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Kohli sweats it out in the nets in Kolkata

Kohli sweats it out in the nets in Kolkata

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Virat Kohli, who suffered a foot injury in the first One-Day International against Pakistan in Chennai, looked fit in the nets on Wednesday and was seen knocking at the ball for quite a long time during the two-hour practice session.

India's top 7 cities register record housing sales in 2022

India's top 7 cities register record housing sales in 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Housing sales hit an all-time high this year to nearly 3.65 lakh units across seven major cities, beating the previous high of 2014, on strong demand for residential properties despite a hike in mortgage rates, according to Anarock. The prices of residential properties have risen in the range of 4-7 per cent primarily due to an increase in the input costs and demand comeback post-COVID, it said. Releasing the demand-supply data of India's top residential primary (fresh sale) markets, property consultant Anarock said that the housing sales rose 54 per cent this year to 364,900 units as against 236,500 units in 2021 across the seven cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.

Housing sales up 49% in Jul-Sep across 8 major cities

Housing sales up 49% in Jul-Sep across 8 major cities

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Housing sales have risen 49 per cent year-on-year to 83,220 units in the July-September period across eight major cities on pent up demand, despite rise in interest rates and property prices, according to PropTiger.com. Sales stood at 55,910 units in the same quarter last year. The sales have surpassed the pre-pandemic levels of 2019's Q3 (July - September), housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com said on Thursday in its quarterly report Real Insight Residential -- July-September 2022.

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Adlabs and Hindustan Times' HT Music & Entertainment have bagged licences in the second phase of FM radio expansion, including Delhi and Mumbai.

Metros on high alert for possible terror strikes

Metros on high alert for possible terror strikes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

In the wake of the haul of RDX in Haryana on Wednesday, the Centre has advised authorities in four metros, as well as Hyderabad and Bangalore, to remain on high alert, since there is a possibility of a terror strike strike during the festival season.

7.85 lakh unsold housing stock in top 8 cities

7.85 lakh unsold housing stock in top 8 cities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Real estate developers are sitting on around 7.85 lakh unsold housing units across eight major cities and it will take them 32 months to clear these stocks at current sales velocity, according to PropTiger. However, in Delhi-NCR residential market -- which has been adversely impacted due to defaults of many big builders like Amrapali, Jaypee Infratech and Unitech -- it will take 62 months to sell over 1 lakh unsold housing units. Housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com data showed that unsold housing inventory has increased to 7,85,260 units as on September 30, 2022 from 763,650 unsold units at the end of previous quarter.

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Launch of new residential projects in top eight cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune -- came down by 41 per cent in first half of 2017.

When A Centenarian Hugged Modi

When A Centenarian Hugged Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party Supremo and Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi is embraced by a 103-year-old supporter in Dahod.

Etihad airways to fly from Jaipur, Kolkata

Etihad airways to fly from Jaipur, Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The Indian government had given permission for the airlines to operate flights from these destinations, its CEO James Hogan told a press conference in Chennai on Thursday. Once connected to Kolkata and Jaipur, Etihad would have doubled its Indian destinations to eight, ever since it commenced services to Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi last year, before adding New Delhi and the commercial capital of Mumbai.

Positive outlook on investment in India: Survey

Positive outlook on investment in India: Survey

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The survey covered eight cities -- Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Ranajit Giri, Biprada Bag, Asha Behera and Ashok Bera, all residents of Bahanaga Bazaar station area in Balasore district where the crash took place, were among the first to rescue the injured.

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

Kolkata Knight Riders gives Keshri's family Rs 20 lakh

Kolkata Knight Riders gives Keshri's family Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

In a noble gesture, Kolkata Knight Riders named deceased Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri as their 16th man while his family was given a cheque of Rs 20 lakh at a ceremony ahead of their Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Preparation key to comeback man Chakravarthy's success

Preparation key to comeback man Chakravarthy's success

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Chakravarthy heaped praise on fellow leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, who had figures of 2/30 on Wednesday, and said that he could play for the national side.

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

ICC banking on T20 for cricket's inclusion in Olympics

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Balasore district hospital looked like a war zone with the injured lying on stretchers in the corridor and rooms bursting at its seams with extra beds propped up.

IPL 2022: KKR vs GT: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: KKR vs GT: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Game 35 of IPL 2022 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Gujarat Titans in the first game of the day at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai starting 1530 IST.

