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Vikram Bakshi takes fight to Big Mac, says he's the boss

Vikram Bakshi takes fight to Big Mac, says he's the boss

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Bakshi said the attempt by McDonald's to terminate its agreement with him was illegal and not binding and would have no bearing on the shareholding pattern (the partners hold 50 per cent each), board composition (both sides have two nominees) or the working of the company.

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws.

Eat with a view: 5 must-visit rooftop cafes in Delhi

Eat with a view: 5 must-visit rooftop cafes in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

These restaurants should be on your bucket list this winter!

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Apart from these, reading was also a big passion.

Vikram Bakshi set for battle against McDonald's

Vikram Bakshi set for battle against McDonald's

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

On August 30, McDonald's had announced in a public notice that Bakshi would no longer be the India MD and the JV would be run by the board.

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent. The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes. The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share.

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The ministry of home affairs in its advisory on December 28 had advised states and Union Territories that they can impose local restrictions, including night curfew, based on their assessment of the situation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Meet Chess Uncle

Meet Chess Uncle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The future is uncertain and the past painful. So, Abdul Samad chooses to focus on the present, taking one day at a time, seeking solace in a game of chess in a bustling city.

How Big Mac aims to stay ahead of the game

How Big Mac aims to stay ahead of the game

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

McDonald's is adopting differential pricing, new formats and designs to stay relevant to customers who are spoilt for choice.

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 AM and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 am and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Till noon, the fire was not doused.

Yes Bank's additional tier-1 bondholders plan legal action

Yes Bank's additional tier-1 bondholders plan legal action

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

With the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) draft reconstruction scheme for the troubled lender suggesting a permanent write-down of these bonds outstanding as of March 5, bondholders who have invested RS 10,800 crores are up in arms, reports Hamsini Karthik.

Sahara, ICICI Bank eye Parsvnath's prime land in Delhi

Sahara, ICICI Bank eye Parsvnath's prime land in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Real estate major Parsvnath Developers may soon be able to reduce a significant chunk of its debt, thanks to certain corporate giants showing interest in buying a prime piece of property it owns in the national capital.

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Installed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the 2.5-tonne charkha, is made of high-quality chromium nickel stainless steel.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Under Delhi's beautiful November afternoon sun, nearly two thousand young men and women marched on Sunday to mark the city's third Queer Pride parade.

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

In Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh, Mustafabad and Bhajanpura, which were among the areas worst hit by the communal violence, there were more vehicles and people on the roads than in the last five days.

Home sales take a big knock, set to worsen

Home sales take a big knock, set to worsen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Developers blame credit rates, bankers say prices too high.

US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets

US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The United States on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to its citizens in India, asking them to refrain from visiting congested areas of Delhi, following 'increased indications' of terrorists planning attacks. "There are increased indications that terrorists are planning attacks in New Delhi. Terrorists have targeted places in the past where US citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit," stated the warning.

ED seizes biggest cash haul from Hawala dealer

ED seizes biggest cash haul from Hawala dealer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has seized the largest ever cash haul of Rs 9.28 crore from a Hawala dealer operating from Connaught Place in New Delhi after a night-long operation.

Airport metro line to open in a month: Dikshit

Airport metro line to open in a month: Dikshit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

The airport express line of Delhi Metro, the country's first public-private-partnership project in the rail sector, would formally open for general public in a month, Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit said.

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Sonali Shetty took on a restaurant that denied admission to street children.

Terror can strike Delhi markets anytime: US

Terror can strike Delhi markets anytime: US

Rediff.com1 May 2010

"Markets such as those located in Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Mehrauli, and Sarojini Nagar, can be especially attractive targets for terrorist groups," the advisory said.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

Pix: Emma Watson, the Style Icon

Pix: Emma Watson, the Style Icon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

UIDAI gets new address, to shift soon

UIDAI gets new address, to shift soon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The recently established Unique Identification Authority of India has got its official address and is likely to move in soon from its temporary office in the Planning Commission.

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.

Two Dutch tourists raped, robbed in New Delhi

Two Dutch tourists raped, robbed in New Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

One of the accused, identified as Yasir Altaf, has been arrested in this connection while efforts are being made to arrest his associate, identified as Omar Baktoo, on the basis of a complaint lodged by one of the victims at Connaught Place police station, a senior police officer said.

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Why youth gathering to chant this misogynistic rap song is the WORST idea ever!

Trouble for Kamal Nath? MHA to reopen anti-Sikh riot cases

Trouble for Kamal Nath? MHA to reopen anti-Sikh riot cases

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Delhi MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa said Kamal Nath had allegedly given shelter to five people who were accused in one of the seven cases.

6 remanded to judicial custody in Delhi blasts

6 remanded to judicial custody in Delhi blasts

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Six suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists, accused of carrying out the September 13 serial blasts in the Capital, were remanded on Wednesday to another 14 days' judicial custody by a Delhi Court.

Another mishap at Delhi Metro site; 12 injured

Another mishap at Delhi Metro site; 12 injured

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

At least 12 persons were injured, including two seriously, when two cranes collapsed at a Delhi Metro Railway Construction site in southern Delhi. The accident occurred on the Connaught Place-Gurgaon railway line.According to DMRC sources, the mishap occurred in the Said-ul-Ajaib area, which is located near the historical Qutub Minar. The injured have been rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Safdarjung Hospitals for treatment.

McDonald's goes healthy; cuts salt, oil and fats in menu

McDonald's goes healthy; cuts salt, oil and fats in menu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Oil content in mayonnaise slashed by 40 per cent, milk used in ice-creams 96 per cent fat-free, all wraps made of whole grain.

McDonalds to open 120 outlets in India

McDonalds to open 120 outlets in India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

US-based McDonalds will set up 40 outlets ever year through its two equal joint ventures in the country -- Connaught Plaza Restaurant and Hardcastle Restaurants.

CP shootout: Ex-encounter specialist gets lifer

CP shootout: Ex-encounter specialist gets lifer

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

A Delhi Police Crime Branch team led by encounter specialist Rathi had on March 31, 1997, fired indiscriminately after suspecting that the businessmen were Uttar Pradesh-based gangsters wanted by the police.

Sony's mantra for growth in India

Sony's mantra for growth in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Sony is eyeing significant growth focusing on fewer product categories - without targeting the mass market.

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Delhi Metro is turning more eco-friendly with installation of solar panels for electricity at its headquarters which will prevent 2.35 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.