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What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Officials are tight-lipped on the exact menu but it is expected to reflect India's culinary diversity.

The Pune-Porsche Horror

The Pune-Porsche Horror

Rediff.com27 May 2024

This, asserts Minnie Vaid, is hardly a new phenomenon-- entitled minors getting behind the wheel of super expensive cars mowing down innocent victims in a drunken stupor and getting away with it scot-free!

How will GST impact luxury goods?

How will GST impact luxury goods?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Here are some goods that will be expensive after GST's implementation.

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, five others sent to jail till June 7

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, five others sent to jail till June 7

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Agarwal, a real estate developer, was arrested under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act, while the others were booked for allegedly serving alcohol to an underage person.

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.

Luxury in Asia: What millionaires buy

Luxury in Asia: What millionaires buy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Asia now has more millionaires than North America.

Check out India's luxury trains

Check out India's luxury trains

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

India's luxury trains attract tourists from across the world.

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Stating that the police had "reliable inputs" that Anwar "may have been murdered", Akhilesh Chaturvedi, IG, CID, said that the police were yet to recover the victim's body.

Demand for luxury watches surges

Demand for luxury watches surges

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

In the past two years, high-end luxury watch brands have grown by 20-22 per cent, as against 7-8 per cent growth in low-end watches.

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA

How to sell luxury technology

How to sell luxury technology

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

FIRE Your Financial Dreams: Live Life on Your Terms

FIRE Your Financial Dreams: Live Life on Your Terms

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Are Financial Independence and Early Retirement two opposite ideas? Vatsal Ramaiya illustrates why these are not so in this series that offers a roadmap to living life on your terms.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

BMW maintains lead in luxury car market

BMW maintains lead in luxury car market

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

BMW sold 9,375 units in India in 2012, topping the list of luxury car makers for the fourth consecutive year.

Most luxurious cars in the world

Most luxurious cars in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Luxury is not just about the speed, torque, and the high horsepower of the vehicle.

Luxury train project finds suitor

Luxury train project finds suitor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Earlier, the state tourism department had negotiated with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation for working out the modalities of the luxury train. Apart from providing catering services, IRCTC will also be responsible for designing the interiors of the train.

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Shoma didn't have the luxury of time. She was already suffering from so many ailments.'

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India, marking a first for the iconic models in their 54-year long history, to be rolled out from a country outside of the UK. Till now the two models were only produced in Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in the UK and then exported to around 121 markets globally, including India.

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level

10 most stolen luxury cars

10 most stolen luxury cars

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Thousands of cars are stolen every day around the world.

Chennai's new fad: Luxury rickshaws

Chennai's new fad: Luxury rickshaws

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

They are no limousines but a new fleet of autorickshaws with air coolerr, DVD players and tinted windshields in Chennai offering a luxurious ride that few could resist. The luxury autorickshaw, an innovative idea of 27-year old mechanic-cum-driver Abu Backer, has become an instant hit as many are approaching him to get their three-wheelers modified.

World's most powerful luxury brands

World's most powerful luxury brands

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Even in the depths of a dark recession, luxury isn't such a bad place to be.

No subsidised diesel for luxury cars: Assocham

No subsidised diesel for luxury cars: Assocham

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Diesel should be sold at market-driven prices, which the Indian automobile industry is demanding for long, only for the luxury players.

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Every year, the marble industry is shrinking due to tiles. It has already decreased by 20-25 per cent in recent years.'

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The new BMW X3 Luxury Line is definitely a technologically superior car compared to its predecessor and is a lot savvier than I imagined, says P Tharyan.

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Chess great Magnus Carlsen is launching a world Freestyle Chess tour as the variant of the game, also known as Chess960, is gaining in popularity, the world number one announced on Friday.

Inside the world's most luxurious plane

Inside the world's most luxurious plane

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In a down economy, Qantas starts service of its perk-filled A380 aircraft.

Luxury hotel chains to check into India

Luxury hotel chains to check into India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Many of the best luxury and ultra-luxury hotels from all over the world are readying plans to enter the India market, and are expected to set up chains over the next couple of years.

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Netto said that Christians in various parts of the country, especially in Manipur and north India, were being subjected to "cruelty and violence by dark forces" and alleged that there was no effective intervention against it by the authorities.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

Will India's uber-luxury flats see real buyers?

Will India's uber-luxury flats see real buyers?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Real estate developers are banking high on ultra-luxury projects.

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The teams will not have the luxury of an Impact Player in the T20 World Cup.

Eicher to launch luxury bus

Eicher to launch luxury bus

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Eicher Motors is all set to venture into the all-luxury bus segment with two model launches this financial year.

Ten luxury car brands for less

Ten luxury car brands for less

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Choosing a model with fewer amenities or a slightly smaller engine can save thousands.

Most valuable luxury brands in the world

Most valuable luxury brands in the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Luxury brand market is witnessing one of the fastest growth.

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

This recipe has a wonderful royal touch.

Strauss-Kahn moves to luxury apartment

Strauss-Kahn moves to luxury apartment

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Strauss-Kahn's new apartment is a $50,000 per month luxury pad with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spa, gym, steam bath, and home theatre.

The world's top 25 luxury trains

The world's top 25 luxury trains

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Luxury knows no bounds in these magnificent trains that take you on an unforgettable trip across some of the world's most beautiful destinations.