News for 'Chennai City'

Nervous Chennai braces for more rains in next 48 hours

Nervous Chennai braces for more rains in next 48 hours

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

After a brief lull, intermittent rains lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Sunday, while the weatherman predicted more showers in Tamil Nadu over the next 48 hours.

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The recent blip in housing sales on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis should not worry investors as the long-term prospects of real estate stocks remain on a strong foundation, according to analysts. In the first half of the calendar year 2024 (H1CY24), realty stocks surged up to 104 per cent. This sharp run should be used to book partial profit in related stocks, suggested Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities.

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'We buy water.'

The Beautiful Cities of Bollywood

The Beautiful Cities of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Touring India's cities with these movies.

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

FC Goa became the second Hero Indian Super League side to book their place in the play-offs after a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in Margao Monday.

Gujarat ATS nabs 4 IS operatives from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport

Gujarat ATS nabs 4 IS operatives from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The ATS, in a brief note, said the four accused, who were arrested from the airport, were Sri Lankan citizens and terrorists of the Islamic State.

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Our priority remains brownfield expansion, and in the next few years, we plan to increase our capacity to around 6,000 beds.'

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A number of cities, including Chennai, are water-scarce.

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The overall market cycle is very positive.'

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

NorthEast United FC were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium, in Bambolim

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Hundreds of students from the Velammal Vidyalaya, the school where Gukesh studies, lined up at the airport at least one hour before his flight landed to greet the 17-year-old chess prodigy.

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cricketing extravaganza became a business opportunity for everyone, from five-star hotels to cafes to street vendors across the country on Sunday.

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.

IPL final shifted to Hyderabad from Chennai

IPL final shifted to Hyderabad from Chennai

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Indian Premier League final scheduled on May 12 was shifted from Chennai to Hyderabad after the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association failed to get requisite permission from the government to open the three closed stands.

Flood aftermath: Chennai begins cleaning up mess

Flood aftermath: Chennai begins cleaning up mess

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The rain water level may be receding in the city bringing relief to people but it is leaving a huge trail of mess, prompting the Chennai Municipal Corporation to launch a mass cleanliness drive for all its 200 wards on Sunday, for which some of the civic bodies from the neighbouring districts have also lend a helping hand to.

Blinkit, Zepto ignite the quick commerce firestorm

Blinkit, Zepto ignite the quick commerce firestorm

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

After a tentative start, quick commerce (q-commerce) is ablaze, with Blinkit and Zepto slugging it out in a market distinct from other competitors. The latest entrant is Flipkart, which is ramping up its infrastructure in around 12 cities where it will launch the service in the next six to eight weeks, taking on existing players such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, and BigBasket, among others. According to data analysed from Sensor Tower by BofA Global Research, the daily active user (DAU) base of Blinkit has grown by 58 per cent between February 2023 and February 2024.

IPL 2024: Special Homecoming for 'Guru Gambhir'!

IPL 2024: Special Homecoming for 'Guru Gambhir'!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

It was indeed a special moment when former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir touched down in the City of Joy to join his former club as the mentor.

India's exhausting ODI World Cup journey revealed!

India's exhausting ODI World Cup journey revealed!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Rohit & Co.'s Bharat Darshan: 9 league games, 9 cities, 8400 km

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Bharti Airtel on Thursday said its 5G services have gone live in eight cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur and Varanasi. The customer availing 5G services will have to pay as per their existing 4G plan, it said. "Airtel has been at the forefront of India's telecom revolution for the last 27 years.

Housing sales drop 35% in 7 cities in Q2

Housing sales drop 35% in 7 cities in Q2

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Housing sales across seven major cities in the country fell 35 per cent year-on-year to 50,983 units during the July-September period even as the demand recovered post lockdown, according to data analytics firm PropEquity. Sales stood at 78,472 units in the year-ago period in seven cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Failure in examinations, the inability to get an expected score or admission to an educational institution of one's choice often precipitates distress in students and may increase the risk of suicide, warns Dr Rakesh K Chadda.

