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Work on Ayodhya Ram temple on schedule, darshan by Dec 2023, says official

Work on Ayodhya Ram temple on schedule, darshan by Dec 2023, says official

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Work on building a pilgrimage facilitation centre and other utilities in Ayodhya's Ram temple complex has started, with 'darshan' of Ram Lalla expected to open in December 2023, according to a senior official of the construction committee.

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.

PHOTOS: Biggest and oldest Ganpatis of Mumbai

PHOTOS: Biggest and oldest Ganpatis of Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers some famous and biggest ones.

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.

Ajay Jayaram retires from international badminton

Ajay Jayaram retires from international badminton

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram took to social media to announce his retirement.

Why is the death toll on Char Dham yatra so high this year?

Why is the death toll on Char Dham yatra so high this year?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Resumption of 'Char Dham yatra' after a gap of two Covid-marred years is a welcome development for thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on it, but the death of 78 pilgrims on way to the Himalayan temples in less than a month is causing concern.

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Retailers and multiplex operators want mall owners to either forgo rent for the period of the shutdown or lower rent in the event the mall is open but footfalls are low.

Abbott, Godrej deal might not push up prices in Bandra Kurla Complex

Abbott, Godrej deal might not push up prices in Bandra Kurla Complex

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The BKC commands Rs 28,000-29,000 per sq ft for office property and monthly rents are Rs 250-300 per sq ft

Yes Bank takes over Anil Ambani's hq in Mumbai

Yes Bank takes over Anil Ambani's hq in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Yes Bank has taken over the headquarters of Anil Ambani's group in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai for failure to repay dues worth Rs 2,892 crore. The private sector lender has also taken possession of two flats in South Mumbai for the non-payment of dues by Reliance Infrastructure, according to a notice published by Yes Bank in a newspaper on Wednesday.

Puri temple damaged by govt project work, ASI tells court

Puri temple damaged by govt project work, ASI tells court

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The ongoing Puri heritage corridor construction work might have caused damage to the 800-year-old Jagannath temple there and the state government project was being carried out without valid permission from the competent authorities, the Archaeological Survey of India on Monday informed the Orissa high court.

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The move that comes in the backdrop of the massive controversy over alleged anti-India protests in the JNU.

E-commerce giants to absorb big real estate this year

E-commerce giants to absorb big real estate this year

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

From 690,800 sq ft in 2013, the absorption by e-commerce companies in Chennai dropped to 31,150 sq ft last year.

The A is now The Quorum: Rana Kapoor family-led business club changes hands

The A is now The Quorum: Rana Kapoor family-led business club changes hands

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Quorum in Mumbai aims to introduce and extend its blend of hospitality and philosophy of being community-led, content-driven, design-focused and experiential.

Housing prices rise up to 11% across 8 cities in Jan-Mar

Housing prices rise up to 11% across 8 cities in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Housing prices increased by up to 11 per cent annually across eight major cities during January-March period of this year due to a rise in demand for residential properties and a sharp hike in rates of construction raw materials, according to a joint report by CREDAI, Colliers and Liases Foras. Delhi-NCR witnessed highest rise in housing prices by 11 per cent to Rs 7,363 per sq ft during January-March 2022 as compared to the year-ago period, as per the first edition of Housing Price-Tracker report by realtors body CREDAI, real estate consultant Colliers and data analytics firm Liases Foras. Hyderabad witnessed 9 per cent increase in housing prices to Rs 9,232 per square feet, while Ahmedabad saw a 8 per cent appreciation to Rs 5,721 per square feet and Kolkata 6 per cent to Rs 6,245 per square feet.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Want to take a shower 40,000ft high? Welcome aboard!

Want to take a shower 40,000ft high? Welcome aboard!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Let's take a look at some of the perks being offered by airlines.

Infy plans 10 mn sq ft office space

Infy plans 10 mn sq ft office space

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Model or tennis star? Who is this PYT?

Model or tennis star? Who is this PYT?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Beautiful, photogenic and an athletic body -- the perfect blend for the perfect model.

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

SYL has been a contentious issue between the two states with the Punjab portion of the canal still incomplete.

TN minister orders retrieval of 100 grounds of land owned by temple

TN minister orders retrieval of 100 grounds of land owned by temple

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

A 32-ground land parcel in Chennai worth crores of rupees and owned by a Shiva temple was taken over by authorities on Sunday while officials were directed to initiate action to take possession of nearly 100 more grounds of land belonging to the same shrine, the government said.

