News for 'Non AC'

Fiat, Maruti, Tata in race to replace Kolkata's Ambassador cabs

Fiat, Maruti, Tata in race to replace Kolkata's Ambassador cabs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The state transport department recently announced to give permit to 3,000 new taxis.

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. The late Maradona is also still revered, celebrated on fans' t-shirts, banners or tattoos, and on a giant mural in Naples' Miracles Square that has become a major attraction in the countdown to the Scudetto.

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Feroze Azeez, deputy chief executive officer of Anand Rathi Private Wealth Management, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST.

4 dead in fire at private hospital in Nagpur

4 dead in fire at private hospital in Nagpur

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"The fire reportedly started from an AC unit of the ICU located on the second floor of the hospital. The blaze remained confined to that floor and did not spread further," Nagpur Municipal Corporation's chief fire officer Rajendra Uchke said, adding that it is a non-COVID hospital.

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'This whole story is going to become extremely murky and that discovering who is an agent of the Indian government is not necessarily a simple matter.' 'And that if Trudeau was to name (the person) who he thinks is the connection with the Indian government, that the Indian government will be sure to have some deniability and will be able to say he had nothing to do with us.'

AC, Mail Express fares cut by 2%

AC, Mail Express fares cut by 2%

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The Minister of Railways, Lalu Prasad has announced reduction in passenger fares for non sub-urban mail/express and ordinary passenger trains by one rupee for fares costing up to fifty rupees per passenger.

Cool prospects for consumer durable firms as temperature set to soar

Cool prospects for consumer durable firms as temperature set to soar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

IMD expects day temperatures to remain above-normal in select regions across the country between March and May 2021.

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Why train travel will never be the same again

Why train travel will never be the same again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.

Researchers develop new N95 mask that can curb Covid spread, kill virus

Researchers develop new N95 mask that can curb Covid spread, kill virus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The mask can potentially be worn longer, causing less plastic waste as it does not need to be replaced as frequently, the researchers said.

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister outlined proposals on cleanliness.

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With the gradual opening up of shops, hotels, restaurants and catering services with limited number of participants, milk consumption has improved by 5-10 per cent from the lowest level.

7 simple tips to cut expenses and save money

7 simple tips to cut expenses and save money

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Cut down on non-essential expenses like outside food, travel expenses.

How to benefit from the cashless drive

How to benefit from the cashless drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.

Mumbai unlock: What will open and what won't from Monday

Mumbai unlock: What will open and what won't from Monday

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Shops selling essential products in Mumbai can remain open till 4 pm on all daysfrom June 7 while non-essential shops can operate till 4 pm on weekdays.Malls, theatres, and multiplexes will continue to remain shut.

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The ad is one more illustration of the way Maharashtra's new Shinde-Fadnavis government has been milking the Ganpati festival, with CM Eknath Shinde visiting Ganpati Mandals all day these last 10 days.

Budget 2021: Dividend anomaly for FPIs may be corrected

Budget 2021: Dividend anomaly for FPIs may be corrected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Last year's Budget had created uncertainty about the quantum of tax to be withheld on dividends paid to non-residents, as the exact tax rate was not specified under section 195.

Home appliance cos seek place on essential items' list

Home appliance cos seek place on essential items' list

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Some companies argue that the culture of staying, working and learning at home will persist for a while, altering lifestyle habits of consumers.

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The number of poor people travelling by train has followed a similar trend since 2011.

'Goods transport agency exempt from GST registration'

'Goods transport agency exempt from GST registration'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

R Vignesh is a member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India in Chennai, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST.

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

"This court cannot say that less charges should not be levied by them. After all, the consumers should be benefited. Court cannot exercise this power," it said.

How Kolkata trams are getting a new lease of life

How Kolkata trams are getting a new lease of life

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The first AC tram was launched in 2013.

New Railway Minister announces rollback of fares

New Railway Minister announces rollback of fares

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

This was on the expected lines after Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played a major role in getting the former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi resign.

10 new Duronto trains; 101 locals for Mumbai

10 new Duronto trains; 101 locals for Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railway plans to launch 101 new suburban trains in Mumbai. The Railways will also launch 10 more Duranto trains.

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a five-year-long reform-based result-linked power distribution scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, for strengthening system of utilities to improve efficiency. Briefing after the CCEA meet here, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said, "We have done a lot for power distribution reforms. It needs to be strengthened. Today, the Cabinet has approved the new scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, including Rs 97,000 crore central outlay." He said the funds would be given to power distribution companies (discoms) to strengthen their system.

September 18 is last date to register for CAT

September 18 is last date to register for CAT

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT 2019) will be conducted on November 24, 2019 in two sessions.

Mamata flags off Sealdah-Delhi Duronto train

Mamata flags off Sealdah-Delhi Duronto train

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The country's first point-to-point, non-stop train, Duronto express was on Friday flagged off from Sealdah station by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee as a 'Durga puja' gift to the people.

Lockdown curbs may scorch summer sales

Lockdown curbs may scorch summer sales

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With states in north India imposing stricter measures to curb intra-state movement after April 20, makers of summer products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, colas, and ice creams are estimating a 25-60 per cent drop in yearly sales.

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

SYL has been a contentious issue between the two states with the Punjab portion of the canal still incomplete.

Chennai-Delhi Duronto train on Sept 14

Chennai-Delhi Duronto train on Sept 14

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

The train is expected to take 28 hours to complete its journey, about 20 minutes less than the time taken by Chennai Rajdhani.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

'We Need To Let Nature Heal'

'We Need To Let Nature Heal'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'When Covid first struck, the lockdown resulted in clean air in major Indian cities.' 'You were able to see the Himalayan range from Ludhiana.' 'In Delhi, you were seeing deer and stags all over the city because there was no traffic.' 'It was incredible. Nature was waiting to come back.'

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

SpiceHealth had on January 6 and January 7 tested 469 passengers who arrived on two charter flights from Italian capital Rome and found 298 of them to be COVID-19-positive.

Why scorching summer is good news for some

Why scorching summer is good news for some

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Makers of air conditioners, beverage and ice-cream are hopeful of a boost in sales

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

How Tatas plan to grab the $100 billion-plus global 5G market

How Tatas plan to grab the $100 billion-plus global 5G market

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Tata group's tryst with mobile services, with either CDMA or GSM technology, did not really fly, forcing it to close operations and write off losses. Now the group is back in the big game, this time straddling the telecom equipment, network and technology space in India as well as the global market. To this end, it is leveraging the opportunities that flow from 5G technology through open radio access network, or O-RAN. Recently, the Tata Sons' subsidiary Panatone Finvest acquired 43.3 per cent in Bengaluru-based telecom equipment manufacturer Tejas Network for Rs 1,850 crore and announced it would buy another 26 per cent of the voting capital through an open offer.

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The CBI said the software enables the user to save all required details to book Tatkal tickets beforehand.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto fares go up from tomorrow

Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto fares go up from tomorrow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

The revision in food tariff, which is included in the total fare in premier trains, also comes with a revised menu.