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Why so serious, Mr CEO?

Why so serious, Mr CEO?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Now mergers, acquisitions, sale of assets, fundraising, strategic intent and competitive position in the market are part of business life everywhere.

Modi's assets: Rs 4,143 in the bank, 1 house, no car

Modi's assets: Rs 4,143 in the bank, 1 house, no car

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The PM has assets worth Rs 2.5 crore including a residential plot in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, fixed deposits of Rs 1.27 crore and Rs 38,750 cash in hand.

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The BMC's C-ward team seized the equipment of the open air gym at Marine Drive, but reinstalled it later.

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

P S Rahangdale, the chief of the Mumbai fire brigade, said an alert call was received by the department around 2.22 pm and fire fighters reached the spot within five minutes.

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The 10,000-square feet top-floor apartment is being sold by Raheja Developers.

Tata Realty, L&T put mall projects on the block

Tata Realty, L&T put mall projects on the block

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

While one of them is on the verge of opening, three others are expected to come up in the next three years.

Glacier burst toll up at 32, race against time to save 174 missing people

Glacier burst toll up at 32, race against time to save 174 missing people

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The death toll from the Uttarakhand glacier disaster rose to 31 with five more bodies being recovered, officials said on Tuesday as multiple agencies raced against time to reach about 30 workers trapped inside a tunnel in a power project site and 175 people remained missing.

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Unlike Big Bazaar, where the promoter calls the shot, in ABRL, professionals take decisions. So, every new CEO leads to a change in strategy, which confuses vendors and the team.'

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

'Because of the melting of ice as well as irresponsible human behaviour such as throwing soil and plastic into the sea, there has been a rise in temperature.' 'I fear there will be direct and dangerous consequences for us.'

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prices in Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, however, witnessed an uptick during the period.

Collections, cash flows of top-3 realtors hit in Q1

Collections, cash flows of top-3 realtors hit in Q1

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

However, both developers as well as analysts are hopeful that these business metrics will pick up once activity resumes.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

Soaring love! World's tallest man finds his match

Soaring love! World's tallest man finds his match

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The world's tallest man, 8ft 3in Sultan Kosen, has found his soul-mate with whom he tied the knot in his native Turkey.

Amid chants Jayendra Saraswathi interred in Kanchi Mutt

Amid chants Jayendra Saraswathi interred in Kanchi Mutt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The burial ceremony was performed in the presence of Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi, the junior pontiff of the Mutt and some close family relatives of the late seer.

Whoa! This Victoria's Secret model deserves your attention

Whoa! This Victoria's Secret model deserves your attention

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The new-model-on-the-block, Sadie Newman can give the VS angels a run for their money.

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

IAF's AN-32 transport aircraft lands in Sikkim's Pakyong airfield

IAF's AN-32 transport aircraft lands in Sikkim's Pakyong airfield

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The military aircraft landed at the airport, located around 60 km from the India-China border, on Wednesday.

ED challenges clean chit to Kochhars and Dhoot

ED challenges clean chit to Kochhars and Dhoot

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The ED is of the opinion that the authority stepped into the shoes of the trial court and commented on the preliminary investigation done by the CBI in the impugned order.

AC, TV, garden: Perks former Maldives president will enjoy in prison

AC, TV, garden: Perks former Maldives president will enjoy in prison

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mohammed Nasheed, sentenced to 13 years in jail under anti-terrorism laws, will have a furnished air-conditioned prison.

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft.

Why you should travel to Leh at least once

Why you should travel to Leh at least once

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Rediff reader CK Varma shared these photographs.

Arunachal CM drives ATV along Indo-China border

Arunachal CM drives ATV along Indo-China border

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Along with Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Pema Khandu undertook a 107-km all-terrain vehicle ride from PTSO Lake to Mago village in Tawang district along the Indo-China border.

