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You can ride this bag to office or college!

You can ride this bag to office or college!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

A professor at the Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar has designed a bag called 'Bag-O-Moto', a bag on wheels.

Karachi target killings claim 55 lives in 5 days

Karachi target killings claim 55 lives in 5 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Political violence has rocked Karachi once again after motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire in a busy market shooting down 12 people and injuring many others. The attack in the city's biggest junk market for car spare parts occurred on Tuesday night, taking the toll of target killings in the last five days to 55.

PHOTOS: It's an incredibly odd, odd world!

PHOTOS: It's an incredibly odd, odd world!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

These eight odd photos prove it's a mad, mad world!

Sari sizzle: Mandira, Jacqueline heat things up

Sari sizzle: Mandira, Jacqueline heat things up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Designer Puneet Nanda showcased yet another mesmerising array of sparkling saris, elegant lehengas and chic cocktail numbers from his label Satya Paul to mark the close of Day Four of the LFW. And performing the showstopping honours were Mandira Bedi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sarah-Jane Dias and Amruta Patki. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic finale for the day.

Rocket-powered Nadal in hot water for taking his time

Rocket-powered Nadal in hot water for taking his time

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Rafael Nadal zipped around Court Philippe Chatrier as though he had rockets in his heels on Wednesday during a straight sets quarter-final win over Nicolas Almagro but he was still not quick enough for the umpire.

Now, fund-raising for charity goes mobile

Now, fund-raising for charity goes mobile

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Realising that raising money for charity will only get tougher in the present economic environment, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has decided to harness the ever-increasing mobile users in India.

Champions League: With Pep in the stands, City pay heavy price for errors

Champions League: With Pep in the stands, City pay heavy price for errors

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Whether that unusual arrangement had any influence on untypical performance from City, who lacked zip and inspiration as they struggled to break down the French side, is a matter of pure guesswork and Arteta wasn't in the mood to be drawn on it.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Which is the world's widest car?

Which is the world's widest car?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Take the rediff business and find out how much you know about cars.

PIX: What are Kareena, Malaika, Ranveer up to?

PIX: What are Kareena, Malaika, Ranveer up to?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Just what do actors *do* the whole day? We find out.

'Women can be sexual AND talented': Ariana shuts down Piers Morgan

'Women can be sexual AND talented': Ariana shuts down Piers Morgan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American singer spoke up in defense of her mum, Ellen DeGeneres, Little Mix and all the women out there.

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip through the deserted 35-km stretch from Chennai to reach the automobile heart of Sriperumbudur-Oragadam, where the big names of the car industry - Hyundai Motor India, Renault-Nissan India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Apollo Tyres, and Royal Enfield - are based.

China is the world's largest exporter now

China is the world's largest exporter now

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

China has zipped past Germany as the world's largest exporter after German exports slumped 18.4 per cent in 2009, the sharpest fall since 1950.

Rahul's 'mysterious' UP visit

Rahul's 'mysterious' UP visit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

"What is Rahul Gandhi up to?" was the question doing the rounds in Lucknow after the Congress general secretary appeared at the city's Amausi airport on Wednesday afternoon.

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Construction is supposed to begin in 2017, with completion slated for 2023.

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Tokyo marathon which last year saw close to 38,000 amateur participants, was scaled back to just a few hundred professional athletes, with the public strongly discouraged from lining the route. In past years the event attracted more than 1 million roadside spectators.

'No conflict between modernity and spirituality'

'No conflict between modernity and spirituality'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Monks fiddling with computers, using cell phones and zipping around on bikes, may appear a bit out of place, but it is a common sight at the ancient Buddhist monastery at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. "There can be no conflict between modernity and spirituality once control is established over desire," senior monks in the 328-year-old monastery told a visiting PTI correspondent.

The Mahindra Xylo strategy

The Mahindra Xylo strategy

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Mahindra Xylo targets one bird too many with its sedan-killer strategy.

The coolest cars you've never heard of

The coolest cars you've never heard of

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

This United Nations of rare models should get car fanatics' blood flowing.

