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Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving widespread use of biofuels in the transportation sector in India. Recently, two Union ministers have emphasised India's biofuel potential, arguing that it has the capacity and potential to lead a transition towards widespread biofuel adoption. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari signalled that this transition is well underway and urged car manufacturers to quickly adapt and introduce new biofuel-run vehicles, lest the government resort to taxing diesel vehicles.

US Open draw: Alcaraz could meet Sinner; Gauff slated to face Swiatek

US Open draw: Alcaraz could meet Sinner; Gauff slated to face Swiatek

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a potential quarter-final clash with old foe Jannik Sinner in his US Open title defence, and American Coco Gauff is on a collision course with defending champion Iga Swiatek on the women's side.

World champs Lyles, Richardson amplify greatness at Zurich

World champs Lyles, Richardson amplify greatness at Zurich

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim of Qatar cleared 2.35 metres to win the men's high jump to earn a bit of redemption after his disappointing bronze in Budapest.

Mac Allister red card revoked after winning appeal

Mac Allister red card revoked after winning appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Mac Allister was shown a red card for a high tackle on Ryan Christie in the 58th minute.

Women's World Cup 2023: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball?

Women's World Cup 2023: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

From goal-scoring prowess to outstanding goalkeeping, the awards highlighted the remarkable talent and sportsmanship displayed on the grandest stage of women's football.

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be the cynosure of all eyes as India begins its athletics campaign in the Asian Games

India men's skeet, air rifle shooters falter at Worlds

India men's skeet, air rifle shooters falter at Worlds

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The skeet team, comprising Angad Vir Bajwa (121), Anant Jeet Singh Naruka (120), and Gurjoat Khangura (115), finished in 14th place with an overall score of 356.

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.

Gukesh to face Carlsen in World Cup quarter-finals

Gukesh to face Carlsen in World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa completed a win to book a match against compatriot Erigaisi, making sure an Indian will feature in the semi-final.

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Ibrahimovic returns to Sweden squad after one-year absence

Ibrahimovic returns to Sweden squad after one-year absence

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return to the Sweden squad after a one-year absence.

FIFA Women's WC: England break Aus hearts to storm into final

FIFA Women's WC: England break Aus hearts to storm into final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'This is the one thing I've always wanted, to make finals at a World Cup and after two times of getting huge disappointment, honestly I can't believe it.'

World C'ships PIX: Lane nine just fine for golden girl Richardson

World C'ships PIX: Lane nine just fine for golden girl Richardson

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

American Holloway wins third straight world 110m hurdles title

Kipyegon smashes World mile record; Warholm sparkles

Kipyegon smashes World mile record; Warholm sparkles

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon shattered the women's mile World record, while compatriot Ferdinand Omanyala won the men's 100 metres in a photo finish at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

India votes against western nations at UNHRC to condemn Quran desecration

India votes against western nations at UNHRC to condemn Quran desecration

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

India on Wednesday voted in favour of a draft resolution tabled in the UN Human Rights Council that condemns and strongly rejects recent "public and premeditated" acts of desecration of the Quran.

Will Ukraine Get NATO Membership?

Will Ukraine Get NATO Membership?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Scenes from the NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11, 2023.

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Weighing 320 tonne at lift-off, the vehicle used larger strap-on motors to achieve higher payload capability.

HC sets aside govt's order cancelling academic Ashok Swain's OCI card

HC sets aside govt's order cancelling academic Ashok Swain's OCI card

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday set aside an order of the Centre by which the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card of academic Ashok Swain was cancelled.

Sensational PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Sensational PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Sarah Sjoestroem cruised to her fifth consecutive World Aquatics Championships title in the women's 50 metres butterfly event on Saturday.

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

Why will Courtois not travel with Belgium?

Why will Courtois not travel with Belgium?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not travel with Belgium for their Euro-2024 qualifier in Estonia on Tuesday as local media reported he is unhappy at being overlooked for the captaincy in this past weekend's 1-1 home draw with Austria.

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Bengaluru-based IT major Infosys is growing its footprint in the Nordics by establishing a new proximity centre in Oslo, Norway, as part of its continued expansion plans in the region. The new centre is expected to enable Infosys to attract, re-skill, and upskill local talent to work on global opportunities through next-gen technologies like cloud, AI, IoT, 5G, and software engineering. The Nordic region consists of five sovereign states - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - besides the three autonomous territories connected to these states: the Faroe Islands and Greenland (Denmark), and land (Finland).

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA).

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Murali Sreeshankar is the only third Indian to finish in the top-three of a Diamond League after Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and former discus thrower Vikas Gowda.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

'Free man' Ibrahimovic brings curtains down on 24-year-long career

'Free man' Ibrahimovic brings curtains down on 24-year-long career

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'It was a long career, really long, thank you to everyone who gave me the strength, the adrenaline and the emotion to continue.'

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs (nearly Rs 30,000 crore), annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

Overseas Education Comes With A Cost

Overseas Education Comes With A Cost

Rediff.com17 May 2023

According to a 2021 Redseer report, India's overseas education market is estimated to more than double to $80 billion by 2024.

Is India Prepared For AI Adoption?

Is India Prepared For AI Adoption?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The impact of AI automation in India is the lowest.

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).