News for 'Gateway of India'

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

JioFiber, India's first 100 per cent all-fiber broadband service, will start from 100 Mbps and go all the way up to 1 Gbps. This will propel India to top 5 broadband nations globally.

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

Maharashtra makes way for e-payment of stamp duty

Maharashtra makes way for e-payment of stamp duty

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

To bring in more transparency, the Maharashtra government will launch e-payment gateways for stamp duty and registration charges.

Shyam Saran on rising Indonesia

Shyam Saran on rising Indonesia

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Few people in India are aware that India and Indonesia are geographically contiguous, sharing a settled maritime boundary. The last island in the Andaman and Nicobar chain is only 80 kilometres from the first island of the Indonesian archipelago.

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Follow the NCERT syllabus, take up mocks, and evaluate your performance from time to time

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airport cities are ready to take wing

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airport cities are ready to take wing

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited plans to develop an aerotropolis on 1,000 acres, which will promote education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, commercial and logistics ports around the airport.

Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30: CM

Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30: CM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Uddhav Thackeray also said that the decision on lifting the curbs completely after April 30 will be taken depending upon the prevailing situation.

What Shane Warne has learnt from the IPL

What Shane Warne has learnt from the IPL

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Former Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne, on Sunday, put up a long post on his Instagram page about working with current bunch of Rajasthan Royals players, his advice to root and the learning he has gained from the IPL this season.

India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw

India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India's involvement in the port development was not strictly under the international sanctions that had been imposed on Iran.

International designs dazzle on the Indian ramp

International designs dazzle on the Indian ramp

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The Oxybleach India International Fashion Week 2009 commenced in Delhi yesterday, showcasing works from a host of international designers. Take a look.

Rise of the home grown jihadi post 2003 Mumbai blasts

Rise of the home grown jihadi post 2003 Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Indian Intelligence Bureau officials told rediff.com that since the 2003 attacks, Lashkar started using their local resources in India. Post 1993, the police believed that all terror operations in India were executed from across the border. While this is true to a large extent, post 2003 one witnessed the real birth of home grown jihadi

Anna Hazare's movement: A case study in management

Anna Hazare's movement: A case study in management

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

There is an underlying reason as to why India's anti-corruption movement has garnered immense support in such a short span of time: it is a highly-efficient management model. The right mix of marketing, motivation, operations and service is spearheading the process, reports Gateway House.

Let the candles light up peace

Let the candles light up peace

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Out of the numbness now, increasing number of people are turning out at the terror-hit sots and paying tributes to the lost lives and the damaged iconic buildings in Mumbai.

26/11 martyr's father plans unique bicycle journey

26/11 martyr's father plans unique bicycle journey

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

K Unnikrishnan, father of 26/11 martyr National Security Guard commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, will embark on a unique bicycle journey from India Gate in New Delhi to the Gateway of India in Mumbai in memory of those who lost their lives during the horrific terror attacks.

Sachin, Dhoni pay homage to 26/11 martyrs

Sachin, Dhoni pay homage to 26/11 martyrs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Indian team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid floral tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks, at the iconic Taj Hotel in Mumbai.

Mumbai Metro launches online top-up facility for commuters

Mumbai Metro launches online top-up facility for commuters

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Mumbai Metro commuters get top-up facility.

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Modi's'Make in India' drive launched last September included laying out a model of "port-led" development that would support industrial growth.

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

'The multitudes come and mourn in their own ways, hang around and greet new arrivals, share news and information, rumour and suspicion, and above all, anger.

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Navy Day is observed on December 4 every year to celebrate the magnificence, achievements and role of the naval force to the country.

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'We have 25,000 private hospitals participating in this exercise and if each of these hospitals does 200 vaccinations per day, that makes it 50 lakhs.'

What the Sino-US climate deal means for India

What the Sino-US climate deal means for India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

While India is pushed to keep a tight lid on its own carbon emissions, slow and low emission reduction by major polluters will cause an acceleration of climate change, says Rajni Bakshi.

OYO Rooms a threat: Cyrus Mistry

OYO Rooms a threat: Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

OYO Rooms offers rooms for Rs 1,200-5,500 in all major cities.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Will Yuvraj, Sehwag make the cut in India's 30 WC probables?

