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No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Four cities, including, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad have been issued ticket advisories with fans being banned from carrying protest banners.

Housing sales up 49% in Jul-Sep across 8 major cities

Housing sales up 49% in Jul-Sep across 8 major cities

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Housing sales have risen 49 per cent year-on-year to 83,220 units in the July-September period across eight major cities on pent up demand, despite rise in interest rates and property prices, according to PropTiger.com. Sales stood at 55,910 units in the same quarter last year. The sales have surpassed the pre-pandemic levels of 2019's Q3 (July - September), housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com said on Thursday in its quarterly report Real Insight Residential -- July-September 2022.

WSH: Chennai Sports Organisers to own Chennai Cheetahs

WSH: Chennai Sports Organisers to own Chennai Cheetahs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Chennai Sports Organisers Pvt Ltd (CSO) has been named the franchise owner of the Chennai team in the multi-million dollar World Series Hockey (WSH) league to be played across various cities of the country starting next month.

Ashwin: 'Climate change is real'

Ashwin: 'Climate change is real'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'We need to value lives and also put a value on our lives.'

Ashwin's Glimpse Of Cyclone Damage

Ashwin's Glimpse Of Cyclone Damage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin shared a video spotlighting the storm's impact on roads, revealing extensive damage.

Indian Soccer PIX: Krishna's late strike secures draw for ATK

Indian Soccer PIX: Krishna's late strike secures draw for ATK

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

After continuously bleeding subscribers for nearly two years, state-owned telecom services provider BSNL added 2.9 million users in July when its private-sector rivals raised tariffs by nearly 20 per cent. With BSNL keeping tariffs unchanged, many subscribers using entry-level plans shifted from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), said analysts.

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

A BSP functionary said it was a "planned murder" and claimed there was an "intelligence failure." Therefore, the central agency should probe the case.

Housing sales up 83% year-on-year in 7 cities

Housing sales up 83% year-on-year in 7 cities

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Housing sales declined 23 per cent in April-June across seven cities compared with the previous quarter due to the second wave of the COVID pandemic, but witnessed an 83 per cent rise on an annual basis, according to JLL India. In its latest report, real estate consultant JLL India said that sales of residential properties stood at 19,635 units during April-June period of this calendar year. Sales of residential properties stood at 25,583 units in the January-March quarter of 2021, and at 10,753 units during April-June period of last year.

Leasing of office space may rise 41-49% across 7 cities in 2022

Leasing of office space may rise 41-49% across 7 cities in 2022

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Net leasing of office space is likely to rise by 41-49 per cent across seven major cities this year on a lower base and improved demand post-pandemic, according to JLL India. Net absorption or leasing of office space stood at 26.2 million square feet in 2021, and it is likely to be in the range of 37-39 million square feet this year across seven cities -- Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Nevertheless, the net office leasing will remain lower than the record absorption achieved in 2019 -- the pre-COVID year -- at 47.9 million square feet.

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Government and private bus transport services, now allowed within districts barring Chennai, its nearby areas and Madurai would cease to be operational from July 1 to 15, the government said.

DMK protests as Chennai's water woes persist

DMK protests as Chennai's water woes persist

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu has been reeling under acute water crisis stress for the past several months as Chennai's Porur Lake, one of the main sources of water, has reached its lowest level.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In a first for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, two first-half goals signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The star-studded TPL auction saw the presence of the tennis icons Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza, who gathered together after many years to promote the sport, along with Bollywood celebs Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre.

Foxconn unit in talks for $200 million components plant in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn unit in talks for $200 million components plant in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, the subsidiary of Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), is in talks with the Tamil Nadu government to invest around $200 million to set up an electronic components unit in the state. According to a Reuters report, FII, which makes communication, mobile network and cloud computing equipment, has shared the plan with the Tamil Nadu state officials. Business Standard had reported last week that Fii's chief executive officer (CEO) Brand Cheng met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce TRB Rajaa.

