News for 'Gurgaon'

Death of CJM's wife: 2 bullets found, kin file complaint

Death of CJM's wife: 2 bullets found, kin file complaint

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Five days after bullet-riddled body of Geetanjali Garg, wife of Chief Judicial Magistrate Gurgaon, was found, police today recovered two of the three bullets which pierced through her body, while his father was on Monday questioned by the SIT.

Cop's gun used to kill encounter specialist

Cop's gun used to kill encounter specialist

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

The gun allegedly used by Bhardwaj to kill Singh originally belonged to Additional SP, Hisar, Ashok Sohran, Gurgaon Commissioner of Police Mohinder Lal told media persons in Gurgaon. Sohran has claimed that he had lost the weapon during a police operation.

Can't rule out calling Vadra for statement: Justice Dhingra

Can't rule out calling Vadra for statement: Justice Dhingra

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Delhi high court judge (retired) Shiv Narayan Dhingra, who is heading commission probing the grant of licenses to entities in Sector 83 of Gurgaon, on Thursday said Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra may be called to record his statement "if required".

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.

Khattar's views can't be dismissed as those of an ageing crank

Khattar's views can't be dismissed as those of an ageing crank

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Delivering good governance is one thing and influencing culture is quite another, and this is where apprehensions about Manohar Lal Khattar arise, says Kanika Datta

NCR's office space absorption dips by 25% in FY'13

NCR's office space absorption dips by 25% in FY'13

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

According to Knight Frank Research, 1.07 million sq ft of office space was transacted in Q4 FY13, thus showing a fall of 11 per cent compared to the same quarter last year.

The CVC report that led to Alok Verma's ouster

The CVC report that led to Alok Verma's ouster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The CVC report spoke about the controversial meat exporter Moin Qureshi's case and claimed that CBI team looking into the case wanted to make Hyderabad-based businessman Sathish Babu Sana an accused in the case but Verma never gave clearance.

Do YOU have it in you to be a journalist?

Do YOU have it in you to be a journalist?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

With postgraduate students getting preferences in the job market, students are advised to think carefully before joining this programme

Soha Ali Khan's arms licence cancelled

Soha Ali Khan's arms licence cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Gurgaon District Magistrate Rakesh Gupta cancelled the licence issued to Soha in November 1996 on the ground that she had not attained the mandatory age of 21 years when Soha applied for the licence. According to the district officials, Soha was only 18 years old when she sought the licence. Under the Arms Act, a person has to be 21 years to get a weapon licence.

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The contemporary music scene in Delhi is deliciously complex and layered; while Bangalore may be the rock capital and Mumbai busy helming alternative, Delhi is revelling in a unique sonic experience, says Ritika Bhatia.

ICSE, ISC results declared; girls outshine boys

ICSE, ISC results declared; girls outshine boys

Rediff.com18 May 2015

In the results that were declared today, girls did marginally better in class X examination with a pass percentage of 98.95 per cent as opposed to 98.12 per cent in case of boys.

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Undeterred by the threat of coronavirus infection or the 'special corona fee' of 70 per cent levied on alcohol, hundreds of tipplers queued up outside liquor vends in the national capital for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping the police on their toes.

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

VHP has cancelled its 18-day 'Chaturved Swahakar Yajna' that was scheduled to start from Monday.

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.

A General's letter in anguish to the PM

A General's letter in anguish to the PM

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

General Nirmal Chander Vij, former Chief of Army Staff, wrote a letter in anguish to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against the adverse implications of the sixth pay commission on the armed forces. The letter written on April 17, 2008, speaks volumes about the armed forces' dissatisfaction, which no government can ignore.

What's hot: Catwalk trends from India's top designers

What's hot: Catwalk trends from India's top designers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

10 top fashion designers, 6 cities. A look at the 9th edition of the Seagram's Blenders Pride Fashion Tour.

Virender Sehwag starts new innings as an entrepreneur

Virender Sehwag starts new innings as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

With a sleek new school in Haryana, Virender Sehwag starts his new innings as an education entrepreneur.

Road developers stare at distress sale of projects

Road developers stare at distress sale of projects

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

With buyers playing safe, projects such as Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway find it difficult to get new concessionaires

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'The sooner we understand and accept this current situation as the new normal, the better,' advises Major Mohammed Ali Shah (retd).

FIR against MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in multi-crore fraud case

FIR against MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in multi-crore fraud case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

An FIR has been lodged against Sakshi Dhoni, wife of India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and three others under Section 420 of the IPC. If various reports are to be believed, Rhiti MSD Almode Pvt. Ltd., a firm directed by Sakshi Dhoni and Arun Pandey, Shubhawati Pandey and Pratima Pandey, has shares in in a gym and fitness centre called Sportsfit World Private Limited.

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare, who was admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon on December 7 with complaints of acidity and stress, was discharged on Monday afternoon.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The newly-crowned NFL champions said the weather and ground conditions in Gurgaon are not conducive.

Which is your favourite city?

Which is your favourite city?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A latest survey by economics research firm Indicus Analytics has revealed that cities like Gurgaon that are most preferred to earn a living, are not among the best places to live.

DLF plans another 'Connaught Place'

DLF plans another 'Connaught Place'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

15-acre complex to come up in Gurgaon in tie-up with US mega-realtor

Daddy Dhoni has only World Cup on his mind

Daddy Dhoni has only World Cup on his mind

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

'But (the) World Cup is a very important campaign, and everything can wait as of now'

Missing executive was not kidnapped; Police

Missing executive was not kidnapped; Police

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Deepak Mendiratta says he has been kidnapped

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia.

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The most commonly asked questions relate to symptoms and prevention -- 'Will summer kill the coronavirus?', 'Should outside food and non-veg food be avoided?', 'Does smoking affect chances of recovery?', 'Are face masks useful?', 'Are hand sanitisers better than soap?', 'Are elders in my family more susceptible?'

Real estate slump? Bah! Supertech sells 250 flats worth Rs 150 cr

Real estate slump? Bah! Supertech sells 250 flats worth Rs 150 cr

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The sale of 250 units within 60 days definitely sets a yardstick

India's first 'vegetarian' airline

India's first 'vegetarian' airline

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Before Trans Air, Easy Air, King Air, X, Y and so on -- all of whom have been struggling to get clearances from the civil aviation ministry -- are permitted to start operations, some homework has to be done.

Court asks Yuvraj to appear on Aug 18

Court asks Yuvraj to appear on Aug 18

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

A Haryana court on Wednesday directed cricketer Yuvraj Singh to appear before it on August 18 for allegedly beating and misbehaving with former television newscaster Neelam Mahajan and her son Yuvraj Mahajan at his residence in Gurgaon.

Gurugram family attacked by mob on Holi

Gurugram family attacked by mob on Holi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

A mob of about 40 people was allegedly involved in the attack on the family of three or four people in Bhondsi area, police said.

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Although now free, Mangal's ordeal may be far from over.

PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils launch new logo, jersey

PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils launch new logo, jersey

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

A colourful skyline and hundreds of kites soaring across various parts of the city marked an innovative launch of Delhi Daredevils' new look and new journey ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League.

Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India

Thousands of contract workers lose jobs in India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

With India's manufacturing sector slamming the brakes on production, the fallout is being felt by contractual labourers.

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Gurugram police has assured residents that it is drawing out a detailed plan to avert traffic jams during rains this year.

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air quality in the 'good' and 'satisfactory' category on March 29, a Central Pollution Control Board report has stated. Travel restrictions and the closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level, it said.