News for '-hotspot'

Riot probe report divides Bhatkal communities

Riot probe report divides Bhatkal communities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The very mention of the Justice Jagannatha Shetty Commission report can tauten the air in Karnataka's Bhatkal town.

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Decision Review System was again mired in controversy on Saturday (November 28) during the second day's play between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide after Nathan Lyon was controversially given a reprieve off an appeal for a catch despite HotSpot clearly indicating an edge.

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

London calling!

Videos, sex, porn top kids' Internet searches

Videos, sex, porn top kids' Internet searches

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

A new survey has revealed that watching YouTube videos, looking up 'sex', socialising and searching for search engines are the popular activities children perform on the Internet.

Property giants bet big on Goa

Property giants bet big on Goa

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Litigation, regulations and the process of seeking approvals have also discouraged some developers.

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

After five weeks of lockdown, migrant workers' patience ran out and so did the money, which forced them to leave Mumbai on bicycles.

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

India's curve, yet to flatten vis-a-vis countries with similar or more conservative plans to ease restrictions, still points to 'exponential growth', despite India having tested much fewer people.

'The virus will circulate for a very long time'

'The virus will circulate for a very long time'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'Despite expanded testing the incidence remains low.' 'Therefore, the focus should be on specific districts where we need to improve the testing.' 'We should have a district-centric strategy.'

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Indian Hotels on Wednesday said they have always made all relevant disclosures and have no further comments to offer following comments made by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry that Tata group firms could face a potential USD 18 billion writedown.

Shabbir said he was from Bhatkal, cops jailed him

Shabbir said he was from Bhatkal, cops jailed him

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa travels to Bhatkal on Karnataka's west coast to investigate how a quaint town turned into a hotspot. He meets a mother who awaits the return of her son, an Arabic tutor who happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Tata Comm, Tomizone tie up to offer Wi-Fi Internet

Tata Comm, Tomizone tie up to offer Wi-Fi Internet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

The partnership would allow Tata Indicom broadband customers to set up Wi-Fi hotspots at their premises instantly, the company said.

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

Rediff.com4 May 2015

World's 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output.

How Infosys plans to reward its employees

How Infosys plans to reward its employees

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The transformation will be driven by the number of initiatives the company has identified.

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Recent studies in China and Europe observed that the infection might relapse in those people who have already recovered from earlier phases.

Kashmir: Justice must be seen to be done

Kashmir: Justice must be seen to be done

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Journalist and author Basharat Peer reveals how the Indian and state government in general, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in particular, have mismanaged and mishandled incidents in Kashmir, notably the Shopian rape and murder cases.

Video: Inside Mumbai's first ice bar

Video: Inside Mumbai's first ice bar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

At the recently opened 21 Farenheit, located in Andheri, Mumbai, party-goers saddle up to the all-ice bar and drink from all-ice glasses, all while wrapped up in parkas, boots and gloves! Check out the video.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Terrorists plan strikes on London's tourist spots

Terrorists plan strikes on London's tourist spots

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

Terrorists are planning attacks on London's tourist hotspots by sending explosive-laden boats down the Thames river, with an intelligence official claiming that the Mumbai strikes showed the way, a media report said.

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The new-age tech-savvy buyer is seeking new shopping experiences. They need to be engaged. Indian retailers are still playing catch up with these customers.

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,039, as many as 515 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. The total number of cases include 71 foreign nationals.

What you must know about Mumbai's COVID-19 deaths

What you must know about Mumbai's COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'65 per cent were males.' 'Age group of deaths: More were seen from age 51 to 70.' 'Saw some deaths from age 21 to the 40s.' 'About 76 to 77 per cent of patient deaths had some kind of a comorbidity.' 'The main comorbidities were the presence of diabetes, hypertension, some kind of heart diseases.'

Suggest Xmas and New Year weekend getaways!

Suggest Xmas and New Year weekend getaways!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

With Christmas and New Year's coming up, everyone is making plans to get away from it all (or take it all with them) to weekend hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form.

Enjoy your weekends: Suggest quick travel getaways

Enjoy your weekends: Suggest quick travel getaways

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Everyone is forever making weekend trips to hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form.

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

As the world awaits the end of the global pandemic, rural Bengal might be witnessing a recession unfolding in bits and pieces. With factories and tea gardens closing down, agricultural income falling and storm Aila ravaging a large part of deltaic West Bengal in 2010, migration gradually became a norm.

Google bullish on social network ads

Google bullish on social network ads

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Parminder Singh, business head, Google, is bullish on the growth of advertising from these social networking platforms.

Enjoy the holiday season: Suggest Diwali getaways!

Enjoy the holiday season: Suggest Diwali getaways!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

With Diwali coming up, everyone is making plans to get away from it all (or take it all with them) to weekend hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form.

Israel warns its citizens to avoid visiting Goa

Israel warns its citizens to avoid visiting Goa

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Israel has warned its nationals against traveling to Goa during the next two weeks, saying that the tourist hotspot is a potential terror target during the New Year celebrations."The Goa region is a potentially tempting target for terror groups, particularly leading up to the New Year celebrations," Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau said in a statement.Over 40,000 Israelis visit India every year and Goa is one of the most favoured destination for them.

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The information is used only to fight the COVID-19 virus and the privacy terms explicitly state that information will be used only for this purpose.'

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The top cop of the state said despite the verdict coming out last week every district is on a "high state of preparedness" and no untoward incident has been reported so far.

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.

Virtual reality, the new place to promote

Virtual reality, the new place to promote

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

ive websites such as 3D website and, SecondLife.com, are gaining popularity offering hassled company executives and CEOs a virtual identity to repackage their products.

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

While you must have seen the 'Best 4G smartphones money can buy', here's another list for those who value money and yet don't compromise on quality of smartphones they buy!

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

World's 10 most expensive cities

World's 10 most expensive cities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Singapore retains the title of the world's most expensive city.

SpiceJet 's maiden international flight takes off from Kolkata

SpiceJet 's maiden international flight takes off from Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

SpiceJet is the first Indian airline to operate on Kathmandu-Bagdogra route.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 tests will be started at every polling station in the containment zones of Delhi in a few days