There's more to Amarnath yatra than a pilgrimage

There's more to Amarnath yatra than a pilgrimage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

The Amarnath yatra is not only a great bondage between the Hindu pilgrims and local Muslims who facilitate the yatra, but has also helped maintained a deep relationship in thought and aspiration between Kashmir and other parts of India that has existed for thousands of years.

Mumbai: Offer to build 5 lakh low-cost houses

Mumbai: Offer to build 5 lakh low-cost houses

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Real estate developers in Mumbai propose to join hands to construct 5 lakh affordable houses for middle and lower income groups in partnership with the Maharashtra government in the next five years in the fast-growing Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

IBM signs deal with Polaris for social software solutions

IBM signs deal with Polaris for social software solutions

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The application makes it easy for IBM partners and clients like Polaris to build an entirely new class of cloud-based social business apps.

Mumbai's Nariman Point bounces back!

Mumbai's Nariman Point bounces back!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

After years of playing second fiddle to newer areas such as Bandra Kurla Complex and Andheri in Mumbai, Nariman Point, once the most coveted address in Mumbai and the country's first central business district (CBD), is bouncing back with a vengeance.

Office property deals pick up, rents remain flat

Office property deals pick up, rents remain flat

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Call it a revival of the information technology (IT) industry or increase in demand from non-IT sectors, office lease and sale transactions have picked up by 10 to 15 per cent in the past quarter.

Govt mulling GST cut on under-construction homes

Govt mulling GST cut on under-construction homes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

GST rates on under-construction houses maybe reduced from 12 pc with input tax credit to 5 pc without ITC. Similarly, the rate for under-construction affordable houses could come down to 3 per cent without input tax credit, from the current 8 per cent.

I ended Gambhir's ODI career; Kohli couldn't read me: Pakistan pacer

I ended Gambhir's ODI career; Kohli couldn't read me: Pakistan pacer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Standing tall at 7ft 1 inch, Irfan dismissed Gambhir four times during that limited overs series (T20s and ODIs) and the southpaw played only one more white-ball series for India (vs England) before being dropped.

RBI's Shaktikanta Das is Asia Pacific central banker of the year

RBI's Shaktikanta Das is Asia Pacific central banker of the year

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Nominating Das, the Banker magazine, which announced the award, said India's banks have faced a series of challenges, from non-performing loans to issues around fraud. Faced with these challenges, Shaktikanta Das has taken steps to bring banking in India up to standard via a restrained approach to governance.

As slowdown bites, malls suffer high mortality rate

As slowdown bites, malls suffer high mortality rate

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

120 new malls came up in last two years, but 30-40 of their older peers downed shutters

Readers share their favourite travel pic. Share yours!

Readers share their favourite travel pic. Share yours!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

We invited readers to send in their favourite travel pic. Here are some of the responses we received. Share yours!

Lodha to invest Rs 6,000 cr in existing projects

Lodha to invest Rs 6,000 cr in existing projects

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Mumbai-based realty firm Lodha Developers, which plans to hit the capital market with its IPO early next year, will invest Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in the next three years on construction of its existing projects.

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Before you go for that dream house, know some hidden costs that can skew your budget.

In this office play is as important as work

In this office play is as important as work

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Veenu Sandhu visits the new Adidas office in Gurugram, which is cultivating a refreshing new sports culture among its employees.

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

There can be no communal harmony unless Muslims forgo their claim on Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi, where there are temple-mosque disputes, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal said today and asked Sunni Central Board and All India Muslim Personal Law Board to take initiative.

Retailers upbeat on 2010; line up Rs 600 cr

Retailers upbeat on 2010; line up Rs 600 cr

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The most convincing signs of revival are visible in historically retail-oriented cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Pune, with the action beginning to perk up in other cities as well.

World's 12 tallest buildings

World's 12 tallest buildings

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Dubai's Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world.

Kingfisher House: Bidders remain elusive; auction may fail

Kingfisher House: Bidders remain elusive; auction may fail

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The auction of Kingfisher House, which has a built-up area of over 17,000 sq ft and is located in the plush Vile Parle area, is scheduled to begin at 1100 hrs on August 4