News for 'Kolkata and Delhi'

Why Mumbai's Luxe Homes Are Losing Their Shine

Why Mumbai's Luxe Homes Are Losing Their Shine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Mumbai -- home to industry titans and Bollywood stars -- is witnessing a slow offtake of houses priced between Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore. Industry insiders and real estate watchers explain why.

Are Indian Kids Good At Maths?

Are Indian Kids Good At Maths?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Intuitively solving a problem like multiplying 43 by 11, they might first multiply 43 by 10, and then add 43, reaching the final answer of 473.

Land deals for housing, warehousing rise to over 2,200 acres

Land deals for housing, warehousing rise to over 2,200 acres

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Indian real estate sector saw more land deals in 2024 at over 2,200 acres as developers were looking to expand the business, according to CBRE. Real estate consultant CBRE data showed that land deals of more than 2,200 acres last year as against about 1,900 acres in the preceding year. Out of the total land transactions in 2024, around 2,000 acres were located in the eight major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

Mohun Bagan extend lead with win over Bengaluru

Mohun Bagan extend lead with win over Bengaluru

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

In the 74th minute, the home team eventually broke the deadlock courtesy of a goal from Colaco from outside the box.

State T20 leagues the cradle for emerging IPL talents

State T20 leagues the cradle for emerging IPL talents

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'These (State T20 Leagues) are really good because you get an opportunity to play and these guys play with the Kookaburra ball, they (get to) play in those special situations.'

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to an analysis. Increased capacity and the recent fall in oil prices are considered to be among the factors for the fall in air ticket prices. The analysis by travel portal ixigo showed that average airfare on the domestic routes have declined in the range of 20-25 per cent.

The Military's New Recruits: Robotic Dogs

The Military's New Recruits: Robotic Dogs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

A pet project of the Indian Army, four-legged robotic prototypes have been making waves at the Republic Day and Army Day parades in the past year.

Vaibhav, Varun Or Harshit? Vote!

Vaibhav, Varun Or Harshit? Vote!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Which bowler impressed you most in the KKR-SRH game on Thursday?

Archie and friends celebrate Holi in new comic book

Archie and friends celebrate Holi in new comic book

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Archie Comics has released a new story featuring the celebration of Holi in India. The 10-page story, titled "Celebration Surprise," appears in "The World of Betty & Veronica digest #38." Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications Nancy Silberkleit said the story was inspired by her own experiences celebrating Holi in India and her desire to celebrate Om Arora, the owner of Delhi-based Variety Book Depot, who has been a long-time distributor of Archie Comics in India.

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

RR feeling Jos Buttler's absence, KKR under-utilising Andre Russell: Anil Kumble

Brand ambassador, cricket...: How Maldives aims to attract 3L Indians in 2025

Brand ambassador, cricket...: How Maldives aims to attract 3L Indians in 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Maldives government has set a target of attracting 300,000 Indian tourists in 2025, aiming to regain its position as a top destination for Indian travelers. The country's tourism sector has been impacted by strained relations between Male and New Delhi, which led to a decline in Indian tourist arrivals in 2024. To revive the Indian tourist market, the Maldives is planning a major campaign, including a brand ambassador, cricket summer camps, and expanded flight routes from more Indian cities.

Kohli's U-19 team-mate Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

Kohli's U-19 team-mate Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Pacer Siddharth Kaul on Thursday announced his retirement from Indian cricket, saying he is open to playing in county cricket or in overseas leagues.

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'A Lufthansa crew member reached a hotel in the middle of night and slept.' 'The next morning, something fell and she bent to pick it up.' 'She saw a dead body under the bed!'

Delhi U-23 players misbehave with female hotel staff in Kolkata

Delhi U-23 players misbehave with female hotel staff in Kolkata

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Two Delhi Under-23 players Kuldeep Yadav and Lakshay Thareja were on Friday sent home by the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for allegedly misbehaving with a female employee of a Kolkata hotel on the eve of their CK Nayudu Trophy match against Bengal.

Preview in Numbers: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Preview in Numbers: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 10 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Milind Kumar played seven seasons for Delhi in Ranji Trophy along with stints for Sikkim and Tripura before he migrated to the US in search of better opportunities.

