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Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

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

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.

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

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".

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.

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

There are worrying signs that the resolve to continue adhering to the dos and don'ts of the times -- physical distancing, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene protocol - is flagging. This recklessness, more evident ahead of Diwali, may lead to a resurgence in novel coronavirus infections and stall the progress in curbing the disease, the experts said.

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.

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

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.

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

These recipes are full of nutrition and can be made in less than 30 minutes.

Missing executive was not kidnapped; Police

Missing executive was not kidnapped; Police

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Deepak Mendiratta says he has been kidnapped

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.

Judge's wife who was shot by guard in Gurugram succumbs to injuries

Judge's wife who was shot by guard in Gurugram succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Judge's son continued to be critical.

Hydroxychloroquine can be fatal: Experts

Hydroxychloroquine can be fatal: Experts

Rediff.com6 May 2020

As the pandemic spreads and the urgency for effective treatment of COVID-19 mounts, several countries, including the US, have started relying heavily on HCQ, majorly used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatoid-arthritis.

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

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The city's air quality index will fluctuate between the higher end of the "poor" category and the lower end of the "very poor" category, it predicted.

Subsidy on kerosene likely to go by FY21

Subsidy on kerosene likely to go by FY21

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

A major reason for the decline in the consumption of kerosene was an increase in the number of LPG consumers in rural India after the government launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. in 2016.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Class 10 student held for death of junior in Vadodara school

Class 10 student held for death of junior in Vadodara school

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The killing was a grim reminder of the murder of a seven-year-old student in Gurgaon last year.

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.

At 46, he fought high BP, fatty liver and lost 13 kg

At 46, he fought high BP, fatty liver and lost 13 kg

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff reader Qamar Ansari, 46 from Gurgaon tells us how he lost 13 kg in 3 years and reclaimed his health.

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'

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.

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.

Complaint against Yuvraj Singh withdrawn

Complaint against Yuvraj Singh withdrawn

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Police are believed to have brokered a compromise.

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.

Fortis eyes Trehan's Medicity

Fortis eyes Trehan's Medicity

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Fortis Healthcare Limited is close to picking up a majority stake in Naresh Trehan's upcoming Medicity project in Gurgaon, with the contours of the agreement expected to be finalised within a month.

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.

Dec 1 is disaster body's big day

Dec 1 is disaster body's big day

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

At 11 am on 1 December, the newly constituted National Disaster Management Agency will have its big "coming out" at Gurgaon's plush DT Mall.

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.

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

V C Shukla: Emergency propagandist who met a bloody end

V C Shukla: Emergency propagandist who met a bloody end

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Vidya Charan Shukla, a Congressman by origin who changed parties and held key portfolios including external affairs, achieved fame during the infamous Emergency as a propagandist for Indira Gandhi's government. Son of illustrious Congressman and freedom fighter Pandit Ravishankar Shukla, the first chief minister of the re-organised Madhya Pradesh, V C Shukla entered Lok Sabha from Mahasamund after winning in the second general elections.

Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya passes away

Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya passes away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Delhi polls: Kejriwal has assets worth Rs 2.09 cr; Maken Rs 12.34 cr, Bedi 11.65 cr

Delhi polls: Kejriwal has assets worth Rs 2.09 cr; Maken Rs 12.34 cr, Bedi 11.65 cr

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Out of three chief ministerial aspirants in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal ranks lowest with assets worth Rs 2.09 crore while Congress leader Ajay Maken tops the chart with Rs 12.34 crore followed by Rs 11.65 crore of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kiran Bedi.