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When You Look Like Narendra Modi...

When You Look Like Narendra Modi...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Glimpses from the lives of Modi look-alikes...

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Among metro cities, tomatoes were sold at Rs 93 per kg in Kolkata, Rs 60 per kg in Chennai, Rs 59 per kg in Delhi and Rs 53 per kg in Chennai on Monday, data showed. The retail price of tomatoes was ruling at more than Rs 50 per kg in over 50 cities out of 175-odd cities tracked by the consumer affairs ministry.

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Mehta said some bushes were there on the ground which have been cleared and some branches were trimmed so that vehicles could pass on an approach road there.

Maha okays 255-acre salt pan land for slum rehab housing, names Adani

Maha okays 255-acre salt pan land for slum rehab housing, names Adani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

According to the government, the additional chief secretary of the state housing department is designated to sign an agreement with the Union government for the land lease transfer.

Fadnavis releases Mumbai Metro logo

Fadnavis releases Mumbai Metro logo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Two more Metro lines cleared ahead of BMC polls

HC asks Maha, Centre to resolve differences over Mumbai Metro car shed

HC asks Maha, Centre to resolve differences over Mumbai Metro car shed

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The government authorities must not lose sight of the fact that the issue at hand was one that concerned the citizens and used public money, the bench said.

Gandhi in a Metro

Gandhi in a Metro

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Had he been alive today, the Mahatma would likely travel by metro, as hundreds of women and men do each day. Insiyah Vahanvaty reports for Rediff.com on an unusual exhibition on the Mahatma at Delhi metro stations.

Maha allows metro to run from Oct 15, reopens libraries

Maha allows metro to run from Oct 15, reopens libraries

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Significantly, the government has decided to do away stamping with indelible ink for domestic passengers arriving at different airports after COVID-19 testing.

Why brokerages have revised their target prices for DMart

Why brokerages have revised their target prices for DMart

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Brokerages on DMart Q3 results: Avenue Supermarts (DMart) shares slipped as much as 5.74 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 3,474 per share on Monday. However, the stock recovered slightly to close at Rs 3,507.95, down 4.82 per cent. Notably, the 52-week low for DMart shares is Rs 3,400. The downward movement in DMart's share price was triggered by the company's 2024-25 (FY25) October-December quarter (Q3) results, which missed Street expectations.

AI & automation to play a crucial role for retail industry in 2025

AI & automation to play a crucial role for retail industry in 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation.

MF Investor Base To Touch 50 Million

MF Investor Base To Touch 50 Million

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The number of active SIP accounts is nearing the 100 million milestone.

Aarey metro car shed scrapped, to be shifted to Kanjurmarg: Uddhav

Aarey metro car shed scrapped, to be shifted to Kanjurmarg: Uddhav

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Thackeray said the government had earlier declared 600 acre of Aarey land as forest but now it has been revised to 800 acre.

'Imagine Dying Like This, And That Too In Delhi'

'Imagine Dying Like This, And That Too In Delhi'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'They charge such high fees and offer us this safety. Our lives have become a mockery.'

Sara's Stunning Photoshoot

Sara's Stunning Photoshoot

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Sara Ali Khan makes pretty pictures, and she knows it.

PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro Rail

PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro Rail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Besides the chief minister of Telangana, Modi was accompanied by Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana E S L Narasimhan, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, Telangana's IT Minister K T Rama Rao and state Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Laxman in the much-awaited train's inaugural run.

HC stays order shifting Metro car shed from Aarey

HC stays order shifting Metro car shed from Aarey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The Centre and the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra are locked in a tussle over ownership of the land earmarked by the state for constructing the car depot which was earlier planned at Aarey Colony, a green belt in suburban Goregaon.

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

After making the model work in metro cities, players in the quick commerce sector are rapidly expanding their footprint into smaller tier 2 cities and markets beyond that ahead of the festival season.

