'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.' IMAGE: A farmer examines his mustard crop in a field at Verka village in......

Coming Soon, New Ways To Vaccinate

'Just put a patch on your arm and the vaccine can be absorbed by the body.' IMAGE: Administering vaccines through the oral and nasal route are also likely to gain popularity over the traditional......

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

'Our sensors allow the missile to locate and identify the target even if it's on the move.'Peerzada Abrar reports. IMAGE: Tonbo's multi-sensor stabilised seeker for fire and forget next Gen weapon......

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

In a stern warning to Pakistan, new Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday said India reserves the right to 'preemptively strike' at sources of terror, asserting that a 'new normal' in......

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.' Photograph: Rupak De......

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with petrol engine. Electronic sunroof. Plus, of course, the safety elements.  Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com on what makes the......

Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry, interiors and plastics expected from an international brand car. However, it lacks the overall premium-ness that may come......

The Rs 4.5-crore Roma is a departure from all other Ferraris

This Rs 4.5 crore (on-road, Mumbai) performance machine is an all-new Prancing Horse that is visually striking, high on tech and being a Ferrari, offers thrilling performance that will excite your......

F1 bans traction control from 2008

Traction control will be banned in Formula One from next year, the sport's governing body confirmed on Friday. The systems, standard on most ordinary road cars to reduce wheelspin and make vehicles......

Schumacher to return for Ferrari test

Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher will come out of retirement to test Ferrari's title-winning 2007 Formula One car in Barcelona next week, the team said on Tuesday. "It's half for......

Lauda hails F1 rule changes

Former world champion Niki Lauda has hailed Formula One's rule changes for 2003 as just what the sport needs. "I think what has been changed is a big step forward," the Austrian, dismissed as......

McLaren, Williams challenge FIA over rules

McLaren and Williams accused Formula One's governing body of "dumbing down" the sport on Thursday and said they would go to arbitration to challenge recent rule changes."Williams and McLaren......

Rain could make drivers gamble at Monaco GP

Rain forecast for Monaco this weekend could turn Sunday's glamour Grand Prix into as much of a game of chance as anything to be found inside the principality's imposing casino. With traction......