News for 'Renovations'

Pride Group lines up IPO to fund expansion

Pride Group lines up IPO to fund expansion

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The Pride Group of Hotels will float an initial public offering in the first quarter of 2008 to part-fund its expansion plans of Rs 340 crore.

Lal Masjid: Girls madrassa to be demolished

Lal Masjid: Girls madrassa to be demolished

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The Pakistan government has reportedly decided to demolish the Jamia Hafsa girls madrassa attached to the Lal Masjid in Islamabad on the grounds that the building is not stable after the July 11 military raid on the complex.

Tata Steel gets nod for Rs 6000 cr Iran plant

Tata Steel gets nod for Rs 6000 cr Iran plant

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Tata Steel's global footprint is spreading at a furious pace.

5 killed in accident in Infosys campus

5 killed in accident in Infosys campus

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The mishap occurred when glass panes and other materials of the 80-foot pyramid structure, which was being renovated, came crashing down on the workers.

Security tightened around IAF's Chabua airbase after intel alert

Security tightened around IAF's Chabua airbase after intel alert

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Chabua is a key base of the IAF and it has the latest airplanes including the Sukhoi-30 MKi and Chetak helicopters.

Lal Masjid to be painted green

Lal Masjid to be painted green

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

When the mosque is reopened for prayers in the first week of August, worshipers will find it bathed in apple green colour and perhaps with a new name

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

Rediff.com3 May 2017

PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands

When Shabana Azmi went on a Honeymoon

When Shabana Azmi went on a Honeymoon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Shabana Azmi talks about her new film Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd.

Copybook President Mukherjee completes an eventful year

Copybook President Mukherjee completes an eventful year

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

An active politician for over four decades, Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday completed one year in office as a copybook President, a period that was marked by proactive steps within and outside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ISIS's rise gives a boost to Wahhabism in India

ISIS's rise gives a boost to Wahhabism in India

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

According to an IB report, preachers of the extreme Wahhabism form of Islam are trying to take over madrasas and masjids, which is a cause of deep concern, says Vicky Nanjappa

Airlines ground last-minute fare discounts

Airlines ground last-minute fare discounts

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Prices of tickets booked three days prior have soared 70% over last summer's fares

Navdeep Suri new Consul General in Karachi

Navdeep Suri new Consul General in Karachi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

With thaw in bilateral relations, India and Pakistan decided this year to reopen their consulates in Karachi and Mumbai, respectively.

Is this Ash-Abhishek's new home?

Is this Ash-Abhishek's new home?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Located at Carter Road in the suburban area of Bandra in Mumbai, the bungalow is suddenly undergoing renovation.

UP to set up more power projects

UP to set up more power projects

Rediff.com8 May 2006

To tide over recurring power shortage, the Uttar Pradesh government is in the process of setting up new power projects in the state while carrying out renovations on existing projects.

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Immediately after Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Monday shifted to his retirement abode at Motilal Nehru Marg in the heart of the city after staying for 10 years at the official residence of prime minister at 7 Race Course Road.

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial in London

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial in London

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a memorial in London dedicated to Dr B R Ambedkar over two months after India acquired the bungalow where the Dalit icon and architect of India's Constitution lived as a student in the 1920s.

Security beefed up for Kotla ODI

Security beefed up for Kotla ODI

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A three-tier security ring has been put in place at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium.

Monograph sale proceeds to fulfil Ustad's dreams

Monograph sale proceeds to fulfil Ustad's dreams

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Bismillah Khan, whose 'last wish' to perform at the India Gate remained unfulfilled, single-handedly pioneered the conversion of Shehnai, a mundane ceremonial instrument, into one capable of expressing a range of human emotions.

Indo-Myanmar pipeline planned

Indo-Myanmar pipeline planned

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Holy cow! Now even India Inc spends money on them

Holy cow! Now even India Inc spends money on them

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

41 listed firms made 73 donations to gaushalas (cow shelters) and other cow-related charities over the last four years. The donations range from a few thousand rupees to a million.

Tata Steel signs Iran deal

Tata Steel signs Iran deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

'SIT likely to question Shashi Tharoor in a few days'

'SIT likely to question Shashi Tharoor in a few days'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is no political pressure in dealing with former union minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case and added that an impartial inquiry is being conducted on the same.

Tata Steels signs Iran deal

Tata Steels signs Iran deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

Advani withdraws resignation

Advani withdraws resignation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

"The DDCA has 96 hours to try and meet the minimum requirements," said Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit.

Woman suicide bomber might strike on R-Day in Kashmir: Intel inputs

Woman suicide bomber might strike on R-Day in Kashmir: Intel inputs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The suspect is believed to have already arrived in the valley.

Kalmadi unsure on Commonwealth venues

Kalmadi unsure on Commonwealth venues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

"The major issue is the athletics stadium, whether to make a new stadium or renovate the present one," the IOA president said.

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

European champions Spain will enter their final group match against DPR Korea as the firm favourites, looking to secure a Round of 16 berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Friday.

Will Kalam choose Lutyens' Delhi or Chennai?

Will Kalam choose Lutyens' Delhi or Chennai?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Intelligence agencies have ear marked some guest houses in the capital for President Kalam after he departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The objective of the entire programme will be to promote Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, as a tourist destination.

Bihar buying better food, expensive clothes after liquor ban

Bihar buying better food, expensive clothes after liquor ban

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Sale of expensive sarees rose by 1,751 per cent while consumption of honey by 380 per cent.

Monsoon care for your home

Monsoon care for your home

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Revamped 'Big Bang' machine successfully restarts after 2-year shutdown

Revamped 'Big Bang' machine successfully restarts after 2-year shutdown

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The Large Hadron Collider has restarted, with protons circling the machine's 27km tunnel for the first time since 2013

Check out new FIFA boss's first official act

Check out new FIFA boss's first official act

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Gianni Infantino opened FIFA's new museum in his first official act as president of football's governing body on Sunday.

Rajasthan govt to privatise temples

Rajasthan govt to privatise temples

Rediff.com30 May 2005

In a bid to generate funds for protecting and renovating neglected religious places, Rajasthan government on Monday said it would privatise temples.

Delhi ODI faces new controversy

Delhi ODI faces new controversy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2005

Allegations are being leveled that a shrine had been damaged during the renovation of the Ferozeshah Kotla.

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Curator Daljit Singh has retired a happy man after 22 years of service to Indian cricket. The groundstaff are no longer seen as gardeners and are getting due respect, a change that pleases him the most.

Nokia: Is the baap of all phones arriving?

Nokia: Is the baap of all phones arriving?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

With the India launch of Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 confirmed, buzz around the launch of the flagship Nokia 8 grows.