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The impressive success story of Amit Burman

The impressive success story of Amit Burman

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The low-profile Dabur scion has become India's largest restaurateur.

Oversight panel is past,wrestlers pin hopes on court verdict

Oversight panel is past,wrestlers pin hopes on court verdict

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We are confident, we will win the fight for justice.'

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Under Delhi's beautiful November afternoon sun, nearly two thousand young men and women marched on Sunday to mark the city's third Queer Pride parade.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman died after her scooty was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around four kilometres in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri on Sunday, police said.

Eat with a view: 5 must-visit rooftop cafes in Delhi

Eat with a view: 5 must-visit rooftop cafes in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

These restaurants should be on your bucket list this winter!

Cyclone Tauktae: IMD issues 'very heavy' rain alert for Delhi

Cyclone Tauktae: IMD issues 'very heavy' rain alert for Delhi

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting 'heavy' to 'very heavy' rainfall in parts of the capital with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour.

Sahara, ICICI Bank eye Parsvnath's prime land in Delhi

Sahara, ICICI Bank eye Parsvnath's prime land in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Real estate major Parsvnath Developers may soon be able to reduce a significant chunk of its debt, thanks to certain corporate giants showing interest in buying a prime piece of property it owns in the national capital.

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 AM and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 am and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Till noon, the fire was not doused.

6 remanded to judicial custody in Delhi blasts

6 remanded to judicial custody in Delhi blasts

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Six suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists, accused of carrying out the September 13 serial blasts in the Capital, were remanded on Wednesday to another 14 days' judicial custody by a Delhi Court.

Intel alert on terror strike during Obama's visit next month

Intel alert on terror strike during Obama's visit next month

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Security around high streets in the national capital, such as Connaught Place and Khan Market, has been stepped up following the 16-hour hostage crisis at Sydney's Lindt Chocolate Caf earlier this week. The terrorist attack on a Peshawar school, killing nearly 145, has intensified the checks at many restaurants, cafes and popular hangouts.

UIDAI gets new address, to shift soon

UIDAI gets new address, to shift soon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The recently established Unique Identification Authority of India has got its official address and is likely to move in soon from its temporary office in the Planning Commission.

Great food, ambience in west Delhi

Great food, ambience in west Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Khan Market, CP traders struggle to survive despite 'unlock'

Khan Market, CP traders struggle to survive despite 'unlock'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Deserted streets, limited customers, no revenue generation, huge rentals and restricted operations have forced many outlets to put their shutters down permanently while many others are struggling to survive by retrenching staff and tightening their purse strings on several other expenses.

Airport metro line to open in a month: Dikshit

Airport metro line to open in a month: Dikshit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

The airport express line of Delhi Metro, the country's first public-private-partnership project in the rail sector, would formally open for general public in a month, Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit said.

Delhi 6: Yeh silly hai mere yaar

Delhi 6: Yeh silly hai mere yaar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Abhishek Bachchan is the weakest link in the film, which is nothing compared to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's previous film, Rang De Basanti.

Home sales take a big knock, set to worsen

Home sales take a big knock, set to worsen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Developers blame credit rates, bankers say prices too high.

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The 42-metre-high sandstone monument, sometimes compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was laid down by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught.

ED seizes biggest cash haul from Hawala dealer

ED seizes biggest cash haul from Hawala dealer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has seized the largest ever cash haul of Rs 9.28 crore from a Hawala dealer operating from Connaught Place in New Delhi after a night-long operation.

Another mishap at Delhi Metro site; 12 injured

Another mishap at Delhi Metro site; 12 injured

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

At least 12 persons were injured, including two seriously, when two cranes collapsed at a Delhi Metro Railway Construction site in southern Delhi. The accident occurred on the Connaught Place-Gurgaon railway line.According to DMRC sources, the mishap occurred in the Said-ul-Ajaib area, which is located near the historical Qutub Minar. The injured have been rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Safdarjung Hospitals for treatment.

Multiple blasts rock Delhi, 21 killed

Multiple blasts rock Delhi, 21 killed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

Four blasts rocked New Delhi on Saturday evening. The first blast was reported in Delhi's Karol Bagh, the second in M-block market in Greater Kailash and two in Cannaught Place in Delhi.

Two Dutch tourists raped, robbed in New Delhi

Two Dutch tourists raped, robbed in New Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

One of the accused, identified as Yasir Altaf, has been arrested in this connection while efforts are being made to arrest his associate, identified as Omar Baktoo, on the basis of a complaint lodged by one of the victims at Connaught Place police station, a senior police officer said.

First look: Delhi Metro's Line 3

First look: Delhi Metro's Line 3

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

A link from the capital's heart to its thickly populated southwest.

Major fire engulfs building in New Delhi

Major fire engulfs building in New Delhi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

The fire broke out in the ninth floor of 'Himalaya House' on Kasturba Gandhi Marg at around 10:45 am, fire department said.

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Delhi Metro is turning more eco-friendly with installation of solar panels for electricity at its headquarters which will prevent 2.35 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

Delhi markets closed as traders begin 3-day bandh

Delhi markets closed as traders begin 3-day bandh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

All major markets in the capital, including Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Paharganj, Karol Bagh, Greater Kailash, Chandni Chowk, South Extension, Mayur Vihar, Khan Market and Kamala Market remained closed, traders claimed.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Kaaiser International Education is organising an Australian Education Fair 2009

Spotted: Aamir Khan in New Delhi

Spotted: Aamir Khan in New Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Reader Puneet Sharma has sent us a photograph.

Delhi shootout: 10 cops get life terms

Delhi shootout: 10 cops get life terms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The then assistant commissioner of police S S Rathi and nine other policemen were given life terms on Wednesday for killing two businessmen in a fake encounter at Connaught Place, Delhi, in 1997.

CP shootout: 10 policemen convicted

CP shootout: 10 policemen convicted

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

A Delhi court on Tuesday convicted 10 policemen, including suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police S S Rathi, for killing two innocent businessmen in the 1997 Connaught Place shootout case. The court is scheduled to pronounce the quantum of the sentence on October 24.

Dream of studying in Europe?

Dream of studying in Europe?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The European Higher Education Fair New Delhi 2008 (EHEF) will be held on November 13-14, 2008.

Hoax bomb call at Delhi hotel

Hoax bomb call at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Hoax bomb call at Delhi hotel

CP shootout: Ex-encounter specialist gets lifer

CP shootout: Ex-encounter specialist gets lifer

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

A Delhi Police Crime Branch team led by encounter specialist Rathi had on March 31, 1997, fired indiscriminately after suspecting that the businessmen were Uttar Pradesh-based gangsters wanted by the police.

Sony's mantra for growth in India

Sony's mantra for growth in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Sony is eyeing significant growth focusing on fewer product categories - without targeting the mass market.

Waterlogging under Delhi's Minto Bridge nagging problem for decades

Waterlogging under Delhi's Minto Bridge nagging problem for decades

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The waterlogging under the colonial-era bridge has again come into sharp focus after a 56-year-old driver of a mini-truck died allegedly due to drowning there on Sunday following a heavy downpour in the morning.

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

The romance of fast food

The romance of fast food

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

The foundation for the history of Nirula's was laid in 1934 with Hotel India, a 12-room hotel which later shut shop. What followed was a cafe, speciality restaurants like La Boheme, Gufa and Chinese Room.