News for 'Delhiite'

Delhi's Palam touches 47.8 deg C; highest in 62 years

Delhi's Palam touches 47.8 deg C; highest in 62 years

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Temperature in the national capital touched 45.1 degree Celsius on Sunday while it was 47.8 degree C in and around Palam airport making it the hottest day in 62 years giving no respite to people reeling under a blistering heat wave.

Rajasthan Governor M L Khurana quits

Rajasthan Governor M L Khurana quits

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

He said he decided to quit in view of the problems being faces by Delhiites.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

Delhi a super city by 2010!

Delhi a super city by 2010!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Sonalika plans passenger carrier

Sonalika plans passenger carrier

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

There was all-round scepticism about the workability of the scheme.

Fog disrupts trains, flights in Delhi

Fog disrupts trains, flights in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

The minimum visibility in the Palam area, where the airport is located, fell to near zero levels, a Met official said.

It costs one hour of work to buy a burger

It costs one hour of work to buy a burger

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

One needs to sweat it out for 59 minutes to earn Rs 59 to buy a large-sized 'Big Mac' burger from the McDonald's outlet in Delhi, a latest study says.

'US can be bigger arms supplier to India'

'US can be bigger arms supplier to India'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

US dismissed New Delhi's apprehension that the US move would have negative impact on bilateral ties as well as on the India-Pakistan dialogue process.

Say no to junk food! Go healthy!

Say no to junk food! Go healthy!

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The earlier you start on a diet of fruits and vegetables, the better it is for your health, say doctors.

2 AAP MLAs arrested in 12 hours; Kejriwal attacks PM Modi

2 AAP MLAs arrested in 12 hours; Kejriwal attacks PM Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrest of its two MLAs, saying this is a "proof" of his frustration.

India to grow by 7-8%: PM

India to grow by 7-8%: PM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said India is poised to deliver 7-8 per cent economic growth in the next fiscal.

Fog hits life in north; flights, trains delayed

Fog hits life in north; flights, trains delayed

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The dense fog reduced Runway Visibility Range in airports to 200 metres

Bedi's 'Dil ki Baat' radio show among BJP's poll promises

Bedi's 'Dil ki Baat' radio show among BJP's poll promises

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

BJP's Kiran Bedi said she will launch her own 'Dil ki Baat' to directly connect with Delhiites if the party comes to power in the national capital.

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Indians celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

Govt ratifies amendments to Montreal Protocol

Govt ratifies amendments to Montreal Protocol

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

In a bid to derive benefits of trade and technology transfer, the government on Tuesday decided to ratify two amendments to the Montreal Protocol on protecting the ozone layer from depletion.

IA to set up ground handling unit

IA to set up ground handling unit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The Indian Airlines board on Friday approved a proposal to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to undertake airport handling and allied services.

Visa starts new smart card programme in India

Visa starts new smart card programme in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Global credit card major Visa International on Friday unveiled its 'Visa Smart Program' in Asia Pacific region including India.

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Vehicles piled up and many people were seen reasoning with the police as they were not allowed to enter Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Delhi wakes up to heavy rains, traffic jams

Delhi wakes up to heavy rains, traffic jams

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

It also rained heavily in other parts of North India.

Former chief Srinivasan hired London firm to spy on BCCI officials: report

Former chief Srinivasan hired London firm to spy on BCCI officials: report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan is facing fresh trouble after reports emerged that he hired a London-based firm to spy on other Board members, it was reported on Sunday.

BSNL makes all incoming calls on CellOne free

BSNL makes all incoming calls on CellOne free

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd decided on Thursday to make all incoming calls on CellOne, its cellular service, free of charge from all telephones and all networks, with immediate effect.\n\n\n\n

To expose Kejriwal's theatrics, Cong to launch door-to-door campaign

To expose Kejriwal's theatrics, Cong to launch door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com27 May 2014

In a stinging attack on Arvind Kejriwal, the Congress on Tuesday accused him of resorting to "low level politics" and said it will launch a door-to-door programme to expose the Aam Aadmi Party leader on his 'U-turn' on the bail bond and other issues.

Nikita Anand wins Miss India crown

Nikita Anand wins Miss India crown

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Fog disrupts normal life in Delhi

Fog disrupts normal life in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

All flights, domestic and international, were rescheduled after 10 pm Friday night as dense fog reduced the visibility to zero, airport sources said.

Milkmen wipe off onion tears in Delhi

Milkmen wipe off onion tears in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Will sell onions at Rs 49/kg, almost Rs 31 less than market rate

Vizag Steel bags award

Vizag Steel bags award

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

The Union Power Ministry has selected Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant) for the National Energy Conservation Award 2002, first prize in the integrated steel plants sector.\n\n\n\n

Toxic smog continues to chokes Delhi

Toxic smog continues to chokes Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Pollution levels skyrocketed by the hour in Delhi on Sunday, turning the air quality hazardous, which agencies consider unfit for inhalation even by healthier people.

Want snow? Travel to Delhi

Want snow? Travel to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Cell services remain disrupted

Cell services remain disrupted

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Telecom services, cell-to-fixed line phones and vice versa remained crippled for the second day on Saturday even as cell operators shot off letters to telecom regulator and state-owned MTNL.

Vinod Khosla among Forbes' richest Americans

Vinod Khosla among Forbes' richest Americans

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

At 357 with a wealth of $700 million, Khosla is the only person of Indian origin in the list.

Delhi govt all set to roll out odd-even scheme today

Delhi govt all set to roll out odd-even scheme today

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Besides pressing into service 3,000 additional buses, the government has issued two helplines -- 011-42400400 and 011-41400400 -- for people to register their complaints and suggestion in connection with the scheme.

Linking Rivers: Mirage or Reality?

Linking Rivers: Mirage or Reality?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

Hero Honda sales up 23.4% in 2003-04

Hero Honda sales up 23.4% in 2003-04

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

India's biggest motorcycle maker Hero Honda Motors on Thursday said its sales grew by 23.4 per cent during 2003-04 over the previous fiscal.

Marvellous Mukesh wins Tata Steel Open

Marvellous Mukesh wins Tata Steel Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

In the process, the Mhow-based golfer picked his seventh title of the season and tenth in 2002.

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Asserting that the upcoming polls will be fought on the issue of full statehood, Kejriwal criticised Modi for not fulfilling this promise as mentioned in BJP's 2014 manifesto.

Uber apologises, expresses hope of operating in Delhi again

Uber apologises, expresses hope of operating in Delhi again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The company has started verification of drivers and audit of its services.