Maha govt to waive farm loans, give jobs to locals

Maha govt to waive farm loans, give jobs to locals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Sena's most discussed promise during the assembly poll campaign -- a full meal at Rs 10 -- also figures in the CMP.

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Office space on mill land in central Mumbai expected to reach 16 mn sq ft by 2021.

Mumbai Indians introduces NBA-style smart ring to fight COVID-19

Mumbai Indians introduces NBA-style smart ring to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have taken their COVID-19 precautionary protocols to the next level with the introduction of a special 'smart ring' -- a personal health tracking device to be worn by every member of the team, currently in UAE, for the upcoming IPL.

This bridge lets you walk over one of the most stunning waterfalls

This bridge lets you walk over one of the most stunning waterfalls

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Visitors to one of the most dramatic waterfalls in Norway will soon be able to experience a brand new thrilling view of it, thanks to a staircase spanning the gorge it thunders through. This is the dramatic Vringsfossen waterfall bridge, a newly opened tourist attraction offering incredible views of the spectacular landscape near Eifjord in Hardanger, western Norway. Here's a look at this architectural marvel above the Vringsfossen waterfall, which was the most visited natural attraction in Norway in 2018 and is situated close to Eifjord.

Reliance net profit jumps 46% in Q1

Reliance net profit jumps 46% in Q1

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 46 per cent jump in net profit for the three months ended June on the back of bumper earnings from oil and telecom businesses. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit rose to Rs 17,955 crore during April-June period -- the first quarter of 2022-23 fiscal year -- from Rs 12,273 crore in the year-ago period, it said a stock exchange filing.

Cutting cake depicting national flag not an offence: HC

Cutting cake depicting national flag not an offence: HC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Cutting a huge cake depicting the National Flag and eating it could not be construed as an offence punishable under the relevant Act, the Madras high Court ruled.

Joint Indo-British war games at 20,000 ft

Joint Indo-British war games at 20,000 ft

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The primary objective is to understand each other's strengths while operating in rugged terrain above 20,000 feet interspersed with hazardous glaciers.

FT names Nath as 'FDI personality of the year'

FT names Nath as 'FDI personality of the year'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has been honoured as global 'FDI Personality of the Year 2007' by a Financial Times Group publication.

Captain Saurabh Kalia's father wants Pakistan taken to Hague

Captain Saurabh Kalia's father wants Pakistan taken to Hague

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'My fight for my son and against the misdeeds of the neighbouring country's army needs to be highlighted at the international fora'

Cauvery verdict: EPS 'disappointed' by cut in quantum of water

Cauvery verdict: EPS 'disappointed' by cut in quantum of water

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

He however said: "Several advantageous features for Tamil Nadu find place in the verdict."

How I completed 6 indoor half marathons in lockdown

How I completed 6 indoor half marathons in lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2020

IT professional Praveen Sharma from Noida shares his incredible fitness journey during the lockdown.

Essar sells business park in biggest office space deal

Essar sells business park in biggest office space deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

This is the latest in a series of large office space buyouts by RMZ Corp which has created a portfolio of rent-yielding commercial assets in India.

'30% of cast work on Statue of Unity completed'

'30% of cast work on Statue of Unity completed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Nearly 30 per cent work on casting of the monumental bronze statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, billed as the world's tallest sculptural work, has been completed, says noted artist Ram Sutar.

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Birthday greetings poured in for him from all quarters, with his supporters and Bharatiya Janata Party workers offering prayers for him and organising events to mark the occasion.

Man mistakes jet door for loo; tries to open it at 30,000 ft

Man mistakes jet door for loo; tries to open it at 30,000 ft

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

In a bizarre incident, a Scottish man tried to open a KLM plane's door at 30,000 feet, mistaking it for the loo entrance.

Start-up lay-offs accelerate on capital crunch worries

Start-up lay-offs accelerate on capital crunch worries

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment seem to have prompted many start-ups to lay off employees in a bid to conserve cash. The latest to do so is SoftBank-backed Cars24, a leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, which has laid off over 600 staff, according to sources in the know. The move, they said, is aimed at conserving cash amid cautious investor sentiment and a slowdown in funding.

The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers these historically significant ones.