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SPOTTED! Delhi Deputy CM cycling during odd-even plan

SPOTTED! Delhi Deputy CM cycling during odd-even plan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday was spotted riding on his bicycle while heading to the AIR office in New Delhi.

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The ambitious odd-even scheme of Delhi government got off to a decent start on new year with volume of cars on the city roads coming down significantly.

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

For a brand that is still heavily reliant on traditional brick-and-mortar channels, airports are its new malls, drawing in young travelling professionals and encouraging impulse purchases.

Luxury malls catch realty developers' fancy

Luxury malls catch realty developers' fancy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

At least half a dozen are in the works with increasing brand awareness and growing purchasing power in upper classes.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

Why she said NO to reservation

Why she said NO to reservation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

'My parents have taught me that there is nothing more valuable than humanity.' 'I have seen poor and deserving people striving to get ahead in life and how reservation helps them.' 'At the same time I have seen rich kids with well to do parents still taking advantage of reservation.' 'I cannot be an opportunist. I cannot be a hypocrite.' 'I cannot say I believe in humanity and equality and do exactly the opposite.'

TDP quitting NDA unfortunate: Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

"TDP quitting NDA unfortunate": Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP president further said that Andhra Pradesh has always been on the agenda of national development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to ensure its growth and prosperity.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

From plumbers to mehendi artists, local services at your fingertips

From plumbers to mehendi artists, local services at your fingertips

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

LocalOye is a Bengaluru-based marketplace for local household and personal service providers.

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Audi mobile showroom will tour 30 cities over the next two years.

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Since the rise of the Modi-Shah paradigm, the BJP has followed a simple formula.' 'Sweep the Hindi heartland and the two big Western states, and you can rule India with a majority by just adding some little bits on the platter from here and there,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Competition is intense and with the blurring of differences in service proposition and fares, it becomes imperative that airlines use their on-time performance for messaging and brand building.

Spectrum auction: Telecom panel recommends higher base price

Spectrum auction: Telecom panel recommends higher base price

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

TC at its meeting here recommended to an Empowered Group of Ministers that reserve price for pan-India 1800 MHz spectrum be fixed 15 per cent higher than Trai suggested rates.

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

With Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador, will Lenskart be able to steer customers away from local opticians and keep them loyal?

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Mods let Lenovo fight the features battle with premium players like Apple and Samsung and keep the price of the phone low, thereby drawing in aspirational customers who can't afford high-priced feature-rich handsets.

IKEA yet to finalise a location for its India store

IKEA yet to finalise a location for its India store

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

After clearance in 2012, single-brand showpiece still to decide on a single location, with first store unlikely before 2017.

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Flyer growth soars 20% on low fares

Flyer growth soars 20% on low fares

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Volumes are up over 20 per cent y-o-y in January-April.

Pepsi now wants to make you healthy

Pepsi now wants to make you healthy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The cola major expands its portfolio of healthy foods under brands Tropicana and Quaker Oats, looks to bring down its sugar addiction by Apurva Venkat.

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Hospitality chains are hosting dual brands on one property, looking for operational efficiencies without diluting their brands, says Shivani Shinde Nadhe.

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Cell phone towers with 4G technology might certainly impact the lives of birds, and humans.' 'This needs a greater amount of investigation, research and mapping in the country.'

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Not only is the number of native language users set to grow faster than English users over the next five years, these users are more likely to lead a more active digital life. Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania find out how brands are rethinking digital marketing plans to accommodate this.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The People's Choice Survey is an annual report by CashKaro.com, which identifies key trends in online shopping in India.

High-end fashion, now on rent!

High-end fashion, now on rent!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Three key instruments that can help you meet your financial goals, while also allowing you to enjoy tax deductions are ELSS, term cover and health cover.

Online shopping set for a big transformation

Online shopping set for a big transformation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Myntra, Flipkart are doing more than 60% of their transactions on phones.

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Faced with a clutter of coffee houses and cafes that also serve the brew, the chain that has 119 stores in seven cities in India is looking at ways to differentiate its brand from the rest.

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Come August and the world's finest athletes from 206 countries will be out to prove their best at the Olympics.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Juggernaut's mobile reading app could be a game-changer, says Nilanjana S Roy.

Modi govt has failed on the reformist agenda

Modi govt has failed on the reformist agenda

Rediff.com11 May 2016

It is a pity that the Modi government, which began on the right note when it came to pricing issues, has changed colour and become interventionist in its impulses, says T N Ninan.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

No Walmart stores in India before end-2015

No Walmart stores in India before end-2015

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

E-commerce pilot for wholesale begins from July in Hyderbad and Lucknow

Showroom visits are bygone, online shopping is in vogue!

Showroom visits are bygone, online shopping is in vogue!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Online shopping is the new buzzword amongst masses.

How Facebook can disrupt OLX, Quikr's marketplace

How Facebook can disrupt OLX, Quikr's marketplace

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

With its free listing of goods and services, Facebook could disrupt the paid model adopted by classified players in the country, say Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.