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US lauds Indian Americans for deepening ties

US lauds Indian Americans for deepening ties

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a video-taped message from Hawaii to a parley titled, "US-India People to People Conference: Building the Foundation for a Strong Partnership," lauded the Indian American community for being bridge builders that was catalytic towards "deepening the partnership between our two countries and people."

Ford's small car to focus on APAC, Africa

Ford's small car to focus on APAC, Africa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Michael Boneham, president, Ford India, said the small car would be engineered for Indian conditions and that the company was keeping options open for both petrol and diesel variants. Ford's mall car will mark its entry into the mainstream segment, popularly known as the B segment cars in India, which accounts for a little over 70 per cent of the 1.3 million India car market.

Music Review: Fashion

Music Review: Fashion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

What is commendable about Salim-Sulaiman's score is that all their music, with its recurring theme and riffs, is nicely linked to one another. That ought to come handy in the movie's narrative. As an album too, Fashion offers a well-designed mix of trendy tunes and refined melody.

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Singer Falu caps tour with a stint in the Big Apple.

ISRO says finding water on moon is pathbreaking

ISRO says finding water on moon is pathbreaking

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

In a landmark discovery, India's maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-I has found evidence of water on the lunar surface, a finding that could trigger a serious hunt for life in outer space.

London Dreams is all about the boys

London Dreams is all about the boys

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

This album is tight, meticulously planned and power-packed, with hardly any weak link if you don't mind the absence of a female voice. Definitely one of the most engaging albums to have emerged this season.

Reality TV shows: More the talent, less the fame

Reality TV shows: More the talent, less the fame

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

When will all the singing talent unearthed on India's reality shows get their big break, wonder Hiral Gandhi and Suman Gedala, who belong to the class of 2010 at the University of Rochester.

Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain in NYC

Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain in NYC

Rediff.com6 May 2007

The duo performed at the Town Hall in NYC

Music Review: Radio has Himesh vs Himesh

Music Review: Radio has Himesh vs Himesh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

While the compositions do have considerable merit, Reshammiya's singing and the lyrics in some of the songs spoil the party to great extent.

Navy chief disputes scientist's claim on Pokhran

Navy chief disputes scientist's claim on Pokhran

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Senior DRDO scientist K Santhanam on Thursday reiterated that there was no question about backing away from his assertion that the 1998 Pokhran II nuclear tests were not fully successful, while the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sureesh Mehta, said the tests conducted eleven years ago were adequate.

Advergaming: Emerging brand recall tool for admen

Advergaming: Emerging brand recall tool for admen

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

In-game advertising ( or advergames) is catching on in India. Advertisers consider it to be an effective medium to improve brand recall. Indian gaming companies are looking at it as a promising new revenue stream that could offset growing game development costs. An advergame is a fusion of non-intrusive advertising, marketing and branding. Advergames also have potent market research capabilities, demographic assessments or statistics for specific regions just a click away.

'Gujarat's Muslims have no option but to talk to Modi'

'Gujarat's Muslims have no option but to talk to Modi'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

'The biggest damage is inflicted not during the riots, but after the riots. The curfews and inactivity brings misery to survivors of the riots. In every riot, some 3,000 Muslim families slip below the poverty line. Nobody talks about them.' Zafar Yunus Sareshwala, who speaks in Narendra Modi's favour and has initiated the dialogue between Modi and Gujarati Muslims, tells Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Spencer's goes for image makeover

Spencer's goes for image makeover

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Spencer's Retail, the Rs 800-crore retail arm of the RPG Group, will expand its range of fashion merchandise with the launch of private labels as well as foreign apparel brands, in an attempt to revamp its image as a fashion-centric brand instead of just a food retail chain.

Ford starts making diesel engines at Chennai arm

Ford starts making diesel engines at Chennai arm

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The $26-million assembly plant has a production capacity of 50,000 diesel engines and 10,000 petrol engines annually, the company said. The company has also added 25 new local suppliers to its supply network to support the new diesel engine assembly operations, which help to contribute nearly 50 per cent local content to the diesel engines.

'US planning unilateral strike on Pakistan'

'US planning unilateral strike on Pakistan'

Rediff.com29 May 2010

US military is looking at options for a unilateral strike in Pakistan if a successful terrorist strike on US soil is traced back to the country, senior Pentagon officials were quoted as saying on Saturday.

