News for 'Christmas in India'

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Microsoft CEO holds all-hands-meet with India employees, reiterates thrust on 'mobile-first, cloud-first' strategy

Take the Gone With The Wind Quiz

Take the Gone With The Wind Quiz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Gone With The Wind approaches a landmark birthday. Take this quiz and celebrate the movie classic.

Gem and jewellery sector fails to shine in H1

Gem and jewellery sector fails to shine in H1

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The industry alleges the government has been apathetic, despite their pleas for quick action. However, H2 may be different as The US-China trade war had opened a window for Indian exporters to ship more to America.

Kerala assembly passes unanimous resolution against farm laws

Kerala assembly passes unanimous resolution against farm laws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In a rare gesture, not only the legislators of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist)-headed Left Democratic Front and Congress-led United Democratic Front, but the lone Bharatiya Janata Party member in the 140-member state assembly, O Rajagopal, also supported the resolution against the Centre, saying 'it is the democratic spirit'.

Students double up as salesmen this festive season

Students double up as salesmen this festive season

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

It seems partying is not the only thing on youngsters' minds during the festive season -- many of them opt for part-time jobs, making a neat packet around the New Year.

Temps make hay at retail stores

Temps make hay at retail stores

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

College students made full use of the week-long break between Christmas and the New Year, each earning Rs 1,500-7,000 during the period by working in retail stores across the country.

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

What have your favourite celebs posted on social media?

What India's start-up bosses need to know

What India's start-up bosses need to know

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'There is little point in getting adoption without profit sustainability or the converse.' 'This is the dilemma that many Indian innovators face,' says R Gopalakrishnan.

Third quarter is traditionally weaker for IT firms: Infosys

Third quarter is traditionally weaker for IT firms: Infosys

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The business is impacted by low volume growth amid Christmas and New Year holidays.

Squad for England ODIs to be picked on January 6

Squad for England ODIs to be picked on January 6

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

India's squad for the five-match ODI series against England, starting in Rajkot on January 11, will be picked in New Delhi on Sunday.

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

TN to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, 19 boats on Dec 22

TN to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, 19 boats on Dec 22

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday said it would release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen and 19 boats on December 22 and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevail on the island nation to take similar action at the same time to set free fishermen from the state and their boats.

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

Offers, market boost post-Diwali vacation business

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

This optimism is triggered by the feel-good factor in the wake of the Sensex touching record-high levels last week and a slew of discount offers by airlines to boost travel demand.

Xmas recipe: How to make Mince Chicken Pie

Xmas recipe: How to make Mince Chicken Pie

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Do you have an interesting recipe to share? Email it to us!

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

Terror attacks: 'India can be restrained for only so long'

Terror attacks: 'India can be restrained for only so long'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Pakistan has to take responsibility and start cracking down on terrorists.'

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

England had crashed out in the group stage of the 2015 World Cup and Eoin Morgan said it was an amazing journey that the team went through from that embarrassing defeat to reaching the pinnacle of world cricket after four years. England were adjudged the winners of the 50-over World Cup last year on the basis of their superior boundary count after the epic final against New Zealand, and also the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie at the Lord's in London.

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A comparison shows that for Delhi to Mumbai air travel, the lowest airfare price is in the range of Rs 2,755, while the surged price for second-AC comes at Rs 4,104, a 42 per cent increase from the current train fares

'Start Up India' action plan on January 16: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

'Start Up India' action plan on January 16: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The PM said the programme will be designed to suit Indian conditions and focus would be on ensuring benefits for the youth from the lowest strata of the society.

Reliance Global Call offers up to 40% discount

Reliance Global Call offers up to 40% discount

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Reliance Global Call has launched its latest call plan 'Unlimited Calling Pack' for this Christmas and New Year season offering up to 40 per cent discount on uninterrupted calling to landlines and mobiles in India.

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Buckingham Palace has been forced to deny rumours the Queen is abdicating Britain's throne in her annual Christmas Day broadcast, after a bookmaker said it was suspending bets following a flurry of "unusual" activity.

PM visits Ockhi affected areas, announces relief measures

PM visits Ockhi affected areas, announces relief measures

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Modi said search operations to trace the missing fishermen in Kerala and Tamil Nadu would continue and expressed hope that all of them would come back home before Christmas.

Just what is Amitabh doing these days?

Just what is Amitabh doing these days?

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Joginder Tuteja peeks into the Big B's date diary, and tells us what to expect from him next.

Lacklustre markets end flat amid thin volumes

Lacklustre markets end flat amid thin volumes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Financial shares were the top losers.

Maha: Relaxation for liquor shops on Eid; oppn slams move

Maha: Relaxation for liquor shops on Eid; oppn slams move

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A circular issued by the state home department grants relaxation in timings to shops, beer bars and other establishments selling liquor, alcohol, beer, wine and country liquor on December 24 (Eid-e-Milad), December 25 (Christmas) and December 31 (New Year's Eve).

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

Why India's domestic airlines will oppose price cap proposal

Why India's domestic airlines will oppose price cap proposal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A ministry's internal note proposes caps on minimum and maximum fares airlines can charge, keeping in mind their cost structure, profit margin and ensuring the last minute fares are not out of bounds of passengers.

Infocomm offers 'Light a Candle' service

Infocomm offers 'Light a Candle' service

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Mobile service provider Reliance Infocomm on Saturday said it has launched a special service, through which subscribers of Reliance IndiaMobile can light a candle at Velankani Church in Tamil Nadu

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

SP leader Abu Azmi says 'women should not wear short skirts and go out only with family'.

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The success story of Adani's Mundra Port in Gujarat, in terms of efficiency, technology and management, should be replicated at Vizhinjam to ensure that this ambitious project does not fail, say Shehzad Poonawalla and Riya Sinha.

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Bharat is the biggest opener of the year from Bollywood.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'I've never been more nervous about any of my own films. I can't eat, sleep or speak. I can barely breathe.'

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Here's a quick guide to navigating and ordering from global websites.

Opposition slams UPA for taking credit for marines' return

Opposition slams UPA for taking credit for marines' return

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Slamming the government for claiming credit for the return of marines, the Opposition on Friday insisted that it was only due to the Supreme Court pressure that the Italians had relented and accused the United Progressive Alliance of extending its "politics of appeasement" to the international fora.

Protest against gangrape continues at Jantar Mantar

Protest against gangrape continues at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

A small group of people gathered at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday demanding stringent punishment to those involved in the gangrape of a young girl even as India Gate remained out of bounds for demonstrations.

Modi's Moscow agenda: Gen-5 fighters, missiles, frigates...

Modi's Moscow agenda: Gen-5 fighters, missiles, frigates...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

There could be significant announcements about India's purchase of Kamov-226T helicopters, S-400 air defence missile systems, and the long-delayed contract for joint development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft.

Italy's defence minister visits marines in Kerala

Italy's defence minister visits marines in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Italy's Defence Minister Giampaolo Di Paolo on Sunday visited the two Italian marines who are facing trial in a Kerala court for the killing of two Indian fishermen. Paolo also made an appeal for allowing Massimiliano Latore and Salvatore Girone to return to Italy for Christmas.

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The 93-year-old British monarch and Head of the 54-member Commonwealth of nations which includes India, acknowledged the grief, pain and financial difficulties being faced the world over during this "time of disruption" and expressed the hope that the whole world was uniting in a 'common endeavour'.

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Here are highlights of the 68th Republic Day parade.