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Meet India's fastest piano player

Meet India's fastest piano player

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

This is Aman Bathla's story.

Bus hijacked with passengers on board in Agra

Bus hijacked with passengers on board in Agra

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The privately-operated bus with 34 passengers on board was hijacked by recovery agents of a finance company, officials said. Police said the bus driver, staff and passengers are safe.

Over 2 lakh parents petition govt not to reopen schools

Over 2 lakh parents petition govt not to reopen schools

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

"Opening of schools in July will be the worst decision by the government. It's like playing with fire when we ought to douse it with full force. The current academic session should continue in e-learning mode. If the schools claim that they are doing a good job via virtual learning then why not continue it for the rest of the academic year," said the petition, which has been signed by over 2.13 lakh parents.

6.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar, Assam

6.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar, Assam

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the richter scale and epicentred in Myanmar on Wednesday shook several parts of east and northeast India.

Timely delivery: New reality of Indian realty

Timely delivery: New reality of Indian realty

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It's a race among real estate developers to complete a floor quicker than the rest. With timely delivery of projects turning into a selling point, innovative technology is being put to use by realtors like never before.

Chitrangda learns to fly!

Chitrangda learns to fly!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The actress has completed three out of seven sessions of flying a two-seater ultralight aircraft.

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Experts point to the higher contribution of rural from the north for the growth reported by the region, a point endorsed by companies who've been pushing their presence aggressively there.

3rd wave of Covid may not come if strong measures taken: Govt advisor

3rd wave of Covid may not come if strong measures taken: Govt advisor

Rediff.com7 May 2021

There may not be a third wave of coronavirus in the country if strong measures are taken and effectively implemented at the state, district and city-level, the country's top scientific officer said on Friday, two days after he warned that this wave was inevitable.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Haryana intervenes again to end Maruti standoff

Haryana intervenes again to end Maruti standoff

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Labour Minister Shiv Charan Lal Sharma visited Gurgaon on Wednesday to meet senior department officials to decide on the likely course of negotiations.

Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers: Amarinder

Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers: Amarinder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The Punjab CM's reaction has come after Khattar alleged on Saturday alleged that despite wanting to talk to him over the issue, he did not respond even when telephone calls to his office were made for three days.

AAP's Yogendra Yadav declares assets of Rs 3 crore

AAP's Yogendra Yadav declares assets of Rs 3 crore

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Gurgaon candidate Yogendra Yadav on Thursday declared his assets to the tune of about Rs 3 crore, which includes farm land, commercial booth and sizable amount of bank deposits and Provident Funds.

Gambhir ties the knot with Delhi girl

Gambhir ties the knot with Delhi girl

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Star Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, on Friday, tied the knot with Delhi-girl Natasha Jain in a quiet ceremony which was attended by only close family members and friends in Gurgaon.

Mulayam Singh hospitalised, swine flu suspected

Mulayam Singh hospitalised, swine flu suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Mulayam Singh Yadav complained of uneasiness and breathing difficulty.

Strike at Suzuki Powertrain affects Maruti Suzuki's production

Strike at Suzuki Powertrain affects Maruti Suzuki's production

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said the production at its plant in Gurgaon has been impacted due to strike at Suzuki Powertrain India Ltd (SPIL), which supplies engines to MSI.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The air quality had turned 'severe' on Saturday evening with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution, but firecracker emissions and calm winds made the situation even worse.

Deshmukh meets Hazare; asks about his health

Deshmukh meets Hazare; asks about his health

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Monday visited Anna Hazare, who ended his 13-day fast for an effective Lokpal Bill, at a private hospital in neighbouring Gurgaon.

Maruti Suzuki finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Maruti Suzuki finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled out similar services. But as an analyst pointed out, Maruti's all-India roll-out has significant impact given that it accounts for over half of all cars sold, reports, reports Pavan Lall.