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair.

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Indian team on Monday underwent its first outdoor session since arriving in Chennai, ahead of the opening Test against England.

Covid's rate of spread drops, but not in 4 cities

Covid's rate of spread drops, but not in 4 cities

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

However, the R-values of major cities, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, are over 1.

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Accompanied by BJP national general secretary and party in-charge of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, C T Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the home minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning.

Rajasthan hoping to beat the heat and CSK to cement top spot

Rajasthan hoping to beat the heat and CSK to cement top spot

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'We just need to keep backing ourselves. With three games to go, we don't want to test ourselves but keep the momentum going.'

Sputnik V jabs to be available in 9 more cities across India

Sputnik V jabs to be available in 9 more cities across India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine will be available in nine more cities across India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Baddi, Kolhapur and Miryalaguda, informed the official twitter handle of Sputnik V.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

Happy birthday, Chennai!

Happy birthday, Chennai!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

A name that kindles the old world charm, 'Madras,' in its latest avatar Chennai, turned 375 on Friday as festivities marked the birthday of this historic coastal city in South India.

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor and luxury car maker Audi have extended support to customers in cyclone and flood affected regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In a statement, Maruti Suzuki India said it has collaborated with its dealer partners and made several arrangements at its workshops. As soon as the news about the cyclone 'Michaung' was reported, the company proactively sent out 7 lakh SMS alerts containing precautionary steps to its customers to ensure that even before the cyclone hits, customers could take precautionary measures to safeguard their cars against potential damage, it said in a statement.

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

A narrow 1-0 win was not enough for a desperate Mumbai City FC who were knocked out by FC Goa 5-2 on aggregate in the Hero Indian Super League semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Margao, on Tuesday.

Indian soccer: Real Kashmir set to host I-League tie vs Chennai

Indian soccer: Real Kashmir set to host I-League tie vs Chennai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Earlier in the day, TRAU FC earn maiden I-League point after 2-2 draw against Real Kashmir,

Chennai WTA Open: India's Karman Kaur Thandi shocks No.8 seed

Chennai WTA Open: India's Karman Kaur Thandi shocks No.8 seed

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard, on a comeback trail from injury, began her campaign in the tournament with a 7-5. 6-2 win over Joanne Zuger of Switzerland. She was joined in the second round by compatriot and seventh-seed Rebecca Marino.

In Chennai, rains stop, but problems continue to persist

In Chennai, rains stop, but problems continue to persist

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A relatively dry spell in Chennai and its neighbourhood brought relief to the flood affected residents and rescue agencies, as hopes of water receding fast went up.

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India's real estate market is poised for growth across categories - residential, commercial, and rental. Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or about $300 billion, it is projected to surge to $1.3 trillion by 2034, and then grow further to $5.17 trillion by 2047, indicates a report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai).

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sakshi, Ziva Attend First CSK Game

Sakshi, Ziva Attend First CSK Game

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Sakshi Singh Dhoni attended her first match of IPL 2024 along with daughter Ziva as they cheered for the Chennai Super Kings.

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Madras high court judges made it clear that they raised the question about lockdown as citizens of the state and the city in the interest of the public and were not initiating any public interest litigation (PIL) proceedings suo motu (on its own).

3rd T20I: India rout South Africa for series-levelling win

3rd T20I: India rout South Africa for series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar ran riot with a career-best bowling show of 4 for 13 before Smriti Mandhana shone with the bat, scoring an unbeaten half century, as India thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets in the third and final women's T20 International to level the series 1-1, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

Why Rajinikanth is opposing IPL matches in Chennai

Why Rajinikanth is opposing IPL matches in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Amid opposition to the Indian Premier League matches matches in Chennai in view of raging protests over the Cauvery issue, Tamil film star Rajinikanth said it would be good if the Twenty20 league's organisers stopped the games in the city as such a gala event would be embarrassing when entire Tamil Nadu was agitating.