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At mega Cong rally, Rahul promises nationwide caste census

At mega Cong rally, Rahul promises nationwide caste census

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Addressing a huge rally in Maharashtra's Nagpur on the occasion of the Congress' 139th foundation day, he said unemployment in the country has reached its highest point in the last 40 years.

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Expectations of a bumper rabi crop harvest have helped turn the tide. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged last week, noting that as rural demand catches up, consumption is expected to support economic growth in 2024-25.

Top 10 food cities

Top 10 food cities

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The good folks at National Geographic list out the most popular dishes that are as popular as the cities where they were invented.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.'

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Thinking of migrating to a more agreeable locale? Then perhaps you should consider moving to Vienna, which has been named the best city to live in for the tenth year in a row. However, the news isn't that great for Indians, with the list released by global consulting firm Mercer showing that Indian cities fared badly in the quality of living survey. The comprehensive survey is done with many factors being considered like housing, crime, political stability, leisure, air pollution, infrastructure, health system, education and economy.

Hi-tech and stunning buildings in 10 future cities!

Hi-tech and stunning buildings in 10 future cities!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

With cities getting cluttered with concrete jungles, there is a need for innovative building designs.

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said pollution levels declined in the national capital due to government initiatives as he announced a 15-point winter action plan to curb pollution.

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Builders in the city must engage only the vehicles fitted with a tracking system for the transportation of construction materials, the guidelines said.

Singapore: A country that plans to go completely green

Singapore: A country that plans to go completely green

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Encouraged by the government, sustainable architecture has become the latest fad in Singapore.

12 smart cities planned with Rs 50K-cr investment

12 smart cities planned with Rs 50K-cr investment

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Each port will construct one smart city.

Lavasa agrees to patch up, will accept green rider

Lavasa agrees to patch up, will accept green rider

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Firm ready to accept the five preconditions specified by environment ministry.

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) secretary Rajeev Shukla has said that new stadia will be built in the state to host IPL and limited-over matches while Green Park here will be used solely as a Test venue.

India's cleanest: Where does your city stand?

India's cleanest: Where does your city stand?

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Chandigarh has emerged as the cleanest city in India, with a rating of 73.48 points for sanitation, as per a study conducted by ministry of urban development.

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

An Olympic gold medal was not the pinnacle of the sport for golfers according to world number four Rory McIlroy, and he had no concerns about his decision to withdraw from the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

60% Indians to live in cities by 2050: Government

60% Indians to live in cities by 2050: Government

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

As per the 2011 census, 31 per cent population in the country lives in urban areas.

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

The greenest cities in India. Does your town make the cut?

The greenest cities in India. Does your town make the cut?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Some cities in India are taking very positive steps to maintain the eco-system.

IHG Hotels & Resorts focused on bringing more luxury offerings to India

IHG Hotels & Resorts focused on bringing more luxury offerings to India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Global hospitality major IHG Hotels and Resorts saw its business surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023 on the back of "unprecedented growth" in the tourism industry, a senior company official said. The UK-headquartered company, which operates Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza and luxury brands like Intercontinental and Six Senses in India, launched its premium lifestyle brand voco in January this year, with the first property set up at Jim Corbett in North India. The group, in total, signed 15 new deals in 2023.

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala passed the order after hearing an application of Uttar Pradesh government seeking more time to install and operationalise 100 per cent STP coverage in the state.

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

There are concerns that his arrest and arraignment could bring with it a repeat of the kind of violence and protest seen during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Joe Biden.

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Auroville just turned 50. Aurovilians who grew up in The experimental city speak of how their childhood was marked by a sense of openness and possibility.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo

Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

A three-ingredient pasta that's plain but plenty tasty.

Priya Bapat ALWAYS Has Fun With Fashion

Priya Bapat ALWAYS Has Fun With Fashion

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Her Happy Journey in fashion.

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The announcement declaring New Delhi Municipal Council a winner of the smart city challenge came when the rest of Delhi was drowning in urban waste.

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India will seek to showcase its ascendency as a sporting power at the Asian Games, which opens formally on Saturday after an unprecedented one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

This is the first "Green budget" of the government for effective containment of pollution in the city, the deputy chief minister said in the budget session of the assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Their house in complete disarray after consecutive defeats, Australia will look to wake up from the slumber and return to winning ways against an equally stuttering Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Lucknow on Monday.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

Recipe: Mayur's Benne Dosa

Recipe: Mayur's Benne Dosa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.

Himanshi Khurana's Black Style is Kaala Jaadu

Himanshi Khurana's Black Style is Kaala Jaadu

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Himanshi's instafeed is an online how-to-wear-black-and-look-like-a-bigg-boss guide.

France's Total puts hydrogen deal with Adani on hold

France's Total puts hydrogen deal with Adani on hold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

France's TotalEnergies has put on hold a planned investment in Adani Group's $50 billion hydrogen project pending results of an audit launched following allegations by a US short-seller, chief executive Patrick Pouyann said on Wednesday. While the partnership where the French oil giant was to take a 25 per cent stake in the hydrogen venture of the Adani group was announced in June last year, TotalEnergies has not yet signed a contract, he said at an earnings call. "Obviously, the hydrogen project will be put on hold until we have clarity" from Adani group on the allegation levelled by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, Pouyanne said.

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Smart cities can change the urban way of life

Smart cities can change the urban way of life

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Smart cities can provide more safety, better management of traffic congestion, a low-carbon environment and better services.