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DMK+ set for a sweep in TN; BJP bags 10% vote share

DMK+ set for a sweep in TN; BJP bags 10% vote share

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

In a first, BJP crossed the 10 per cent vote share-mark in Tamil Nadu and has so far registered a share of 10.21 per cent, though it could not emerge in lead positions anywhere.

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Indian real estate market remained buoyant in January-June this year, with housing sales hitting an 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units and office demand at a record 34.7 million square feet across eight major cities, according to Knight Frank. On an annual basis, housing sales rose 11 per cent to 173,241 units while leasing of office space grew 33 per cent to 34.7 million square feet during January-June this year across eight major cities. Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director, Knight Frank India, said, "India's real estate market has been buoyant in the last few quarters owing to the strong economic fundamentals and stable socio-political conditions."

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a statement, the Population Foundation of India said it is deeply concerned about recent media reports "misreporting" the findings from the study to spread alarm regarding the growth of the Muslim population in the country.

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

India's appetite for music tourism is only growing.

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Investors should not go for lump-sum investments in infrastructure funds at this point.' 'The SIP route is the best to avoid any major disappointment.'

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

AI and machine learning will only continue to grow in 2022, with a significant increase in the demand for such roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, Monster.com.

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two defence-related players - Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL) - with a 'buy' rating. The research and broking house sees an upside potential of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively in these two stocks from the current levels.

What drove Toyota Kirloskar profit 3x in FY24

What drove Toyota Kirloskar profit 3x in FY24

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,787 crore for 2023-24 (FY24) - more than three times the earnings recorded the previous year. This growth can be attributed to robust demand for its vehicles, particularly hybrid models and cross-badged cars from the Toyota-Suzuki alliance.

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

While India should be concerned about disparities, the fact is that whereas three decades ago about half the people had incomes greater than $2.15 a day, today seven out of eight do, notes T N Ninan.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bangladesh pacers have also been fortunate to have come under the tutelage of South African great Allan Donald and former West Indian pacer Otis Gibson.

'Kohli manufacturing shots that aren't there'

'Kohli manufacturing shots that aren't there'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'This is not his game... He is going too early for it, especially with Rohit Sharma playing aggressively at the other end.'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday is cruising towards winning the race for the White House in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history by almost defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in an election that virtually divided the country into two camps.

5 Workplace Trends For 2022

5 Workplace Trends For 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In 2022, the hybrid work culture will become more relevant to attract and retain talent, while also ensuring they foster a sense of wellness and belonging in the workspace.

Fresh housing supply rises 43% to 80k units across 6 cities in Jan-Mar

Fresh housing supply rises 43% to 80k units across 6 cities in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Fresh housing supply rose 43 per cent quarter-on-quarter across six cities during January-March to around 80,000 units, mainly driven by a revival in the demand for residential properties, according to proptech firm Square Yards. Technology-led real estate consultant Square Yards sells homes on behalf of builders and facilities home loans to consumers. In its report 'India Residential Overview: Jan-Mar 2022', Square Yards has covered Hyderabad, Bengaluru, MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), Pune, Noida and Gurugram.

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Why are financial-technology (fintech) players moving back to India, or doing the reverse-flipping?

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Indian companies are generating more cash than ever. The net cash flow from listed firms' operations hit a new high of Rs 11.1 trillion in financial year 2023-24 (FY24), crossing the Rs 10-trillion mark for the first time, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data going back to 1990-91. The FY24 figure represents a 19.3 per cent jump over the previous year, even as quite a few companies are yet to release their numbers.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.' 'So, they don't do affordable housing.'

The Top Ranked University In India Is...

The Top Ranked University In India Is...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Like last year, IISc Bangalore, Delhi University and five Indian Institutes of Technology -- Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kharagpur, Kanpur -- have secured positions in the elite top 100 institutes in Asia.

India Has Highest Number Of Suspicious E-mails Per Day

India Has Highest Number Of Suspicious E-mails Per Day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Spear-phishing e-mails typically try to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial information, which is then used to commit fraud, identity theft, and other crimes.

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'

Millennials, Gen Z driving demand for luxury car rentals

Millennials, Gen Z driving demand for luxury car rentals

Rediff.com29 May 2024

India's luxury car rental market is experiencing a surge in demand, particularly in Tier 1 cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, with executive travellers, especially from the tech sector and younger demographics like the millennials and the Gen Z, increasingly renting high-end vehicles for special occasions and domestic travel. Luxorides, a luxury car rental company, observed a 40 per cent year-on-year rise in bookings in 2024 (until April) on popular routes like Delhi-Rishikesh, Delhi-Vrindavan, and Delhi-Jim Corbett National Park, as well as Chandigarh-Manali and Chandigarh-Ladakh.

Budget Encourages Gold Rush

Budget Encourages Gold Rush

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'Customers are coming in; if they aren't buying, they are at least visiting the stores, which was not the case before the Budget.'

Should You Invest In SME IPOs?

Should You Invest In SME IPOs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Many do not have robust business models, and their prospects of survival and long-term growth are poor.'

Job generation plummeted 21% between Jan-Dec

Job generation plummeted 21% between Jan-Dec

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

IT topped the group with over 210,000 jobs created in the 2012. Academics and education ranked second with over 34,500 jobs.

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.' 'The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.'

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.

Startups Likely To Step Up Hiring

Startups Likely To Step Up Hiring

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'In the second half of 2024, about 60% of startup jobs will be taken by entry-level candidates with 0-3 years of experience.'

RBI seen warming up for a neutral shift in stance

RBI seen warming up for a neutral shift in stance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

With concern on food inflation ebbing with the monsoon progressing well, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is warming up to the idea of a change in stance to "neutral" from "withdrawal of accommodation", according to economists. In his speech on Thursday during the annual event of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry-Indian Banks' Association, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said: "The balance between inflation and growth is well-poised."

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Hotel rooms, usually in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 a night during the peak season, are now available for Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 a night.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Even while bringing the curtains down on his T20I stint, Jadeja was in the shadows of the icons.

Sharad Pawar: INDIA may not be united in states, but...

Sharad Pawar: INDIA may not be united in states, but...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Addressing a press conference, Pawar said the trends of the assembly polls (in five states set to be held in November) suggest the situation is favourable for the opposition, but added he had no authentic information to comment on whether there would be a change (in government) at the national level.

BSE Sensex: 10 biggest single-day falls

BSE Sensex: 10 biggest single-day falls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Among the 30 Sensex companies, Larsen & Toubro, Power Grid, NTPC, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were the biggest laggards. Sun Pharma and Nestle were the only gainers.

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

International oil prices continue to be extremely volatile, falling on one day and rising thereafter, a top oil ministry official said explaining the reason behind no reduction in petrol and diesel prices despite softening in input cost, but could not say if the rates will be cut before Maharashtra elections. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell below $70 per barrel last week -- the first time since December 2021 -- but gained thereafter. Brent was trading at $74.58 per barrel on Thursday while West Texas Intermediate advanced to trade at $71.71.

HOTTEST trends in ethnic wear for 2021

HOTTEST trends in ethnic wear for 2021

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

For Indian ethnic wear, the dynamics have changed.

IPO-bound startups find favour with investors amid funding resurgence

IPO-bound startups find favour with investors amid funding resurgence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The tide of startup-funding is turning in India, with a rising trend of overall funding while the deal sizes grow bigger. However, the spotlight now is on late-stage startups, many of which are seen to be headed for initial public offerings (IPOs). Record surge in stock markets and consistently improving performances of listed startups are understood to have turned the sentiment for the better, especially for those that exhibit a clear path to an IPO.