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India Internet Day: Of guerrilla warfare and barbarians at the gate

India Internet Day: Of guerrilla warfare and barbarians at the gate

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Most Indian start-ups and e-commerce are largely funded by foreign investors

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The problem is so severe that multiple agencies have issued several precautionary measures.

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020, when stringent BS VI norms take effect

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

Drive-in theatres are back!

Drive-in theatres are back!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It's a warm evening, but people don't seem to be bothered by the heat as they watch the critically acclaimed film out in the open, where they can drink, smoke and talk, if they feel like.'

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

With India already having a huge population of meat eaters and about 70 per cent of the people being non-vegetarian, Indian entrepreneurs are hotting up the online meat market.

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Rediff.com15 May 2020

As people crisscross the country, eager to return to their homes, the cases have raced past 80,000 with at least 2,649 deaths, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. While there is no exact count, this includes a large number of those who have returned to their states.

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The migrant workers were walking along the rail tracks apparently to escape the attention of police. A video clip from the scene of the tragedy shows the bodies of migrant workers lying on the tracks and nearby with their meagre personal belongings scattered around.

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Keki Mistry, vice chairman and CEO, HDFC tells Joydeep Ghosh and Chirag Madia that unlike some other players it never went for excesses and never took unreasonable risks.

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

India to get 52,000 hotel rooms in the next 5 years

India to get 52,000 hotel rooms in the next 5 years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Nearly 52,000 new hotel rooms are expected to be added in India over the next five years on rising demand from travellers as global economic conditions improve.

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The countries' biggest cities -- Delhi and Lahore -- are fighting a common enemy: Smog.

'Don't wish to generate unemployment': SC rethinks ban on firecrackers

'Don't wish to generate unemployment': SC rethinks ban on firecrackers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The SC said, "You must tell us some way of preventing unemployment also. We cannot have people unemployed and hungry. There are areas where firecrackers can be used."

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Top officials of the environment ministry, Delhi Development Authority and municipal commissioners also stayed away from the deliberations.

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

This is for the first time that Vadra's associates have been linked to alleged commissions received in defence deals by the ED.

GOOD NEWS! It's pouring jobs across sectors

GOOD NEWS! It's pouring jobs across sectors

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

TimesJobs.com's employment index -- The RecruiteX -- recorded 14 per cent increase in September 2014 over August 2014 with the IT/Telecom industry witnessing a 20 per cent increase in employment opportunities in just one month.

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The air quality in Delhi is turning worse, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Two cases have been registered in the paper leak incident so far. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has questioned nearly 60 people, including students and tutors, in this connection.

Hiring activities grow by 4% in October: Naukri.com

Hiring activities grow by 4% in October: Naukri.com

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Sector-wise, oil & gas witnessed monthly growth of 30 per cent in hiring while insurance sector registered an increase of 25 per cent compared to September.

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The government has just scratched the tip of the surface with the recent announcement. They are not realising the gravity of the situation.'

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

'Online hiring up 25% in July'

'Online hiring up 25% in July'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Monster.com employment index, rose 31 points to 154 in July from 123 points in the same month a year ago, up 25 per cent.

Delhi's air quality improves further

Delhi's air quality improves further

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 on Sunday which falls in 'poor' category.

Only 7% of India's B-school graduates employable

Only 7% of India's B-school graduates employable

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The report blames the lack of quality control and infrastructure, low-paying jobs through campus placement and poor faculty as the major reasons behind India's unfolding B-school disaster.

Meet the Love Commandos

Meet the Love Commandos

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Despite dire threats to life and property, they have brought together over 50,000 lovers under one roof across India.

Online hiring activity rises 19% in May

Online hiring activity rises 19% in May

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

According to leading job portal Monster.com, since the start of this year, online recruitment has registered consistent consistent improvement as compared to the year ago period.

Rupee fall hits middle income group hard: Assocham

Rupee fall hits middle income group hard: Assocham

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The middle income group has been impacted by inflation particularly in context of falling The rupee and its cascading effects on price rise of items like petroleum products and edible oil, according to a survey by apex chamber Assocham.

Online hiring activity up 6% in Jan

Online hiring activity up 6% in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Online activity grew in January on improved markets sentiment.

Maruti launches CNG Ertiga

Maruti launches CNG Ertiga

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Car wil be available in two variants, with base version priced at Rs 6.52 lakh, top end at Rs 7.30 lakh

After delays, IKEA finally opens in Hyderabad

After delays, IKEA finally opens in Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The company, which has employed 950 people directly and another 1,500 indirectly at its store in Hyderabad, plans to hire 15,000 in the coming years as it expands operations in India.

Can you let people die like this? SC flays states over pollution

Can you let people die like this? SC flays states over pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"We have to make government responsible for this," the bench said and asked, "Why can't govt machinery stop stubble burning?"

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Assocham estimates offices are facing staff crunches of 15 to 25 per cent with the various strains of fever.

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'I sat in the grass with avatars or 3D digital bodies controlled by others, reminiscing about phuljharis and chakhris, gazing up at fireworks programmed earlier in the day,' says Ashish Sharma.

After cutting 6,000 jobs globally, Cisco bets big on India

After cutting 6,000 jobs globally, Cisco bets big on India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Cisco employs over 10,000 people in India.

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The 10,000-square feet top-floor apartment is being sold by Raheja Developers.

Moderate rise in hiring in September

Moderate rise in hiring in September

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Hiring activities witnessed a moderate increase of 3 per cent in September with most of the sectors showing positive recruitment trends after a dip in the index the previous month, according to job portal Naukri.com said.

12 Indian hotels that will take your breath away

12 Indian hotels that will take your breath away

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

They are also feature among the top 500 in the world.

UIDAI offered undue favour to Wipro: CAG

UIDAI offered undue favour to Wipro: CAG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Government auditor CAG has flagged "undue favour" to Wipro Ltd by UIDAI.

Al-Qaeda operative, came to India to train Rohingyas, held in Delhi: Police

Al-Qaeda operative, came to India to train Rohingyas, held in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A pistol of 9 mm calibre, laptop, mobile phones, USD 2,000, 13,000 in Bangladeshi currency and Indian rupees were recovered from him.