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Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The rise of startups and a thriving entrepreneurial culture in Tier-II and Tier-III cities is contributing to the increasing sales of high-end cars.

How To Cope With Rising Rents

How To Cope With Rising Rents

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Always ensure that lease terms are clearly written in the agreement, including rent escalation clauses and notice periods.'

Business rivalry behind Bengaluru cafe blast? What HM said

Business rivalry behind Bengaluru cafe blast? What HM said

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The explosion took place at Rameshwaram Cafe in Brookefield in East Bengaluru on Friday. A man wearing a cap, mask and glasses is the prime suspect in the case and is still untraceable,

Techie Atul Subhash's wife, in-laws get bail

Techie Atul Subhash's wife, in-laws get bail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The 34-year-old techie ended his life on December 9 in Bengaluru, alleging harassment at the hands of his estranged wife and her family.

How To Monsoon-Proof Your Car Ride

How To Monsoon-Proof Your Car Ride

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Even if you have a comprehensive motor insurance policy, it may not provide sufficient protection against monsoon-related risks.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'The issue stems from transfer of a player named Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and the training compensation fee. We have completed the payments at the time of signing.'

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'...we say that sport is this great phenomenon that is so wonderful and it's healthy and it's good for us all. Let's make sure that it doesn't bring suffering or disadvantage to anybody because of a major event that's come.'

Pak increases range of mobile towers, alert in Rajasthan

Pak increases range of mobile towers, alert in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Amid concerns of espionage, the Rajasthan administration has intensified security measures along the India-Pakistan border, with authorities in Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar banning the use of Pakistani SIM cards.

Bengaluru is the world's most traffic choked city

Bengaluru is the world's most traffic choked city

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Apart from Bengaluru, the other Indian cities featured among the top ten most congested cities globally are: Mumbai at fourth position with 65 per cent congestion (same as the traffic congestion level in 2018) followed by Pune at fifth place with 59 per cent congestion, and New Delhi at eighth position with 56 per cent congestion level.

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

Engineer ends life in UP, blames wife, in-laws for harassment in video

Engineer ends life in UP, blames wife, in-laws for harassment in video

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 33-year-old engineer, Mohit Yadav, died by suicide in a hotel room near Etawah railway station, leaving behind a video message accusing his wife and in-laws of mentally harassing him over property issues. The incident comes just months after a similar case involving techie Atul Subhash in Bengaluru, who also ended his life alleging harassment by his estranged wife and her family. Yadav's family alleged that his in-laws pressured him to transfer his property to his wife's name and threatened him when he refused. Police are investigating the case.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Eight days after it was shattered by a blast that left 10 persons injured, The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru started serving its loyal customers once again on Saturday, throwing open the eatery to the public with heightened security measures.

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Modi will visit RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30.

As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan

As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

With the summer approaching sooner than scheduled, Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal have already started experiencing heat waves with temperatures soaring above 40°C.

Telecalling Jobs Grow, Sales Jobs Decline

Telecalling Jobs Grow, Sales Jobs Decline

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Traditional field sales are losing ground, with job postings declining except in Tier III and IV cities.

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report said on Tuesday. An analysis of the electric two-wheeler and car sales by strategic research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) from 207 cities across 10 states also suggests that the electric two-wheeler sales in some tier 2 markets have surpassed metropolitans while within tier 2 cities, state capitals generally leading the growth in electric car sales.

Flexible office space growth set to trigger IPO wave

Flexible office space growth set to trigger IPO wave

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

India's flexible (flex) office segment, having breached pre-pandemic levels, is thriving as corporates, startups, multinational corporations, and global capability centres (GCCs) expand in India, seeking low-capital yet Grade A plug-and-play facilities. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, the flex office segment continued to grow, with flex space leasing rising by 22 per cent to 2.2 million square feet (msf), according to Colliers.

A Home That Truly Knows You: Smart Living Is Here!

A Home That Truly Knows You: Smart Living Is Here!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it.

ISL preview: Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look end on high

ISL preview: Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look end on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Hyderabad FC secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on November 7, 2024, and will be eager to complete their first-ever league double over Kerala Blasters FC.

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.

Bengaluru women rush to open post office account after INDIA win rumour

Bengaluru women rush to open post office account after INDIA win rumour

Rediff.com29 May 2024

There was such a rush that more counters were opened outside the GPO building, under the open sky, he added.

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

>The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

ISL: Mumbai City hand Bengaluru third straight loss

ISL: Mumbai City hand Bengaluru third straight loss

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Bengaluru made just one change from their previous encounter as Deshorn Brown came in to replace Erik Paartalu while Mumbai coach Sergio Lobera named an unchanged XI from the 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters.

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The central agency has re-registered two separate first information reports under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property. The case was earlier being probed by the Bengaluru Police, they said.

How Tamil Nadu Is Becoming A Global Hub

How Tamil Nadu Is Becoming A Global Hub

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

After Chennai, it is Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, that are emerging as manufacturing hubs. Coimbatore is India's top Tier-II city in terms of the number of GCCs, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield.

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be played across four cities - Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Lucknow - from February 14 to March 15, 2025.

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Housing sales in Apr-Jun rise 5% in top 7 cities; down 8% from Q1: Anarock

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Housing sales in seven major cities rose 5 per cent annually to about 1.2 lakh units during the April-June period, while demand fell 8 per cent from the preceding quarter on surge in prices, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock, which is one of the leading housing brokerage firm, on Thursday released the data of housing market for the current April-June quarter. In April-June 2024, housing sales across seven major cities are estimated at 120,340 units, up 5 per cent from 115,090 units in the year-ago period.

ISL: Chhetri stars as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City

ISL: Chhetri stars as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sunil Chhetri scored in the 57th and 90th minutes of his 200th game for the club

When a German torpedo sank Dr Ambedkar's PhD thesis

When a German torpedo sank Dr Ambedkar's PhD thesis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

A new book details how a German submarine torpedoed the ship carrying B.R. Ambedkar's PhD dissertation and a vast collection of books during World War I. This setback did not deter the Dalit icon and architect of India's Constitution, who went on to earn multiple doctorates.

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India conducted nationwide civil defence mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue operations across several states and union territories. The drills, dubbed 'Operation Abhyaas,' aimed to enhance emergency preparedness in light of recent terror attacks. The exercises involved coordinated efforts by various agencies, including civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services, and the military. Mock drills were conducted at various locations, including railway stations, malls, and high-rise buildings, showcasing the response capabilities of authorities in different emergency scenarios. The drills highlighted the importance of public awareness and cooperation in dealing with real-time emergencies.

Let them attack, I'll anchor: Kohli's winning mantra

Let them attack, I'll anchor: Kohli's winning mantra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 off 54 balls led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a seven-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The school authorities immediately alerted police, who reached the institutions concerned with the bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage check teams, they said, while indicating the bomb threat could be a hoax.

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's used car market, which has been growing steadily at 10-12 per cent over the last 2-3 years, is expected to reach $40 billion in FY26.

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to enrol foreign students, raising concerns over the legal status of thousands of students, including nearly 800 from India, currently enrolled at the varsity.

Dutch vlogger allegedly manhandled in Bengaluru

Dutch vlogger allegedly manhandled in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Bengaluru police said, action has been taken and the person concerned rounded up. Strict action will be taken against him. No such misbehaviour with foreign tourists will be tolerated.