Twitter CEO gives push to Modi's Digital India drive

Twitter CEO gives push to Modi's Digital India drive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The company has an estimated user base of 22.2 million in India.

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Joins Facebook, Apple and Twitter in buying Indian start-ups

A 'recession-proof' dress worn 100 different ways!

A 'recession-proof' dress worn 100 different ways!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Here's some good news for women who are cutting down on their shopping expenses due to recession: a new 'zipper' dress that can be worn 100 ways has hit the fashion circuit.

Nadal, Murray in a hurry; Williamses canter

Nadal, Murray in a hurry; Williamses canter

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Melbourne Park's first glimpses of Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal were brief on Tuesday but Serena and Venus Williams both gave full value at the Australian Open with their first round wins.

Murray marches on in Melbourne

Murray marches on in Melbourne

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Melbourne Park's first glimpse of Andy Murray was a brief one on Tuesday as the bookmakers' favourite for the Australian Open zipped through to round two in double-quick time when his opponent retired injured.

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

An off-key Liverpool were frustrated for a second successive game by struggling opponents as they were held to a 0-0 Premier League draw at Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

NASA's Messenger unravels Mercury's secrets

NASA's Messenger unravels Mercury's secrets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Investigators found Mercury a very dynamic planet, with active volcanos and magnetosphere. The craft discovered an odd feature that scientists dubbed as 'the spider'-- more than 100 narrow, flat-floored troughs radiating from a complex central region never before seen on either Mercury or the moon. The crust of the planet appears to have been pushed upward and cracked from a central point, like a pane of glass.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

Karthikeyan leads Team India to maiden A1 GP win

Karthikeyan leads Team India to maiden A1 GP win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Having lost his status as Williams test driver after the Formula One team jettisoned him earlier this week, Karthikeyan took the circuit by storm and raced to the chequered flag, quelling late charge from New Zealand and South Africa.

New four-door electric car for Rs 2.5 lakh

New four-door electric car for Rs 2.5 lakh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

The fully-loaded version of the car costs around Rs 2.5 lakh and boasts of facilities, including AC, power window and centralised locking, like any other small, premium hatch-back. The fully-charged car would run for 110 km with AC switched on and another 20 kms without AC. It could give a maximum speed of 55 kmph and was likely to give a tight competition to the two-door fibre-bodied battery car Reva, introduced a few years back in the country.

ICC reviewing Du Plessis lollypop footage for ball tampering

ICC reviewing Du Plessis lollypop footage for ball tampering

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'A day after South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series in Australia by winning in Hobart, footage emerged showing Du Plessis with a white lolly in his mouth, licking his finger before shining the ball'

A shoe that transforms into a sandal

A shoe that transforms into a sandal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

According to the scientists, the footwear named Nat-2 looks like a regular pair of canvas shoes -- in fact, one can unzip the sole to reveal a pair of sandals. The canvas top can easily be folded up and slipped into a bag.

Paes excited about Dlouhy partnership

Paes excited about Dlouhy partnership

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes sees his new union with Lukas Dlouhy from the Czech Republic as a minor challenge on the ATP tour.

From bullock cart to biofuel

From bullock cart to biofuel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

In Indian villages, the concepts of bio-fuels and carbon footprints do not exist. Yet, people use cycles, bullock carts, rickshaws and their own two feet, none of which cost the environment anything.

Rain washes out Australia-India ODI

Rain washes out Australia-India ODI

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Australia were reduced to 51 for three, chasing a revised target of 141 from 26 overs before rain played spoilsport.

Shraddha Kapoor's sporty ramp look

Shraddha Kapoor's sporty ramp look

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The Bollywood actor lit up the ramp for fashion designer Masaba Gupta at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Sensex ends up 254pts; ITC, Wipro surge 6%

Sensex ends up 254pts; ITC, Wipro surge 6%

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The Sensex opened 12 points lower at 13,838, and soon touched a low of 13,798. Fresh buying, thereafter, helped the index rebound into the positive zone and zip past the 14,000-mark.

Spotted: Abhishek shoots for Drona

Spotted: Abhishek shoots for Drona

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Reader Parul Shah sends us some pictures.

Is sex necessary?

Is sex necessary?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005