News for 'HP'

Dutch firm pays HP Rs 173 crore

Dutch firm pays HP Rs 173 crore

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Brakel Corporation from Holland has paid Rs 173 crore as half the promised upfront amount for two hydel projects in Himachal Pradesh after the state government served the company a notice recently.

HP govt to acquire land of Karmapa's monastry

HP govt to acquire land of Karmapa's monastry

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The Himachal Pradesh government is now moving to acquire the land of Gyuto Monastery, the transit home of Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje, as the probe into seizure of large amount of foreign currency from the monastery brought fresh focus on benami deals by the community members.

Recipes: How to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving

Recipes: How to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Vibhav Verma, Executive Chef, Grand Mercure Bangalore shares two Thanksgiving recipes.

23 killed as rains wreak havoc in U'khand & HP

23 killed as rains wreak havoc in U'khand & HP

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Twenty-three people were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as heavy showers wreaked havoc in the hill states even as humid conditions prevailed in most parts of north India on Friday.

HP reeling at 180/7 against Mumbai

HP reeling at 180/7 against Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Pacer Murtuza Hussain scalped four wickets as Mumbai reduced Himachal Pradesh to 180 for seven on the second day of the Elite group Ranji Trophy match in Dharamsala on Tuesday.

27 nominations filed for HP second phase

27 nominations filed for HP second phase

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Monday was the second day of filing of nominations. While notification for the second phase of election in the hill state was issued on November 23, no nomination was filed on Saturday and Sunday as these were holidays.

Mittal eyes 50% stake in HP arm

Mittal eyes 50% stake in HP arm

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Steel baron Lakshmi N Mittal is eyeing to buy half of Hindustan Petroleum Corp's exploration arm Prize Petroleum for about Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion). Mittal, which made rapid advances in oil sphere this year first with a 49 per cent stake in HPCL's Bhatinda refinery and then partnering the state-run firm for a separate refinery on the east coast, is in talks with financial institutions to buy out their 50 per cent stake in Prize Petroleum.

Ahead of HP polls, ED attaches Rs 5.6 cr assets of Virbhadra's family

Ahead of HP polls, ED attaches Rs 5.6 cr assets of Virbhadra's family

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The move came a day after the Election Commission announced dates for the forthcoming assembly polls in his state.

Early polls in HP = Intriguing political scenario

Early polls in HP = Intriguing political scenario

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The EC's decision to conduct early assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh has created a piquant situation, as legally the new House cannot be constituted before the expiry of the term of the existing Vidhan Sabha on March 9 next year.

Newly-elected HP Cong MLA booked in murder case

Newly-elected HP Cong MLA booked in murder case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Ram Kumar, a first time MLA, is one of the suspect in murder of a 24-year old woman, who was found dead in Panchkula following which a case has been registered against him by police on November 22 last.

Gujarat win emphatic, BJP not united in HP: Jaitley

Gujarat win emphatic, BJP not united in HP: Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Hailing the party's poll performance in Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday gave credit to Narendra Modi for the victory and said that had the organisation been similarly united in Himachal Pradesh, it would not have been voted out.

HP floods: 5 bodies recovered, 52 missing

HP floods: 5 bodies recovered, 52 missing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Five bodies were recovered while 52 others were missing in flash floods caused by cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Ganavi village that swept away 16 houses, a senior district official said on Wednesday.

Why did Nike end Neymar deal?

Why did Nike end Neymar deal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Neymar's spokeswoman said the athlete would vigorously defend himself if any claim is presented, describing the allegations as baseless and adding that the endorsement deal ended for commercial reasons.

HP polls: Dhumal takes on Cong with 'induction chulhas'

HP polls: Dhumal takes on Cong with 'induction chulhas'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As soon as the day breaks, the silence in this VVIP segment is broken by slogans for Bharatiya Janata Party's re-election to power and leading the campaign is its chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal who is meeting locals with a tiny "induction chulha" in his hands.

