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US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The US is experiencing a worldwide delay in processing of visa and passports.

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While in a statement issued earlier, the Railways had said that these trains will be fully non-air conditioned, on Wednesday it said that these will have both AC and non-AC classes and fully reserved coaches.

NE women harassed MOST in Delhi, safest in Mumbai

NE women harassed MOST in Delhi, safest in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The national capital has earned the dubious distinction of meting out maximum discrimination and harassment to women from northeast, a survey has said.

Exam stress: How parents and family can help

Exam stress: How parents and family can help

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Stay calm. Be helpful. Steer clear of arguments. Encourage them to eat well, sleep and rest adequately.

I-T dept uncovers tax evasion of Rs 38,000 crore

I-T dept uncovers tax evasion of Rs 38,000 crore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Most of the individuals hail from Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Delhi

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Air India's debt burden is estimated to be more than Rs 50,000 crore, besides huge accumulated losses.

Air Deccan offers 1 lakh tickets for Rs 999

Air Deccan offers 1 lakh tickets for Rs 999

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

After initiating ticket bookings through SMS, low-cost carrier Air Deccan on Saturday announced the opening of bookings for one lakh tickets at Rs 999, inclusive of taxes, for travel between February 20 and April 10.\n

Why salaried class wants IT exemption limit raised

Why salaried class wants IT exemption limit raised

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The survey was conducted in major places like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh and Dehradun on 'Budget 2013: Common man's expectations from the FM', the industry body said.

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

To make the service a hassle-free everyday option, Daily will allow users to schedule their meals in advance or opt for a daily, weekly or monthly subscription.

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

According to the 18th Electric Power Survey conducted by the Central Electricity Authority , the mega cities with population above two million, apart from Delhi, are Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur and Indore.

HUL plans to sell property in metros

HUL plans to sell property in metros

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

FMCG giant HUL sold or leased its landmark commercial properties, including its former headquarters, last year.

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Over 20,000 passengers returning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin

IndiGo starts flights from Mumbai to 3 cities

IndiGo starts flights from Mumbai to 3 cities

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The airline would be operating these flights with the newly acquired Airbus A320 aircraft.

Delhi rape: We should hang our heads in shame

Delhi rape: We should hang our heads in shame

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The newly elected Legislative Assembly in Himachal Pradesh has seen a decline in the number of members who are facing criminal cases. Of the 68 newly elected MLAs, 14 MLAs or 21 per cent have declared criminal cases against them. In the 2007 assembly elections, 26 MLAs or 39 per cent of the MLAs had declared criminal cases against themselves as per the analysis of the Association for Democratic Reforms.

Monet, van Gogh, Degas: When the world's biggest artists came to India

Monet, van Gogh, Degas: When the world's biggest artists came to India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Drifting Canvas, a multimedia art exposition that is coming to India for the first time with digitised and animated works of 19th and 20th century artists, is offering a unique, immersive experience of art.

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 48 flights

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 48 flights

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Of the 48 flights, which are not being operated as part of the curtailed schedule, 42 are of IndiGo and six of GoAir.

CBI registers 5 cases in coal scam; names Cong MP

CBI registers 5 cases in coal scam; names Cong MP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Acting in the coal block allocation scam, the Central Bureau of India on Tuesday filed cases against five companies for alleged criminal conspiracy and misrepresentation of facts, naming Congress MP Vijay Darda and his brother Rajendra Darda, a Maharashtra Minister, in one of the FIRs.

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

'SRK will be at Wankhede in spirit if not in person'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore on Monday said the Bollywood star would be present at the ground "in spirit if not in person".

Come April 1 India will boast of world's cleanest fuel

Come April 1 India will boast of world's cleanest fuel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India will switch to the world's cleanest petrol and diesel from April 1 as it leapfrogs straight to Euro-VI emission compliant fuels from Euro-IV grades now -- a feat achieved in just three years and not seen in any of the large economies around the globe. India will join the select league of nations using petrol and diesel containing just 10 parts per million of sulphur as it looks to cut vehicular emissions that are said to be one of the reasons for the choking pollution in major cities.

