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JioHotStar Is Investing 4K Cr In South!

JioHotStar Is Investing 4K Cr In South!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The platform has seen a growth of 70% in watch time for South content, which is more than the national average.The South has outperformed the rest of India in subscription depth, retention and connected TV adoption.

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Bengaluru is at a critical juncture, where its economic model, reliant on attracting and retaining skilled professionals, is directly threatened by a measurable decline in urban quality of life, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

SA star in exchange for Samson! RR, DC ready for swap?

SA star in exchange for Samson! RR, DC ready for swap?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

As Sanju Samson's IPL future remains to be a subject of intense debate, Rajasthan Royals are reportedly in advanced talks with Delhi Capitals for a swap deal involving South African Tristan Stubbs.

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Mahindra has officially taken the covers off the BE 6 Formula E Edition, and let's just say it's loud, it's orange, and it's absolutely unapologetic, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

Bomb threat at actor Vijay's residence amid Karur stampede row

Bomb threat at actor Vijay's residence amid Karur stampede row

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Actor-politician Vijay's residence in Chennai was searched after a bomb threat, which turned out to be a hoax. Police are investigating the source of the threat, which is similar to previous threats received by other prominent figures in the city.

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

After the post-pandemic slump in demand, unsold inventory in the affordable housing segment in the top seven cities dropped by 19 per cent in the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year (Q1CY25), according to a report by real estate consultancy firm Anarock.

Stop calling Mumbai as 'Bombay' or 'Bambai': MNS warns Kapil Sharma

Stop calling Mumbai as 'Bombay' or 'Bambai': MNS warns Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'You (Sharma) have been working in Mumbai for so many years...Mumbai has been your 'karmabhoomi' (land of work). The people of Mumbai like you and watch your shows. Mumbai is in our hearts, don't insult this city, don't insult the people of Mumbai...I am warning Kapil Sharma'

India in World's Top Five Traffic Jams

India in World's Top Five Traffic Jams

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Kolkata, Bengaluru and Pune rank among the world's top five most traffic-congested cities.

Housing sales fall 19%, new supply drops 10% in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: PropTiger

Housing sales fall 19%, new supply drops 10% in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: PropTiger

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Housing sales declined 19 per cent annually in January-March across eight major cities to 98,095 units on high prices and lower launches, according to PropTiger. Real estate consultant PropTiger, which is part of REA India that also owns Housing.com, on Wednesday noted that rising property prices and slowing growth forced buyers to exercise caution.

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The likes of Sengottaiyan can help Vijay navigate it better and faster -- but not necessarily to his goal, which is farther, and can move towards or away from him as well in the weeks and months to come, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

High street holds lead in rental growth over malls

High street holds lead in rental growth over malls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

High-street rentals continue to outpace those of malls, as retailers focus on prime locations and are willing to pay a premium for visibility. Between 2021 and 2025, rental values on prime high street have grown 7-15 per cent annually, driven by strong consumption density and limited new supply, even outpacing grade A malls, which grew by 5-8 per cent, according to Anarock.

Modi, Putin unveil 2030 roadmap amid US pressure

Modi, Putin unveil 2030 roadmap amid US pressure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

India and Russia have solidified a five-year plan to enhance their economic and trade partnership, while also addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the threat of terrorism.

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Russians have termed Putin's visit to India, his first to this country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, as 'Druzhba Dosti', which means 'friendship' in Russian and Hindi respectively.

Why India's largest stadium failed to draw Test crowd?

Why India's largest stadium failed to draw Test crowd?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

This was no Ranji clash, but a marquee Test opener-an international match that deserved a full house-yet Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity stadium looked eerily empty.

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing as market flickers

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing as market flickers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

With average returns of 18 per cent over the past year, listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) have clearly outperformed both the Nifty Realty index and the Sensex. Over the same period, Nifty Realty fell 15.5 per cent, while the benchmark index was largely unchanged. Steady office leasing, the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) decision to reclassify Reits as equity instruments, and ongoing portfolio expansion have strengthened the sector's appeal.

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Modi Updates Stalin's Election Strategy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Stalin's intention is plain and simple.' 'The DMK wants to convert what is an 'incumbency-centred' election for the party-led alliance into one more 'Modi/BJP election' after Stalin's successive success in 2019 and 2021, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Housing sales to fall 23% in Q1 in top 9 cities

Housing sales to fall 23% in Q1 in top 9 cities

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Housing sales are estimated to decline 23 per cent annually to nearly 1.06 lakh units during January-March across nine major cities on subdued demand due to high prices and concern over economic growth, according to PropEquity.

