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'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Helmed by a team of experienced chefs, Siraj said Joharfa focuses on fresh and high quality ingredients with traditional cooking techniques.

Realty market saw land deals worth Rs 31,000 cr in H1 2025: Anarock

Realty market saw land deals worth Rs 31,000 cr in H1 2025: Anarock

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

At least 2,900 acres of land deals, with a market value of Rs 31,000 crore, were transacted in the Indian realty market during the first six months of 2025 (H1 2025), according to a report by real estate analytics firm Anarock. These deals include both outright transactions as well as joint development agreements between realtors and landowners.

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka pooled together

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka pooled together

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Another interesting group will be Elite group A that has Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Services and Assam.

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Mumbai Indians were the first team to leave the field while Delhi players stayed back doing light training but were eventually forced to call it off.

Congress to ditch MVA for Maharashtra local body polls?

Congress to ditch MVA for Maharashtra local body polls?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

With local body elections approaching in Maharashtra, a significant portion of the Congress party is advocating for contesting independently to regain lost ground amidst the BJP's growing influence. The party is currently part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

Maharashtra 'pattern' has been implemented in Delhi: Sena

Maharashtra 'pattern' has been implemented in Delhi: Sena

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Raut said a Congress-AAP alliance would have crushed the BJP in Delhi assembly polls, as counting trends show the Arvind Kejriwal-led party losing many seats amid the saffron surge.

Karisma, Kids At Sunjay Kapur's Funeral

Karisma, Kids At Sunjay Kapur's Funeral

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The last rites of Sunjay Kapoor was held in New Delhi on June 19, and ex-wife Karisma Kapoor was among those who attended.

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said.

Eight posing as students, prof to UK held in Mumbai airport

Eight posing as students, prof to UK held in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Eight individuals, including seven posing as students and one as a professor, were apprehended at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai while attempting to illegally immigrate to London. The accused, who claimed to be part of an exchange program, were caught at the airport's immigration checkpoint and were found to be using forged documents and false information to obtain UK visas. The incident involved alleged human trafficking, with the accused reportedly paying Rs 20 lakh each to an agent for facilitating their illegal immigration. The case has been handed over to the Sahar Police, and the crime branch is investigating further.

Delhi-Mumbai route to get high-speed trains!

Delhi-Mumbai route to get high-speed trains!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Going ahead with its ambitious high-speed train proposal, Railways have joined hands with Japan to begin the ground work to reduce travel time by half on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) has proposed a significant increase in User Development Fee (UDF) for international passengers, while domestic passengers will be charged a UDF for the first time. However, MIAL also proposed a 35% reduction in landing and parking charges, aiming to balance infrastructure development with cost-effective air travel for airlines. The new tariff structure is subject to approval by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

Why a Pakistani man living in police station in Mumbai

Why a Pakistani man living in police station in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A 65-year-old Pakistani man, Nadir Munir Khan, has been residing in a room at the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg police station in Mumbai for the past four months, awaiting deportation after serving a sentence for illegal entry into India. He was arrested in April 2024 for being found roaming suspiciously near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus without a visa or necessary documents. Khan claims he was cheated in Nepal, assaulted, and robbed, leading him to enter India illegally. The police have contacted Pakistani authorities and are awaiting their response for Khan's deportation.

WPL: Mumbai Indians have stiff task against in-form Gujarat Giants

WPL: Mumbai Indians have stiff task against in-form Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz's 12 runs win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru knocked the defending champions out from the race to the play-offs on Saturday, confirming qualification for Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in the process.

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Another demonstration of strong India-USA counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate the Department of State for listing The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'

'Citizens Are Safe From The Government Only When...'

'Citizens Are Safe From The Government Only When...'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'The moment they fall foul of the party in power, they become unsafe. Then nobody can guarantee their safety.'

Mumbai local trains to have new design soon

Mumbai local trains to have new design soon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said the Mumbai suburban railway would soon get new-design trains fitted with better features for passenger comfort and reducing overcrowding.

Ranji semis: Danish Malewar rescues Vidarbha vs Mumbai

Ranji semis: Danish Malewar rescues Vidarbha vs Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Danish Malewar's gritty 79 and opener Dhruv Shorey's attractive 74 helped Vidarbha reach 308 for 5 against defending champions Mumbai on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final.

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants eye improved batting effort

Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants eye improved batting effort

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, have been heavily reliant on Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who has been their standout performer.

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru see huge spike in daily Covid cases

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru see huge spike in daily Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Three big cities in the country -- Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru -- witnessed huge spike in daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday even as Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain claimed hospital admissions have stabilised indicating the current coronavirus wave peaked and cases may start declining soon.

How To Recover From Joint Pain After Chikungunya

How To Recover From Joint Pain After Chikungunya

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a senior physiotherapist, offers advice to patients dealing with various long-term illness.

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Once Vidarbha posted a massive 221 for six, Mumbai needed a strong chase and Rahane led from the front with an 84 off 45 balls (10x4, 3x6).

Air India, AI Express resume flights to Middle East

Air India, AI Express resume flights to Middle East

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Air India and Air India Express on Tuesday progressively resumed their services to the Middle East, with flights to Dubai and Muscat, respectively, as countries in the region reopened their airspaces.

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

This is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India.

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Given the strong interest among rich Indians to settle abroad, the Dubai-based company has opened a full-fledged office in New Delhi and plans to follow it up soon with an office in Mumbai and then a few in central and southern parts of the country.

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Why rich Indians are planning to move to Greece or Grenada

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Given the strong interest among rich Indians to settle abroad, the Dubai-based company has opened a full-fledged office in New Delhi and plans to follow it up soon with an office in Mumbai and then a few in central and southern parts of the country.

IPL PIX: Santner, SKY power MI into play-offs

IPL PIX: Santner, SKY power MI into play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Suryakumar Yadav's doughty 73 not out proved to be the difference as Mumbai Indians sealed the fourth and final play-off berth with a 59-run trouncing of Delhi Capitals.

'According To Govt, There's Hardly Any Poverty'

'According To Govt, There's Hardly Any Poverty'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'All governments are scared of a negative image.' 'Somehow, this government has a tendency to create a narrative that things are improving.' 'When the real data gives a different picture, they are upset.'

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'I don't know whether the top Gujarati leaders of Indian politics (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah) in Delhi realise that the narrative of HindiHinduHindustan will eventually destroy their own language too.'

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.

Delhi-Mumbai corridor needs $50 billon

Delhi-Mumbai corridor needs $50 billon

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

The ambitious Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor, to be established with Japan's help, will require an investment of an estimated $50 billion and work on the project will begin from January next year.

26/11 accused Rana seeks court's permission to talk to family

26/11 accused Rana seeks court's permission to talk to family

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a jailed accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has moved a court in New Delhi seeking permission to speak to his family. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial custody and is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley and operatives of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) to carry out the terror attacks. Rana was brought to India after the American Supreme Court dismissed his review plea against his extradition.

Air India plane crash: Maha MP's relative among cabin crew

Air India plane crash: Maha MP's relative among cabin crew

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Aparna Mahadik, 42, was on board the Air India flight AI171 that tragically crashed shortly after take off from Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people.

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.

CAS in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata soon

CAS in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata soon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

A division bench headed by acting Chief Jusitce Vijender Jain, however, asked the Centre to file an affidavit on the implementation within two weeks and posted the matter for hearing to July 19.\n

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

IndiGo is only behind Qatar Airways, which grew slightly faster at 10.4 per cent in the same period, according to the latest data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) based on 20 top airlines in the world.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.