News for 'Kota'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

After nine trips by a 10-wagon water train, a 50-wagon water train carrying 25 lakh litre water was later pressed into service.

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Churu in Rajasthan is sizzling with a record temperature of 50 degree Celsius.

 AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

Rediff.com17 May 2010

As a part of its promotion campaign, Malaysia-based budget airline, AirAsia, today said it plans to offer 1-million free seats across its global network.

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Student bodies like the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association and the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India have been raising the issue and have demanded the postponement of the two exams.

Girl alleges rape by college president; sets herself afire

Girl alleges rape by college president; sets herself afire

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Alleging that she had been raped by president of the students' union of her college, a girl set herself on fire in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district and is in a critical condition, police said on Tuesday.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This is the first Cabinet expansion after he assumed office on July 26 and proved his government's majority on the floor of the assembly on July 29.

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Atharintiki Daaredi

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Atharintiki Daaredi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Boman Irani will be making his debut in Telugu films with Atharintiki Daaredi.

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

'With 50k SIPs, can I make Rs 3 cr by 2030?'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

M Tech prog in computer engineering

M Tech prog in computer engineering

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Govt Engineering College, Ajmer invites applications for M Tech. Programmes.

EVM glitches mar Rajasthan polls

EVM glitches mar Rajasthan polls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Nearly 68 per cent of the 3.62 crore-strong electorate today turned out to vote in Rajasthan Assembly election that witnessed stray incidents of caste violence and malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines.

Rajasthan polls: BJP fields three MPs

Rajasthan polls: BJP fields three MPs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Three sitting BJP MPs figured in the third list of candidates, consisting of 35 names, for the Rajasthan Assembly elections declared today.

Now, access the Internet without a PC

Now, access the Internet without a PC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

"The @Box costs a fraction of a PC and can connect to all existing Internet delivery media, enabled by a keyboard and trackball as a user interface device," said Ichip India Limited's President and CTO Kota Bhaskar. The box, the retail price of which is pegged at Rs 6,990, is sold in a standard package with a keyboard, track ball, power adaptor and a cable to connect to the television. Optional accessories include WiFi Stick, Ethernet Stick, wireless keyboard and head set.

GAIL India to give Rs 500 cr to its subsidiary

GAIL India to give Rs 500 cr to its subsidiary

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The four city gas projects in Meerut, Dewas, Sonipat and Kota were awarded to the company in June last year.

8 in race for city gas distribution

8 in race for city gas distribution

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Eight companies are in the fray for rolling out gas networks in six cities, bids for which were invited by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. The deadline for submission of the bids expired on Tuesday.

Fire blazes in one oil tank, rlwys resume services

Fire blazes in one oil tank, rlwys resume services

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

A week after fire broke out in the Indian Oil Corporation fuel depot near Jaipur, the blaze was still raging in one of the oil tanks, even as the North-West Railways resumed operations on the Jaipur-Kota section on Thursday.

Two Indians on board hijacked Singapore ship

Two Indians on board hijacked Singapore ship

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

Two Indians are on board the Singaporean ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, official sources said in New Delhi on Sunday.

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

Malaysia woos techies with attractive package

Malaysia woos techies with attractive package

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Targeting techies in a lean season, Tourism Malaysia jointly with Singapore Airlines, on Wednesday announced holiday packages to Malaysia, aimed at showcasing destinations beyond the capital Kuala Lumpur, from Bangalore.

Gujjar agitation: 27 trains cancelled

Gujjar agitation: 27 trains cancelled

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Northern Railways on Friday cancelled 27 trains passing through Rajasthan and diverted several others in the wake of the ongoing agitation by the Gujjar community in the state, causing acute hardship to commuters.

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Ajit, tell me how can I get RICH?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Three detained in connection with Jaipur blasts

Three detained in connection with Jaipur blasts

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

A day after the Gujarat police claimed to have cracked the Ahmedabad serial blasts case, the Rajasthan police on Sunday said that they have detained three persons, including two activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India, for questioning in connection with the Jaipur serial blasts in May.Riaz and Vasim Kabadi from Talabpara area and Abid Bhai Kapdewala from Shoepurian Masjid area were detained by the police in Baran, about 100 kms from Kota, on Saturday evening.

