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Leela Group founder Krishnan Nair is no more

Leela Group founder Krishnan Nair is no more

Rediff.com17 May 2014

The grand old man of Indian hospitality, Captain C P Krishnan Nair passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai on Saturday.

Shapoorji's mega plan: 13 million sq ft of residential real estate

Shapoorji's mega plan: 13 million sq ft of residential real estate

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

According to property experts, this is the biggest plan by any developer at the moment.

Cars, phones that impressed consumers with their amazing features

Cars, phones that impressed consumers with their amazing features

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Like last year, this year too smartphones dominated the most successful launches taking the top three slots, with two auto brands completing the top 5 line-up.

Will not get into discount wars to gain volume, says BMW

Will not get into discount wars to gain volume, says BMW

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The company is betting on the country's long-term growth potential.

US Jaguar dealers oppose Indian bidders

US Jaguar dealers oppose Indian bidders

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

An Indian ownership of Jaguar, one of the two luxury cars that the US car maker Ford is selling off, is not acceptable to the American dealers of the brand. Tata group and Mahindra & Mahindra are two of the front-runners for acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover, along with a private equity bidder, One Equity that is led by a former Ford CEO.

Ebel watches set to entice women

Ebel watches set to entice women

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Bring out the bubbly!

Bring out the bubbly!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While all champagnes are sparkling wines, not all sparkling wines are champagnes!, says Alok Chandra.

Personalised gifts are the rage

Personalised gifts are the rage

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Customised, personalised products -- objects that are quirky, fun and completely unique -- are the current rage in gifting.

UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Around 8 out of every 10 cars manufactured in the UK is now exported, bound for one of 160 markets worldwide

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Jaitley increased the excise duty on most tobacco products by 10-15 per cent.

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova's reduced suspension for a doping violation is set to provide a healthy boost to her bank balance with corporate sponsors reaffirming their commitment to the Russian player. The 29-year-old can return to the court next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year ban by nine months on Tuesday. Sharapova's stunning admission in March that she had tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open, and her subsequent ban by the International Tennis Federation, saw a number of sponsors distance themselves from her.

'We are obsessed with who wore what instead of the films'

'We are obsessed with who wore what instead of the films'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Fashion brands that have leading stars as brand ambassadors spend a fortune on showcasing them.'

Skoda's new diesel car @ Rs 21.80 lakhs

Skoda's new diesel car @ Rs 21.80 lakhs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Skoda Auto India, one of the premium automobile manufacturers in the country, on Friday announced the launch of 'Skoda Superb turbo diesel' - the first six cylinder turbo diesel car in India.

Thank you, Sush!

Thank you, Sush!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

We love Sushmita Sen! We really do!

Amisha in Paris with Salma Hayek!

Amisha in Paris with Salma Hayek!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom

Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Nissan's affordable hatchback, especially made for India, also has a good drive quality.

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bullish on Jaguar Land Rover, top industrialist Ratan Tata has hinted at Tatas manufacturing these marquee brands in India, Eastern Europe and the US.

The Oberoi is yet to get its glory back!

The Oberoi is yet to get its glory back!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

An industry executive said The Oberoi had a lot of C-Suite guests and most such companies decide to give a new or renovated property some time to stablise before they start booking.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

From cutting melons on a stomach to gold ice-cream, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

Ola plugs into the IPL frenzy

Ola plugs into the IPL frenzy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Ola Cabs, which started out in 2010, has raised over $1 billion of funds.

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Today, I don't have any cash!'

You can soon drive a Hummer

You can soon drive a Hummer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Audi Q3 Dynamic launched at Rs 38.40 lakh

Audi Q3 Dynamic launched at Rs 38.40 lakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The athletic silhouette with the dynamic flat rear window signalise urban sportiness.

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The S 400 has a 3-litre, V6 petrol engine with a maximum torque of 480Nm and power of 324bhp.

Foreign hotel chains push Indian majors on back foot

Foreign hotel chains push Indian majors on back foot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Marriott-Starwood, Carlson Rezidor and others are winning the tug-of-war for customers with local hotel chains as they add new properties at a breakneck speed.

How Pakistani actors work in India

How Pakistani actors work in India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

While Bollywood has, in recent years, proved an attractive step up for some Pakistani actors, says Ranjita Ganesan, it has not prompted them to pack their things and relocate to Mumbai.

Ballooning condom prices bring in regulator, 2 tiers likely

Ballooning condom prices bring in regulator, 2 tiers likely

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has decided to have one price for basic utility condoms and the other for pleasure condoms.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'The toughest challenge is not to satisfy the luxury customer.' 'The toughest challenge is to satisfy the budget customer.'

Swiss watchmaker Corum enters India

Swiss watchmaker Corum enters India

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Swiss luxury watchmaker Corum has forayed into the Indian market with the launch of its high-end products at select outlets in Delhi and Mumbai.

China spooks Tata Motors investors

China spooks Tata Motors investors

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Tata Motors is stripped off India's most valuable company tag.

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Why Kia is keen to drive into India? The Korean automobile maker plans to carve out a niche for itself in the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs.

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Thomas Archer Bata says if the tax rate is kept above 20% it will be a very big hit.

The Ambani who got sucked in

The Ambani who got sucked in

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Vipul Ambani, a runner who participated in city marathons, never wore his last name on his sleeve, was easy-going, mild-mannered and always smiling. Yet, the question that begs to be asked is why would he join a luxury jewellery company, says Pavan Lall.

How to have fun at a destination wedding

How to have fun at a destination wedding

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Travel smart, carry essential items and enjoy the local sights, says Alisha Shirodkar.

Tag Heuer to invest Rs 10 crore in India

Tag Heuer to invest Rs 10 crore in India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Luxury watch maker Tag Heuer on Tuesday said it would invest Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) to expand its presence in the country.

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Dreaded Islamic State terror group has purportedly opened its own 5-star hotel complete with 262 rooms, restaurants, ballrooms and gym in Iraq's Mosul city for its Jihadist commanders, according to a media report.

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Skoda Auto, Volvo Cars and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles are not participating in the Expo.

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!