News for 'Bangalore City'

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Call centre drivers involved in B'lore crimes:Cops

Call centre drivers involved in B'lore crimes:Cops

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The Bangalore Police on Friday called for stringent security measures by organisations, whose employees work at odd hours, following a spate of late night crimes in the city. Many of these crimes were traced to drivers working with call centres in the city.

Chennai celebrates Amma's homecoming

Chennai celebrates Amma's homecoming

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa on Saturday walked out of a Bangalore prison following Supreme Court granting her bail in a graft case, arriving to a grand homecoming with scores of avid supporters turning up to welcome her despite heavy downpour.

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Reports of hitherto 'atmanirbhar' breadwinners having to stand in line for a plastic bag of khichdi or, travelling thousands of kms with nothing but packets of biscuits, have not moved the prime minister,' observes Jyoti Punwani.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Name changes and rows

Name changes and rows

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

There was a lot of resistance, especially from a cosmopolitan crowd in Bangalore, when the city's name was changed to Bengaluru. The government has made it clear that the name will have to be Bengaluru.

Take a look at Yuvraj and Tendulkar's Ganpati Bappa!

Take a look at Yuvraj and Tendulkar's Ganpati Bappa!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first celebrities to wish his followers on social media.

Volkswagen partners with PCH

Volkswagen partners with PCH

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Volkswagen has partnered with PCH Group and launched Passat Sedan in Bangalore.

Andhra mouse catches up fast

Andhra mouse catches up fast

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Yeddyurappa defends decision to give tickets to Reddy brothers

Yeddyurappa defends decision to give tickets to Reddy brothers

Rediff.com6 May 2018

BJP's chief ministerial candidate said that winning each assembly constituency was important for the party.

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble supported Virat Kohli's view of having five centres for Test matches in order to bring the spectators back to the stadium.

Govt nods 25 FDIs worth Rs 202 cr

Govt nods 25 FDIs worth Rs 202 cr

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The Union government on Friday cleared 25 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs 201.58 crore (Rs 2.02 billion), including one for the development of integrated township in Bangalore.

A thousand mutinies over garbage

A thousand mutinies over garbage

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

What will Indian cities do about its growing mountains of waste?

Karnataka: Efforts on to drive jumbos back to forest

Karnataka: Efforts on to drive jumbos back to forest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A herd of 15 elephants that have wrecked havoc and killed four persons including a photojournalist at Kolar are now at a distance of 3 kilometres from Bengaluru. The elephants, which entered from Tamil Nadu into Kolar, had escaped to Malur.

US Pizza plans 1,000 outlets by 2011

US Pizza plans 1,000 outlets by 2011

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Bangalore-based US Pizza Restaurants, which sells the fast food under the brand name US Pizza, will invest more than Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to open over 1,000 outlets by 2011 for a pan-India expansion.US Pizza is also planning to open more than 40-45 outlets in European countries such as Norway, Sweden, Germany and France and in domestic front, it is planning to enter a new city every month as they are looking to tap new markets by entering tier-II and tier-III cities.

Brown-Forman to bring new tequila brands to India

Brown-Forman to bring new tequila brands to India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

As part of its consolidation plans in the Indian tequila market, Brown-Forman, makers of Jack Daniel's whisky, is mulling over introducing a host of brands, including Herradura, El Jimador and Don Eduardo in the country in a phased manner.

Kingfisher to close its check-in counters early

Kingfisher to close its check-in counters early

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

In conformity with civil aviation regulator DGCA's guidelines on reducing flight delay, private carrier Kingfisher Airlines will close its check-in counters for domestic flights 40 minutes prior to departure.

Singular concern

Singular concern

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Most of Kolte Patil's business comes from Pune, which makes it risky.

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'Unlike India and Sri Lanka, there was no internal air travel needed.' 'For all 8 teams, different hotels are available, a separate one for the broadcasting team too.'

Try bungee jumping this New Year

Try bungee jumping this New Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

New Year's in Goa will be more than just the rave parties and lazing on the beach with a plate of prawn bhaji this season.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Hyderabad: India's Genome Valley

Hyderabad: India's Genome Valley

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Karnataka HC stops sale of flats at Mallya's Kingfisher Towers

Karnataka HC stops sale of flats at Mallya's Kingfisher Towers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

After razing his ancestral bungalow, housed in an expansive 4.5-acres of prime location in the central business district of Bangalore, Mallya's attempt to unlock value in the land by building the luxury KingfisherTowers has been stalled.

India: A scoop of vegetarianism and Americanism

India: A scoop of vegetarianism and Americanism

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Germ-dreading, bottled water-dependent upper-class Indian has to be reassured that what is on offer is safe to slurp.

India: A scoop of vegetarianism and Americanism

India: A scoop of vegetarianism and Americanism

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Germ-dreading, bottled water-dependent upper-class Indian has to be reassured that what is on offer is safe to slurp.

Rain threat to first Test

Rain threat to first Test

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

The Meteorological department says frequent rain spells are likely during the days of the first Test, beginning in Bangalore on Wednesday.

'Online hiring up 25% in July'

'Online hiring up 25% in July'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Monster.com employment index, rose 31 points to 154 in July from 123 points in the same month a year ago, up 25 per cent.

Infosys for 'roads on stilts'

Infosys for 'roads on stilts'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Thrashed for love: Bengaluru father beats up girl in public

Thrashed for love: Bengaluru father beats up girl in public

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A man, said to be a Tamil Nadu police sub-inspector, allegedly beat up his daughter on a street in Bengaluru.

Italian hotel major to enter India

Italian hotel major to enter India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The Domina Hotel Group, Italy's largest hotel and resort operator, will start operations in India in the next two years.

And that's the trouble with India

And that's the trouble with India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Crumbling roads, jammed airports, and power blackouts could hobble growth.

Gurgaon best BPO spot in India!

Gurgaon best BPO spot in India!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Delhi gets first IT Park

Delhi gets first IT Park

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The capital on Saturday received a shot in the arm in its efforts to match the IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad with the inauguration of the city's first Information Technology Park designed for software development and computer based services.

Gopinath in talks with real estate developers to stave off debt

Gopinath in talks with real estate developers to stave off debt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

SBI, the country's largest lender, had recently issued public auction notices to sell Gopinath's pledged properties

Why readymade news on FM radio is a bad idea

Why readymade news on FM radio is a bad idea

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The fear of news tailored by private players is a surprise in the internet age. If news websites, run by any entity, can reach out to everyone, why not radio, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Remembering three of India's oldest friends

Remembering three of India's oldest friends

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Galbraith, Rosenthal and Moynihan saw India holistically for all its capabilities and its challenges.

Kejriwal attacking Modi only to remain in news: BJP

Kejriwal attacking Modi only to remain in news: BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Taking a dig at Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, the Bharatiya Janata Party today said he was attacking its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi only to remain in the "limelight".

Attrition levels to haunt firms: survey

Attrition levels to haunt firms: survey

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The attrition today stand at 17.24 points, according to the Employment Outlook Report for the January-March quarter of 2011 brought out by the TeamLease Services Private Limited, India's largest staffing company.