News for '-hotspot'

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to BMC data, G-South (Haji Ali to Worli), E (JJ Hospital to Chinchpokali), L (Chunabhatti to Pawai), K West (Vile Parle West to Oshiwara), FN (Dadar East to Chunabhatti), G North (Worli to Dharavi), D (Charni Road to Haji Ali) and KE (Santacruz to Jogeshwari East) wards have 2,360 coronavirus cases or nearly 63 per cent of the total count in Mumbai city till April 22.

World's 12 most expensive office hotspots

World's 12 most expensive office hotspots

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Real estate, it is said, is heading south as direct fallout of the global economic crisis. Naturally, therefore, there has been a decline in rentals and Mumbai, known to be the most expensive city of India, has become lesser expensive for office space. However, the city remains at the sixth position among the world's costliest office markets, a report has said.

The world's top 10 BPO hotspots

The world's top 10 BPO hotspots

Rediff.com22 May 2009

India, China and Malaysia continue to lead with a unique combination of high people skills, favorable business environment and low cost, according to global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney's Global Services Location Index (GSLI).

Hyderabad: An affordable and well-developed realty hotspot

Hyderabad: An affordable and well-developed realty hotspot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Hyderabad evolved as a preferred investment destination during 2007-2008.

Amit Shah to review Kashmir situation in high-level meet on June 3

Amit Shah to review Kashmir situation in high-level meet on June 3

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on June 3 to discuss the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the second such exercise in less than a fortnight which comes at a time when terrorists have been carrying out targeted killings in the Valley.

Ban on single-use plastic items kicks in

Ban on single-use plastic items kicks in

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The ban on certain single-use plastic (SUP) items kicks in from Friday, with state governments initiating an enforcement campaign to identify and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and sale of such items, officials said. Though several manufacturers have said they are not prepared to implement the ban due to a lack of alternatives, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav had on Tuesday said the government had given enough time to the industry and the general public to prepare for the ban on SUP items and it hopes for everyone's cooperation in implementing it from July 1. Violation of the ban will invite punitive action, including a fine or a jail term or both, detailed under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act (EPA) and under bylaws of respective municipal corporations, officials in the Union environment ministry said.

Britain, a hotspot for Indian tourists

Britain, a hotspot for Indian tourists

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Indian visitor numbers rose from 205,000 to 367,000 in 2006 and are expected to increase at a greater rate. The average spend by an Indian tourist is 793 pounds, compared with 710 pounds by an American tourist.

India, a hotspot for PE investments

India, a hotspot for PE investments

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Private equity investments, which ballooned to nearly $25 billion over the past four years are likely to continue strongly through 2010, driven by robust economic growth and attractive market valuations, a latest report says.According to a study by global consulting firm Boston Analytics, around 903 private equity investments worth $24.8 billion in value were made in India from 2004-2007, with more than 45 of those deals exceeding $100 million.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

There can be no one answer to the question at the centre of an anxious debate across a world coping with COVID-19 and wondering what will happen if another one comes, but the global scientific community has been working on multiple tracks to ensure that humankind is better prepared.

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the 15-year dataset, the researchers noted an average of 7.8 incursions per year even though the Indian government's estimates are much higher.

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Look beyond Shanghai for the next big thing.

China, India remain top FDI hotspots

China, India remain top FDI hotspots

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

China and India continue to rank first and second respectively in the list of 25 most attractive FDI destinations, according to a study conducted by a global strategic management consulting firm.Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and Russia ranked among the top 10, the findings of the latest FDI Confidence index, a regular survey of global executives conducted by management consulting firm, A T Kearney, revealed.

India: Hotspot for global PE investors

India: Hotspot for global PE investors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

India has scored over China in terms of total private equity (PE) investments received from the United States over the last eight years, but China is well ahead of India in terms of PE investments this calendar.

A Fashion Week's most memorable venues

A Fashion Week's most memorable venues

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Check the venues where the shows were held.

