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Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar camp described the ruling as a "murder of democracy" which would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Recipe: Til and Nariyal Laddoo

Recipe: Til and Nariyal Laddoo

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Executive Chef Ishika Konar of the Atmantan Wellness Centre, Pune, shares his healthy recipe.

Ex-top cop's startling claim puts Ajit Pawar in trouble

Ex-top cop's startling claim puts Ajit Pawar in trouble

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Though the name of the district minister is not mentioned in the book, Madam Commissioner, the retired IPS officer apparently points to Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, the present deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. Pawar held the post of "guardian minister" of Pune district at the time, when the state had a Congress-NCP government.

Pune scribe dies at COVID-19 facility, inquiry ordered

Pune scribe dies at COVID-19 facility, inquiry ordered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

State BJP president Chandrakant Patil blamed "insensitive and lackadaisical" approach of the administration for the incident.

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

State health minister Veena George said a meeting was held between the principal secretary of the health department and the Union health ministry earlier in the day and now the monoclonal antibody has arrived.

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A depleted Gujarat Titans bowling attack will have to raise its game by quite a few notches to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh from its record total against Mumbai Indians, in the upcoming afternoon IPL match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

Demonetisation fallout: Pune International Marathon postponed

Demonetisation fallout: Pune International Marathon postponed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

In the wake of Centre's decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500, the organisers of the Pune International Marathon (PIM) have postponed the run and has been rescheduled for January 2017.

Some left NCP due to ED probe: Pawar's jibe at Ajit

Some left NCP due to ED probe: Pawar's jibe at Ajit

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

"However, some members were ready to face the inquiry. (Ex-home minister) Anil Deshmukh was in jail for 14 months. Even Deshmukh was asked to change his role (loyalty) but he stood firm on his decision (to not quit NCP)," Pawar said.

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

A 39-year-old man tested positive for the Nipah virus, which was transmitted to him through direct contact with an infected person who died on August 30, State Health Minister Veena George said in Kozhikode on Friday.

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Pandurang Salgaonkar has a definite chance to redeem himself following the controversial incidents that took place in the last two and a half years.

PUC centre booked for fake tag to car 'owned' by Gadkari

PUC centre booked for fake tag to car 'owned' by Gadkari

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The vehicle is not owned by the senior BJP leader but his name was used to obtain the Pollution Under Control tag, an official said.

I-T raids: Centre trying to defame Ajit Pawar, says Nawab Malik

I-T raids: Centre trying to defame Ajit Pawar, says Nawab Malik

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Alleging that the Centre is abusing the Central agencies to pressure the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said the ruling dispensation and every individual associated will slug it out without any fear.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

Bharat Biotech to supply 500 mn Covaxin jabs to Centre

Bharat Biotech to supply 500 mn Covaxin jabs to Centre

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Speaking at a virtual conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Suchitra Ella, joint Managing Director of the city-based vaccine maker, said the company's facilities in four cities -- Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune and Ankaleshwar -- are currently producing Covaxin.

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Several technology companies are seeking to step up hiring from Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India in 2024 to tap into a vast talent pool of skilled professionals churned out by educational institutions and training centres in these regions. Tier-II and Tier-III cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Mohali, Vadodara, Chandigarh, and Indore contribute around 12-15 per cent of the country's tech talent, hinting towards the strong talent availability in these regions, according to Randstad India, a talent management firm.

Post Pune fiasco, foolproof security for Kanpur pitch

Post Pune fiasco, foolproof security for Kanpur pitch

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Lesson learnt after the Pune pitch fiasco, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has beefed up security around the 22-yard strip for the third ODI between India and New Zealand, in Kanpur, on Sunday.

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The government has ordered monoclonal antibody from Indian Council of Medical Research to treat the child. It is the only available anti-viral treatment for Nipah virus infection, though it has not been clinically proven yet.

Congress-mukt Bharat not possible: Sharad Pawar

Congress-mukt Bharat not possible: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Pawar on Wednesday visited the Congress office in Pune for the first time after he quit the Grand Old Party 23 years ago.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Deutsche India expands tech operations, to hire thousands

Deutsche India expands tech operations, to hire thousands

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Deutsche India, which houses the largest technology centre of German investment bank Deutsche Bank, is expanding its operations in India and hiring thousands. "Since January 2023, we have hired more than 2,500 people for Deutsche India and expect a positive trend to continue for the rest of 2023," Dilipkumar Khandelwal, chief executive officer of Deutsche India and Global Head of Technology Centers told 'Business Standard'. "We will continue to hire in the similar range even for the next year." Deutsche India has about 16,000 employees in the country and most of them are engineers.

