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Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Every day when Akhilesh returns after a joust with political adversaries to his Camelot, which is Lucknow's 5, Kalidas Marg, it is time to hold court with advisors and loyalists.

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The 'Age of Rage' survey by Tata Salt Lite revealed some startling facts about the causes of stress and anxiety among urban Indians.

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Realty firms see better results in small towns

Realty firms see better results in small towns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Real estate companies betting big on tier II and tier III markets sold more stock than firms focused on metros.

Yogi's new special force can arrest anyone without warrant

Yogi's new special force can arrest anyone without warrant

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The force will provide security to the high court, district courts, administrative offices and buildings, Metro rail, airports, banks, financial institutions, educational institutions and industrial units. Members of this force can arrest any person without the orders of a magistrate or a warrant.

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Adani group is in talks to acquire a 50.5 per cent stake held by GVK Group in Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) and another 23.5 per cent of minority partners, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), and Bidvest Group, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

COVID battle can't be fought by publicity: Priyanka

COVID battle can't be fought by publicity: Priyanka

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

In a letter to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, the Congress general secretary said that the situation is getting serious and the battle against the pandemic cannot be fought just by publicity and managing news.

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Assembly elections to five crucial states will take place in a few months and the results will be decisive for the BJP, which is eyeing a third successive term at the Centre, in the forthcoming the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Thomas Cook India's internal data had highlighted Lucknow region as a high potential source market for holiday business.

Kerala records most cybercrimes amid lockdown

Kerala records most cybercrimes amid lockdown

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The key threats seen during this period ranged from phishing attacks to rogue apps disguised as COVID-19 information apps that targeted users sensitive data.

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Attacking the BJP, Akhilesh Yadav said the specifications of the project had been lowered by the current government.

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Adanis', which already has won the bids to run six Airport Authority-built non-metro airports in Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, bid to enter the country's second busiest airport by buying out Bid Services Division Mauritius from MIAL was stalled after GVK chose to exercise its first right of refusal, and matched the Rs 1,248-crore offer that the Adanis made to the Bidvest in March.

Flipkart sells 1 million products in first 10 hours of festive sale

Flipkart sells 1 million products in first 10 hours of festive sale

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Flipkart offers over 30 million products across more than 70 categories

Flipkart sells half a million handsets in 10 hours

Flipkart sells half a million handsets in 10 hours

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Flipkart's Big Billion Days festive sale started on Oct 13.

A month after viral video, Delhi police nab alleged dog killer

A month after viral video, Delhi police nab alleged dog killer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The sociopath serial dog killer who was spotted slaughtering puppies and dogs in the national capital was finally arrested by the Delhi police on Saturday.

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Upset over removal of 'UP Rising' posters at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh government has planned to organise a Diaspora conclave of its own for the first time next month to woo investors and associate NRIs in development of the state.

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The kings of the ruling family of India's heartland -- father Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi party supremo, and son Akhilesh Yadav, the UP chief minister -- are at war. And as on any chessboard, the queens have emerged as the power centres. Meet Dimple Yadav and Aparna Yadav.

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani group on Monday said it has reached an agreement to acquire GVK group's shareholding and control of Mumbai airport.

UP polls: Parties put on war paint

UP polls: Parties put on war paint

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The BJP wants to win a state where it has been out of power for 15 years. The Congress wants to make its mark in a state where it has been a bit player for nearly 30 years. And the BSP wants to recapture power it lost 5 years ago.

After facing criticism, govt may rewrite airport privatisation policy

After facing criticism, govt may rewrite airport privatisation policy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

In the upcoming round of privatisation, unviable airports are likely to be clubbed with six main airports and a prospective bidder may be restricted to bid for two airports.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

8 small cities that offer attractive investment opportunities

8 small cities that offer attractive investment opportunities

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Place your bets only on cities where you can easily monitor and where there's visible growth.

Kolkata to be hub for MDLR's North-East operations

Kolkata to be hub for MDLR's North-East operations

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Gurgaon-based MDLR Airlines is planning to make Kolkata the hub for its North East operations, as it plans to fly to eight new destinations within this year.

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The annual Routes event attracts top representatives from a wide variety of organisations, including airlines and airports, who meet, plan and conduct business for new global routes.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

Up against excise duty, bullion traders shut shops for 2nd day

Up against excise duty, bullion traders shut shops for 2nd day

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Budget for 2016-17 had proposed 1 per cent excise duty on jewellery without input credit or 12.5 per cent with input tax credit on jewellery.

StanChart to open 23 more branches in 2003

StanChart to open 23 more branches in 2003

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

To mark its 150th year of inception, Standard Chartered Bank would strengthen its presence in the country and open 23 new branches and 81 ATMs in this calendar year.

Akhilesh will ride his cycle in MP; SP to contest all 230 assembly seats

Akhilesh will ride his cycle in MP; SP to contest all 230 assembly seats

Rediff.com23 May 2018

For MP, the SP is open for an alliance with the Congress, but decision in this regard will be taken at the right time, SP sources said.

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.

Small towns drive India's e-commerce

Small towns drive India's e-commerce

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

According to eBay, the percentage of transactions during the festival season declined marginally in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.

Chandigarh happiest city in India, Guwahati least: Survey

Chandigarh happiest city in India, Guwahati least: Survey

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Among the metros, people in Delhi are the happiest while those in Mumbai are the least happy.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

'We have the majority. Why can't Mulayam see it?'

'We have the majority. Why can't Mulayam see it?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Several SP leaders fear Muslim voters may shift loyalty, which will benefit rivals like the BJP.

Akhilesh Yadav: A CM fighting to emerge from his father's shadow

Akhilesh Yadav: A CM fighting to emerge from his father's shadow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

With the state going to polls soon, Akhilesh Yadav needs to step out of his father's shadow and come into his own as the state's CM.

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Sale of iPhones hits the bottom; firms to postpone new launches; shipment might fall short of 2016 target.

21 beauties to compete for Miss India 2015 crown

21 beauties to compete for Miss India 2015 crown

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

An aspiring medical student, a belly dancer and a social worker are among the 21 young girls vying for the fbb Femina Miss India 2015 crown.

Will Surat, Chandigarh outpace Mum, Delhi in retail growth?

Will Surat, Chandigarh outpace Mum, Delhi in retail growth?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Tier-II cities are all set to witness good retail growth in near future.