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ICC World Cup tickets back on sale

ICC World Cup tickets back on sale

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

The tickets will go on general sale on a first-come, first-served basis from 10am GMT on Thursday via the Official Ticketing Website.

US consumers demand higher caratage of gold

US consumers demand higher caratage of gold

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Indian jewellery exporters see a ray of hope as the country opts for more carats.

Are Artificial Diamonds the Future?

Are Artificial Diamonds the Future?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Don't expect the synthetic stones to surpass natural ones anytime soon because the world's biggest miners of diamonds aren't looking to get into man-made diamonds.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

Planning To Invest in Property? Read This

Planning To Invest in Property? Read This

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Unless you are very knowledgeable, seek expert advice before making such a high-ticket investment, cautions Sarbajeet K Sen.

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The apex court has settled the long-pending dispute between companies such as Samsung, IBM, HP & others and the tax department.

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The world's longest serving warship was decommissioned by the Indian Navy four years ago. It is being dismantled with the help of around 300 trained workers at one of the plots owned by ship breaking firm, Patel said.

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Here's why consumers are shifting to large brands.

'All of BMW's electric models will come into the Indian market'

'All of BMW's electric models will come into the Indian market'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an immense fillip to the pre-owned car market'

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

While Gurugram sees biggest drop in house prices, housing sales in Bengaluru dropped by 45 per cent followed by Kolkata, a 44 per cent decrease, and Ahmedabad, a 42 per cent decline.

When Delhi cops wish happy birthday

When Delhi cops wish happy birthday

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

And other must-watch videos.

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In 2017, a consortium led by Russian state oil company Rosneft agreed to buy Essar Oil for $12.9 billion in India's biggest foreign acquisition of a homegrown company. Rosneft's buyout of Essar's assets was meant to herald a wave of energy investments in India - over six decades after Esso, Caltex and Shell invested in India's refining sector in the 1950s. But the government has tripped up in its efforts to sell Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), formerly Burmah Shell, a blue chip public sector company. Bidders include a couple of global funds and resources firm Vedanta.

Why you get personal loans faster than home loans

Why you get personal loans faster than home loans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Why various loans are disbursed differently...

Demonetisation: How it will impact gold, real estate sectors

Demonetisation: How it will impact gold, real estate sectors

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The jewellery industry has welcomed the government's decision to ban old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, saying gold demand will rise as people will have more faith in the precious metal than the currency notes. But the unorganised builders and secondary (resale) property market would be adversely impacted.

Buying a house this festive season?

Buying a house this festive season?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Rediff.com5 May 2018

The narrowing gap between petrol and diesel prices, an uncertainty around the future treatment of vehicles and low resale price of diesel cars are some of the apparent reasons for the strategy shift

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

This programme will offer Xiaomi phone users up to 70 per cent of the value on their old device when they upgrade to newer Redmi or Mi smartphones.

Notes ban may hit property market by Rs 8 lakh crore

Notes ban may hit property market by Rs 8 lakh crore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The maximum fall on total market valuation will be in Mumbai (Rs 2,00,330 crore) followed by Bangalore (Rs 99,983 crore) and Gurgaon (Rs 79,059 crore).

How platinum is taking on gold

How platinum is taking on gold

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Dussehra began with platinum jewellery sales scoring over gold ones, amid expectation of a higher potential of price spurt in the white rare metal.

10 most stolen cars in the US

10 most stolen cars in the US

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

One of the biggest worries of a car owner is somebody stealing their vehicle.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Sports Min relaxes arms import norms for shooters

Sports Min relaxes arms import norms for shooters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

In what would come as a major boost for the country's top shooters preparing for this year's Commonwealth Games, the Sports Ministry has "liberalised" provisions for the import of weapons and cartridges for their training.

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Worli and Mahalaxmi in Mumbai Metropolitan Region are placed at second and third positions with average housing prices of Rs 41,500 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, respectively.

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Tickets for the megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally hit the market on Thursday.

7 reasons why Maruti Ciaz is better than other sedans

7 reasons why Maruti Ciaz is better than other sedans

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Unlike other Maruti cars that have seen the light of day, the Ciaz has the roomiest cabin till date

Obama inauguration tickets sold out in a minute

Obama inauguration tickets sold out in a minute

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Faster than a rock star concert, as many as 5,000 tickets to bleacher seats for Obama's presidential inauguration parade on January 20 were sold out in less than a minute of being put on sale.

Rush of apartments? More trouble for realty firms

Rush of apartments? More trouble for realty firms

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

If the sale of over 600,000 application forms for the 5,020 apartments on offer by the Delhi Development Authority is any indication, private developers in the national capital region are in for tougher times ahead, as investors are betting on their chances for higher returns from the cheaper DDA flats. On an average, a DDA flat is on offer at half the price of apartments being developed by private developers.

Kerala floods: Businesses may have to return GST credit on destroyed goods

Kerala floods: Businesses may have to return GST credit on destroyed goods

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The business would also not be allowed to claim any un-availed input tax credit for "goods lost" or "destroyed".

West Bengal CM rebuffs Wal-Mart

West Bengal CM rebuffs Wal-Mart

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

West Bengal CM rebuffs Wal-Mart

Planning a new car? 3 ways to acquire one

Planning a new car? 3 ways to acquire one

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Lease, Subscribe or Own?

Buying a flat? 10 questions you must ask

Buying a flat? 10 questions you must ask

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Here are some broad issues to look at before you buy a home in a co-operative housing society.

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

VSNL to invest $600 m on cable network

VSNL to invest $600 m on cable network

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Tata-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd said on Thursday it will invest $600 million to connect two international submarine cable networks.

India, Russia sign fighters swap deal

India, Russia sign fighters swap deal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

The deal is for the swapping of 18 Sukhoi fighter jets in service with the IAF for the latest version of air superiority multi-role warbirds tailored to meet Indian requirements

Are you ready to buy a home?

Are you ready to buy a home?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Here are three questions you must answer before you even start house hunting.

'There will never be a better time to buy a home'

'There will never be a better time to buy a home'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'Prices are rock, bottom, developers are ready to negotiate and banks are keen to lend.'

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with infrastructure issues -- the high cost of EVs and a greater OEM (original equipment manufacturer) focus on electrifying two-wheelers and commercial vehicles first -- the share of such vehicles is expected to be 4 per cent by 2030, reports Pavan Lall.