News for 'Model Town'

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Three off-ramp beauties give us style tips.

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The IAF has planned several activities at the air base to commemorate the 20 years of the war and the symbolic recreation of the Tiger Hill attack was one of them.

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Addressing a virtual Downing Street press conference, Boris Johnson acknowledged the divided views on lifting all lockdown restrictions to declare that his update does not imply that the pandemic "is over".

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.

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A major shift in 'attitude and culture' is needed in cricket in the wake of the Australian ball-tampering saga that has engulfed the sport, according to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Pankhuri Gidwani took a year's break to focus on the pageant, but scored brilliantly in her CBSE Class 12 exams this year.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'And they are going to be milder because we are dealing with the vaccinated and are much richer in terms of the immune response in the population.'

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Dangal's and Shemaroo's entry shows there is ad-supported gold at the bottom of the Indian consumer pyramid if you can keep the costs low.

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Online teaching may not be popular with many, but it is here to stay, for sure. The sooner we accept this, the better, notes Abhijit Masih.

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Cricket Australia has appointed an ethics guru to review the sport's culture in the wake of the cheating scandal that has rocked "the gentleman's game".

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Kirana stores and the power of big data

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Big retailers are openly talking of plans to harness the power of big data, even reporting those in annual reports as part of a long-term strategy.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.

HOT or HOT? Sangeeta Bijlani just knocked our socks off!

HOT or HOT? Sangeeta Bijlani just knocked our socks off!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Nope. That's not a typo! (And certainly not a question.) Here we have Bijli and more celebs from Lakme Fashion Week.

QUIZ: Guess the celebrity sibling!

QUIZ: Guess the celebrity sibling!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Can you recognise your favourite stars alongside their less-famous brothers and sisters? Take this quiz and let us know!

Car explodes near CRPF convoy in Jammu

Car explodes near CRPF convoy in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

A CRPF vehicle suffered slight damages in the rear side.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

Meet The Sexy Fear-Fighting Khiladis!

Meet The Sexy Fear-Fighting Khiladis!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Taking a look at the 13 contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2.

Meet the Brazilian in Love Aaj Kal

Meet the Brazilian in Love Aaj Kal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Giselle Montero loved her moments of fame in Love Aaj Kal.

Health care majors go online to extend reach

Health care majors go online to extend reach

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Major hospital chains such as Max Healthcare, Apollo and Fortis are going online in a big way, to extend their operations into smaller towns and cities.

At 15, she was treated for depression

At 15, she was treated for depression

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The model has finally spoken out about the depression and alienation she suffered in her teenage years.

Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen

Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Zomato's FY19 revenues jump, so do the expenses

Zomato's FY19 revenues jump, so do the expenses

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Company's revenue rises 3-fold to touch $206 million while total cost jumps over 6 times to $500 million

Bangladesh players go on strike before India tour, BCCI to 'wait and watch'

Bangladesh players go on strike before India tour, BCCI to 'wait and watch'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Indian Cricket Board feel that President-elect Sourav Ganguly's cordial relations with both players and officials in Bangladesh cricket might help in salvaging the situation.

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

Lawyer held for 'derogatory' post against Jayalalithaa

Lawyer held for 'derogatory' post against Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The state police had last month arrested a 54-year-old singer on charge of sedition for allegedly uploading 'defamatory' electronic content against Jayalalithaa

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Akshay, Sonakshi dazzle ramp at Rajasthan Fashion Week

Akshay, Sonakshi dazzle ramp at Rajasthan Fashion Week

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The two were promoting their upcoming movie Rowdy Rathore at the three-day fashion event in Jaipur that featured gorgeous attires created by renowned designers.

'Let J&K use both Indian & Pak currency'

'Let J&K use both Indian & Pak currency'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Addressing a public meeting in Mahore town of Reasi district on Sunday, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party patron said: "Jammu and Kashmir should become a model among the SAARC countries by allowing both Indian and Pakistani currency to operate in the state." Mufti defended his proposal by quoting the example of European Union, where he said "free travel was possible among 40 countries without any visa restrictions."

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.