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China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Chinese bicycle sharing giant Ofo launches service in seven Indian cities.

Rain fury leaves 25 dead in TN, 1000 in relief camps

Rain fury leaves 25 dead in TN, 1000 in relief camps

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A portion of the 15-foot tall private compound wall, totally wet due to heavy rains lashing the area for the past few days, fell on the adjoining tiled-roof houses in Nadur village.

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The expansion into smaller towns is coming at a time when the online retail space has not only seen consolidation but is actually looking to collaborate with physical stores. Abhineet Kumar reports.

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The searches were a continuation of those conducted here and in Kerala in connection with an Islamic State terror module.

Spicejet launches Monsoon Sale -- Rs 1,999 a ticket!

Spicejet launches Monsoon Sale -- Rs 1,999 a ticket!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The fresh round of discounted fares is applicable for three days starting Tuesday on all SpiceJet flights from eight cities in South India.

IAF officer says seniors forced her to withdraw rape complaint

IAF officer says seniors forced her to withdraw rape complaint

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A 28-year old female Air Force officer at the Air Force Administrative College here who was sexually assaulted, has levelled serious charges against the IAF authorities, including subjecting her to a banned finger test and also forcing her to withdraw the complaint against the accused Flight Lieutenant.

4 Kerala Express passengers die due to heat in UP

4 Kerala Express passengers die due to heat in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The four, including two women, were seated in S-8 and S-9 coaches, which are non-AC, and other passengers claimed that they died due to excessive heat.

Destinations AirAsia plans to fly in India

Destinations AirAsia plans to fly in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

AirAsia India appears to have chosen destinations where it would face intense competition from other airlines, which fly directly to all these, barring one.

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Casper Anderson, who was adopted when he was three years old by a couple from Denmark, is back in the land of his origin to located his roots.

'We will try to be among top 3 IT services firms'

'We will try to be among top 3 IT services firms'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'There is definitely a skill war, or a talent war going on.'

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'The focus is on to cultivate a culture of respect.'

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

Hiring at all-time high in July: Report

Hiring at all-time high in July: Report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Hiring activity in the country touched an all-time high in July, witnessing a 11 per cent sequential increase, indicating a strong revival of economic growth and a recovery of business from the impact of COVID-19, a report said on Friday. With 2,625 job postings, hiring trends grew 11 per cent in July compared with 2,359 postings in June, the highest it has ever been, including the pre-COVID-19 timeline, according to the report by Naukri JobSpeak. The Indian job market has witnessed sequential growth for the second month in a row, with a 15 per cent rise in June, after the pandemic-linked decline in April and May, it stated.

VK Sasikala pays Rs 10 cr fine, release expected

VK Sasikala pays Rs 10 cr fine, release expected

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Chief Minister K Palaniswami, meanwhile, asserted that the anticipated release of Sasikala would not alter the stand of the AIADM.

10 amazing pics from India with love

10 amazing pics from India with love

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Rediff readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too! #India-Photos

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Real Kashmir to host first big sporting event in J&K since August

Real Kashmir to host first big sporting event in J&K since August

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Real Kashmir FC face defending champions Chennai City FC in their first I-League home match of the season on Thursday in the first big sporting event in the Kashmir Valley since it became a union territory. The abrogation of Article 370 and the ensuing lockdown in the valley in August had raised security concerns, but Real Kashmir have made elaborate arrangements since then, allaying the fears of the visiting teams.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

EPS meets Guv; MLA alleges threat from DMK

EPS meets Guv; MLA alleges threat from DMK

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Arjunan claimed that some persons belonging to the DMK in the guise of public abused him and his mother.

Man arrested for sending SMS on Assam violence

Man arrested for sending SMS on Assam violence

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

A textile shop worker was arrested in Coimbatore on Sunday for allegedly forwarding SMSes on the Assam violence to many persons in the city, the police said.

'Nothing in the Budget for MSMEs'

'Nothing in the Budget for MSMEs'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

'Our concern is about today and there is nothing in the Budget for the MSME sector to feel positive right now.'

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Members of fan clubs of various leading actors, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vijay, also held prayers, wishing that the singer whose golden voice mesmerised generations for over five decades recover soon.

Kerala offers 20L litres drinking water, TN rejects it

Kerala offers 20L litres drinking water, TN rejects it

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The Tamil Nadu government has said it was largely dependent on ground water to meet requirements till the onset of north east monsoon in October.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

Guwahati sees highest growth in home prices

Guwahati sees highest growth in home prices

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Mumbai and Delhi NCR, country's two largest markets, do not fare very well.

Top 8 entrance exams beyond the IIT-JEE

Top 8 entrance exams beyond the IIT-JEE

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Your opportunity to study at a leading engineering institute just got better.

As Covid surge hits businesses, malls see rentals plunge

As Covid surge hits businesses, malls see rentals plunge

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Consultants who help lease these properties say this is the steepest decline at least in a decade.

Two arrested over blasts outside BJP office in Bengaluru

Two arrested over blasts outside BJP office in Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The police on Friday arrested two more people for their alleged involvement in blasts outside the Bharatiya Janata Party's office in the city. Vayalar Hakim and Azghar Ali, who were picked up by the Tamil Nadu police, hail from Coimbatore.

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Full-fledged operations will soon start in Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vijaywada, Vishakapatnam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patna, Siliguri, Rajkot and Surat. Medybiz' current network across 10 cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad said a release.

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Rediff.com11 May 2020

As a result, vehicular traffic and movement of people on roads saw a consequential increase in most parts of the state including rural regions, the State capital and key cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The carrier has debt of Rs 43,000 crore.

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Emirates and Etihad Airways have over the past year continued to lobby India to allow them more flight slots, which won't be possible until the 2007 pact is revised.

How this rickshaw driver's daughter made it to law school

How this rickshaw driver's daughter made it to law school

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Coimbatore's Menaga Murugan is the daughter of a rickshaw driver who struggles to make ends meet -- but that did not deter this 18-year-old from pursuing her dream of becoming a top lawyer. Successfully securing an undergraduate seat at the city's Government Law College, she's set an example for underprivileged youth across the country.

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

In yet another blow for Nestle India, live larvae and worms have been found in their milk powder in Coimbatore.

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to start-ups in the segment. The overall aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred destination for EVs and component makers.

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

With the Tamil Nadu electorate having given him an unprecedented mandate that had eluded his father the late M Karunanidhi, Stalin has to prove his worth, ensuring at the same time that the Dravidian drag on the AIADMK's side does not open up space for the BJP to make inroads in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.