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Crude explosive injures two in Delhi

Crude explosive injures two in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

The device, lying in a garbage heap in an isolated area in Model Town, went off when Ram Murti (50) and his two-year-old grandson picked it up.

Realty rush back in the Capital

Realty rush back in the Capital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Developers announce new projects, vacant land being unlocked

Imran Khan to celebrate month of anti-government protests

Imran Khan to celebrate month of anti-government protests

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan has said that his supporters will put up a grand show on Saturday to celebrate completion of one month of anti-government protests seeking ouster of embattled Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Karnataka government on Thursday ordered that the students studying in schools managed by the minority welfare department schools in the state should not wear saffron scarves, hijab or any religious flags.

With new model, Hyundai Santro finally gets to be cool

With new model, Hyundai Santro finally gets to be cool

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The new Santro, with a premium feel, is proof that when it comes to offering latest features and with it design at competitive prices, small cars are no longer shying away from entering a territory once occupied only by larger models, says Pawan Lall.

How model Raymond Gazi's life took a U-turn

How model Raymond Gazi's life took a U-turn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Rouhalllah Quazim aka Raymond Gazi had a tough time surviving in the modeling world. Until, this ad happened to him. Divya Nair/Rediff.com interviews the Kashmiri model on his career highs and lows

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The PSInSAR satellite technique used to observe the gradual sinking of Uttarakhand's Joshimath town is a powerful remote sensing tool capable of measuring and monitoring displacements in the Earth's surface over time.

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

For a segment that thrives on promise more than performance, the country's start-up ecosystem is refusing to get carried away by the funding this calendar year. This has created the highest level of uninvested venture capital in seven years as investors wait for corrections in the working and - more importantly - valuation of start-ups while looking for cockroaches instead of unicorns. "Investors are now keen to invest in companies that have good top and bottom lines.

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week is back with a promising line up of models.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'EC should investigate against the background of 2002 communal incidents'

'EC should investigate against the background of 2002 communal incidents'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'A political party taking the law into its hands is objectionable, especially in the context of the 2002 incidents in Gujarat.'

What do models eat?

What do models eat?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Beauty pageants involve diets and long rigorous workouts. Here are 4 recipes that were part of the diet that models participating in the Miss Diva Universe 2014 contest were following.

India to add 90-110 lakh gig workforce by 2025

India to add 90-110 lakh gig workforce by 2025

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

With more and more companies preferring to hire employees on project basis, a report has revealed that there is likely to be 90-110 lakh additions to the gig workforce by 2025, a report said on Wednesday. The gig economy has been one of the most pivotal economic shifts in a long time and people are choosing gig jobs because it works with their lifestyle, they can choose when and how much they work, or it allows them to earn money between jobs, global job site Indeed said in the report. According to the report, companies have also started investing in gig work platforms and processes, which indicates how integral they are to the future of jobs growth in India.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

BJP loses most seats where its leaders made controversial remarks

BJP loses most seats where its leaders made controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Only three seats, which were among 12 constituencies where Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed rallies, were bagged by the BJP.

DMK sweeps TN civic polls as expected, but BJP pulls a surprise

DMK sweeps TN civic polls as expected, but BJP pulls a surprise

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is leading in a string of urban local bodies across Tamil Nadu as counting of votes began on Tuesday for the just concluded civic polls.

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Better late than never! That's the thought on Manipuris minds as they gear up to host their first ever international tournament from Wednesday.

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday launched a new version of its flagship SUV Q7 in India with prices starting at Rs 79.99 lakh (ex-showroom) as it seeks to further accelerate growth in the country. The locally assembled vehicle is powered by a 3-litre petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system generating 340 hp. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in 5.9 seconds. The new Q7 will be available in two variants -- Q7 Premium Plus and Q7 Technology -- priced at Rs 79.99 lakh and Rs 88.33 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

'The AAP is the new game in town'

'The AAP is the new game in town'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

'For now, the AAP is the conversation,' Lord Meghnad Desai tells Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya. 'Everyone is talking about the 'Delhi model'. They have made so much difference. They have changed politics.'

