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Railway Budget: No cut in fares, new trains likely

Railway Budget: No cut in fares, new trains likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Faced with revenue shortfall, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to refrain from announcing many populist measures in the interim budget on February 12.

PIX: Inside world's first underwater villa

PIX: Inside world's first underwater villa

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

To avail this unbelievable piece of luxury, you will have shell out USD 50,000 (Rs 36.67 lakh) per night.

ATMs, cyber cafes at major stations

ATMs, cyber cafes at major stations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

As part of the modern facilities, new technology LHB design passenger coaches have been proposed in Patna and Sealdah Rajdhanis, besides equipping four popular trains with world class passenger amenities and interiors.

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Govt's focus on 'smart cities' is fine, but basic amenities must be put into place first.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

Reforms yes, but Modi is far from creating a new India: US experts

Reforms yes, but Modi is far from creating a new India: US experts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Two years of the NDA government have instituted significant reforms, including the passing of the GST bill in India but "cultural issues and saffronisation" have resulted in a slow incremental change instead of big bang reforms, according to a top American think-tank.

6 stunning undersea hotels

6 stunning undersea hotels

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The engineering marvels are once in a lifetime experience.

Most expensive hotels in the world

Most expensive hotels in the world

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Among the 20 most expensive places, the cheapest one charges you an average rate of Rs 115,605 each night. The most expensive can cost you more than three times of this amount.

The most impressive debuts in Malayalam Films, 2013

The most impressive debuts in Malayalam Films, 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Here is our list of impressive debuts in Malayalam last year.

Protests rock Odisha over water shortage, power cuts

Protests rock Odisha over water shortage, power cuts

Rediff.com11 May 2019

According to an official, two fresh deaths have been reported in Cuttack and Khurda districts of the state.

Curious case of 171 Mumbai scribes recovering after testing positive

Curious case of 171 Mumbai scribes recovering after testing positive

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Of the 171 Mumbai scribes tested on April 15, 53 tested positive on April 20. Of the 53 tested positive, 31 were treated and discharged on April 26. A large number of positive cases and later a quick recovery within less than a week have baffled many. Amritha Pillay reports.

Nearly 1,000 railway stations developed as 'Adarsh' stations

Nearly 1,000 railway stations developed as 'Adarsh' stations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said review of the facilities available at stations developed as 'Adarsh' stations.

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The railway division is in talks with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

No major incident in 36 hrs, over 500 held: MHA on Delhi riots

No major incident in 36 hrs, over 500 held: MHA on Delhi riots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Prohibitory orders imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC will be relaxed for a total of 10 hours on Friday in view of improvement in the situation, the ministry said.

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'They are acutely aware of how they can use their power as a means to either continue dominating people or to get ahead.'

Inside Google's upcoming London headquarters

Inside Google's upcoming London headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The search engine giant is now constructing a new headquarters in London that will have a swimming pool, a running track, and all other amenities that adorn its offices worldwide.

The Top Performances by Malayalam Actors in 2013

The Top Performances by Malayalam Actors in 2013

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Fahadh Faasil who acted in as many as 12 films was outstanding in 2013.

The Top Performances by Malayalam Actors in 2013

The Top Performances by Malayalam Actors in 2013

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Fahadh Faasil who acted in as many as 12 films was outstanding in 2013.

Buildings that will change India's skyline

Buildings that will change India's skyline

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at some of the world-class buildings are coming in different Indian cities.

1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 in 30 days: Study

1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 in 30 days: Study

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Agarwal said that the current 'R0' or R naught for the coronavirus infection is somewhere between 1.5 and 4.

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

It took a lockdown for us in India to even recognise that the plight of migrants needs to be addressed. They were faceless and unrecognised. They were unappreciated and even hounded. They were poorly paid and exploited, notes Ramesh Menon.

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'It is not the chief minister who would have rung up and told the local police station to botch up the case.' 'No chief minister or chief secretary or DGP would like a case like this happening in their state.'

TN announces panchayat polls, SC to hear plea on Dec 5

TN announces panchayat polls, SC to hear plea on Dec 5

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

"List it for hearing on Thursday," said the bench, which also comprised Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.

JK: Army provides medical aid to over 53,000 flood victims

JK: Army provides medical aid to over 53,000 flood victims

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The India Army has treated 53,082 flood victims in Jammu and Kashmir, where 80 medical teams of the Armed Forces Medical Services are already operating in full swing.

3 Indian hotels among world's BEST

3 Indian hotels among world's BEST

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The hotels from India offer a rich cultural experience entwined with a history.

What's killing our CRPF jawans?

What's killing our CRPF jawans?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

You think Naxals or Maoists are killing more CRPF jawans, then read this.

The misery of gold miners in Sudan

The misery of gold miners in Sudan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

In their quest for gold, these miners risk their lives and plunge into dark gorges in the barren deserts of Sudan.

Fahadh Faasil: I am a bad boy

Fahadh Faasil: I am a bad boy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The actor talks about his films and clears the air on the controversy surrounding Lal Jose's Immanuel.

Booooooored? 9 more NO RISK choices!

Booooooored? 9 more NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some more options for you, folks!

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Student bodies like the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association and the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India have been raising the issue and have demanded the postponement of the two exams.

1000 pregnant women die every day in India

1000 pregnant women die every day in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Analysts and several reports have suggested that despite high economic growth, India is falling behind on achieving the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations

India set to see boom in retirement home business

India set to see boom in retirement home business

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Concept of housing for the elderly still carries a social stigma in the country.

India's best cities to live in

India's best cities to live in

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Bad roads, poor transport facilities, large scale pollution and lack of clean water and power supply are the main problems every in Indian cities.

A seven-star hotel in the air

A seven-star hotel in the air

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

This is how Emirates took luxury to a new height with its private jets.

Maha serves show-cause notice to Shridi Saibaba temple

Maha serves show-cause notice to Shridi Saibaba temple

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

The Maharashtra government has served a show-cause notice to the trust managing Saibaba temple in Shridi for spending lakhs of rupees on a slew of projects without taking its permission, a Right To Information query has revealed.

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The ability to collaborate with your team and unlock synergies towards a common goal while operating from a remote location is one of the top and evergreen skills you can highlight on your resume.

'Govt has constitutionally duty towards pilgrims'

'Govt has constitutionally duty towards pilgrims'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that it is government's constitutional obligation to provide basic facilities to pilgrims who visit religious places and directed the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure proper health and other amenities to Amarnath yatris.

India's amazing luxury trains

India's amazing luxury trains

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

India's luxury trains take you on an unforgettable journey across the most scenic locales.

Bangalore firm launches Rs 500-cr real estate project

Bangalore firm launches Rs 500-cr real estate project

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Amenities include 20,000 sft clubhouse that features a terrace swimming pool, gym and an indoor badminton court.

Government is DEVIOUS to the very end: Trinamool

Government is DEVIOUS to the very end: Trinamool

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Insisting that the decision to introduce Foreign Direct Investment in retail requires vigorous Parliamentary sanction, the Trinamool Congress on Wednesday accused the government of indulging in 'hoodwinking tactics' to claim that there was need for it.