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From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls

From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

If 120 new malls have come up in the last two years, 40 have downed shutters. Some lessons from the experiences of dying malls.

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The last edition of the 14-year-old morninger, which had already stopped from Delhi and other centres earlier, will come out on Thursday from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the broadsheet owned by Zee group's Subhash Chandra's Essel group said.

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

"Such was their efficiency that in fact, no deaths by drowning were reported in any area where Naval teams systematically organised their rescue efforts," he said.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

Latest photos: Superstorm Sandy's deadly devastation trail

Latest photos: Superstorm Sandy's deadly devastation trail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Superstorm Sandy has ravaged the United States East Coast with hurricane-force winds, bringing flooding, cutting power and claiming at least 13 lives. Here's are the latest pictures of the devastation the 'Frankenstorm' caused overnight.

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

When Home Minister Amit Shah, who was in Gujarat to cast his vote in the urban body polls, learnt of the poor voter, instead of heading home he went to the Motera stadium, organised a control room, and was on the phone with practically everybody assigned duty on the ground: MPs, MLAs and BJP office-bearers. His single commandment was to check the voter list and phone or personally get people to the booths, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

No coronavirus lockdown for aerospace, defence firms

No coronavirus lockdown for aerospace, defence firms

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'For Indian firms supplying global majors, coronavirus is both a threat and an opportunity.'

'Lockdown will lead to shutdown'

'Lockdown will lead to shutdown'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'You cannot start an MSME again.' 'It is not like a Yes Bank that someone comes and saves the bank.' Once the shutter is down for an MSME, nobody will come to its rescue.'

Explosion on CRPF convoy was heard 10 km away

Explosion on CRPF convoy was heard 10 km away

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Some of the bodies were so badly blown up that officials feel it may take some time to identity them.

BJP protests claiming Sabarimala pilgrim killed in police action

BJP protests claiming Sabarimala pilgrim killed in police action

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Sivadasan's family has demanded a probe into his death.

Thackeray dies, life comes to standstill in Maharashtra

Thackeray dies, life comes to standstill in Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Reports coming from many cities including Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad and parts of Konkan said that shops and restaurants remained closed there and autos were off the roads after the news of Thackeray's death was received

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"We will not let this company go down and will not tolerate this casual talk to dismantle this company piece by piece and give it as doles to airlines of your choice," an open letter said.

Maoist bandh affects three districts in Jharkhand

Maoist bandh affects three districts in Jharkhand

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Normal life in the urban areas remained unaffected in Jharkhand's East and West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharswan districts during the 'Bharat bandh' called by Maoists.

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Is the OnePlus's latest offering worth its price?

Bhayander: Guard loots ATM after locking up mechanic!

Bhayander: Guard loots ATM after locking up mechanic!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

A caretaker-cum-security guard of a State Bank of India ATM centre in Bhayander, a township in Thane district adjacent to Mumbai, on Friday night looted Rs 23 lakh cash after locking up a mechanic in a room.

Jewellers' strike against 1% excise duty enters 21st day

Jewellers' strike against 1% excise duty enters 21st day

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Most of the jewellers who had reopened their showrooms in confusion on Monday, kept shutters down today at Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar and several other places, demanding rollback of the proposal.

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Hotels are using a combination of platforms to reach out to the guests. These include online travel agents among others. hotels in India are offering guests an option to pay now and stay later.

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.

India needs to be alert about border dispute with China

India needs to be alert about border dispute with China

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

China will cheerfully discuss human rights, environmental degradation and a raft of issues. But say the word 'Tibet' and the shutters come down, writes Ajai Shukla

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Telangana Badminton Association vice president V Chamundeswarinath on Tuesday gifted a high-end car to Indian women's cricket team Captain Mithali Raj for becoming the highest run-getter in the women's ODIs.

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the National Conference and PDP make handsome electoral gains in the valley and call for the restoration of the former state's lost status, how will the rulers in Delhi respond?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

There were many revelations at the launch of Because He Is... Meghna Gulzar's book about her father, the much-loved Gulzar.

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A career Citibanker, 'Selva' came into the spotlight as the person who rewired the financial behemoth's Indian retail operations.

Greek PM says Athens ready to return to negotiating table

Greek PM says Athens ready to return to negotiating table

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Tsipras said the mandate that Greeks had given him was to reach a viable solution rather than clash with Europe

Hamilton heroic as title hopes disappear

Hamilton heroic as title hopes disappear

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Lewis Hamilton brought down the shutters on his Formula One title hopes at the Korean Grand Prix on Sunday even as his McLaren team praised him to the skies for his grit and determination.

How Odisha is winning the coronavirus fight

How Odisha is winning the coronavirus fight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

From announcing a lockdown and extending its tenure, setting up the country's first two exclusive Covid-19 hospitals, creating a hotspot zone, providing doorstep medical service and making masks compulsory, the state is doing all it can to dwarf the virus.

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

All that happened in India in the past week, in photos.

Nokia to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide

Nokia to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Battling tough business conditions, Nokia's latest move would be in addition to restructuring plans unveiled in April that would affect as many as 7,000 jobs globally.

PICS: Canon announces three PowerShot cameras for India

PICS: Canon announces three PowerShot cameras for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Canon has announced the S110, G15 and SX50 HS for India, cameras that are the newest upgrades to Canon's lineup.

Mumbai dance bar ban lifted. YOUR TAKE!

Mumbai dance bar ban lifted. YOUR TAKE!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Dance bars in Mumbai are set to re-open their shutters.

Jet union cries foul over the airline's woes

Jet union cries foul over the airline's woes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Alleging some "motives" behind the series of developments at the carrier, Jet Airways Officers & Staff Association president Kiran Pawaskar demanded a probe, preferably by CBI.

Farmers' Protest: Govt is paying for its arrogance

Farmers' Protest: Govt is paying for its arrogance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Regardless of how the stalemate ends, the government needs to learn that regardless of its parliamentary strength it cannot take people for granted. A little bit of humility would do it a lot of good, recommends Virendra Kapoor.

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

Guwahati:HC orders forced closure of liquor shops, bars

Guwahati:HC orders forced closure of liquor shops, bars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Those who crave for a few pegs down the stomach after a hard day's work had a shock in the waiting for them when they ran into downed shutters of bars and liquor shops in Guwahati city.

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

In the second major change in a year, Trai had capped individual channel subscription at Rs 12 per month, down from the earlier Rs 19, and capped channel bundle discount to 33 per cent, among other moves.

Missing the gym? 6 simple workouts to do at home

Missing the gym? 6 simple workouts to do at home

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Try these equipment-free workouts to stay fit at home.

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The body of Debendra Nath Ray, in his 60s, was found hanging from the ceiling of a verandah outside a shuttered shop near his home in Bindal village in Hemtabad area of the district, police said. Ray had won the Hemtabad (reserved) seat on a Communist Party of India-Marxist ticket in 2016 but later joined the BJP. He had, however, not quit his assembly seat.

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump talked by phone for about 50 minutes Friday morning and agreed to 'strengthen cooperation' on fighting the novel coronavirus, but did not discuss postponing the Olympics or holding them without spectators, Japanese officials said.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

Militants target CRPF, police camps in Srinagar; 3 injured

Militants target CRPF, police camps in Srinagar; 3 injured

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Three troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force were injured in two powerful explosions that rocked Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon. A senior police official said, "Militants tossed a hand grenade inside a CRPF camp in Budshah Chowk which exploded, injuring three troopers. They were rushed to the hospital for treatment." The area has been surrounded by security forces and local shopkeepers have downed their shutters in panic.