year-old Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel.

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Reports of hitherto 'atmanirbhar' breadwinners having to stand in line for a plastic bag of khichdi or, travelling thousands of kms with nothing but packets of biscuits, have not moved the prime minister,' observes Jyoti Punwani.

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Farmers protesting the Centre's three farm laws on Saturday blocked the six-lane Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway at some places in Haryana to mark the completion of 100 days of their agitation at the Delhi borders.

Speed bump or smooth drive? What lies ahead for the auto sector

Speed bump or smooth drive? What lies ahead for the auto sector

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

For an industry which saw sales shrinking in 2013-14, this is hope indeed.

Key lessons for the Railways to turn profitable

Key lessons for the Railways to turn profitable

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Even as several trains have more than 200 waitlisted passengers every day, running some trains with so many vacant seats is a criminal waste of scarce resource.

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

From police refusing to name the accused when the complaint was first filed to seeing her father tortured and killed, from her uncle being ensnared in an unrelated case to suffering an accident, which had clear marks of a conspiracy, the going was tough for her.

Union minister Hegde claims he escaped bid to assassinate him

Union minister Hegde claims he escaped bid to assassinate him

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The driver named Nasir has been caught hold by the localites and seems to be normal without any alcoholic hangover,' he said.

PHOTOS: Alibaug bears the brunt of Cyclone Nisarga

PHOTOS: Alibaug bears the brunt of Cyclone Nisarga

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The landfall process started around 12.30 pm. It made landfall about 40 km from Alibaug, 95 km from Mumbai.

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Parks would cut transport cost by 10% for industries, allow freight movement on larger trucks and rail.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic, an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Witnesses said the motorist had driven against traffic and onto the sidewalk, striking pedestrians.

Tatra deal: ED sends LRs to the UK, Hong Kong

Tatra deal: ED sends LRs to the UK, Hong Kong

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Speeding up its probe in a controversial defence deal that had surfaced last year, the Enforcement Directorate has recently sent judicial requests to the UK and Hong Kong in connection with its money laundering probe in the Tatra truck deal.

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

In the last five years, 37 bridges have collapsed in Uttarakhand. Another 27 bridges are on the brink of collapse. 'Our politicians don't view these bridge collapses as a setback.' 'Rather they see them as an opportunity to make more money.'

16 dead, 8 injured as lorry overturns in Andhra Pradesh

16 dead, 8 injured as lorry overturns in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

At least 16 labourers were killed while eight were injured when a construction material laden truck they had boarded overturned in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Monday.

Two killed, five injured in MP train mishap

Two killed, five injured in MP train mishap

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

At least two persons were killed and five others injured after a speeding train rammed into two vehicles at a level crossing in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

Why Modi visited Serum's Covid vaccine unit

Why Modi visited Serum's Covid vaccine unit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The PM's visit would signal a strong intent towards making sure India becomes a beneficiary as vaccines become a massively traded commodity in the coming years.

Tokyo 2020 tests fake snow to beat the heat

Tokyo 2020 tests fake snow to beat the heat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Some in the crowd grimaced as the snow came pelting down, but most seemed to enjoy it.

Three decades passed, memories of Hashimpura still haunt ex-SP

Three decades passed, memories of Hashimpura still haunt ex-SP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Rai says the story is a 'sordid saga of the relations between the Indian state and minorities'.

10 mind-blowing cars you would love to drive!

10 mind-blowing cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The North American International Auto Show which completes 27 years, showcases the hottest cars from a host of manufacturers.

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India tops the world with 11% of global deaths in road accidents while we have only 1% of the world's vehicles.

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

As far as possible, investment in the agriculture sector must be from the government, and not the private sector, states Santushti Raj Thapar.

Digital India: Modi's unqualified success

Digital India: Modi's unqualified success

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'The digital economy will generate 60 to 65 million jobs by 2025, 20 million more than the 40 to 45 million existing jobs that are in danger of disappearing or getting automated,' points out T N Ninan.

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Johnnie Langendorff pursued the heavily armed gunman in a high-speed car chase after the deadly attack, preventing more casualties.

A new battle to own the road

A new battle to own the road

Rediff.com15 May 2004

India hopes new roads will bring new mindset

India hopes new roads will bring new mindset

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

In the blistering heat of northern India, cars and trucks speed along the smooth, four-lane, black-topped highway from New Delhi to Jaipur.\n\n\n\n

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Japan's next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020

Toll in Grozny attack rises to 46

Toll in Grozny attack rises to 46

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Migrant labourers in South 24 Parganas who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown are left with nothing due to the monstrous cyclone now.

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Delhi recorded an air quality index of 315 at 11:10 am. The last time the air quality hit such a poor level was in February.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.