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Now, apartments go the eco-friendly way

Now, apartments go the eco-friendly way

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Move over swimming pools and health clubs - eco-friendly is the new must-have in the high-end residential sector.

Pirates strike again, take 3 Indians hostage

Pirates strike again, take 3 Indians hostage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Two months after the Stolt Valor hostage drama involving Indians, a ship has been hijacked by Somalian pirates who have taken three Indians captive after releasing Kenyan crew members.

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Credit rating agency Moody's changed Formula One's outlook to negative from positive on Thursday to reflect the impact of the coronavirus crisis on a global sport that has yet to race in 2020.

Review: Kashmir deserves better than Sikandar

Review: Kashmir deserves better than Sikandar

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Sikandar could have been a good children's film, but a slew of very weak performances and overall pacing flaws drive the movie to instant forgettability.

Assam CM happy with ULFA talks

Assam CM happy with ULFA talks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi hoped that the fugitive ULFA commander in chief Paresh Baruah would realise the ground realities in the state in the wake of people's show of support to the peace overture of the pro-talks faction of the outfit led by Mrinal Hazarika, former commander of the 28th battalion of the group.

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.

'Look, the girl has been murdered'

'Look, the girl has been murdered'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'So why didn't the police make it very clear that this is the line of investigation, this is what we are doing.' 'Nobody knows what kind of report was done.' 'Was she checked for (sexual assault)?'

World's wackiest stock indicators

World's wackiest stock indicators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Can butter production help you predict the market's next move? Find out here.

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Luminaries call for Cricket Australia chairman to resign

My life my style: Arjun Rampal

My life my style: Arjun Rampal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Star of the upcoming film, Roy, Arjun Rampal fields rapid-fire questions!

Which Greek letter inspired the euro symbol?

Which Greek letter inspired the euro symbol?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Today around 317 million EU citizens use the euro as their currency.

Sebi defers PAN deadline for MFs to Dec

Sebi defers PAN deadline for MFs to Dec

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

With less than a week to go for the mandatory permanent account number requirement for all new investments in mutual funds to take effect, Securities and Exchange Board of India on Tuesday extended the deadline by another six months to December 31

Lord Hameed is Asian of the year 2007

Lord Hameed is Asian of the year 2007

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Leading NRI doctor Lord Khalid Hameed has been adjudged Asian of the Year 2007 for his outstanding work in various walks of life, including his contribution to health service.

#GreaseIsGood: 10 dude foods to make you drool

#GreaseIsGood: 10 dude foods to make you drool

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Unhealthy and yummy: these 'dude foods' will make your mouth water

Don't panic if your car is recalled, here's what you can do

Don't panic if your car is recalled, here's what you can do

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Customers would not have to pay for the additional repairs to their Brio, Amaze or CR-V, built between September, 2011 and July, 2014, recalled by Honda Cars India to replace faulty airbags.

Armani takes you on a fashion high

Armani takes you on a fashion high

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

At the Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani presented flattering silhouettes and sharp designs.

We picked the best headphones and earphones for you

We picked the best headphones and earphones for you

Rediff.com28 May 2018

What to pick from a crowded market...

Teledata Info acquires US firm

Teledata Info acquires US firm

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Teledata Informatics Ltd on Tuesday said it has acquired US-based Alpha Soft Services Corporation through its subsidiary.

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Uniform bank a/c numbers soon

Uniform bank a/c numbers soon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

No landing charge at CIAL from 2012

No landing charge at CIAL from 2012

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The Cochin International Airport Ltd at Nedumbassery on Wednesday said it aims to become the first international airport not to levy any landing charges, by the end of 2012.

How to choose the right mutual fund?

How to choose the right mutual fund?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Five parameters that will help you make a winning decision

Taming the boss from hell

Taming the boss from hell

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The biometric entry will take place with the consent of the passenger and the present system of check-in will also co-exist.

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Military sources said the research ship Shi Yan 1 forayed into Indian waters in September but was forced to retreat after it was suspected to be involved in spying.

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you want a reminder of just how gorgeous our universe is, then take some time to browse the winners of the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the top prize with a tilt-shift perspective on the Andromeda Galaxy. The winning images are part of an exhibition opening on October 23 at the National Maritime Museum in London and have been collected into a book. Cue some truly innovative an unexpected captures of galaxies, nebulae, planets, the Moon and even SpaceX satellites.

NCP men ransack Zee office

NCP men ransack Zee office

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Morgan Stanley to invest $1bn in Indian realty

Morgan Stanley to invest $1bn in Indian realty

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Morgan Stanley Real Estate, the realty arm of global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, on Wednesday said it plans to invest $1 billion (Rs 4,600 crore) in next 4-5 years in India.

2 civilians, BSF jawan killed as Pak targets villages in Jammu

2 civilians, BSF jawan killed as Pak targets villages in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The heavy shelling took place in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The talented actor died in a car accident on June 19.

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The transaction - the second one in less than a year - is seen as an effort to restore investor faith in the company following a dismal performance by its UK subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive.

Zee launches Gujarati channel in UK

Zee launches Gujarati channel in UK

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Zee Network (UK) has launched a Gujarati channel to showcase the best of South Asian entertainment to viewers.

Where did Jackson's millions go?

Where did Jackson's millions go?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Bhujbal resigns as Maharashtra DCM

Bhujbal resigns as Maharashtra DCM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Surprise! Sensex on a high but FIIs gain little

Surprise! Sensex on a high but FIIs gain little

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

If the rupee falls further, it would negatively impact the dollar-based returns of foreign investors, and could influence foreign flows into India.

Tata Motors to let buyers design their Harrier SUVs

Tata Motors to let buyers design their Harrier SUVs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A digital configurator comprising a three-dimensional graphics-based app will allow customers to choose specifications and align the output generated by the tool to company's back-end manufacturing.

Bombs aimed at Olympics

Bombs aimed at Olympics

Rediff.com13 May 2004