News for '-gurgaon'

Death of CJM's wife: 2 bullets found, kin file complaint

Death of CJM's wife: 2 bullets found, kin file complaint

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Five days after bullet-riddled body of Geetanjali Garg, wife of Chief Judicial Magistrate Gurgaon, was found, police today recovered two of the three bullets which pierced through her body, while his father was on Monday questioned by the SIT.

Can't rule out calling Vadra for statement: Justice Dhingra

Can't rule out calling Vadra for statement: Justice Dhingra

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Delhi high court judge (retired) Shiv Narayan Dhingra, who is heading commission probing the grant of licenses to entities in Sector 83 of Gurgaon, on Thursday said Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra may be called to record his statement "if required".

Soha Ali Khan's arms licence cancelled

Soha Ali Khan's arms licence cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Gurgaon District Magistrate Rakesh Gupta cancelled the licence issued to Soha in November 1996 on the ground that she had not attained the mandatory age of 21 years when Soha applied for the licence. According to the district officials, Soha was only 18 years old when she sought the licence. Under the Arms Act, a person has to be 21 years to get a weapon licence.

NCR's office space absorption dips by 25% in FY'13

NCR's office space absorption dips by 25% in FY'13

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

According to Knight Frank Research, 1.07 million sq ft of office space was transacted in Q4 FY13, thus showing a fall of 11 per cent compared to the same quarter last year.

If you fail democracy fails, NSA Doval tells young police officers

If you fail democracy fails, NSA Doval tells young police officers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

NSA Ajit Doval on Thursday told young police officers heading the district force to be "credible and fair" and warned them that if they fail, democracy would also fail. During his lecture, organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under the Union home ministry, Doval laid special emphasis on police and policing and asked the new officers to ensure that the man in 'khaki' is seen as fair by a common person. The comments from the National Security Advisor (NSA) assume significance in the wake of the recent riots in Northeast Delhi where the role and effectiveness of the police in controlling the violence have been questioned.

Khattar's views can't be dismissed as those of an ageing crank

Khattar's views can't be dismissed as those of an ageing crank

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Delivering good governance is one thing and influencing culture is quite another, and this is where apprehensions about Manohar Lal Khattar arise, says Kanika Datta

Do YOU have it in you to be a journalist?

Do YOU have it in you to be a journalist?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

With postgraduate students getting preferences in the job market, students are advised to think carefully before joining this programme

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The contemporary music scene in Delhi is deliciously complex and layered; while Bangalore may be the rock capital and Mumbai busy helming alternative, Delhi is revelling in a unique sonic experience, says Ritika Bhatia.

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Thirteen cities of the country had an average Air Quality Index above 400, which falls in "severe" category, with seven of them in Uttar Pradesh, five in Haryana and one in Bihar, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

ICSE, ISC results declared; girls outshine boys

ICSE, ISC results declared; girls outshine boys

Rediff.com18 May 2015

In the results that were declared today, girls did marginally better in class X examination with a pass percentage of 98.95 per cent as opposed to 98.12 per cent in case of boys.

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

VHP has cancelled its 18-day 'Chaturved Swahakar Yajna' that was scheduled to start from Monday.

A General's letter in anguish to the PM

A General's letter in anguish to the PM

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

General Nirmal Chander Vij, former Chief of Army Staff, wrote a letter in anguish to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against the adverse implications of the sixth pay commission on the armed forces. The letter written on April 17, 2008, speaks volumes about the armed forces' dissatisfaction, which no government can ignore.

The CVC report that led to Alok Verma's ouster

The CVC report that led to Alok Verma's ouster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The CVC report spoke about the controversial meat exporter Moin Qureshi's case and claimed that CBI team looking into the case wanted to make Hyderabad-based businessman Sathish Babu Sana an accused in the case but Verma never gave clearance.

