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Most expensive cities for business travellers

Most expensive cities for business travellers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Though Mumbai and Bangalore featured in the top 25 most visited cities, they are the cheapest for business travel.

Anushka cheers Kohli, RCB

Anushka cheers Kohli, RCB

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'She feels very happy that I am playing for RCB and my commitment is always going to be for this franchise.'

Lack of hotel rooms: Bangalore tops list

Lack of hotel rooms: Bangalore tops list

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

A study has revealed that demand for hotel rooms will outstrip supply in 2008, in the Asia Pacific region. Bangalore is rated on top of the list of cities running short of hotel rooms.

Intel plans $41 million unit in Bangalore

Intel plans $41 million unit in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Apr 2003

Intel plans to set up a development centre in Bangalore with a capacity to house 3,000 software and electronics professionals, at a cost of $41 million, a senior Karnataka minister said on Tuesday.

Bangalore couple held on charges of beating domestic help

Bangalore couple held on charges of beating domestic help

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

A couple has been arrested for allegedly ill-treating a 13-year-old domestic help, who is now recovering at a government hospital in Bangalore, police said on Sunday.

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

Students from NE try to flee Bangalore

Students from NE try to flee Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

In the aftermath of the violence at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, and some stray incidents in Hyderabad, many people from north-eastern states in Karnataka are trying to leave Bangalore and go back home. Over 5,000 people from north-east, most of them students from Guwahati, were seen assembling at the city's central railway station as they tried to head back home.

'We want brand Bangalore to grow'

'We want brand Bangalore to grow'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

The Karnataka government would do everything within its means to help the Information Technology industry "grow, develop and flourish", Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said

VOTE! The best cities in the world

VOTE! The best cities in the world

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Mumbai and New Delhi may feature in the top 10 in the next 10 to 20 years.

Yaariyan 2 Review: Collection Of Music Videos

Yaariyan 2 Review: Collection Of Music Videos

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Yaariyan 2 evokes a tinge of nostalgia for the time when music (and lip sync songs) used to be the mainstay of a commercial film, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'Bangalore sitting on a potentially seismic fault'

'Bangalore sitting on a potentially seismic fault'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The scientists are studying further to see how the new buildings that are coming up in the city will respond to, even during a moderate earthquake.

'I wanted to leave India after Bangalore blasts'

'I wanted to leave India after Bangalore blasts'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

He was not even in Bangalore when two bombs went off minutes before an IPL match in the south Indian city, but Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Shane Bond was so rattled when he heard of the incident that he just wanted to get out of India.

Police release Bangalore suspect's image

Police release Bangalore suspect's image

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

Two days after a gunman opened fire at the peaceful precincts of the Indian Institute of Science, killing one academic and injuring four, the sense of unreality was heightened by a bomb hoax.

Budget apartment prices stable in Bangalore

Budget apartment prices stable in Bangalore

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

"The stability is because of the good supply. The home buyers have greater choice too," said D Timmana Goud, head retail assets-south, Axis Bank.

Bangalore rape: School's skating instructor arrested

Bangalore rape: School's skating instructor arrested

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

A skating instructor at a public school was arrested on Sunday in connection with the alleged rape of a six-year-old student even as protests continued for the fourth day against the incident.

Bangalore Hotels to face harsh winter

Bangalore Hotels to face harsh winter

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Upscale hotels to see occupancy rates of 40 per cent, mid-scale 25-30 per cent.

Bengaluru floods: 'Missing' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya trolled

Bengaluru floods: 'Missing' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya trolled

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Bengaluru South Lok Sabha member Tejasvi Surya was trolled and criticised by a section of social media users accusing him of relishing dosa and promoting an eatery in his constituency, when many parts of the city have been reeling under torrential rains and floods.

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Besides Surat, which will also be the world's fastest growing city during 2019-35, the other nine cities are Agra, Bengaluru Hyderabad, Nagpur, Tiruppur, Rajkot, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Vijayawada.

Say no to Bangalore, yes to Buffalo: Obama

Say no to Bangalore, yes to Buffalo: Obama

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Meeting one of his major election promises, Obama on Monday the announced end of years of tax incentives to those US companies which create jobs overseas in places like Bangalore.

It is film festival time in Bangalore

It is film festival time in Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The festival will start on December 15 and will go on till December 22.

