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9 Noisiest Cities In The World

9 Noisiest Cities In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

According to a United Nations Environment Program 2022 report, these nine cities are known for particularly high sound levels.

CMF Headphone Pro Debuts In India At 6,999

CMF Headphone Pro Debuts In India At 6,999

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Nothing's offshoot, CMF, has stepped into the over-ear audio space with the India debut of its very first model, the CMF Headphone Pro.

Who prevented military action after 26/11, asks Modi citing Chidambaram

Who prevented military action after 26/11, asks Modi citing Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the Congress to tell the nation who prevented India's military response after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks linked to Pakistan, and accused the party of weakening the fight against terrorism when in power.

Parliament to get electric fence, CCTV in Rs 15-cr security upgrade

Parliament to get electric fence, CCTV in Rs 15-cr security upgrade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Parliament House Complex in New Delhi is set to undergo a comprehensive security upgrade, including an electric power fence, a fiber optic-based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), and an integrated CCTV surveillance network.

PIX: Virat Kohli disappoints Delhi fans

PIX: Virat Kohli disappoints Delhi fans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kohli hit a four just before H Sangwan sent his stumps cartwheeling.

Bollywood's Diwali Special Quiz

Bollywood's Diwali Special Quiz

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

Recipe: Mayur's Kantola Fry

Recipe: Mayur's Kantola Fry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A monsoon veggie you must try.

Now, dead frog found in potato wafer packet in Gujarat

Now, dead frog found in potato wafer packet in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The complaint came days after a Mumbai resident claimed to have found a piece of human finger in the ice cream he had ordered online.

D B Realty gains as Rakesh Jhunjhunwala buys stake

D B Realty gains as Rakesh Jhunjhunwala buys stake

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

There are pending buy orders for 4.8 million shares on the NSE and BSE.

Kidnapping and rape case accused held after 40 years

Kidnapping and rape case accused held after 40 years

Rediff.com7 May 2024

All these years, various police teams tried to search him, but he remained untraced, he said.

An interview with Lt Gen D B Shekatkar (retd)

An interview with Lt Gen D B Shekatkar (retd)

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

'Unless they create some spectacular event people don't take cognisance of them. So they will select targets that will give them publicity and prominence,' says Lt Gen D B Shekatkar (retd).

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We began hitting Kasab hard.' 'In the melee it struck me that the man we were beating to pulp should remain alive.'

SC slams Gujarat cops for public flogging of Muslims in Kheda

SC slams Gujarat cops for public flogging of Muslims in Kheda

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admonished the Gujarat Police over its officials publicly flogging five people belonging to the Muslim community at a village in Kheda district in 2022, asking angrily from where did they draw the authority to tie people to poles and beat them up.

Inflation may reverse course in December: D&B

Inflation may reverse course in December: D&B

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

According to the global research firm, though a sharp fall in WPI inflation and negative growth in Industrial production is exerting pressure on the RBI to cut rates, the quantum of rate cut will be more important than the timing.

Kheda flogging: 4 cops sentenced for contempt of court

Kheda flogging: 4 cops sentenced for contempt of court

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The Gujarat high court on Thursday sentenced four policemen, including an inspector, to 14 days of simple imprisonment in a case of contempt of court that stemmed from the public flogging of some minority community members at a village in Kheda district of the state in 2022.

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

D&N cites positive changes in momentum in certain segments of economy, but says some areas of concern remain

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

Uddhav-led cabinet okays renaming Aurangabad, Osmanabad

Uddhav-led cabinet okays renaming Aurangabad, Osmanabad

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

As the fate of the Maharashtra government hangs in balance, the state cabinet on Wednesday approved the renaming of Aurangabad city as Sambhajinagar, and that of Osmanabad city as Dharashiv.

India Inc optimism at zenith: D&B

India Inc optimism at zenith: D&B

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

RBI likely to maintain status quo: D&B

RBI likely to maintain status quo: D&B

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

A drop in inflation rate to below 5 per cent and moderation in industrial production growth to 11.1 per cent, could imply that the Reserve Bank of India may maintain status quo in its quarterly monetary policy this month-end.

Man threatens Mukesh Ambani family, detained

Man threatens Mukesh Ambani family, detained

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The person made three to four calls on a public number of the Reliance Foundation Hospital in Girgaon area around 10.30 am, he said.

