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Big Ben to fall silent for three years for repairs

Big Ben to fall silent for three years for repairs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

It will be the first time Big Ben has been silent since 2007, the BBC reported.

When personal loans outshine loans against gold

When personal loans outshine loans against gold

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

A personal loan can score over a loan against gold in some cases, if you compare the interest rate, tenure and charges for the two products.

Pandya, Karthik confirmed for ICC World XI

Pandya, Karthik confirmed for ICC World XI

Rediff.com3 May 2018

India's Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik join an ICC World XI for the high-profile Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lord's in London on May 31, being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean damaged by hurricanes last year.

Spending plans of World Cup bidders

Spending plans of World Cup bidders

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

FIFA will choose the host nations for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Zurich on Thursday. Following is a factbox on the spending plans detailed by each of the bidders.

Gill claims 16 of 18 CWG venues 'complete'

Gill claims 16 of 18 CWG venues 'complete'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

The continuing construction work might present a grim picture but Sports Minister M S Gill today asserted in the Parliament that 16 of the 18 venues for the Commonwealth Games are "complete".

Rishi, Neetu to move out of family home

Rishi, Neetu to move out of family home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The bungalow is currently undergoing renovation.

UIDAI gets new address, to shift soon

UIDAI gets new address, to shift soon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The recently established Unique Identification Authority of India has got its official address and is likely to move in soon from its temporary office in the Planning Commission.

Landmark deal: Chinese insurer buys Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 bn

Landmark deal: Chinese insurer buys Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 bn

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

As part of the deal, Hilton will continue to operate the property for 100 years and the 1,413 room hotel will undergo a major renovation.

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Gujarat government has directed seven district collectors to ensure that the identity of each and every person coming for the road show and the Namaste Trump event is verified thoroughly.

Taking a personal loan? 10 mistakes to avoid

Taking a personal loan? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Personal loans could well be the answer to many immediate financial needs. However, with the myriad of loans available in the market, each claiming its competency, how do you ensure you do not end up in a bad debt or a huge loan liability?

Kerala: Hotel building collapses, 3 dead

Kerala: Hotel building collapses, 3 dead

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

At least three people have died after a section of a four-storied hotel collapsed near Thampanoor in Thiruvananthapuram late on Monday, leaving 10 people trapped under the debris.

Eden Gardens unable to host New Zealand Test

Eden Gardens unable to host New Zealand Test

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The BCCI will have to look for some other alternative to hold India's second Test match during the New Zealand Tour as Cricket Association of Bengal expressed its inability to host the rubber.

Athavale's men attack Mumbai Congress office

Athavale's men attack Mumbai Congress office

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Activists of Ramdas Athavale-led Republican Party of India on Friday attacked the Mumbai Congress' newly refurbished office after Athavale's belongings were "thrown out" from his official residence in Delhi, which was allotted to him when he had been a Member of the Parliament.

Armaan Ebrahim sixth quickest in F2 testing

Armaan Ebrahim sixth quickest in F2 testing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Despite missing nearly an hour of track time due to late arrival of his seat, India's Armaan Ebrahim managed to finish overall sixth quickest in the first Formula 2 pre-season testing Silverstone.

Loose ends almost tied up, Sonia in Mumbai today

Loose ends almost tied up, Sonia in Mumbai today

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Officially, Gandhi will inaugurate the newly renovated office of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee. But the visit is also aimed at delivering a message ahead of the October 13 elections.

Maracana work for 2014 WC gets underway late

Maracana work for 2014 WC gets underway late

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Refurbishment work on Rio de Janeiro's giant Maracana stadium for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil began on Tuesday six months behind schedule.

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

According to sources, the Indian embassy has already acquired 10 acres of land in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave area to construct more offices and residences for the officials.

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

A look at the starry arrivals.

Mumbai: Man shoots teen neighbour over repair work

Mumbai: Man shoots teen neighbour over repair work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

A 65-year-old man was killed in cross fire with the police after he shot his 16-year-old neighbour in Andheri locality of Mumbai. The girl, identified as Himani Mehta, died on the spot. Two policemen also sustained injuries in the crossfire.