Blackstone sells entire 23.5% stake in Embassy REIT for Rs 7,100 crore

Blackstone sells entire 23.5% stake in Embassy REIT for Rs 7,100 crore

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Global investment firm Blackstone on Wednesday sold its entire 23.5 per cent stake in Embassy Office Parks REIT for around Rs 7,100 crore, according to sources. Embassy Office Parks REIT is India's first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sponsored by Blackstone and Bengaluru-based realty firm Embassy group. Blackstone sold its stake in the entity at around Rs 316 per share through open market transactions and at this price, the deal is valued at about Rs 7,100 crore, the sources said.

Aditya-L1 takes a selfie, captures Earth, Moon

Aditya-L1 takes a selfie, captures Earth, Moon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The images show VELC (Visible Emission Line Coronagraph) and SUIT (Solar Ultraviolet Imager) instruments as seen by the camera on-board Aditya-L1 on September 4, 2023.

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City lose, Neymar's Al-Hilal held

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City lose, Neymar's Al-Hilal held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Mumbai City FC lost 2-0 to Iranian Club Nassaji Mazandaran in their first AFC Champions League group stage game at home.

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

26/11: Mumbai police files 400-page chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana

26/11: Mumbai police files 400-page chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Mumbai police on Monday submitted a chargesheet before a special court in Mumbai against Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana for his involvement in the November 2008 terror attacks in the metropolis.

Stagnant infrastructure projects hold Pune back

Stagnant infrastructure projects hold Pune back

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Underutilisation of funds worth Rs 1,400 crore (Rs 14 billion) sanctioned under the Jawarharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), uncertainty on the proposed Rs 300-crore (Rs 3 billion) ring road for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad and the re-carpeting of Pune airport runway adversely impacting air traffic.

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Tata Realty and Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, is looking to expand its business with over 50 projects across major cities in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The combined projects boast a development potential exceeding 51 million sq ft, according to a top executive. The Mumbai-based real estate major has completed the first phase of project developments in Male (the Maldives), and is gearing up for the second phase. It has also expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka and plans to add about 2 million sq ft. in Colombo.

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

This shift is driven by a pursuit of a superior lifestyle and an innate desire to be grounded in an owned plot of land. Villas, situated within gated housing societies, have gained popularity as a property type, witnessing strong traction due to elevated aspirations and the need for more living space.

ISRO all set for launch of Aditya-L1 Sun mission

ISRO all set for launch of Aditya-L1 Sun mission

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Aditya-L1 is a fully indigenous effort with the participation of national institutions., an ISRO official said.

Swedish furnishing major IKEA to bring in funding arm, expand retail biz

Swedish furnishing major IKEA to bring in funding arm, expand retail biz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Swedish furnishing major IKEA, part of the Ingka Group, is inviting its investment arm - Ingka Investments - to India, a senior company executive said during an interaction in New Delhi. The move suggests that the group is looking at India as a priority market. The areas of investments being considered by Ingka Investments could range from taking stake in companies across sectors such as renewables, recycling, real estate, and software which synergise with IKEA's broader retail requirements.

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If their resignations are accepted, they may even go back to Bengaluru, they added.

IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres

IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

US tech giant IBM is betting big on the India growth story and plans to open more software development centres in the country as it looks to partner with the government in its digitisation journey, its chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna said on Friday. On a visit to India, Krishna met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar to discuss deeper collaboration including skilling and workforce development. The firm that originally designed the technology and system behind ATMs, barcodes and the US social security net, is greatly enthused with the speed at which the Indian government is willing to make decisions and where it is moving, he told a select media briefing.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

ISL: Bengaluru, Pune play out goalless draw in first leg of semis

ISL: Bengaluru, Pune play out goalless draw in first leg of semis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Bengaluru FC and fourth-placed FC Pune City played out a listless goalless draw in the first leg semi-final of the Indian Super League match

Pune and its ghosts

Pune and its ghosts

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

We dare you to visit these five haunted places

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'They want to wind up Osho's Pune operation, take the money and move out of India.'

Is there common link in Dabholkar, others' killings, SC asks CBI

Is there common link in Dabholkar, others' killings, SC asks CBI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation whether there was any "common thread" in the murders of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Communist Party of India leader Govind Pansare, activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh and scholar M M Kalburgi.

Asian Games: India's rowers win 2 silver, 1 bronze!

Asian Games: India's rowers win 2 silver, 1 bronze!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh won a silver medal in the men's lightweight doubles sculls event in rowing at the Asian Games.