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Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Cyclone Nisarga slammed Maharashtra coast with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, making landfall at 12.30 pm at Alibaug near Mumbai. The process was completed by 2.30 pm, a senior India Meteorological Department official said. Alibaug witnessed wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour. It weakened into a 'deep depression' late on Wednesday evening, the IMD said.

35 people detained for protesting against CJI

35 people detained for protesting against CJI

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A protest march was held at Mandi House against the enquiry procedure adopted in the sexual harassment complaint against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Where's the party tonight?

Where's the party tonight?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The capital infusion is expected to bolster its presence in the country by funding its key businesses to take on Indian rival Ola.

Secret behind Swiggy's meteoric rise

Secret behind Swiggy's meteoric rise

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

With razor-sharp focus on deliveries and customer experience, powered by strong in-house technology built ground-up, Swiggy is emerging as the food ordering platform of choice.

No jail for Chidambaram for now, CBI custody extended by 1 day

No jail for Chidambaram for now, CBI custody extended by 1 day

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

CBI had lodged an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as union finance minister.

India Post calls to say you've got mail

India Post calls to say you've got mail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Changing with the times and in compliance with social distancing norms, customers are now picking up their parcels, speed posts and registered letters within the city themselves after they are informed on phone.

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. There has been a surge of 3,38,324 infections from June 1 till date.

Slow loan growth confirms India is not shining

Slow loan growth confirms India is not shining

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

While slowdown was prominent in vehicle loan segment, home loans growth improved to 18.7% in May 2019 from 15.5% a year ago.

All you need to know about new CJI Justice Bobde

All you need to know about new CJI Justice Bobde

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Hailing from a family of lawyers from Maharashtra, he was part of a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court which in August 2017 declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right of an individual.

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'At any given point in time, we expect only 25 per cent of our workforce will need to be in office.' 'And any given person will only be required to spend only 25 per cent of their time in office.'

Battle of cola giants: And the winner is...

Battle of cola giants: And the winner is...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

While Coca-Cola India improved its profit margin during the year, arch rival PepsiCo's margin was far lower. Coca-Cola India, which does not manufacture or market any products, gets majority of its revenue from royalty incomes against ownership of formulations for key products. Over the years, PepsiCo's operating revenue has come down significantly, as it kept divesting bottling plants to its franchise partners.

Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt

Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

In the video, Zawahari, who took over the reins of Al Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden, said, "I am of the view that the Mujahideen (armed terrorists) in Kashmir -- at this stage at least -- should focus with a single mind on inflicting unrelenting blows on the Indian Army and government so as to bleed the Indian economy and make India suffer sustained losses in manpower and equipment."

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

C2C DB Systems is tightly integrated into India's warship production eco-system.

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'These things are not forgotten, it will haunt the Supreme Court for a long time.'

In 9 cities home sales fell 25%, new launches down 45%

In 9 cities home sales fell 25%, new launches down 45%

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

These cities are -- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (including Navi Mumbai & Thane), Pune, Noida (including Greater Noida & Yamuna Expressway), Gurugram (including Bhiwadi, Dharuhera & Sohna), Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

How the Companies Act is likely to change

How the Companies Act is likely to change

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The panel suggests the government be authorised to raise the thresholds, which trigger applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility provisions.

Remember 1971? Mend your ways: Rajnath warns Pak

Remember 1971? Mend your ways: Rajnath warns Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India was 'very careful' while taking action against terror camps in Balakot across the border after the Pulwama attack.

Joint property owners can use simple forms to file returns

Joint property owners can use simple forms to file returns

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Usually, the Income Tax Department notifies the ITR forms in the first week of April of the relevant assessment year. However, in contrast to the old practice, it has notified two ITR forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 for the assessment year 2020-21 in the first week of January.

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It could take 12 months or more for hiring to get back on track.' 'New opportunities would come up and there will be demand for skillsets that can help dealing with the current situation.'

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

In advertising, to err is human

In advertising, to err is human

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The advertising business, methinks, needs to tone down a bit. Take control of itself, and its emotions,' advises adguru Sandeep Goyal.

All problems to be resolved in 2020: Sahara's Subrata Roy

All problems to be resolved in 2020: Sahara's Subrata Roy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Two esteemed foreign investors with huge funds are coming with us in our real estate and city development businesses.'

5 dead as heavy rain batters Vadodara, 5,700 evacuated

5 dead as heavy rain batters Vadodara, 5,700 evacuated

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The state government asked the local administration to shift people from low-lying areas in Vadodara if needed as water entered into houses in several localities.

Balakot showed reach, lethality of Indian forces: Rajnath

Balakot showed reach, lethality of Indian forces: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving any outstanding issue in the way of growth and development of indigenous defence industries.

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said the IAF is "always cautious and alert" to check any untoward aerial movement on the border.

Inmates run radio stations in Telangana prisons

Inmates run radio stations in Telangana prisons

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Inmates operate the FM radio stations, make announcements on the jail's time table, play patriotic, devotional and folk songs and music for fellow prisoners.

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde has decided several key cases and was part of the recent historic verdict that cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Global IT firms seeing dearth of talent in countries such as US, looking for people with such skills from countries like India

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Knight Frank and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in their report said that 10 million homes will be delivered by 2022 as targeted by the government.

SMEs ride piggyback on cellphone boom

SMEs ride piggyback on cellphone boom

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

On the flipside, since 60-70 per cent of the costs pertain to raw material, which are mostly imported, currency fluctuation is a key risk for the segment.

Judge opts out of panel probing allegations against CJI

Judge opts out of panel probing allegations against CJI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'Justice Ramana is a frequent visitor to the residence of the CJI. Because of this I fear that my affidavit and evidence will not receive an objective and fair hearing'

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

''Even without major reforms, with a business as usual scenario, and with current inflation trends, we should be clocking around 11 to 12 per cent nominal growth.' 'That is not happening and is a source of worry,' Rathin Roy tells Arup Roychoudhury.

World Cup goals: Scored in Russia, made in Poland

World Cup goals: Scored in Russia, made in Poland

Rediff.com22 May 2018

It takes artistry to win the World Cup -- and to make the goals that the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming at next month.

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Etiquette classes today cater to a wide audience of job seekers, front-desk execs, business heirs, romantics, students and even those with low self-esteem

Places where even rich Mumbaikars fear to tread

Places where even rich Mumbaikars fear to tread

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

50% of south-central Mumbai's high-end apartments remain unsold. The reasons include rocketing prices and a demand-supply mismatch. Of the unsold stock in south-central Mumbai, 38 per cent comprise units sized above 2,000 sq ft carpet area - too high for even wealthy Mumbaikars.