Will Yuvraj, Sehwag make the cut in India's 30 WC probables?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

A few proven, but currently out-of-form, cricketers are likely to get the nod when the national selectors draw up a list of 30 Indian probables for the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in Mumbai on Thursday.

Obama's advance team moves into Mumbai's Taj hotel

Obama's advance team moves into Mumbai's Taj hotel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The seven trucks, which all belong to GeeTee carrier service of Saki Naka, Andheri East, are said to contain some of the tonnes of technical equipment required for the US Presidential trip. And from the Mercedes bus, also a GeeTee vehicle, the 20-25 American team members disembarked and poured into the hotel that is now surrounded by a fresh set of seven-feet-high iron barricades

Consumer internet start-ups brace for salary cuts, layoffs

Consumer internet start-ups brace for salary cuts, layoffs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

For now, Bounce, Shuttl, Fab Hotels, Instamojo, Zomato, Curefit, and HealthifyMe, among others, are going for salary deductions. Most of the consumer internet start-ups, besides those who are in the grocery delivery, education tech, and video conferencing business, would ultimately lay-off people and cut back salaries.

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

It is the first ever illumination of the historic monument's front fortification wall and its two important gateways -- Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate.

Large projects underway to boost border infra: Gadkari

Large projects underway to boost border infra: Gadkari

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Work is also progressing on 17 strategic highway-cum-airstrips, three of which have been completed, he said. Besides, work is on in full swing on the Rs 12,000 crore ambitious Chardham project for providing all-weather connectivity to Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath.

Sena workers protest over Kannadiga Mayor

Sena workers protest over Kannadiga Mayor

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Over 100 Shiv Sena workers on Thursday staged demonstrations against Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa here, protesting the "fraudulent" election of a Kannadiga mayor in Marathi-dominated Belgaum city.

Ferry owners rue losses due to Obama visit

Ferry owners rue losses due to Obama visit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

US president Barack Obama's visit to Mumbai is not good news for many section of Mumbaikars whose livelihoods have been affected by stringent security arrangements. Operations of about 80 ferry launches that ply from Gateway of India have been suspended for three days.

US, Maha officials likely to meet on Friday

US, Maha officials likely to meet on Friday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

A team of White House officials are likely to meet their counterparts in the Maharashtra Home Ministry on Friday to review security and other issues ahead of US President Barack Obama's official tour next month. "The team has arrived in the town today to review security and other arrangements and would be meeting the State Home officials on Friday," a Home Department official said.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

Indian Hotels' four-brand strategy for success

Indian Hotels' four-brand strategy for success

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The Indian Hotels Company has got four brands to cater to different markets.

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

A group of men were spotted moving suspiciously near a naval base at Uran in Raigad district.

Youth Speak: Mumbai invincible? No!

Youth Speak: Mumbai invincible? No!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Deepti Dadlani, who rallied along with thousands at the Gateway of India in a show of solidarity and protest, shares her thoughts and tries to make sense of the violence of November 26.

RuPay will reduce dependence on cash transactions: Prez

RuPay will reduce dependence on cash transactions: Prez

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The RuPay card is accepted at all ATMs (1.6 lakh plus), 95 per cent of PoS terminals (9.45 lakh plus) and most of the eCom merchants (about 10,000) in the country.

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Intense cold grips north India; Leh freezes at minus 12.6 deg C

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Intense cold conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Sunday as the mercury plummeted to minus 12.6 degrees Celsius in Leh, while the Kashmir valley braced for possible snowfall over two days from Monday

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

26/11 anniversary: Chidambaram to visit Mumbai

26/11 anniversary: Chidambaram to visit Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will visit the city on the first anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and inaugurate a martyrs' memorial.

PHOTOS: A father's tribute to his martyr son

PHOTOS: A father's tribute to his martyr son

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

K Unnikrishnan, father of the National Security Guard commando Major Sandeep who died fighting terrorists during the 26/11 terror attack, on Friday led a peace march in Mumbai in memory of those who were killed during the carnage two years ago.