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'We look at the opportunities that are going to come in various fields in the next 5 to 10 years, do some research and come up with business plans.' 'Then, we go and seek out founders who will run the actual business.'

Crude bomb found in Bangalore, defused

Crude bomb found in Bangalore, defused

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

The discovery of a crude bomb triggered panic in Bangalore on Tuesday morning, but the police managed to successfully defuse the bomb.Some rag pickers found the bomb near Navrang Bar in Rajajinagar in the outskirts of the city today morning. The police rushed to the spot along with the bomb squad, which managed to defuse the bomb.The police are still trying to find out the motive behind planting the bomb. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.

IPL 2023: Seen Mumbai Indians Jersey?

IPL 2023: Seen Mumbai Indians Jersey?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The five-time champions unveiled the new jersey with a video that detailed the idea that went into coming up with the design for the kit. It celebrates the spirit of Mumbai, with elements that symbolise the great city, such as the famous Kaali Peeli (taxi) ride, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and that unmistakable skyline.

Bangalore to have plastic roads!

Bangalore to have plastic roads!

Rediff.com2 May 2004

Contractors would employ a proven environment friendly technology developed by a private firm, which uses recycled plastic in the bitumen mixture for roads.

Bangalore IT.in to kick off amidst controversies

Bangalore IT.in to kick off amidst controversies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Bangalore IT.in to kick off amidst controversies

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In the third such incident in the past four months, a three-year-old girl student was allegedly sexually abused inside a private school in Bangalore.

Bangalore: Pollution levels at all time high

Bangalore: Pollution levels at all time high

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Rapid industrialisation and a surge in the number of vehicles have made this once beautiful city explode into metropolitan nightmare. Bengaluru is no longer the namma Bengaluru that it used to be. Thanks to the unscientific disposal of waste, pollution levels have risen to unprecedented levels in Bangalore.

Shourie meets IT leaders in Bangalore

Shourie meets IT leaders in Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Union IT and Communications Minister Arun Shourie on Monday met IT industry leaders including Wipro Chairman Azim Premji in Bangalore and discussed the steps that need to be taken to propel the industry ahead.

Blast outside BJP office in Bangalore injures 16

Blast outside BJP office in Bangalore injures 16

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A blast has been reported outside the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bangalore, injuring 16 people including seven policemen.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

Bangalore bandh to protest rising crimes against women evokes mixed response

Bangalore bandh to protest rising crimes against women evokes mixed response

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

A 12-hour bandh in Bangalore to protest rising cases of sexual offences against women and children called by Kannada outfits on Thursday evoked a mixed response.

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Internet giant Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi in Washington on Friday and also announced the opening of Google's global fintech operation centre in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar. "It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Modi during the historic visit to the US. We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund," Pichai said.

Thursday was Bangalore's coldest day in 16 years

Thursday was Bangalore's coldest day in 16 years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

On Thursday, the temperature in Bangalore dropped to 12.7 degrees Celcius, the lowest since November 1991.

Krishna Bharat to head Google's Bangalore centre

Krishna Bharat to head Google's Bangalore centre

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Google Inc, the world's largest search engine, is all set to open a high-end research and development centre in Bangalore.\n\n\n\n

The world's 10 richest cities

The world's 10 richest cities

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

European cities have emerged as the world's richest and most expensive places. By comparison, Indian cities are amongst the world's least expensive.

US co plans $100 mn hotel in Bangalore

US co plans $100 mn hotel in Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

New York-based Citigroup Property Investors on Tuesday announced its partnership with Nitesh Estates, a leading real estate developer in Bangalore, to develop a $100 million 250 room luxury hotel in the city.

Legal hurdles block new Bangalore airport

Legal hurdles block new Bangalore airport

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Govt fighting 40 cases on six-lane approach road.

Bangalore to house GM's design studio

Bangalore to house GM's design studio

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

If you buy a Chevrolet from the General Motors (GM) stable in 2012, the chances are that it will have a good amount of design input from Bangalore. The world's largest automobile manufacturer on Thursday opened its India Design Lab in the city, which will comprise 100 professionals involved in styling cars.

Bangalore: One killed in police firing

Bangalore: One killed in police firing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

The situation is now said to be under control.