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Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

India's top 10 realty hotspots

India's top 10 realty hotspots

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Bengaluru tops in 4 parameters.

Tomato prices range between Rs 80 and Rs 120 per kg

Tomato prices range between Rs 80 and Rs 120 per kg

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Retail tomato prices are ruling at Rs 80 per kg in most cities across India but the rates have shot up to as high as Rs 120 per kg in few southern states because of widespread rains, according to government data. In Chennai, retail price of tomato was at Rs 100 per kg, Puducherry Rs 90 per kg, Bengalure Rs 88 per kg and Hyderabad Rs 65 per kg. In Kerala, retail prices of tomato are ruling at Rs 120 per kg in Kottayam, Rs 110 per kg in Ernakulam, Rs 103 per kg in Tiruvananthapuram, Rs 100 per kg in Palakkad, Rs 97 per kg in Trissure, and Rs 90 per kg in Wayanad and Kozikode.

South-based firms saw fund infusion of $6.5 billion since 2014

South-based firms saw fund infusion of $6.5 billion since 2014

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A steady demand environment, prudent debt management and faster absorption of office space gave them an edge over others.

Realty stocks' rally may hit valuation hurdle

Realty stocks' rally may hit valuation hurdle

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Shares of real estate firms have been outperforming over the past year. The rally, analysts say, may hit roadblocks in the near term amid stretched valuations, even as the long-term prospects for the sector remain ebullient. "Most of the positive news flow is already in the price. Hence, investors sitting on hefty profits may partially cash out at current levels," suggests V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Reviving Noida airport project could ruffle Delhi's feathers

Reviving Noida airport project could ruffle Delhi's feathers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

An airport in Noida could lead to higher user fees and diversion of traffic from Delhi, which has huge unused capacity.

Struggling to find buyers, builders go slow on new projects

Struggling to find buyers, builders go slow on new projects

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Launch of new homes dropped by 12 per cent to over 172,000 units so far during this calendar year in the eight major cities.

Mumbai real estate market most unaffordable: Survey

Mumbai real estate market most unaffordable: Survey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

National Capital Region and Bangalore's property prices are more reasonable.

Hiring activities grow by 4% in October: Naukri.com

Hiring activities grow by 4% in October: Naukri.com

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Sector-wise, oil & gas witnessed monthly growth of 30 per cent in hiring while insurance sector registered an increase of 25 per cent compared to September.

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Besides Karnataka, states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have already announced area-wise lockdown for different durations.

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

No expecting mother ever needs to travel for more than 30 minutes to reach one of their hospitals, believes the Cloudnine group.

2 cos to gain most from Maharashtra stamp duty cut

2 cos to gain most from Maharashtra stamp duty cut

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

After Maharashtra, analysts expect more states like Karnataka and Haryana to slash stamp duty rates. However, analysts, do caution that it's still a long road to recovery for the realty sector.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In Jammu and Kashmir, Eid prayers passed off peacefully and there was no report of any untoward incident, the police said.

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chandrababu wants Rs 10 lakh crore for new Andhra capital

Chandrababu wants Rs 10 lakh crore for new Andhra capital

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu, while supporting the decision of the Congress and the United Progressive Alliance to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh demanded that the Central government should come out with immediate plans to build a new capital for Andhra Pradesh by earmarking Rs 10 lakh crore for the purpose.

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Hotels are also relying on couples who had earlier planned destination weddings but are now considering options within the country.

Affordable CFO services for firms that lack resources

Affordable CFO services for firms that lack resources

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Affordable CFO services for firms that lack resources.

Now soaring tomato prices add to household woes

Now soaring tomato prices add to household woes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Tomato prices in retail markets of metro cities have shot up to Rs 72 per kilogram on tight supply due to unseasonal rains in key producing states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Delivery of 1.5 mn houses delayed, builders face buyers' ire

Delivery of 1.5 mn houses delayed, builders face buyers' ire

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Most of these projects were launched between 2008 and 2010

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why are investors, buyers shunning real estate?

Why are investors, buyers shunning real estate?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

In markets such as Mumbai, prices have gone beyond Rs 1.5 cr to Rs 2 cr which is beyond reach of most of the salaried class

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A look at what the IPL teams and players are doing to support the people of India in this massive battle against the deadly coronavirus.

Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?

Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The jallikattu issue has revived pan-Tamil political sentiments especially among youths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

New fuel-efficiency norms to be delayed

New fuel-efficiency norms to be delayed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India is served by BS-IV fuel in cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and BS-III fuel in the rest of the country.

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Worli and Mahalaxmi in Mumbai Metropolitan Region are placed at second and third positions with average housing prices of Rs 41,500 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, respectively.

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Both the South cities have also beaten the NCR in the number of new launches.

Realtors from South make inroads into high-growth NCR

Realtors from South make inroads into high-growth NCR

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Some major property companies based in South India, such as Puravankara and Sobha Developers, are spreading their wings in the high-growth National Capital Region market.

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If state and central governments came together, Kejriwal said that within 5 years, all government schools in the country could provide best education to students.

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

DLF, Sobha: A good time to buy real estate and related stocks

DLF, Sobha: A good time to buy real estate and related stocks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Analysts, however, suggest investors remain selective on realty stocks and buy only where there is revenue visibility and a credible promoter backing.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Affordable housing a $12-billion opportunity, says report

Affordable housing a $12-billion opportunity, says report

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The demand for affordable housing is 535,400 units.

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Store will directly employ 500-700 people, half of them women, and create 1,500 jobs indirectly

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Big conglomerates of Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsui Group, are looking to both build and buy commercial properties in key Indian cities.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Some experts opine that green crackers are yet not practical and question government's move to promote them.

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The man had attended a stag party recently in Manali in Himachal Pradesh.