Violating lockdown, scores attend temple chariot fest in Karnataka

Violating lockdown, scores attend temple chariot fest in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Five organisers of the event have been arrested while the area sub-inspector of police and a district official suspended in connection with the incident, police said. The annual chariot festival of Lord Siddalingeshwara temple in Ravoor village in Chittapur taluk was organised on Thursday morning for about 15-20 minutes despite the management agreeing not to go ahead with it in view of the lockdown, a police official said.

India, a top investment hotspot for Alstom

India, a top investment hotspot for Alstom

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Started in 1857, Alstom is one of the grand old companies of Europe.

The world's most romantic hotspot? Show us!

The world's most romantic hotspot? Show us!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Share with us pictures and stories of the most romantic spot you've ever been to!

Is India a hotspot for jobs?

Is India a hotspot for jobs?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Of 235 graduates from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad this year, 161 preferred jobs in India, 11 declined foreign offers.

Ministers to resume work from offices on Monday

Ministers to resume work from offices on Monday

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

One-third of the essential staff members in every ministry need to be present.

Is India still a BPO hotspot?

Is India still a BPO hotspot?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam--now ranked among the top 20 offshoring locations, the report said.

Gujarat not an investment hotspot, insists Congress

Gujarat not an investment hotspot, insists Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Modi's claims of Gujarat as an attractive investment have now been questioned by the Congress party.

Covid 3rd wave likely this month, may peak in Oct: Report

Covid 3rd wave likely this month, may peak in Oct: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The next wave is likely to be far smaller than the second wave that peaked at a record 400,000-plus daily cases on May 7 and declined sharply thereafter.

Not comfortable in Delhi, Williamson and Co. fly out to Maldives

Not comfortable in Delhi, Williamson and Co. fly out to Maldives

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Kane and few others from New Zealand were not feeling safe in Delhi because of the COVID situation there'

Once a hotspot, Tamil Nadu's electronics sector in doldrums

Once a hotspot, Tamil Nadu's electronics sector in doldrums

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Tax problems and unfavourable WTO agreements are making Tamil Nadu's electronics corridor less attractive to companies.

Big real estate boom in Pune's hotspot Ambegaon

Big real estate boom in Pune's hotspot Ambegaon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Ambegaon is going to be one of Pune's most vibrant real estate boom areas over the next 10 years.

Online pharmacies go on a hiring spree

Online pharmacies go on a hiring spree

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Most firms operating in the space claim that they have seen at least a two-fold rise in orders as compared to other times.

India: A hotspot for micro finance

India: A hotspot for micro finance

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

What makes Tirupur a hotspot for migrants

What makes Tirupur a hotspot for migrants

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Tirupur has changed the lives of migrants, offering them regular work, money and a better quality of life.

India beats US as FDI hotspot

India beats US as FDI hotspot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Telangana: A hotspot for e-commerce, retail and aviation companies

Telangana: A hotspot for e-commerce, retail and aviation companies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Riding on e-commerce wave is the youngest state, which faces competition from neighbours.

A new Muslim anger hotspot on the anvil

A new Muslim anger hotspot on the anvil

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Following a policy of discrimination against the Muslim victims of violence in Assam in the matter of humanitarian relief could drive some of them into the hands of the Islamic fundamentalist and other extremist organisations active in the affected areas, writes B Raman

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Lohani's job was to turn around the MP Tourism Development Corporation.

Govts failed to deliver justice even after 37 years: Bhopal gas survivors

Govts failed to deliver justice even after 37 years: Bhopal gas survivors

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

NGOs working for the rights of the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster on Wednesday alleged that various governments in Madhya Pradesh and at the Centre have failed to bring the culprits of the world's biggest industrial tragedy to justice even after 37 years.

6 Indian cities among global BPO hotspots

6 Indian cities among global BPO hotspots

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

India's Silicon Valley, Bangalore, has managed to retain its leadership for the fourth time.

Mamata extends lockdown in Bengal till April 30

Mamata extends lockdown in Bengal till April 30

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

All schools and colleges in West Bengal will remain closed till June 10, she added. The Trinamool Congress supremo said she raised the issue of a financial package for the state and clearing its dues.

China's Olympic Games app has security flaws?

China's Olympic Games app has security flaws?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report