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Over Rs 7,290 crore allocated for 'Smart Cities'

Over Rs 7,290 crore allocated for 'Smart Cities'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Urban Development Ministry had in June last year released the guidelines.

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Steph Curry had a disappointing season with the NBA's Golden State Warriors but he still managed to add another piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet.

Hiring drops in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai: Naukri

Hiring drops in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai: Naukri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

While Chennai reported the least hiring activity, cities like Mumbai and Delhi also saw a dip of 5 per cent from its February performance.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Sports Shorts: Prannoy sends Srikanth packing

Sports Shorts: Prannoy sends Srikanth packing

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu electricity minister was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first minister in the M K Stalin-led government to face such an action from a central agency.

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Tamil Nadu government filed a criminal complaint in a sessions court in Chennai on Wednesday against state Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai for defaming Chief Minister M K Stalin.

SC finds RSS is victim, not perpetrator, allows route marches in TN

SC finds RSS is victim, not perpetrator, allows route marches in TN

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Madras high court orders allowing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold marches in state and dismissed the appeals of the Tamil Nadu government.

Indian cities become costlier for expats

Indian cities become costlier for expats

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Strengthening rupee and growing aspirational demand has made four Indian cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai -- increasingly expensive for expatriates to live in, a latest global survey says.

For homebuyers, affordability has become a BIG issue

For homebuyers, affordability has become a BIG issue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The real estate market has seen a decline in affordability due to the recent rise in median loan rates as a result of the 50 basis points (bps) hike in repo rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A cumulative increase of 0.95 per cent in median home loan rate has impacted the purchase affordability and purchase decisions of homebuyers, according to the Affordability Index by Knight Frank. The Affordability Index tracks the EMI (equated-monthly instalment) to income ratio for an average household.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

According to the Union home ministry data, tabled in Parliament last week, 10,61,648 women above 18 years and 2,51,430 girls below that age went missing between 2019 and 2021 across the country.

IPL Fan Parks return after 2019!

IPL Fan Parks return after 2019!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League will see the favourite IPL fan parks make a comeback after 2019.

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Here's the 2023 ODI World Cup start day & venue for final

Here's the 2023 ODI World Cup start day & venue for final

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As per reports, the upcoming edition of the 2023 ODI World Cup is set to get underway on October 5 and the final is set to be held in Ahmedabad.

Indbank opens trading cafe in Chennai

Indbank opens trading cafe in Chennai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Indbank Merchant Banking Services (Indbank), a subsidiary of public sector Indian Bank, opened its first 'trading cafe' for stock trading in Chennai. It plans to open another 20 such cafes and 18 new branches during 2008-09 across the country.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

Living: 5 Indian cities up in global ranking

Living: 5 Indian cities up in global ranking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Economic development and foreign investment has helped five major Indian cities -- Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata -- move up on their global rankings in terms of living standards, a latest study shows.

Cyclone Vardah's devastation in PHOTOS

Cyclone Vardah's devastation in PHOTOS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Heavy rains accompanied by high velocity winds on Monday pounded Chennai and coastal districts of north Tamil Nadu due to severe cyclonic storm "Vardah" which made landfall around 3pm, uprooting hundreds of trees, disrupting land and air transport and throwing normal life out of gear.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

Chennai techie murder accused was 'rejected' by Swathi

Chennai techie murder accused was 'rejected' by Swathi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

According to the police, Ramkumar allegedly killed Swathi after he reportedly told Swathi that he was in love with her, which she rejected.

8,134 Have Lost Jobs Till May

8,134 Have Lost Jobs Till May

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Among India's tech companies, education-associated start-ups are the worst affected, recording the maximum number of layoffs.

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

Housing inventory overhang lowest in 5 years on the back of robust sales

Housing inventory overhang lowest in 5 years on the back of robust sales

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The housing inventory overhang in the top seven cities in India stood at a five-year low of 20 months at the end of the January-March quarter, data from real estate consultancy Anarock showed on Monday. It was the highest at 55 months in the quarter ending December 2020. The inventory overhang is the amount of time it would take to sell the current housing listings in an area. A lower overhang denotes higher demand in a particular area.

Realty: Chennai set to beat Bangalore

Realty: Chennai set to beat Bangalore

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Rising prices in the real estate sector in Bangalore, the IT capital of the country has turned the attention of several realtors to Chennai, a city which is slowly but surely set to beat Bangalore in the real estate space.

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Centre will sell tomatoes at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday, as against Rs 90 per kg earlier, to provide relief to people from high prices of the key kitchen item in retail markets.

Indo-Pak World Cup match likely to be rescheduled

Indo-Pak World Cup match likely to be rescheduled

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

PTI has learnt that the game will not move out of the Narendra Modi Stadium but the fans will still need to change their travel plans.

1st ODI: Rain could play dampener in Chennai

1st ODI: Rain could play dampener in Chennai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Mayank Agarwal could likely to make his ODI debut as the first of the three-match ODI series kicks off in Chennai on Sunday. But all eyes will be trained on under-fire Pant who will have to work to prove his worth in the squad.

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

With the unanticipated floods across Tamil Nadu catching the unprepared administration unawares, Stalin finds that some of the early positives that had rubbed on his initiatives have been lost, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian cities become costlier for expats

Indian cities become costlier for expats

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Seven Indian cities - Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Bangalore have all moved up by 14-21 ranks in the survey titled 'Worldwide Cost of Living Ranking 2007' prepared by Hong Kong-based solution provider for international HR professionals ECA International.

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

Modi-Xi meet: HC nod to TN govt to allow banners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The state government had on Tuesday sought the court's permission to erect banners welcoming Modi and Xi Jinping, who are slated to meet at Mahabalipuram, for their second informal meet from October 11-13.

Governor seeks report from TN govt on hooch tragedy

Governor seeks report from TN govt on hooch tragedy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has sought an action taken report from the state government over the twin hooch tragedy that claimed 21 lives, a government source said on Thursday.

Lucknow 6th cleanest city: Survey

Lucknow 6th cleanest city: Survey

Rediff.com31 May 2007

In a recent survey conducted by Lifebuoy soap and research body AC Nielson ORG MARG, Lucknow has been ranked sixth on city cleanliness.

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Pune saw the fastest growth in terms of number of super-rich people.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

India's costliest cities to live in

India's costliest cities to live in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Strong currencies may have pushed up the cost of living for expatriates assigned to major Asian locations, but India cities are still among the cheapest places globally for an overseas assignee, a survey says.