Malaysian team may be banished from home

Malaysian team may be banished from home

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

A soccer team in north-east Malaysia may be forced to play all their home matches at a neutral venue in future following a spate of crowd violence at its Kota Baru stadium. The latest violent incident followed Kelantan's 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their FA Cup semi-final on Tuesday, after which the visiting Negri Sembilan were trapped in their dressing room for two hours as fans ran amok.

GAIL to sell CNG, piped cooking gas in 2 cities

GAIL to sell CNG, piped cooking gas in 2 cities

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

State gas utility GAIL India on Tuesday won rights to retail CNG and piped cooking gas in two of the six cities auctioned and is set to win for another two cities, while its joint venture with Hindustan Petroleum beat Reliance Industries to bag another city.

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Not in race for PM's post: Shekhawat

Not in race for PM's post: Shekhawat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, who created a flutter in the BJP by declaring his plans to contest Lok Sabha polls if his health permits, today denied that he was aspiring for the prime minister's post.

Gucci sarees for the wardrobe!

Gucci sarees for the wardrobe!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

The Italian luxury brand is open to working on traditional Indian clothing and creating a limited domestic collection using local tradition and design. At the moment, Gucci has two stores in Mumbai and Delhi and is planning to open two more, one of which will be in Bangalore. Gucci offers a range of products including bags, footwear, ready-to-wear, perfumes and watches. Apart from Gucci, its other brands include YSL, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta, watch brand

Lee beats Gade to win Super Series final

Lee beats Gade to win Super Series final

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

World number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia raced to a 21-8, 21-16 win over Denmark's Peter Gade to clinch the men's singles title at the $500,000 World Super Series Masters Finals on Sunday. World number one Zhou Mi of Hong Kong beat compatriot Wang Chen 21-14, 21-18 to win the women's singles final.

Saina wins second outing to keep hopes alive

Saina wins second outing to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Indian ace Saina Nehwal beat fourth seed Hongyan Pi of France 21-18, 21-13 in a 34-minute contest to keep her hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the World Super Series Badminton Masters finals alive.

Saina loses to Rasmussen

Saina loses to Rasmussen

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The Indian ace went down tamely to Tine Rasmussen of Denmark in her opening match of badminton Super Series Masters finals. World No 10 Saina lost 18-21, 14-21 to the world No 2 Rasmussen in just 27 minutes.

Quota stir: 65,000 Gujjars held in Rajasthan

Quota stir: 65,000 Gujjars held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Gujjar Mahasabha patron Col (retd) K S Bainsala, Congress MP Sachin Pilot, BJP rebels Atar Singh Bhadana and Prahlad Gunjal, Lokjanshakti Party MLA Ranveer S Gudha were among those who courted arrest.

Govt won't budge an inch on implementation of CAA: Shah

Govt won't budge an inch on implementation of CAA: Shah

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Shah accused the Congress and other opposition parties of running a misinformation campaign.

Meet the writer who features in Forbes magazine

Meet the writer who features in Forbes magazine

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.

Gay love in the movies

Gay love in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Needless to say, coaching institutes are unhappy with suggestion.

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

Gujjar row: Case against suspended BJP MLA

Gujjar row: Case against suspended BJP MLA

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The police has registered a case against suspended Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Prahalad Gunjal and five others for violating prohibitory orders in Kota district, officials said on Wednesday.

Now fly Malaysia-Singapore @ Rs 120!

Now fly Malaysia-Singapore @ Rs 120!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The new routes will expand AirAsia's connectivity to more than 80 destinations across the continent, and provide additional connections for its sister airline AirAsia X, which is due to fly from Australia's Gold Coast on November 2, to Guangzhou, China at the end of the year, and to Melbourne and London next year. Prices for the Singapore flights are expected to start at 9.90 ringgit (Rs 120) for return trips.

Abducted Indians freed in Nigeria

Abducted Indians freed in Nigeria

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The 11 Indian officials of a steel company, abducted in Nigeria two days back, have been released.