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Full-fledged operations will soon start in Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vijaywada, Vishakapatnam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patna, Siliguri, Rajkot and Surat. Medybiz' current network across 10 cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad said a release.

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

E-commerce major Amazon will host Prime Day - its annual sale event - in India on July 15-16. The company will launch over 45,000 products from over 400 Indian and global brands. The announcement of the Prime Day event in India comes at a time when 900 workers at Amazon UK plan to strike for three days (July 11-13).

Triple play broadband in Pune, Chennai by Jan

Triple play broadband in Pune, Chennai by Jan

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

India's public sector telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd plans to roll out triple play broadband services by January 2007, starting with the cities of Pune and Chennai.

Sri Lankan Airlines to fly to Ahmedabad, Kolkata

Sri Lankan Airlines to fly to Ahmedabad, Kolkata

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Sri Lankan Airlines plans to add Ahmedabad and Kolkata to its Indian destinations this year.

TN, Bengal, Telangana report first case of Omicron; country's tally at 73

TN, Bengal, Telangana report first case of Omicron; country's tally at 73

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal reported their first COVID-19 variant Omicron cases on Wednesday, four more persons each tested positive in Maharashtra and Kerala.

Mamata and Stalin meet, 'like brother and sister', say politics not discussed

Mamata and Stalin meet, 'like brother and sister', say politics not discussed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin in Chennai on Wednesday and the two leaders said politics did not come up during their discussion.

Kolkata beat Hyderabad for second straight win

Kolkata beat Hyderabad for second straight win

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Kolkata Knight Riders won their second straight match beating Deccan Chargers (Hyderbad) by five wickets in the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Consultant appointed for world-class rail stations

Consultant appointed for world-class rail stations

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The stations are Secunderabad, Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata, Chennai Central and Anand Vihar, Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

UK issues travel advisory for 26/11 anniversary

UK issues travel advisory for 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The recent travel advisory issued by the British government has warned its nationals from visiting Goa and four metropolis in India in wake of possible terror attacks in these cities. The advisory on the UK government Foreign Commonwealth Office website named Goa along with four major metro cities.

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

CSK eye win over DC to seal play-offs spot

CSK eye win over DC to seal play-offs spot

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Dhoni has managed some cameos in the fag end of the innings and the skipper is expected to continue doing so despite calls of him coming up the order.

The Secrecy Surrounding Electoral Bonds

The Secrecy Surrounding Electoral Bonds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The BJP and Congress are the top two beneficiaries of the electoral bonds, followed by the Trinamool Congress.

Aircel to launch BlackBerry services in India

Aircel to launch BlackBerry services in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Telecom operator Aircel on Wednesday announced that it has partnered with Canada's Research In Motion to launch BlackBerry services for its customers in the country.

Indian football round-up: Chennai City beat Arrows 4-1 in I-League opener

Indian football round-up: Chennai City beat Arrows 4-1 in I-League opener

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Pedro scored in the 31st, 49th and 64th minutes while Romario Jesuraj got the other goal for Chennai in the 76th minute.

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Subramanian, 33, who was on Tuesday the toast of the astronomy world, managed what ISRO and NASA couldn't through his close examination of before and after images of the scheduled landing.

Govt spells out counter terror plan in SC

Govt spells out counter terror plan in SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has outlined "multi-pronged strategy" to combat and counter terror attacks like 26/11 in Mumbai and Naxalism, which includes setting up of 20 anti-terrorism schools across the country and special policing scheme for sensitive mega cities.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

IPL 2023: Missing out on Chakravarthy still 'hurts' CSK

IPL 2023: Missing out on Chakravarthy still 'hurts' CSK

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming rued the the lost opportunity to pick their former net bowler Varun Chakravarthy at the IPL auctions.

Euro-IV compliant petrol, diesel may cost more

Euro-IV compliant petrol, diesel may cost more

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The government is considering pricing Euro-IV compliant petrol and diesel that is to be sold in 13 big cities from April 1, at marginally higher price than currently supplied lower-grade fuel, Oil Secretary S Sundareshan said.

IPL Poll: KKR vs MI: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KKR vs MI: Who will win?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Game 5 in IPL 2021 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Mumbai Indians at Chennai.

Numbers Game: Super King Dhoni continues love affair with Chennai

Numbers Game: Super King Dhoni continues love affair with Chennai

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni averages 100-plus in ODIs at M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai -- his tally being 401 in six innings, including two hundreds and a fifty, at an average of 100.25.