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How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Lohani's job was to turn around the MP Tourism Development Corporation.

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The fire sent flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the Paris sky as stunned Parisians and tourists watched on in sheer horror.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

The day my butta felt adulterated!

The day my butta felt adulterated!

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While everyone raves about the joys of the monsoons, Keya Sarkar is not as enthusiastic.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Muslims in India are also Hindus, says RSS chief

Muslims in India are also Hindus, says RSS chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Anybody living in India is a Hindu, Bhagwat said.

Visva Bharati demands CBI probe after campus violence

Visva Bharati demands CBI probe after campus violence

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The vandalism at the prestigious university, founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has snowballed into a major political row, after some ruling TMC supporters and varsity authorities filed police complaints against each other.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD or SELL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore.

Adani coal project not on agenda of Australia visit: Jaitley

Adani coal project not on agenda of Australia visit: Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Adani CEO Jeyakumar Janakraj said the Adani issue was not on the agenda of Jaitley's visit.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Saturday visited the Taj Hotel, shortly after three terrorists were gunned down by the National Security Guards in the fresh gunbattle early this morning, to take stock of the land-mark building.

Big luxury hotel chains eye North-East

Big luxury hotel chains eye North-East

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

More than six hotel chains are looking at either building properties or expanding their presence in these states. ITC's WelcomHeritage brand, for instance, is scouting for properties in Nagaland and Kaziranga, Assam. The hotel, however, is already there in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya.

Britain's Prince William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal during India tour

Britain's Prince William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal during India tour

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Royal Tour concludes back in India on Saturday, April 16.

India's Hero Cycles revives Britain's Viking Cycles

India's Hero Cycles revives Britain's Viking Cycles

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

A century-old European bicycle brand gets a makeover under its new Indian owner. But is there room for yet another premium commuter bike?

They won't let India's coral reefs die!

They won't let India's coral reefs die!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Coral reefs protect coastal areas from flooding and high waves, function as fish nurseries, provide subsistence food, and of course, draw in tourists

Protests against Sonia in the US

Protests against Sonia in the US

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Protestors say Sonia poses an alarming threat to democracy in India

France to give Euro 2 billion for smart cities

France to give Euro 2 billion for smart cities

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Centre had decided to spend Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion).

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The pieces will be made in China using the world'sbiggest 3D printer and then assembled in place in TrafalgarSquare in London and Times Square in New York.

Govt plans capital sops to promote budget hotels

Govt plans capital sops to promote budget hotels

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

India has a shortage of 150,000 rooms and the government hopes this will create additional 7,000 hotel rooms for events like the Commonwealth Games, scheduled in New Delhi in 2010.

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Budget emphasises on capacity building and empowerment of marginalised sections of society including farmers.

Delhi museum blaze: Safety systems failed, priceless 'treasures' lost

Delhi museum blaze: Safety systems failed, priceless 'treasures' lost

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Two fire officials were seriously injured while trying to contain the blaze which broke out around 1.45 am.

Wipro looks beyond traditional tech services

Wipro looks beyond traditional tech services

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The IT services company is building underlying tech for connected cars

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The focus of the talks will be to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties, diplomatic sources said.

Soon, you can visit Times Square in Mumbai!

Soon, you can visit Times Square in Mumbai!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

The proposal is divided into multiple phases and for the first phase the Union Ministry of Tourism sanctioned Rs 5 cr.

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Describing neonatal and maternal mortality rates as a matter of grave concern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government wanted to effectively use its 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' campaigns to reach healthcare to the country's poorest of the poor.

Band, bajaa and masti: Indians celebrate Independence Day in New York

Band, bajaa and masti: Indians celebrate Independence Day in New York

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The 36th India Day Parade ran through about 13 streets in Madison avenue in Manhattan.

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Thomas Cook, which is looking to shift its offices to one of the places such as Lower Parel, Dadar, Bandra Kurla Complex or Andheri, is likely to take a decision in the next three to four months.

How governments can overcome land acquisition woes

How governments can overcome land acquisition woes

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The problem can be met, according to Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, research director of India Development Foundation, by the government tapping into its own land holdings.

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Dear readers, share your pics of Taj Mahal in Agra and tells us what the monument means to you.

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

India's state-owned institutes have literally been forced to embrace technologies to go digital - however reluctantly. Till the museum reopen, the magic mantra has been "online", "cyber", "virtual" - a transition that has been less smooth for most art institutions than one might have hoped. The first of a four-part series, Kishore Singh turns the gaze to some of India's leading art institutions to see how they are keeping the show going.

Miss Grand International 2016: The winner is...

Miss Grand International 2016: The winner is...

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Ariska Putri Petriwi is the first from Indonesia to win the title.

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Ravi Teja Sharma studies the real-estate market of Kochi and finds that developers are excited about the town's future.

Why our history and culture are so important

Why our history and culture are so important

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Culture is our asset. Culture is our identity.' 'Wherever you go in India, every millimetre can be measured with culture.' 'There is so much to see that even one life is not enough.'

Victor Menezes on IITs & education

Victor Menezes on IITs & education

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Victor Menezes, former senior vice-chairman of Citigroup, who last month donated $3 million to IIT Bombay Heritage Fund, speaks about his alma mater.

Cricket Buzz: Shakib wants rotation to boost bench

Cricket Buzz: Shakib wants rotation to boost bench

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The 32-year-old, undoubtedly the best cricketer Bangladesh has ever produced, was granted a break from the team's short tour of Sri Lanka for three one-day internationals after his heroics at the World Cup in England.

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The 37th India Day Parade organised by the Federation of Indian Associations.

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Grand debut! Ranbir, Deepika come together for Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The ninth edition of Mijwan was a night to remember.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.