Rupee to remain under pressure in near term: D&B

Rupee to remain under pressure in near term: D&B

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The rupee is expected to remain under pressure in the near term, given the strengthening of the dollar against major global currencies and widening of the trade deficit.

WPI inflation to be in negative zone in March: D&B

WPI inflation to be in negative zone in March: D&B

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

According to D&B, food price levels might witness a rebound as foodgrain production is estimated to have declined during 2014-15.

The SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

The SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Unknown caller threatens to kill Ambanis, blow up Antilia

Unknown caller threatens to kill Ambanis, blow up Antilia

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The person called up the landline number of the Reliance Foundation Hospital, located at Girgaon in south Mumbai, first at 12.57 pm and then at 5.04 pm from an unknown number, a police official said.

India to grow 8% despite global turmoil: D&B

India to grow 8% despite global turmoil: D&B

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

"We are maintaining our forecast of eight per cent growth for the current financial year despite the dwindling global economic scenario," Dun & Bradstreet India Chief Operating Officer Kaushal Sampat said. The global credit crisis might have slight impact on the Indian economy, but there would not be any significant impact as the financial institutions in the country were insulated, and regulators should be given credit for this, Sampat added.

Rupee to be around Rs 57.5/$ by March: D&B

Rupee to be around Rs 57.5/$ by March: D&B

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

There are two major factors behind the rupee fall - one is international and the other is domestic.

D&B to shift more core work to India

D&B to shift more core work to India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Inflation may rise to 6% by fiscal-end: D&B

Inflation may rise to 6% by fiscal-end: D&B

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Inflation may touch the six per cent-mark by the end of this fiscal due to surging food prices and decline in agricultural output, research firm Dun & Bradstreet said.

CFO Optimism Index continues to improve during Q2 2014: D&B

CFO Optimism Index continues to improve during Q2 2014: D&B

Rediff.com6 May 2014

According to the Dun & Bradstreet CFO optimism index, nearly half of the surveyed CFOs expressed optimism regarding the macro economic scenario for the Indian corporate during the April-June quarter of this year.

India to log in 5.5% growth in FY'15: D&B

India to log in 5.5% growth in FY'15: D&B

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

India is likely to clock a GDP growth of 5.5 per cent during the current financial year provided there is normal monsoon and stable government at the centre, says a D&B report.

Downturn is the time to attract young talent: D&B

Downturn is the time to attract young talent: D&B

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Preeta Misra, head, financial education solutions, Dun & Bradstreet -- India, said, "The economic downturn has opened up opportunities for companies in India, as with the decrease in the attrition rate of employees, companies can now have the crucial talent they need. They can identify and build leaders for tomorrow and set up efficient internal processes in place to build the future growth."

Industrial output may contract up to 1.5% in Jan: D&B

Industrial output may contract up to 1.5% in Jan: D&B

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

D&B sees January IIP to decline by 0.5-1.5 per cent. Last month the factory output, as measured in terms of the index of industrial production, had contracted by 0.6 per cent.

Navi Mumbai airport to be named after Bal Thackeray

Navi Mumbai airport to be named after Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The airport, coming up in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, is expected to relieve the pressure on the Mumbai international airport. Some local politicians had demanded that the new airport be named for farmer leader late D B Patil. Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, who made the announcement, said the chief minister has assured the DB Patil Action Samiti, which is raising this demand, that some other project will be named after the farmer leader.

Salute the brave men of D B Marg police station

Salute the brave men of D B Marg police station

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Every major nation has problems with Muslim fundamentalists, yet none could capture a suicide attacker trained from the Al Qaeda manual. That honour goes only to the Mumbai police.

India's growth likely to be 5.5% in Oct-Dec quarter: D&B

India's growth likely to be 5.5% in Oct-Dec quarter: D&B

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India's gross domestic product growth, which had fallen under 5 per cent, is expected to be between 5.4 per cent and 5.9 per cent this fiscal.

India Inc's biz confidence sees steepest fall in 3 years: D&B

India Inc's biz confidence sees steepest fall in 3 years: D&B

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The business confidence of India Inc for April-June quarter witnessed the steepest fall in the last three years as the Union Budget did not have any major steps towards reforms, says research firm Dun and Bradstreet.

Sri Lankan Parliament votes to elect new President

Sri Lankan Parliament votes to elect new President

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Sri Lankan Parliament is all set to elect the successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a three-way presidential contest on Wednesday, following a high-voltage political drama which saw the former president fleeing the country and resigning after a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the economy.