News for 'Noida and Greater Noida'

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

Days after testing Covid positive, journalist Rohit Sardana dies of cardiac arrest

Days after testing Covid positive, journalist Rohit Sardana dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Television journalist Rohit Sardana died in Noida of cardiac arrest on Friday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19, according to his channel Aaj Tak. He was 41.

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The land transfer or subleasing would allow the Patanjali Group to set up the food processing facility and entitle it to other incentives under the central policy guidelines.

Home prices on the rise despite note ban

Home prices on the rise despite note ban

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

As many as 26 of 50 urban hubs across the country have shown a moderate upturn in housing prices between December 2016 and March 2017

Which factors are hampering Indian companies' credit profile?

Which factors are hampering Indian companies' credit profile?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Most private companies are not initiating large projects.

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Infra major's entry could queer the pitch for Jaypee and Hindustan Semiconductor.

Practice yoga, eat chyawanprash: Guidelines for recovered Covid patients

Practice yoga, eat chyawanprash: Guidelines for recovered Covid patients

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The protocol provides an approach for managing patients who have recovered from COVID-19 for care at home.

Indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease ready; Aadhar for animals: Modi

Indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease ready; Aadhar for animals: Modi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Centre along with states is making efforts to control lumpy skin disease in cattle.

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In its first official account of the standoff between the two militaries, the ITBP revealed how its troops "not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to advancing PLA (Chinese People's Liberation Army) troops and brought the situation under control". "The ITBP has recommended the names of 21 men who faced the Chinese during the face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry," it said.

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

According to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the air quality is considered to be in the emergency category if the PM2.5 and PM10 levels continue to be above 300 micrograms per cubic metre and 500 micrograms per cubic metre respectively for 48 hours or more.

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'

LeEco to assemble smartphones in Gurgaon, invests Rs 50 cr

LeEco to assemble smartphones in Gurgaon, invests Rs 50 cr

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Set up in partnership with Compal Electronics, the facility in Greater Noida will have an initial capacity of 60,000 units a month. This will be ramped up to 2,00,000 by the end of December.

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India, V Ramana Dhara, said the unlock has resulted in a return to old habits of indiscipline in physical distancing and improper mask use.

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

He recalled PM Modi's message at the United Nations and hailed India's mission "to save the planet from conflict and violence" through the principles of Buddhism.

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pollution levels were inching towards 'severe plus emergency' category due to a change in wind direction and rampant stubble burning in neighbouring states

'Naive' Afghanistan have mountain to climb, says coach Simmons

'Naive' Afghanistan have mountain to climb, says coach Simmons

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Afghanistan have a long way to go before they can challenge the leading Test nations and the best way to bridge the gap is to play regularly against their 'A' teams, coach Phil Simmons said after the team's deflating long-form debut against India.

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Delhi's air quality was again in the severe category with the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 403 after remaining in the 'very poor' category till Tuesday morning, when the AQI was recorded at 396.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

AstraZeneca vaccine's chief investigator backs Covishield dose gap

AstraZeneca vaccine's chief investigator backs Covishield dose gap

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Backing the 12-16 weeks gap between the two doses of Covishield in the country, the chief investigator of the AstraZeneca vaccine clinical trials on Friday said that the level of protection provided by one dose of the preventive significantly increases in the second and third months after the jab.

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Delhi recorded an air quality index of 315 at 11:10 am. The last time the air quality hit such a poor level was in February.

Auto Expo: Despite coronavirus threat no Chinese firm will pull out, says Siam

Auto Expo: Despite coronavirus threat no Chinese firm will pull out, says Siam

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Chinese players form a major part, around 20 per cent of the auto expo this year, despite a slowdown in the Indian automobile sector in the last one year. Over two dozen top officials from various companies were planning to participate in the event, besides a group of journalists.

Hot Wheels stall at Auto Expo makes kids out of adults

Hot Wheels stall at Auto Expo makes kids out of adults

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

The Hot Wheels pavilion, featuring two life-size models inspired by Mattel's die-cast models, is a supercharged treat for fans, says Rajesh Karkera.

Make way for the badass customised Mahindra Thar

Make way for the badass customised Mahindra Thar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The cost of customising the Thar works out to a cool Rs 13 lakh -- which is over and above the cost of the vehicle.

India helping us more than Pak: Afghan board CEO

India helping us more than Pak: Afghan board CEO

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Not disregarding the initial support given by Pakistan, Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Shafiq Stanikzai says the BCCI has played a bigger role in the rapid rise of the game in the strife-torn nation.

ITBP awards medals to its four-legged soldiers

ITBP awards medals to its four-legged soldiers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

While seven-year-old Thunderbolt is part of the Animal Transport unit of the force, 'lifeline' of the force at high-altitude forward posts, three-year-old Sophia undertakes special sniffing operations to detect IEDs with her handler in Left Wing extremism hit areas of Chhattisgarh.

Delhi air remains very poor; govt constitutes team for surprise inspections

Delhi air remains very poor; govt constitutes team for surprise inspections

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The PM2.5 level (presence in the air of particles with a diametre of less than 2.5 micrometres) touched a new high at 158 as authorities predicted further deterioration of air quality in the coming days.

India Blue storm into Duleep Trophy final

India Blue storm into Duleep Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

India Blue reached the Duleep Trophy final on the basis of a massive first innings lead, completing a comprehensive performance against India Green even as the game ended in a draw in Greater Noida on Wednesday. There was only one team going into the final against India Red after India Blue took a huge 470-run first innings lead yesterday by dismissing the Green team for 237. India Blue had amassed 707

Dhoni to lead full-strength India for Windies T20s in US

Dhoni to lead full-strength India for Windies T20s in US

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead a full strength India squad for the two-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies in the United States on August 27 and 28.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

Honda may defer launch of Jazz to next year

Honda may defer launch of Jazz to next year

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The vehicle was launched in India in 2009 with a hefty price tag of over Rs 700,000 which was slashed by Rs 160,000 later.

'Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence if UP wants'

'Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence if UP wants'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

To state government's allegations of Centre not extending support to Uttar Pradesh, Singh said these were wrong.

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There is a more authentic Indian cricket connection to Afghanistan and that is through the family roots of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi.

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

After giving negative or low returns from 2013-2016, the Nifty Realty Index is up a whopping 91.14 per cent, making it the best performer year-to-date. Can you still make money in this sector? Sanjay Kumar Singh finds out.

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai believes the 'world-class' spinners in his team will pose a serious challenge to the much-vaunted Indian batting line-up in the historic one-off Test in Bengaluru from June 14.

Toxic haze over Delhi as air quality turns 'very poor'

Toxic haze over Delhi as air quality turns 'very poor'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

It is believed that the crop residue burning in the nearby states of Punjab and Haryana are contributing to polluting the air.

Agnipath: Train coach, police outpost torched, buses vandalised in UP

Agnipath: Train coach, police outpost torched, buses vandalised in UP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Officials said protests took place at 17 places across the state, including Ballia, Aligarh, Gautam Buddh Nagar and Varanasi.

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities.

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Upasna Pandey spoke with parents of some artists who participated at the 'Views from Planet Autism 2015'

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Named ConceptFutureS, it is a uniquely styled compact car with distinct SUV like characters and will define the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India, the company said.

Ryan child murder: Cops find attempts to destroy evidence

Ryan child murder: Cops find attempts to destroy evidence

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

SC sought reply from Centre and Haryana over the boy's father's plea seeking CBI probe.