Housing demand to dip 9% in Jul-Sep: Anarock

Housing demand to dip 9% in Jul-Sep: Anarock

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Housing sales across top seven cities are set to fall 9 per cent during the ongoing September quarter to 97,080 units, but transactions value-wise may rise 14 per cent to Rs 1.52 lakh crore, according to Anarock. Housing sales stood at 1,07,060 units in the year-ago period.

Housing prices rise 10% in Q3 in 8 cities, Delhi-NCR tops

Housing prices rise 10% in Q3 in 8 cities, Delhi-NCR tops

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Housing prices appreciated at an average of 10 per cent during the December quarter across eight major cities on strong demand, higher input cost, according to a report by CREDAI, Colliers and Liases Foras. Realtors' body CREDAI, real estate consultant Colliers India, and data analytic firm Liases Foras on Tuesday released their joint report, which showed that Delhi-NCR saw a maximum appreciation of 31 pc annually during the October-December period of 2024.

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Chennai Brains Behind Ford's Global Hits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'We participate in the design/development of components and systems for electric vehicles, internal combustion engines, and hybrid vehicles.'

Post govt's move, onion prices drop in major cities

Post govt's move, onion prices drop in major cities

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

The government's subsidised onion sale initiative, launched on September 5, has led to price drops in major cities within days, the consumer affairs ministry said on Saturday. In Delhi, retail onion price fell from Rs 60 to Rs 55 per kg, while Mumbai saw a decrease from Rs 61 to Rs 56 per kg. In Chennai, the retail price reduced from Rs 65 to Rs 58 per kg, the ministry said in a statement.

Ford will use Chennai manufacturing plant for exports

Ford will use Chennai manufacturing plant for exports

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

American auto major Ford Motor on Friday said it is preparing to utilise its Chennai manufacturing plant to roll out vehicles for exports and has intimated the same to the Tamil Nadu government. Minister for TRB Rajaa, who is in the United States accompanying the Chief Minister M K Stalin to woo investors, said the efforts of the Chief Minister to reposition 'Brand Tamil Nadu' in its Numero Uno place has yielded rich dividends.

Fire at substation leads to major power outage in Chennai

Fire at substation leads to major power outage in Chennai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Several parts of Chennai reeled under a sudden power outage due to a fire incident which caused sequential faults on both feeders at the Manali substation in Chennai.

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Several persons fainted and emergency workers carried them in stretches and provided care in shelters. Over 30 people were rushed to nearby government hospitals with symptoms of dehydration.

SC asks Tamil politician Seeman to apologise in rape case

SC asks Tamil politician Seeman to apologise in rape case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has suggested Tamil film director and politician Seeman tender an unconditional apology to an actor who accused him of rape in 2011. The court is hearing Seeman's plea to quash the case against him.

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

CSK need to plug certain loopholes, admits Dhoni

CSK need to plug certain loopholes, admits Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

CSK batting is sorted now because Ruturaj Gaikwad will be coming back: MS Dhoni

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Employers increasingly want candidates who can take AI pilots from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.' 'That requires governance, monitoring, and ROI measurement -- skills that go beyond coding and into business impact.'

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Fresher hiring grew by 8 per cent driven by non-IT services oil and gas, real estate, and education sectors.

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.'

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

This is important because he is to be seen as a sure winner before criss-crossing the state to campaign for candidates of the party or an alliance, highlights N Sathiya Moorthy.

After Asia Cup snub, Pakistan set to play in India

After Asia Cup snub, Pakistan set to play in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Pakistan opted out of the ongoing Asia Cup in Bihar following the military conflict between the two countries, citing security concerns.

After rain havoc 'Smart City' Chennai reels under politics

After rain havoc 'Smart City' Chennai reels under politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Chennai is one of the cities where works have been completed for almost 62 per cent of the money lined up -- Rs 599 crore of the Rs 959 crore has been utilised so far. Despite this, there was no respite for the people in the city this time either, with North Chennai being the worst affected.

The New Dining Destinations of India

The New Dining Destinations of India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Dining today isn't just about food -- it's about the experience and the story.

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'Vijay should have stayed there for the night and in the morning he should have met the people.'

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Why Bharatiya Rail Will Always Have My Heart

Why Bharatiya Rail Will Always Have My Heart

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Indian trains remain the greatest connecters linking hearts to the last mile.

Realty market saw land deals worth Rs 31,000 cr in H1 2025: Anarock

Realty market saw land deals worth Rs 31,000 cr in H1 2025: Anarock

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

At least 2,900 acres of land deals, with a market value of Rs 31,000 crore, were transacted in the Indian realty market during the first six months of 2025 (H1 2025), according to a report by real estate analytics firm Anarock. These deals include both outright transactions as well as joint development agreements between realtors and landowners.