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the Indian Premier League, will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face each other on Friday.

Suspicious late-night radio signals detected near Indo-Bangladesh border

Suspicious late-night radio signals detected near Indo-Bangladesh border

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Amateur Ham Radio operators have picked up suspicious late-night radio signals in coded Bengali, Urdu and Arabic along the Indo-Bangladesh border in South Bengal over the last two months, raising concerns about possible extremist activities. The signals, which have been detected between 1 AM and 3 AM, are unusual in their pattern and language usage, according to Ham radio operators, who have reported the matter to authorities. The development comes amidst ongoing unrest in Bangladesh and growing anti-India rhetoric in the neighbouring country. Security agencies are investigating the matter, and the Border Security Force (BSF) has acknowledged the seriousness of the situation.

Planning A New Year Hol? Book Soon!

Planning A New Year Hol? Book Soon!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Demand for the Christmas period is expected to rise further in the coming days.

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Leading chains plan Rs 40K crore infra revival to close capacity gap over next 3-5 years

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.

Former champs Mumbai, Kolkata in battle to regain lost ground

Former champs Mumbai, Kolkata in battle to regain lost ground

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians face an uphill task against the firepower of Kolkata Knight Riders batters when the teams clash in Mumbai on Sunday in the Indian Premier League, with both former champions looking to get their campaigns back on track.

A Message For Russia From Kolkata Salon

A Message For Russia From Kolkata Salon

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A message for Peace in Ukraine from a Kolkata hair cutting salon.

Sanju Samson Is Royals' Biggest Asset

Sanju Samson Is Royals' Biggest Asset

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

In a league defined by change, Sanju Samson's steadfast presence offers a sense of stability and a genuine chance for the Royals to finally reclaim their long-awaited title

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Yet, geopolitical tension looms large, with Bangladesh now under an interim government for nearly two months.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 following which he appeared in 98 matches for the franchises and scored 2838 runs with a strike rate of 147.97.

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shreyas Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title last year, was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore at the players' auctions.

Heatwave grips Kashmir; Srinagar's hottest July in 25 yrs, beats Delhi temp

Heatwave grips Kashmir; Srinagar's hottest July in 25 yrs, beats Delhi temp

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Srinagar recorded the maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest temperature in the month of July in 25 years since 1999 when the mercury had settled at 37 degrees Celsius, the officials said.

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Katrina prefers denims during Diwali... Kajol has a question... Kartik takes Vidya to Kolkata...

Crypto wrap 2024: Bitcoin, altcoins remain popular among Indian investors

Crypto wrap 2024: Bitcoin, altcoins remain popular among Indian investors

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The majority of crypto investors in the country have invested in mainstream virtual digital assets (VDAs) such as Bitcoins, altcoins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Ethereum, followed by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and stablecoins, a compilation of year-end reports of crypto majors CoinDCX and CoinSwitch revealed. The crypto exchange platform CoinDCX reported that 14.6 per cent of total investments on its platform were allocated to Bitcoin, while CoinSwitch saw the share of the VDA at 7 per cent.

Ex-BJP MP Subramanian Swamy meets Mamata in Kolkata

Ex-BJP MP Subramanian Swamy meets Mamata in Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Following their meeting, speculation is rife about his political move.

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Maha Kumbh as a "Mrityu Kumbh" (Death Kumbh), accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of suppressing the actual toll in the stampede that occurred at the religious gathering. Banerjee also criticized the lack of planning and management at the event, highlighting the plight of Bengal residents who died in the stampede. The BJP, however, has condemned Banerjee's remarks, calling her an "anti-Hindu chief minister" and accusing her of political opportunism.

Are Kolkata supporters more loyal than Delhi's?

Are Kolkata supporters more loyal than Delhi's?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir said his KKR supporters were "more loyal" than the fans of Delhi Daredevils, which was his previous team, in the Indian Premier League.

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'In the past six months, capital markets have seen a dip, and realty is struggling. The stock-market investor will be cautious of putting that investment in real estate when there may be a slowdown coming.'

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.