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Due to heavy rains and waterlogging over the tracks at several locations on South Central Railway network, as many as 99 trains were cancelled and four trains were partially cancelled while 54 trains were diverted, an SCR official said.

PHOTOS: Chennai grapples with flood aftermath

PHOTOS: Chennai grapples with flood aftermath

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The flood-ravaged city was on Saturday struggling to return to normalcy with partial restoration of telecommunication and train services.

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Experts say poor city planning and inefficient administration turned an unusually high rainfall into a disaster.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand.

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Some buyers believe prices may correct in the future.' 'This is unlikely. Many developers are increasing prices amid strong sales and inflationary trends.'

Ex-India cricketer Robin Singh fined for violating lockdown in Chennai

Ex-India cricketer Robin Singh fined for violating lockdown in Chennai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Former India cricketer Robin Singh was on Thursday fined Rs 500 and his car impounded for allegedly violating lockdown rules in Chennai, police said. The 56-year-old former Tamil Nadu player had gone by car to purchase vegetables and was caught by local police for the violation.

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The experts issued a joint statement in New Delhi, expressing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country.

Chennai: The day after Vardah struck

Chennai: The day after Vardah struck

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Thanks to the untiring work of civic workers, most of the roads are operational. Also, power supply and Internet have been restored.

2 IPS officers transferred, put on wait, over AR Rahman concert mess

2 IPS officers transferred, put on wait, over AR Rahman concert mess

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

A senior official attached with the Tambaram police commissionerate has been transferred and put under compulsory wait, days after the AR Rahman concert row that among others witnessed traffic snarls which even affected the movement of the Chief Minister's convoy.

Kohli's revelation on why IPL is everyone's favourite cricket carnival

Kohli's revelation on why IPL is everyone's favourite cricket carnival

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli has credited the T20 tournament's success to the strong 'connect' between players and fans.

3.3 cr plates of Idli on were ordered on Swiggy in 12 months

3.3 cr plates of Idli on were ordered on Swiggy in 12 months

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The company also shared that a single user from Hyderabad spent a whopping Rs 6 lakh on Idlis in the last 12 months. The analysis by Swiggy covers the period from March 30, 2022, to March 25, 2023, and provides interesting insights into the popularity of this South Indian delicacy.

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Chip giant Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano R Amon and billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday discussed role of AI, semiconductors and edge appliances across markets in the fast changing global technology space. The two leaders met in Mumbai on Monday morning to discuss India's potential around semiconductors, AI and mobility, according to a social media post by Adani. While Qualcomm is big on designing and manufacturing semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products, Adani group had in 2022 bought a small quantity of fifth generation or 5G spectrum for private captive network deployment in ports, logistics and power generation among others.

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

IPL matches in Bengaluru under NGT scanner

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Let us see what the cost is today for a two-day stay in the city and the air fare as train tickets are no longer available.

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Govt's focus on 'smart cities' is fine, but basic amenities must be put into place first.

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

They said mortality rate in the country is still relatively low and that around 26 lakh people have recovered from the disease so far. Besides, active cases of coronavirus infection comprise around 21.90 per cent of the total cases.

Housing sales grow 4.5 times in Apr-Jun period in top 8 cities

Housing sales grow 4.5 times in Apr-Jun period in top 8 cities

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Housing sales jumped over 4.5 times year-on-year in April-June across eight cities to 74,330 units on lower base effect, while demand was up 5 per cent from the previous quarter, according to PropTiger data. Housing sales stood at 15,968 units in the April-June period last year and 70,623 units in the January-March quarter of 2022. The price of residential properties rose 5-9 per cent annually, driven by rise in input costs, inflationary pressures and premium attached with ready-to-move-in inventory. Pune and Chennai saw maximum appreciation at 9 per cent each.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.