Topping-up on your home loan? There's a catch

Topping-up on your home loan? There's a catch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

If you are a home loan customer, top-up loans are for you in case you have additional requirement of loan for extension, renovation, etc. But is there a catch?

Image: 'Glass temple' draws devotees

Image: 'Glass temple' draws devotees

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

More than 30,000 devotees thronged the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple better known as the "glass temple" in Johor, whose structure is 90 per cent made of glass.

BIG Cinemas re-opens Movie City in NJ

BIG Cinemas re-opens Movie City in NJ

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

BIG Cinemas made major renovations and re-opened Movie City in Edison, New Jersey.

Barca, Real's perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips

Barca, Real's perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Real play Athletic Bilbao while Barcelona visit Real Sociedad in fixtures that have often proved to be among their hardest away trips over the last decade.

Property dispute over house Kejriwal wants to move in

Property dispute over house Kejriwal wants to move in

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The controversy over Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal's house refuses to die down with the new accommodation he is planning to shift stuck in a legal tangle over ownership.

New-look Oberoi hotel to reopen on April 24

New-look Oberoi hotel to reopen on April 24

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Seventeen months after The Oberoi closed down due to heavy damage in the 26/11 terror attack, the luxury sea-facing hotel is all set to reopen with a new look on April 24.

India to invest Rs 74,000 cr in CO2 cutbacks

India to invest Rs 74,000 cr in CO2 cutbacks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Coal-based generators plan upgrades, clean tech over 5 years.

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the structure.

At home with Manmohan: Bats, owls, peepul, neem...

At home with Manmohan: Bats, owls, peepul, neem...

Rediff.com25 May 2014

When Manmohan Singh takes up residence at his new Motilal Nehru Place address on Monday, he will be greeted by hundreds of bats and several other species of birds and mammals who are old inhabitants of the property.

British era theatre re-opened in Shimla

British era theatre re-opened in Shimla

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The British era Gaiety theatre -- the only theatre in Victorian Gothic style in Asia -- was formally dedicated to the people by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal after its renovation in Shimla today.

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.

Kerala Governor allows Pinarayi's prosecution

Kerala Governor allows Pinarayi's prosecution

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

The Kerala state governor R S Gavai has allowed the prosecution proceedings against the Communist Party of India-Marxist Kerala state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan, who was the power minister in the E K Nayanar cabinet during 1996.

Subhiksha stores to reopen as franchises

Subhiksha stores to reopen as franchises

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Subhiksha Trading Services, the retail chain whose stores have been closed for more than a year for lack of money, is planning to reopen some through a franchise model, say sources.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan may drop Pindi

Champions Trophy: Pakistan may drop Pindi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The slow pace of renovations to the stadium at Rawalpindi could force cricket authorities to restrict next month's Champions Trophy to just two venues, sources within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have said. PCB chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi said a deadline of August 20 had been set for renovation work on the Pindi stadium to be completed.

Trending: Urban Indian homes want rustic look!

Trending: Urban Indian homes want rustic look!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Creating the rustic look is expensive, but low maintenance costs and the element of timelessness make it a great bargain for the urban dweller, says Namrata Kohli.

I have the blessings of <I>aam aadmi</I>: Lalu

I have the blessings of aam aadmi: Lalu

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad speaks on how he achieved the railways' turnaround.

World Bank grant for India's power plants

World Bank grant for India's power plants

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The World Bank on Friday approved a $80-million loan for the renovation and modernisation of old, polluting and inefficient coal-fired power plants in India, in a move that could help lower carbon emissions.

Shashi Tharoor ready to contest LS polls

Shashi Tharoor ready to contest LS polls

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Former United Nations diplomat Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that he will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls if he was given a chance and gave indications that his preference was Congress.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer, let him tell police: Tharoor

If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer, let him tell police: Tharoor

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, demanding the latter reveal the name of his wife Sunanda Pushkar's killer.