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Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality dips to 'severe'

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality dips to 'severe'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Delhiites woke up on Thursday to a thick envelope of smog as air quality in the national capital and in adjoining regions, dipped into severe category again.

Holiday In Greece Like A Super Model

Holiday In Greece Like A Super Model

Rediff.com17 May 2022

These pics will make you want to pack up and travel to Greece.

Stylish Off-Ramp Beauties!

Stylish Off-Ramp Beauties!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

These young women nailed the style brief.

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As per the allegations, some parts of Delhi also had posters with the caption Modi Hatao Desh Bachao.

Liquor Flows In Dry Bihar During Polls

Liquor Flows In Dry Bihar During Polls

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Four times more liquor has been seized in the 2024 election than during the 2019 polls.

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The incident came to light on Monday after a Gopal Khari, who stated that he is associated with the AAP as an active worker since 2014, approached the ACB with the complaint, according to an official statement on Wednesday.

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is still in the race for the prime ministerial slot despite his party not securing a simple majority in the Feb 8 general elections in Pakistan, some PML-N leaders said on Monday.

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India.

Simply Magnificent, Ananya!

Simply Magnificent, Ananya!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Black, silver and gold mark her presence on the ramp.

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Nearly 40 per cent of IITians sitting for placements in 2024 are yet to receive job offers, showing a doubling of the 'unplaced' in the last three years from 19 per cent in 2021-2022 to 38 per cent in 2023-2024.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

At 14, this model said NO to marriage!

At 14, this model said NO to marriage!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Pressured to get married at 14, Gunjan Raghav turned to modelling.

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Zudio was the standout performer as it tapped into the pentup demand in small-town India, at a pace never seen before, notes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder and director, Founding Fuel.

India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts

India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's internet economy is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2030, primarily due to e-commerce, which is expected to be worth $325 billion and rank third globally, according to industry experts. Last year marked a crucial turning point for India's e-commerce sector, with notable changes in consumer trends, technology, and regulations. InGovern Research Services, a leading corporate governance advisory firm, hosted a virtual roundtable to deliberate on the notable developments in India's e-commerce sector in 2023, with a particular focus on the essential role of customer trust in fueling its ongoing expansion.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Several technology companies are seeking to step up hiring from Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India in 2024 to tap into a vast talent pool of skilled professionals churned out by educational institutions and training centres in these regions. Tier-II and Tier-III cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Mohali, Vadodara, Chandigarh, and Indore contribute around 12-15 per cent of the country's tech talent, hinting towards the strong talent availability in these regions, according to Randstad India, a talent management firm.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'It was a people's election'

'It was a people's election'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There was a strong undercurrent of deprivation, and also frustration against misuse of power and authority.' 'This election was an opportunity for the manifestation of this discontentment.'

5 killed, over 100 injured as storm hits Bengal's Jalpaiguri

5 killed, over 100 injured as storm hits Bengal's Jalpaiguri

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who rushed to the district late on Sunday night, assured the people of all help from the administration.

Why Bipasha is the new talk of the town

Why Bipasha is the new talk of the town

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The actor model was the showstopper was Falguni and Shane Peacock at LFW.

SEE: Who Is Alaya Wooing?

SEE: Who Is Alaya Wooing?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

She's no stranger to stealing the spotlight on the ramp.

From Bihar to Mumbai: How this model made her parents proud

From Bihar to Mumbai: How this model made her parents proud

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Aishwarya Sushmita, who hails from Darbhanga, Bihar, talks about her journey, what she likes about modeling.

Why We Can't Stop Talking About Kareena

Why We Can't Stop Talking About Kareena

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

So who are the actors who impressed film critic Anupama Chopra this year?

'Everybody would say I should act like my sister'

'Everybody would say I should act like my sister'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Padmini and I are very different people.' 'Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.'

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

LFW model Anita Kumar tells us how she fought multiple rejections and came back stronger each time.

Hot debuts! Watch out for these LFW models

Hot debuts! Watch out for these LFW models

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Presenting six new faces who will make their debut this season.

Pakistani cleric Qadri returns to Pakistan after 8 months

Pakistani cleric Qadri returns to Pakistan after 8 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The cleric vowed to seek justice for 14 of his supporters killed in a police raid last year.

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata. I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.'

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Asia Cup matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

'67 Toppers In NEET Are Impossible'

'67 Toppers In NEET Are Impossible'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'In the history of India this kind of scores and ranks has never happened in exams.'

Karnataka eyes small towns for IT

Karnataka eyes small towns for IT

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

'India vs Pak:' BJP's Kapil Mishra tweets on Delhi polls

'India vs Pak:' BJP's Kapil Mishra tweets on Delhi polls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

In another post, Mishra asserted that the BJP will win the February 8 elections and Kejriwal will resign from his post when votes are counted on February 11.

Pak court declares anti-govt cleric Qadri as proclaimed offender

Pak court declares anti-govt cleric Qadri as proclaimed offender

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Canada-based anti-government cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri, his sons and two others of Pakistan Awami Tehrik party were on Thursday declared "proclaimed offenders" by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court for not appearing in a case of arson and vandalism here despite court summons against them.

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

The first gender neutral model to walk for LFW

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Petr Nitka's advice for Indians: 'It's time we destroyed prejudices and stereotypes'

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Authorities in New Delhi are all geared up for the counting of votes polled in the Delhi municipal elections, with officials saying 42 centres have been set up for the Wednesday exercise which will begin at 8 am amid tight security.

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Although the third quarter of financial year (2023-2024) FY24 (Q3FY24) was marginally below expectations, Info Edge (India) is witnessing strong investment trends and hitting new highs. The big driver is optimism about a pickup in the jobs market, which benefits Naukri.com and could mean upgrades in Q4FY24 expectations. The JobSpeak Index, which Naukri.com releases on a monthly basis, is showing a "transformative shift".

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Revealed: Swiggy, Ola, Flipkart's IPO Plans

Revealed: Swiggy, Ola, Flipkart's IPO Plans

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Layoffs, corporate restructuring, governance and most importantly profitability: The 14 Indian startups that plan IPOs this year are pulling out all the stops to ensure successful market debuts.

How I became a model

How I became a model

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Meet Delhi-based model Aishwarya Singh.