Unitech, Telenor may go to arbitration in S'pore

Unitech, Telenor may go to arbitration in S'pore

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Unitech has already got a stay on the rights issue from the Gurgaon district court, while Telenor's appeal against this decision has been declined by the Punjab and Haryana high court.

Maruti: Two-hour tool-down strike postponed

Maruti: Two-hour tool-down strike postponed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

In the morning, shares of Maruti Suzuki India were trading 0.87 per cent down at Rs 1,216.95 apiece on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Maurti strike may spread; loss at Rs 270 crore

Maurti strike may spread; loss at Rs 270 crore

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The strike at Maruti Suzuki India's plant in Manesar is threatening to spread to Gurgaon-Manesar belt, with a panel of workers of various firms in the region warning that a similar stir could hit others unless demands of their agitating colleagues' at India's largest carmaker are met.

Citi fraud: HNIs recover money

Citi fraud: HNIs recover money

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

High net worth investors (HNIs) caught in the Rs 405-crore fraud at Citibank's DLF Phase-II branch in Gurgaon, have recovered their money, with the bank refunding the principal amount, pending investigations.

Talk about repealing agri laws first: Farmers to govt

Talk about repealing agri laws first: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Kanwalpreet Singh Pannu said that thousands of farmers will start their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Rajasthan's Shahjahanpur through the Jaipur-Delhi Highway at 11 am on Sunday.

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Citibank scam: Senior Puri's bail plea rejected

Citibank scam: Senior Puri's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

A Gurgaon court on Thursday rejected anticipatory bail plea of Raghuraj Puri, father of Shivraj Puri, alleged mastermind of the Rs 400-crore (Rs 4-billion) Citibank fraud.

FIR against Vikram Pandit in Citi fraud case

FIR against Vikram Pandit in Citi fraud case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The local police on Tuesday registered an FIR naming Indian-born global CEO of the bank Vikram Pandit and 10 other officials in the Rs 300-crore (Rs 3 billion) Citibank fraud case.

How a doctor plans to set up a hospital chain

How a doctor plans to set up a hospital chain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Umkal plans to set up 10 more hospitals in and around Gurgaon.

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police said farmers have been allowed to hold peaceful protest at the Nirankari Ground in north Delhi.

Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passes away

Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

India's former hockey captain, Mohammed Shahid who won a gold medal at the 1980 Olympic games died at a Gurgaon hospital on Wednesday.

DLF shares sink 9% on court order

DLF shares sink 9% on court order

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Shares of DLF on Thursday plunged nearly 9 per cent after the Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside the state government's decision to allot 350 acres of land in Gurgaon to the realty major in 2010.

Office rents shoot through the roof

Office rents shoot through the roof

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Rents have risen most in Delhi's Connaught Place and Gurgaon's Cyber City & M G Road. Because of slowdown, supply has been restricted but demand has risen.

Uber trouble again: Another driver accused of molestation

Uber trouble again: Another driver accused of molestation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

United States-based cab service provider Uber has landed in another controversy with one of its drivers being accused of molesting a female passenger during a ride to Gurgaon.

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Modi did not consider these deaths important enough to express regrets. Will these lives continue to count for nothing? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Trump group has big plans for India's realty sector

Trump group has big plans for India's realty sector

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The group has tied up with property developer Ireo for an office complex and M3M Group for a residential project in Gurgaon

Citi fraud: Puri sent to 14 days' judicial custody

Citi fraud: Puri sent to 14 days' judicial custody

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Shivraj Puri, the main accused in the estimated Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) fraud at Citibank's Gurgaon branch, was remanded in 14 days' judicial custody by a local court on Friday.

Cleartrip chief interrogated in data theft case

Cleartrip chief interrogated in data theft case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Cleartrip is one of the top three online travel agencies in India, with a 35 per cent market share.

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"Rajasthan is the only state where no demand was raised to change the PCC president in seven years. We knew that nothing is happening here. We knew he is 'nikamma' (worthless) and 'nakara' (idle), still we did not question this in the interest of the party," Gehlot told reporters.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.