6 super laptops for you

6 super laptops for you

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The new products provide Indian consumers with the unmatched combination of unprecedented technology, style, service, information and insight across lifestyle and business computing segments.

Porsche to launch its gorgeous SUV in India soon

Porsche to launch its gorgeous SUV in India soon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Macan would be comprehensively loaded, and a suite of customisation options would also be available to customers who seek further individuality.

HP drinking water crisis to worsen: Report

HP drinking water crisis to worsen: Report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

The drinking water crisis is likely to deepen in Himachal Pradesh by 2021 due to excessive melting of glaciers in the Himalayan region and its increased demand from developing industrial areas and other parts of the state, a report said.

'My resignation no setback for Cong in HP polls'

'My resignation no setback for Cong in HP polls'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Congress leader Virbhadra Singh, who quit Manmohan Singh cabinet after a Himachal Pradesh court order in a corruption case, on Sunday said his resignation is not a setback to the party's prospects in Himachal Pradesh polls later this year as he would come out unscathed before the vote.

HP: HC orders CBI probe into girl's suicide

HP: HC orders CBI probe into girl's suicide

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Dissatisfied with the ongoing CID probe, family of a girl, who committed suicide after her marriage with the son of a senior police officer did not materialise due to the latter's opposition, is preparing to move the high court seeking a CBI investigation into the case.

Cold intensifies in HP; Avalanche alert in high altitude areas

Cold intensifies in HP; Avalanche alert in high altitude areas

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Avalanche threat loomed large over high altitude tribal areas and people have been advised to stay indoors as biting cold wave conditions prevailed in Himachal Pradesh in spite of marginal rise in temperature.

HP, HCL feel the heat of Lenovo

HP, HCL feel the heat of Lenovo

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

HP, Microsoft tie-up, to invest $250 mn

HP, Microsoft tie-up, to invest $250 mn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Hewlett Packard and Microsoft Corporation on Thursday announced a three-year agreement to invest $250 million to significantly simplify technology environments for businesses of all sizes.

'Collective failure,' says Rohit after Mumbai Indians exit IPL

'Collective failure,' says Rohit after Mumbai Indians exit IPL

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma looks back at the team's showing in the second leg that led to their early exit from the Indian Premier League.

Himachal stun TN to win maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Himachal stun TN to win maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Shubham Arora came out all guns blazing with his maiden List A century as Himachal downed five-time champions Tamil Nadu

Graft case: Steel minister flays HP chief minister

Graft case: Steel minister flays HP chief minister

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday accused Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal of being behind the lodging of FIR against him and his wife in a graft case.

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.

Apple takes a big bite out of locked down India, posts record JFM sales

Apple takes a big bite out of locked down India, posts record JFM sales

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Apple was a fringe player in all key categories like smartphones, notebooks, and tablets till recently. But with the last quarter's record-breaking performance, the brand has established itself in the country's price-sensitive consumer electronics market.

10 futuristic laptop designs to watch out for!

10 futuristic laptop designs to watch out for!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

10 revolutionary concept laptops that can change the way we look at computing, design and aesthetics.

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Ford Mustang, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Nissan GT-R will soon be in India.

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

With a market cap of $60 billion, exceeds Accenture and HP but trails IBM

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The apex court has settled the long-pending dispute between companies such as Samsung, IBM, HP & others and the tax department.

5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It is likely to be launched around Diwali

HP: 16 killed as bus falls into gorge

HP: 16 killed as bus falls into gorge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation bus on way to Rampur from Bachri village fell into gorge near Kaichi More, about 18 km from Rampur, Superintendent of Police R M Sharma told PTI. The conductor was among the dead while the driver was injured.

Unaware of Centre's clean chit to Karmapa: HP govt

Unaware of Centre's clean chit to Karmapa: HP govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday said it has not received any information from the Centre regarding any 'clean chit' given to Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji in connection with the recovery of foreign currency.