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Positive outlook on investment in India: Survey

Positive outlook on investment in India: Survey

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The survey covered eight cities -- Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The city's overall air quality index stood at 306 on Friday.

Stand-off between retailers and malls over rentals worsens

Stand-off between retailers and malls over rentals worsens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

At the heart of the matter are revenue-share rental agreements that retailers are mooting over fixed-rent contracts that they say are unsustainable, given the revenue loss they've suffered during the lockdown.

Mother Dairy follows Amul, hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 a litre

Mother Dairy follows Amul, hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 a litre

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The milk procurement prices have been continuously on the rise for the last 3-4 months due to increase in feed and fodder cost by 15-20 per cent and labour cost etc.

Tips for spectators attending CWG opening

Tips for spectators attending CWG opening

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Following are the various means to get to the Nehru stadium for the CWG opening ceremony on Sunday.

Days before Diwali, traders move SC over firecracker ban

Days before Diwali, traders move SC over firecracker ban

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The traders said that the recent SC order would cause huge losses to them.

NIA rejects reports of Pulwama accused getting bail

NIA rejects reports of Pulwama accused getting bail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

In a statement, the agency said the bail was granted to Yousuf Chopan, who had been arrested by the NIA in a terror conspiracy case, and not the February 2019 attack case.

Pollutants dispersing in Delhi but air quality still bad

Pollutants dispersing in Delhi but air quality still bad

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

The pollution board said that the situation will improve further by Sunday if favourable conditions prevail.

Anil Pehelwan, one of 3 most wanted criminals in Delhi, arrested

Anil Pehelwan, one of 3 most wanted criminals in Delhi, arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Anil Pehelwan alias Leela, who was one of the three most wanted criminals of Delhi and had a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh on his arrest, has been arrested by the Crime Branch following a brief encounter.

How Sanjiv Goenka plans to spread his wings

How Sanjiv Goenka plans to spread his wings

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Group is planning to reduce its dependence on power generation business by expanding in other areas

Playing teen patti, rummy the e-way

Playing teen patti, rummy the e-way

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

The teen patti game on social network portal Ibibo is being played by thousands of users daily.

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by Delhi's air pollution

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by Delhi's air pollution

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air.

'India has an enormous pool of talent'

'India has an enormous pool of talent'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Lakme Fashion Week Gen Next designer, Chandrima Agnihotri, tells Rediff.com what she has planned for her runway debut.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Toxic air killed over 1 lakh children in India in 2016: WHO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The green body's report said three of the world's largest nitrogen oxide air pollution emission hotspots that contribute to formation of PM2.5 and ozone are in India with one in the Delhi-NCR.

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

During his tenure as an apex court judge, Justice Lokur had dealt with pollution matter which included the aspect of stubble burning.

Hiring in India grew by 10 per cent in December

Hiring in India grew by 10 per cent in December

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Non-IT sectors like industrial products, construction dominated the hiring trends.

RCom offers 1,000 mins free usage in Delhi

RCom offers 1,000 mins free usage in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Reliance Communications on Wednesday announced 1,000 free minutes of usage for GSM subscribers for calls to any other Reliance mobile in the Delhi-NCR region.

24% jump in online hires in Nov, says Monster survey

24% jump in online hires in Nov, says Monster survey

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

City-wise data showed that there has been improvement in online recruitment activity. Kolkata (up 51 per cent) recorded the most notable annual growth rate among all monitored cities, followed by Baroda (up 46 per cent).

E-grocers resume work as states step in

E-grocers resume work as states step in

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

However, many of these firms were facing an uphill task of convincing the people on the ground to return to work, as many are apprehensive of their safety.

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Rickshaw pullers and construction workers are the worst hit.

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Worli and Mahalaxmi in Mumbai Metropolitan Region are placed at second and third positions with average housing prices of Rs 41,500 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, respectively.

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tata Starbucks had hiked the base price of one its coffee variant after the GST Council cut tax rates on restaurants from 18 per cent to 5 per cent with effect from November 15, 2017.

Hiring: Five out of eight cities see upward trend

Hiring: Five out of eight cities see upward trend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

At the national level, job index indicated a decline by 3.9 per cent in the hiring activity in October 2009.

E-com recovers, grows 17% post-Covid-19

E-com recovers, grows 17% post-Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The consumer buying patterns and preferences have changed significantly with categories like health and pharma, FMCG and agriculture seeing a surge and exponential growth along with the rising number of first-time online shoppers.

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Pleasantly surprised by the popularity of the football in India, German Ambassador Michael Steiner, on Monday said that he is looking forward to India's participation at the World Cup by 2022.

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Despite the recent slowdown, e-commerce tops the projected average salary hike list

In Centre's fire sale: land, factories, apartments, office space

In Centre's fire sale: land, factories, apartments, office space

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Processes are at an advanced stage for a number of assets of the Centre and central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) to be monetised. The assets include office space, apartments, factories, land, power transmission assets, sports stadia, gas pipelines, and telecom assets.

Realtors to cheer Diwali as housing sales may rise 15%

Realtors to cheer Diwali as housing sales may rise 15%

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The festival season holds out hope for the real estate industry as demand from end users increases in many markets.

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

In Assam, nearly 27.80 lakh people across 26 districts have been affected by the deluge. The deaths were reported from the Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Morigaon districts. The death toll due to floods and landslides this year has risen to 122.

No Rohingya deported in last 3 years: Govt

No Rohingya deported in last 3 years: Govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Rohingyas, who fled to India after violence in the western Rakhine State of Myanmar, have settled in Jammu, Hyderabad, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan.

Delhi startup eyes US fitness wearables market through smart shoes

Delhi startup eyes US fitness wearables market through smart shoes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

"Till now, all activity trackers and wearables gave data. We are conspiring to change that by inferring this data and giving it a meaning," Arnav Kishore, CEO and founder of Boltt, a Delhi/NCR-based startup.

Revealed: The books India read in 2015!

Revealed: The books India read in 2015!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Chetan Bhagat emerges as India's best-selling author of 2015.

Sale of BS-IV vehicles: SC recalls its order

Sale of BS-IV vehicles: SC recalls its order

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said Bharat Stage-IV vehicles sold after March 31 this year and those whose details have not been uploaded on the e-Vahan portal of the government will not be registered.

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The national capital has registered a steep hike in seizure of arms and ammunition this year, registering a whopping 1600 per cent rise.

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Japanese automaker says the 'element of trust has been broken'

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Shoppers Stop junks 'one-size-fits-all' strategy; readies new plan to boost growth

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The store segmentation approach that Shoppers Stop is taking is intended to improve its hit rate at a time when local and international fashion retailers are crowding the market with new merchandise across price points.