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

There's an average aggregator premium of Rs 46 per dish (in hidden costs) compared to delivery orders placed on restaurants' own channels. Conservatively, this translates into an additional annual financial burden of at least Rs 12,000 for the average Indian household in major metro/Tier-I cities.

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.

Maha govt removes Metro MD who oversaw Aarey felling

Maha govt removes Metro MD who oversaw Aarey felling

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

CM Uddhav Thackeray stripped Ashwini Bhide off the post. Last week, Bhide was elevated to the post of principal secretary. However, during the reshuffle, she has not been given any other charge.

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The development took place irrespective of the recent escalation in tension and war of words between India and Pakistan. The matter has been referred to the external affairs ministry which is learnt to be favourably disposed towards it. Once it gets South Block's go-ahead, DMRC will send a team of its officials to Karachi to prepare a detailed project report. DMRC Managing Director Elattuvalapil Sreedharan said this will include all aspects of the project.

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'Why has Maharashtra slipped up over the past couple of decades?' 'Not only is this question critical for residents of the state, but given that it accounts for 14% of India's GDP, a faster-growing Maharashtra implies a faster-growing India as well, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

IPL sidelights: Last metro to leave ITO at midnight

IPL sidelights: Last metro to leave ITO at midnight

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

"For IPL T20 matches starting at 8 pm in Firoz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi Metro is extending its last train timings from ITO metro station till midnight to facilitate cricket fans," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweeted.

Heavy rains lash TN as cyclone 'Fengal' nears; train, flight ops hit

Heavy rains lash TN as cyclone 'Fengal' nears; train, flight ops hit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Cyclone Fengal expected to make landfall near Puducherry.

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Siemens's share price has lost ground in the past few sessions following weak management commentary. The management indicated challenges to the growth outlook due to stagnant private capex and concerns over semiconductor shortages for digital industries. Government infra-spending may regain momentum from January 2025.

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.'

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A government whose policies are focused around making the life of ordinary citizens, specially the most deprived sections, richer; a government that prioritises education, health and transport, that doesn't treat its citizens as subjects who must come to it for everything, is rare in our country.' 'When such a government is thrown out, one is left stunned,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

EC asks Maha poll officers how to tackle urban apathy

EC asks Maha poll officers how to tackle urban apathy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar during the first day of review of poll preparedness of the state asked the district election officers and municipal commissioners to explain the steps taken by them to deal with 'urban apathy'.

Delhi metro to run at 50% capacity from Monday: Kejriwal

Delhi metro to run at 50% capacity from Monday: Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi Metro will operate at 50 per cent capacity and markets and malls in the national capital will open on an odd-even basis from June 7, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday as he announced further relaxations in lockdown.

Will Skoda's New SUV Kylaq Make It big?

Will Skoda's New SUV Kylaq Make It big?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The company is eyeing sales of 8,000 units per month for the Kylaq, which starts at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and boasts 96 per cent localisation.

Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis

Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This is despite a 10 per cent rise in the average weekday ridership.

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Both private and government hospitals have joined the protest, fighting for justice for the victim and demanding a security act for doctors.

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

Delhi Metro services may resume from September 1

Delhi Metro services may resume from September 1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Metro rail services may be allowed from September 1 when the 'Unlock 4' phase in the graded reopening from the coronavirus-induced lockdown begins, but schools and colleges will not reopen immediately, an official said.

First Look: Vande Bharat sleeper coach

First Look: Vande Bharat sleeper coach

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The coach will undergo rigorous trials and tests in 10 days before rolling it out on the track for further testing, Vaishnaw told reporters.

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Another viral video of Puja Khedkar's mother shows her...

Another viral video of Puja Khedkar's mother shows her...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

A video purportedly showing controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar's mother arguing with Metro rail construction workers in Pune has surfaced, days after another clip of her wielding a gun and threatening a group of men went viral.

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The veteran actor proved that age is just a number for an artiste.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and felling of trees in Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.