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Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

China evinces interest in the 1,754-km long high-speed rail project.

Chennai, Delhi miss out: Gukesh will take on Ding Liren in Singapore

Chennai, Delhi miss out: Gukesh will take on Ding Liren in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Gukesh won't challenge Liren on home turf; Singapore wins bid for World Championships match

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The BJP often forgets that in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, the voter does not mix religion, which is personal, and politics that is in the public sphere, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

Lawyer files plea in SC to book Udhayanidhi, A Raja for hate speech

Lawyer files plea in SC to book Udhayanidhi, A Raja for hate speech

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

As a hugely divisive debate raged over Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remark, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking its direction for registration of an FIR against him.

Taiwan to open economic-cultural centre in Mumbai

Taiwan to open economic-cultural centre in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

India on Thursday said it promotes engagement with Taiwan in several areas including trade and investment and Taipei's decision to open an economic and cultural centre in Mumbai should be seen in that context.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

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.

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The attempted attack on the ICMR website was prevented by the firewall/security measures of NIC, they said, adding further steps are being taken to enhance cyber security.

Now soaring tomato prices add to household woes

Now soaring tomato prices add to household woes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Tomato prices in retail markets of metro cities have shot up to Rs 72 per kilogram on tight supply due to unseasonal rains in key producing states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

IPL: Delhi off to a good start

IPL: Delhi off to a good start

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Delhi have brought in Amit Mishra in place of Trent Boult, while Chennai field an unchanged team.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

After almost five months of forced break, Joshna seeks access to squash court

After almost five months of forced break, Joshna seeks access to squash court

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Squash Racquet Federation of India (SRFI) secretary Cyrus Poncha said that he does not see any tournament being conducted before September.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

KKR struggled for stability in the last edition in the UAE, while a change of captaincy at the halfway stage did not help them either.

India pulls out of women's World Team Squash Championship

India pulls out of women's World Team Squash Championship

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

India pulled out of the Women's World Team Squash Championship scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 20 due to "lack of preparation time" and "uncertainties" about travelling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

106-yr-old who was a child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

106-yr-old who was a child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The 106-year-old patient was discharged from the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (RGSSH) recently after recovering, where his wife, son and another family member also recuperated after contracting the novel coronavirus infection, they said.

The BEST Indian city for students is...

The BEST Indian city for students is...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Bengaluru is the best student city in India, London tops global list. The other top Indian cities include Mumbai (85th rank), Delhi (113) and Chennai (115), respectively.

106-yr-old who was child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

106-yr-old who was child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

He not only recovered from COVID-19, he recovered faster than his son, who is also very old.

2G: CBI turns on the heat, raids Raja's residences

2G: CBI turns on the heat, raids Raja's residences

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Central Bureau of Investigation officials raided former Telecom Minister A Raja's houses in Chennai and Delhi. The CBI also raided the houses of four telecom officials. The raids are being carried out at the residences of former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura, Raja's personal secretary R K Chandolia, member telecom K Sridhar and deputy director general, Department of Telecom, A K Srivastava.

Water scarcity: Hyderabad, Delhi will be worst hit

Water scarcity: Hyderabad, Delhi will be worst hit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The government can charge end-users and create more storage structures.

SpiceJet checks on 'sick' crew, finds them not at home

SpiceJet checks on 'sick' crew, finds them not at home

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The company's HR now sends flowers and a get well soon card to check in on its employees.

IndiGo launches 8 new flights

IndiGo launches 8 new flights

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The budget carrier would now be operating 399 flights per day.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Flipkart sells 1 million products in first 10 hours of festive sale

Flipkart sells 1 million products in first 10 hours of festive sale

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Flipkart offers over 30 million products across more than 70 categories

Former telecom minister Raja meets Karaunanidhi

Former telecom minister Raja meets Karaunanidhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Former telecom minister A Raja met Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief M Karaunanidhi in Chennai on Saturday, three-days after the Central Bureau of Investigation conducted raids at his residences in connection with the 2G scam. The outcome of the meeting held at Karaunanidhi's residence was, however, not known.

Leela Group to sell Delhi, Chennai hotels

Leela Group to sell Delhi, Chennai hotels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The firm, which owns, operates and manages hotels, palaces and resorts, is likely to hive-off the two properties into separate entities.

IPL 12 Rewind!

IPL 12 Rewind!

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mumbai Indians' consistency on the big day paid off again during a season where there were more than 30 last-over finishes.

Bengal cricketer battling for life after car crash

Bengal cricketer battling for life after car crash

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Bengal all-rounder Avik Chowdhury was seriously injured when his car rammed into a divider on the Eastern Metropolitan bypass. Paralysed from waist down after the terrible accident on Sunday, the 24-year-old Chowdhury is being treated by neurologists specially flown in from New Delhi and Chennai.

Jet makes Brussels a gateway to Asia

Jet makes Brussels a gateway to Asia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Hubbing abroad is rare.

'Have done no wrong': Maran after CBI chargesheets him

'Have done no wrong': Maran after CBI chargesheets him

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

"I have repeatedly said I have done no wrong. A case related to this had come up before the Supreme Court last year and was heard by a bench headed by CJI T S Thakur, who had remarked that this case was made out because of political reasons," Maran, who was telecom minister between 2004 and 2007, said.

PHOTOS: Country reels under scorching sun

PHOTOS: Country reels under scorching sun

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Vast swathes of the country are reeling under scorching heat with the mercury soaring to above 40C mark in many areas.

Diamond sales: Kolkata, Hyderabad lead

Diamond sales: Kolkata, Hyderabad lead

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

It seems the sparklers have caught Kolkatans in a spell. According to Diamond Trading Corporation's figures, another city which has got mesmerised by diamonds is Hyderabad.

Flipkart sells half a million handsets in 10 hours

Flipkart sells half a million handsets in 10 hours

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Flipkart's Big Billion Days festive sale started on Oct 13.

Kolkata, Hyderabad shine in diamond sales

Kolkata, Hyderabad shine in diamond sales

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Diamonds are spreading its sparkle all over India. Proof for it is visible in Kolkata, which has already outshined the traditional markets of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in terms of growth in sale of diamond jewellery.

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Today, they can't meet even the piffling capital norm set by Mint Road - Rs 5 crore for partnerships and Rs 10 crore for public and private firms in this line of business. Bulk of the trades are put through e-platform offerings of Reuters, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Barclays or Deutsche Bank. And they have the web-based FXall, FXconnect, Atriax, Hotspotfx and LavaFX for company.

Amtex to invest Rs 100 cr in India

Amtex to invest Rs 100 cr in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

US-based IT consulting and services company, Amtex Systems is aggressively expanding its presence in India