DTH firms, cable operators make windfall in metros

DTH firms, cable operators make windfall in metros

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

This is no surprise, given that the deadline for digitisation in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai was October 31 and DTH firms and multiple-system operators were eyeing a windfall.

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The three companies - Ola, Hyundai and Kia - will co-create solutions to operate and manage fleet vehicles.

Muslim women are fighting for the Idea of India

Muslim women are fighting for the Idea of India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'For the women of a community whose seclusion has been a byword of their lifestyle to take to the streets as a means of protest is an unprecedented event,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of the FIFA U-17 World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday.

Mukesh to ready RIL for the Big Billion frenzy this Diwali

Mukesh to ready RIL for the Big Billion frenzy this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

RIL is setting up infrastructure for a full-fledged horizontal e-commerce offering - internally called the New Commerce - to simultaneously launch pan-India by October-November.

Stats: Narine has been in sizzling form for KKR

Stats: Narine has been in sizzling form for KKR

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Statistical highlights of the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

Aamir's TV debut gets fewer eyeballs than most celeb shows

Aamir's TV debut gets fewer eyeballs than most celeb shows

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Satyamev Jayate is one of the most expensive Hindi shows on TV.

Delhi only Indian city to get average green label

Delhi only Indian city to get average green label

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Three big cities -- Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore -- have been rated below average compared to other mega cities in Asia-Pacific in terms of keeping pollution levels in check, said a report of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Delhi is the only Indian city featured in the average category.

Britain's Prince Andrew to arrive in Delhi on Monday

Britain's Prince Andrew to arrive in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will arrive here tomorrow on a week-long visit to further enhance ties with India in diverse areas including defence and trade.

A peek into Cochin Shipyard's mega future plans

A peek into Cochin Shipyard's mega future plans

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

That includes the building of an anti-submarine warfare Corvette and an aircraft carrier for the navy.

Call drops in India high: Survey

Call drops in India high: Survey

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Poor quality can be defined as high interference in the radio signal.

Air India pilots may keep off work on Saturday

Air India pilots may keep off work on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Protesting non-payment of their salary and allowances, a section of Air India pilots are likely to stay off work on Saturday as part of a "no-pay-no-work" agitation.

Metros on high alert for possible terror strikes

Metros on high alert for possible terror strikes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

In the wake of the haul of RDX in Haryana on Wednesday, the Centre has advised authorities in four metros, as well as Hyderabad and Bangalore, to remain on high alert, since there is a possibility of a terror strike strike during the festival season.

Govt mulls FDI in multi-brand retail in six cities

Govt mulls FDI in multi-brand retail in six cities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Six metros in which FDI in multi-brand retailing will be permitted are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

HPCL grounds Kingfisher flights over

HPCL grounds Kingfisher flights over

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

HPCL is the largest supplier of jet fuel to Kingfisher.

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Although Gorakhpur is the largest urban centre and trading hub in Eastern UP, catering not only to the neighbouring district but also the adjoining Bihar and Nepal, it had been lacking in proper infrastructure of road and air connectivity, impeding the harnessing of its socioeconomic potential.

Dealivores love online deals!

Dealivores love online deals!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Satish Madhira, managing director of the Hyderabad-headquartered Dealivore.com, says that although online deals and coupon sales are nothing new outside India, his start-up is a new concept in India.

Railway ministry may hive off suburban traffic ops

Railway ministry may hive off suburban traffic ops

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The number of passengers in the suburban sector rose 1.48 per cent to 3,210.93 million between April 2009 and January 2010, from 3,164.05 million in the year-ago period. However, earnings rose around 2.5 per cent to Rs 1,441.72 crore (Rs 14.41 billion) from Rs 1,406.73 crore (Rs 14.06 billion).

AI to launch additional flights from six cities

AI to launch additional flights from six cities

Rediff.com14 May 2010

National air carrier Air India on Friday said it would launch additional flights from six cities to tap summer passenger traffic, starting from tomorrow.

Euro-IV compliant petrol, diesel may cost more

Euro-IV compliant petrol, diesel may cost more

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The government is considering pricing Euro-IV compliant petrol and diesel that is to be sold in 13 big cities from April 1, at marginally higher price than currently supplied lower-grade fuel, Oil Secretary S Sundareshan said.