Road developers stare at distress sale of projects

Road developers stare at distress sale of projects

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

With buyers playing safe, projects such as Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway find it difficult to get new concessionaires

What's hot: Catwalk trends from India's top designers

What's hot: Catwalk trends from India's top designers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

10 top fashion designers, 6 cities. A look at the 9th edition of the Seagram's Blenders Pride Fashion Tour.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Virender Sehwag starts new innings as an entrepreneur

Virender Sehwag starts new innings as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

With a sleek new school in Haryana, Virender Sehwag starts his new innings as an education entrepreneur.

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare, who was admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon on December 7 with complaints of acidity and stress, was discharged on Monday afternoon.

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The newly-crowned NFL champions said the weather and ground conditions in Gurgaon are not conducive.

Which is your favourite city?

Which is your favourite city?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A latest survey by economics research firm Indicus Analytics has revealed that cities like Gurgaon that are most preferred to earn a living, are not among the best places to live.

DLF plans another 'Connaught Place'

DLF plans another 'Connaught Place'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

15-acre complex to come up in Gurgaon in tie-up with US mega-realtor

FIR against MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in multi-crore fraud case

FIR against MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in multi-crore fraud case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

An FIR has been lodged against Sakshi Dhoni, wife of India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and three others under Section 420 of the IPC. If various reports are to be believed, Rhiti MSD Almode Pvt. Ltd., a firm directed by Sakshi Dhoni and Arun Pandey, Shubhawati Pandey and Pratima Pandey, has shares in in a gym and fitness centre called Sportsfit World Private Limited.

Missing executive was not kidnapped; Police

Missing executive was not kidnapped; Police

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Deepak Mendiratta says he has been kidnapped

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

Daddy Dhoni has only World Cup on his mind

Daddy Dhoni has only World Cup on his mind

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

'But (the) World Cup is a very important campaign, and everything can wait as of now'

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Undeterred by the threat of coronavirus infection or the 'special corona fee' of 70 per cent levied on alcohol, hundreds of tipplers queued up outside liquor vends in the national capital for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping the police on their toes.

India's first 'vegetarian' airline

India's first 'vegetarian' airline

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Before Trans Air, Easy Air, King Air, X, Y and so on -- all of whom have been struggling to get clearances from the civil aviation ministry -- are permitted to start operations, some homework has to be done.

Court asks Yuvraj to appear on Aug 18

Court asks Yuvraj to appear on Aug 18

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

A Haryana court on Wednesday directed cricketer Yuvraj Singh to appear before it on August 18 for allegedly beating and misbehaving with former television newscaster Neelam Mahajan and her son Yuvraj Mahajan at his residence in Gurgaon.

Real estate slump? Bah! Supertech sells 250 flats worth Rs 150 cr

Real estate slump? Bah! Supertech sells 250 flats worth Rs 150 cr

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The sale of 250 units within 60 days definitely sets a yardstick

PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils launch new logo, jersey

PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils launch new logo, jersey

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

A colourful skyline and hundreds of kites soaring across various parts of the city marked an innovative launch of Delhi Daredevils' new look and new journey ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League.

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Although now free, Mangal's ordeal may be far from over.

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'The sooner we understand and accept this current situation as the new normal, the better,' advises Major Mohammed Ali Shah (retd).

Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India

Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

With India's manufacturing sector slamming the brakes on production, the fallout is being felt by contractual labourers.

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Gurugram police has assured residents that it is drawing out a detailed plan to avert traffic jams during rains this year.

V C Shukla: Emergency propagandist who met a bloody end

V C Shukla: Emergency propagandist who met a bloody end

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Vidya Charan Shukla, a Congressman by origin who changed parties and held key portfolios including external affairs, achieved fame during the infamous Emergency as a propagandist for Indira Gandhi's government. Son of illustrious Congressman and freedom fighter Pandit Ravishankar Shukla, the first chief minister of the re-organised Madhya Pradesh, V C Shukla entered Lok Sabha from Mahasamund after winning in the second general elections.

Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya passes away

Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya passes away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.