Mitsubishi mulls compact car in India

Mitsubishi mulls compact car in India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Japanese automobile company Mitsubishi Motors may launch a compact car in the B segment in the country. The car is expected to hit the roads in three years. Though Mitsubishi sells Pajero SUV and Lancer sedan in India, they have not generated adequate volumes for the Japanese automobile company. The compact car will take on Maruti Swift, Hyundai Getz, Skoda Fabia, Fiat Palio, Chevrolet U-VA and Ford Fusion

'Gujarat's Muslims have no option but to talk to Modi'

'Gujarat's Muslims have no option but to talk to Modi'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

'The biggest damage is inflicted not during the riots, but after the riots. The curfews and inactivity brings misery to survivors of the riots. In every riot, some 3,000 Muslim families slip below the poverty line. Nobody talks about them.' Zafar Yunus Sareshwala, who speaks in Narendra Modi's favour and has initiated the dialogue between Modi and Gujarati Muslims, tells Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Govt offices to buy Ford Ikon now

Govt offices to buy Ford Ikon now

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Central government has approved the proposal to buy Ford's Ikon Flair for institutional purchases. Ford India has entered into a tie-up with the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals for this. The Ikon will be available to government departments at a special rate. Ford India had supplied its SUV Endeavour and sedan Fiesta to various government and public sector undertakings. Besides the Ikon, Ford India sells sedan Fiesta, compact car Fusion, SUV Endeavour in India.

Music review: Vaitheeswaran

Music review: Vaitheeswaran

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Vaitheeswaran album with just three tracks plus one repetition sticks to the adage 'small is beautiful'.

Perspectives from a legend

Perspectives from a legend

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Tabla pioneer Ustad Zakir Hussain presents a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall.

E Week ends on a happy note

E Week ends on a happy note

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

As awards were declared, the closing ceremony of E Week turned into a happy riot as winners, runners up celebrated.

They dream to 'reinvent' nuclear power

They dream to 'reinvent' nuclear power

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

A University of Texas team has proposed a fusion-fission hybrid reactor using current technology.

Now, Ford plans a small car

Now, Ford plans a small car

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Ford is expected to start production in two years, said Arvind Mathew, president and managing director, Ford India. The details of the small car, however, are yet to be finalised.

Look out New York, here comes Zakir Hussain!

Look out New York, here comes Zakir Hussain!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is heading to New York to perform at a Lincoln Center theatre as part of the Zakir Hussain's Masters of Percussion national tour.

Ford's small car from Thai plant

Ford's small car from Thai plant

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

US automobile manufacturer Ford is studying the feasibility of launching a compact car in India that will be imported as a completely-knocked-down kit from a manufacturing hub in Thailand.

Is Akshay India's irritating answer to Sandler?

Is Akshay India's irritating answer to Sandler?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Foreign media slams Chandni Chowk To China; call Akshay India's irritating answer to Adam Sandler!

Review: The horrors of Rann

Review: The horrors of Rann

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Run far, far away from this misleadingly titled battlefield of boredom.

Dev D: The music is different for sure

Dev D: The music is different for sure

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Anurag Kashyap is back with Dev D, an ultra-modern take on that old tale about a man who drunk himself dead silly for a girl. And if the music is any guide, the film holds the promise of being an edgy roller-coaster ride.

Luck By Chance: The music rocks

Luck By Chance: The music rocks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Luck By Chance's music is aimed at the Dil Chahta Hai generation of Bollywood viewers -- definitely urban. Let's hope the movie matches up.

Review: Goa's music is not Yuvan's best

Review: Goa's music is not Yuvan's best

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

The maestro's signature tunes are hard to find in his latest Tamil album.

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Trade between India and Indonesia stands at $20 billion.

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

For people with severe arthritis, even hope can hurt. But, for optimists, here's some good news -- scientists have discovered two genes, which could predict a disabling form of spondylitis in later life.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Vintage Rahman

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Vintage Rahman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Fans of the maestro are going to love this Tamil soundtrack.

Mankind should find a habitat in the galaxy: Kalam

Mankind should find a habitat in the galaxy: Kalam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Mankind needs to find an alternative habitat in another planet with the Moon serving as the human space technological industrial belt and Planet Mars as an alternate human habitat, Kalam said at the International Aerospace Conference.

Music review: Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar

Music review: Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Judging by the songs, which all seem to begin promisingly but taper into nothingness, it looks like Vidyasagar really does need a shot of inspiration to boost his compositions.

Vegam music review

Vegam music review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Truly a compelling contemporary musical feast by Rajhesh Vaidhya.

Jazz legend Joe Zawinul dead

Jazz legend Joe Zawinul dead

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The keyboard virtuoso was 75 years old.

Review: Vinayakudu

Review: Vinayakudu

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Sai Kiran Addivi in his Telugu debut film Vinayakudu tells a romantic tale of a fat man and a hot babe. Krishnudu and Sonia perform fairly well in this film which is slow-paced and makes for an average watch.

SC okays govt stand on Vayudoot

SC okays govt stand on Vayudoot

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

In a judgement, which has deep relevance for the posting and career of employees of merged airlines, the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the government policy regarding the absorption of the staff of erstwhile Vayudoot in Indian Airlines in 1993.

Buy your air ticket at shopping portals

Buy your air ticket at shopping portals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Travel portals have started to tie-up with online shopping portals and offline retail outlets to jointly promote their value-added offers as shopping portals gather huge traffic around festival time. They reason it will help them tide over the current lean phase in the economy.