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Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Office redevelopment is emerging as a key growth frontier for developers as India's commercial real estate market shifts towards quality, sustainability, and capital efficiency. With land parcels scarce in central business districts (CBDs) and demand for Grade A offices remaining strong, developers and investors are increasingly turning to ageing office stock in prime locations to unlock value.

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication (GI) registration of Indian goods besides wines, and spirits in the island nation. The current GI law of New Zealand only allows India's wines and spirits to be registered.

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

If the fans can separate the game from politics, treating it as a spectacle rather than a battle, is it not time the stakeholders did the same?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

Day after stage removal, Kolkata cops intercept army truck

Day after stage removal, Kolkata cops intercept army truck

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kolkata Police intercepted a military truck for alleged reckless driving, a day after the army dismantled a TMC protest stage. The incident occurred near the Writers' Buildings, with police citing dangerous driving and traffic violations. Army officials deny any wrongdoing.

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The incident caused burns to Mark Shankar's hands and legs, while smoke inhalation also affected his lungs and he is currently receiving treatment in a hospital there, Janasena Party said in a press release.

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Dalhousie square has close to 55 historic landmarks.

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Haryana has done well in terms of economic growth over the last couple of decades. For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, recommend Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Chattopadhyay was seen being taken out of his residence at Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas district around 2 pm by ED officials, who previously conducted search operations at the premises for over seven hours.

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.

How To Deal With Rising Rents

How To Deal With Rising Rents

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

While tenants can't escape the impact of rising rentals entirely, they can adopt a few strategies to reduce the impact.

Chinese Get Back To Work With Caution

Chinese Get Back To Work With Caution

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

People in China get back to routine, but with caution after the lockdown placed to curb the COVID-19 outbreak was lifted in Shanghai and Beijing.

Beijing Tightens COVID-19 Curbs

Beijing Tightens COVID-19 Curbs

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Despite Beijing reporting just 51 new cases on Wednesday, China's capital tightened Covid restrictions as it battled an outbreak.

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt.

73 killed in massive building fire in S. Africa's Johannesburg

73 killed in massive building fire in S. Africa's Johannesburg

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Authorities said it was unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building in the city centre.

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand shooter kills two on eve of Women's Soccer World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The 31-year-old left-hander, who was arrested on Sunday ahead of the team's departure from Australia, was denied bail by a local court in Sydney on Monday, even as the SLC suspended him from all forms of the game with immediate effect.

9 killed in fire at Railways building in Kolkata

9 killed in fire at Railways building in Kolkata

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Banerjee, who rushed to the spot in the city's central business district, announced the state government will pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those killed in the blaze and government job to a kin of each victim.

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The smile vanishes before you can spell 'B-I-R-M-I-N-G-H-A-M'.

The Risks of Juniorisation

The Risks of Juniorisation

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

You finally end up with an army of midgets led by midgets, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Journalist-activist Aakar Patel stopped at airport from flying to US

Journalist-activist Aakar Patel stopped at airport from flying to US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Patel said that he was prevented from travelling to the US despite a Gujarat court order granting him permission "specifically" for the said trip.

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia are expected to announce over the next few days that the fifth Test, scheduled for Jan. 14-18 at Perth Stadium, will be switched to another city because of Western Australia's hard line on quarantine.

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic will spend at least the next 72 hours in a Melbourne hotel before the next hearing in his fight to overturn a ban on entering Australia is held on Monday.

Xmas crowd: Need to reinstate Covid curbs in Kolkata, say experts

Xmas crowd: Need to reinstate Covid curbs in Kolkata, say experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A day after the city saw huge crowds of mid-night revellers thronging the eastern metropolis's busy Park Street to celebrate Christmas, health experts and doctors cautioned the state government against allowing more such gatherings especially during the New Year festivities

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

If India is to urbanise successfully, it has to focus on Tier 2 cities with a population of one-five million, observes T N Ninan.

Why China Is Worried About Hong Kong

Why China Is Worried About Hong Kong

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Although Hong Kong weathered many a storm and displayed a remarkable resilience to bounce back, the developments in the territory have raised question marks with regard to its future stability and prosperity.' A revealing excerpt from Rup Narayan Das's Hong Kong Conundrum: Pangs of Transition.

The hotel where Karnataka rebel MLAs are hiding out

The hotel where Karnataka rebel MLAs are hiding out

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Sofitel, a luxurious hotel in Mumbai, is hogging the limelight after 10 Karnataka MLAs, belonging to the ruling Janata Dal-Secular and the Congress, checked in over the weekend after submitting their resignations to the assembly speaker there, throwing the southern state in political turmoil. Take a look at the swanky digs.

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Delhi's Connaught Place is the 6th most expensive location in the world.

After Bagree Market, The Oberoi Grand raises fire alarm

After Bagree Market, The Oberoi Grand raises fire alarm

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Hawkers, who have been doing business on the pavements in front of the plush hotel for decades, have wormed their way to occupy up to three-fourth of the area, making it a fire hazard.

China sees over 100 COVID cases for 1st time in over 3 months amid fear of second wave

China sees over 100 COVID cases for 1st time in over 3 months amid fear of second wave

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Although China still faces the threat of new outbreaks due to local community transmissions or from imported cases, the country's capability to contain the COVID-19 has been honed, thanks to its experience in battling the virus for months.

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Extra security measures will be in force for these areas in the period between June 10 and 14.

21 arrested for protests near Modi's hotel

21 arrested for protests near Modi's hotel

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

A total 21 people, mostly belonging to Maoist groups, were arrested from near the hotel where visiting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had an interaction with industrialists during the day.

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Q3 office rebound growth was led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which together accounted for nearly 80 per cent of the net absorption in Q3.

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Melbourne's air quality went down overnight to "hazardous" due to bushfire smoke. Sixteen fires were still burning and 1.4 million hectares have been destroyed across Victoria.

Mapletree in race for UB Group's Bengaluru assets

Mapletree in race for UB Group's Bengaluru assets

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

UB City is the biggest commercial property in Bengaluru.

Fire at New Secretariat building in Kolkata

Fire at New Secretariat building in Kolkata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Thick smoke was seen billowing out of the windows of the building, housing several government offices.

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Australian TV channels showed the man, in his 20s or 30s, running through the King Street with a large kitchen knife yelling "Allahu Akbar" .

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

How the Philippiness outplayed India in the outsourcing game

How the Philippiness outplayed India in the outsourcing game

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

In its rise to the top of the voice-based BPO business, the Philippines has brought a great deal from the Indian industry but has also learnt from its mistakes.

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

In Asia, the last Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse happened 35 years ago on December 30, 1982.