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Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

From Korean spies to sports legends, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun, OTT Menu for you.

Kundra case: 2 women say they were 'forced' to shoot porn videos

Kundra case: 2 women say they were 'forced' to shoot porn videos

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

One of the women said that her video has been uploaded on several websites and apps, some of which are apparently associated with businessman Raj Kundra and his venture, the officer maintained.

Why Tibetans are joining the PLA

Why Tibetans are joining the PLA

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Tibetans don't have jobs, and the military provides a job offer.' 'But the issue is whether China really trusts Tibetans.'

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside the US. In the US, it has around 7,000 restaurants.

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Clashes were reported from Kharagpur in West Midnapore district, Narayanpur in North 24 Parganas, and Alipurduar town in north Bengal, among others.

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Contempt proceedings were initiated against Justice Karnan for writing letters to various judges including the Prime Minister, accusing several judges of corruption.

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

CCI has accused realty player DLF of preparing one-sided agreement with home buyers

DLF mulls apartment resale to refund buyers

DLF mulls apartment resale to refund buyers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

"The customers had entered into a three-year contract with us. If we have to sell the apartments at a discounted rate, the customers who are backing out should make up for it," an official said. "If DFL tries to re-sell its apartments in the open market, it will have to reduce prices by a further 10-15 per cent. The new buyers know the expected supply is more than demand," said Rupesh Sankhe, equity analyst, Centrum Broking.

DLF mulls resale of flats to refund buyers

DLF mulls resale of flats to refund buyers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

DLF, the country's largest property developer, may retrade its apartments at New Town Heights, Gurgaon, and Garden City, Chennai, at a discount. This is to refund buyers who want to exit the projects, according to a senior company official.

They won Asiad gold but yet to receive India team blazers

They won Asiad gold but yet to receive India team blazers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Indian bridge contingent continue to be the victims of the official apathy from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who are yet to provide them with team blazers.

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

DLF says it has started the process of giving possession of housing units at New Town Heights project according to its commitment

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Kolkata need not feel inferior as it has its own "alive only at weekends" Lavasa, says Subir Roy.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.

Former MP Sarala Maheswari's husband, son-in-law arrested

Former MP Sarala Maheswari's husband, son-in-law arrested

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Former Communist Part of India-Marxist Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sarala Maheshwari's husband Arun Maheswari and son-in-law Amitabha Kejriwal were on Sunday arrested from near here for allegedly forging documents to buy land.

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

After several years of travelling, Guru Nanak settled down at Kartarpur as a farmer. His followers were the first Sikhs of an order that was to prevail for many years to come. A fascinating excerpt from Sikh Heritage: A History of Valour and Devotion.

Idea to invest Rs 50 cr in Haryana

Idea to invest Rs 50 cr in Haryana

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Cellular operator Idea Cellular on Monday announced investing over Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) for extending its coverage in 30 new towns in Haryana circle while kicking off the brand migration process of Escotel to Idea.

'The Singur Bill will mess up things in Bengal'

'The Singur Bill will mess up things in Bengal'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Housing minister in the previous West Bengal government, Gautam Deb discusses the reasons behind the party's rout and the policies of the new government led by Mamata Banerjee.

Multi-crore DB Realty project in Pune scrapped

Multi-crore DB Realty project in Pune scrapped

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Development Authority, a local government body in Pune district, has cancelled a multi-crore township project of Mumbai-based DB Realty saying it had annulled "bidding for the selection of the developer". The authority has refunded the deposit of Rs 50 crore to the developer.

Chandigarh: The city of the open hand

Chandigarh: The city of the open hand

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Master urban planner and architect Le Corbusier's principles of light, space and greenery are still evident everywhere in Chandigarh. Geetanjali Krishna finds a haven in the city.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

Benazirabad: Pak bid to politicise flood relief?

Benazirabad: Pak bid to politicise flood relief?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Pakistan government has been blamed of politicising flood relief efforts after it revealed plans to name new towns built for flood victims as 'Benazirabad,' after the former slain premier Benazir Bhutto, a report in Telegraph.co.uk stated.

Ratan Tata's cup of woes spills over

Ratan Tata's cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Questions raised on discrepancies in land rates in West Bengal.

Accenture to foray into Bengal; to hire 1,000

Accenture to foray into Bengal; to hire 1,000

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Global technology and consultancy giant, Accenture, is currently in the process of setting up operations, by way of a software development and delivery centre in Rajarhat.

Work on Infy's Bengal arm to start in 6 months

Work on Infy's Bengal arm to start in 6 months

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The Infosys facility will come on over 50 acre it received from the West Bengal government.

Check out the team to beat this IPL!

Check out the team to beat this IPL!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Chris Lynn, on Monday, said Royal Challengers Bangalore would be the team to beat in the upcoming 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Wipro gets land for second campus in West Bengal

Wipro gets land for second campus in West Bengal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro, met the chief minister and formally accepted the plot offered in New Town Rajarhat, on the north-eastern fringes of this city.

Infosys to get 50 acres in Rajarhat

Infosys to get 50 acres in Rajarhat

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

After Wipro, now Infosys has also agreed to set up its campus at Rajarhat, New Town.

Can Pathan make a comeback to Indian team through IPL?

Can Pathan make a comeback to Indian team through IPL?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The upcoming Indian Premier League is not only about entertainment but it also carries a bundle of hopes for out-of-favour all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who is eying a comeback into the national team through the T20 event.

RGV dares YOU to watch Phoonk 2 alone

RGV dares YOU to watch Phoonk 2 alone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The filmmaker challenges the public to watch his horror film alone in the theatre. The winner takes home Rs five lakh!

Contempt of court case: Justice Karnan to sit on hunger strike

Contempt of court case: Justice Karnan to sit on hunger strike

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Calcutta high court judge Justice C S Karnan will observe hunger strikes in Delhi and three other cities demanding restoration of his administrative and judicial work and withdrawal of the suo motu contempt proceedings against him.

Buy tickets from 5000 post offices

Buy tickets from 5000 post offices

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Passengers can now buy reserved tickets from 5,000 post offices, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said presenting the Railway Budget on Friday.

DLF may offer more to Gurgaon project buyers

DLF may offer more to Gurgaon project buyers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

DLF, the country's biggest property developer, may announce a "relief package" for customers of its second Gurgaon project, 'Express Greens', a few days after it announced a similar package for those who had booked at its 'New Town Heights' residential project, also in Gurgaon.

DLF stalls 2 of its biggest projects

DLF stalls 2 of its biggest projects

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Facing acute liquidity crunch and poor buyer sentiments, the country's biggest property developer, DLF, has stopped work at two of its biggest mid-income housing projects. The move comes after the developer stalled at least a quarter of its commercial projects.

The real estate cookie crumbles

The real estate cookie crumbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

We should not be listening to the real estate sector's demands on interest rates. Clearly we know where the problem is, says Govindraj Ethiraj.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

Bengal seeks partners for housing complexes

Bengal seeks partners for housing complexes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The West Bengal government plans to enter into joint venture partnership with private real estate developers to promote LIG and MIG housing complexes in New Town near Rajarhat.

Mozart Centre in Kolkata soon

Mozart Centre in Kolkata soon

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Housed in a mall spread over 20,000 sq feet, this will be the first-ever centre outside Austria.

SBI to raise Rs 800-1,200 cr by issuing shares to employees

SBI to raise Rs 800-1,200 cr by issuing shares to employees

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The bank will offer shares to employees at a discount from market price.