Sebi mulls bringing in new expense structure for mutual funds

Sebi mulls bringing in new expense structure for mutual funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is discussing with mutual funds (MFs) a proposal on introducing new total expense ratio (TER) slabs linked to the total equity and debt assets by replacing the current ones that are linked to assets of an individual scheme. Senior MF executives confirmed that Sebi had held discussions on this matter with AMCs. Such a change is expected to lead to a lower TER cap for bigger asset management companies (AMCs).

Bank CEO's daughter brings French label to town!

Bank CEO's daughter brings French label to town!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Yes Bank CEO's daughter Radha Kapoor -- the woman who brought New York's iconic Parsons School of Design to India -- now brings French luxury label Longchamp to Indian shores.

Can the AAP model be replicated in Mumbai?

Can the AAP model be replicated in Mumbai?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

What the AAP becomes eventually in New Delhi will impact whether citizens would want such a model replicated in Mumbai or opt for one from the existing system, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

'India Is Ready For The World!'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Never in the history of Indian cinema did we have a distribution system for 240 countries, but we have it now.' 'And if we still keep catering to the B and C-tiers of our country, and not the whole world, then we are really being losers.' 'The visionaries of the industry must pull up their socks and say that now we will create for the world.'

Delhi set for high-stakes MCD polls on Sunday

Delhi set for high-stakes MCD polls on Sunday

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The stage is set for the high-stakes civic polls in Delhi on Sunday, with poll authorities and security forces all geared up for the elections, largely being seen as a three-way contest among the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

Meta partners with Reliance Jiomart to offer grocery shopping on WhatsApp

Meta partners with Reliance Jiomart to offer grocery shopping on WhatsApp

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of WhatsApp, will partner with Reliance JioMart for a service where WhatsApp users can buy groceries on the messaging platform from the Indian retail firm. Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer (CEO) of Meta Platforms, said in a Facebook post, "[I am] Excited to launch our partnership with JioMart in India. "This is our first-ever end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp--people can now buy groceries from JioMart right in a chat." "Business messaging is an area with real momentum and chat-based experiences like this will be the go-to way people and businesses communicate in the years to come," he said in an announcement coinciding with the annual general Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries the parent company of JioMart.

State bypolls: Cong wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC loses

State bypolls: Cong wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC loses

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday secured a seat in the present Bengal assembly as its candidate Bayron Biswas won the Sagardighi bypoll, defeating the nearest rival of the Trinamool Congress by 22,980 votes.

DU girl abducted, killed by boyfriend

DU girl abducted, killed by boyfriend

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The man's family was against their marriage, claim the girl's kin.

A new governance model for Telangana

A new governance model for Telangana

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

It would certainly help if in the first five or ten years the new state had a Telangana United Front government which included all political parties and which then would dedicate itself to bringing about fast development for the neglected region, says Gautam Pingle in the final part of a two-part series on the new state.

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

10 Most Stylish Women of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

These women never not impress no matter what they wear.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Are These 2023's Hottest Dusky Women?

Are These 2023's Hottest Dusky Women?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

These beauties that dark skin rules the world.

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, take a look at how the heavyweights fared.

PE funds scout for bulk-buying social e-com start-ups

PE funds scout for bulk-buying social e-com start-ups

Rediff.com24 May 2021

To create a community, the consumer can share the details of the offer with friends and family who want to buy the same goods.

Wah! Wah! Waluscha

Wah! Wah! Waluscha

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The actress doesn't need a red carpet to show off her casual, chic, style.

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.

Will these hot new girls score in B-Town?

Will these hot new girls score in B-Town?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Check out the new talent coming your way.

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The central government forces are supporting one group and the state government forces are supporting another group and this is resulting in non-stop cross-firing, which has resulted in the killing of many innocent people.'

1 killed after Class XII student car runs on Delhi footpath

1 killed after Class XII student car runs on Delhi footpath

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The driver had turned 18 last month and did not have a licence. He was driving the car of his friend's father.

'I'm a proud daughter of a farmer'

'I'm a proud daughter of a farmer'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

There's a lesson to learn from her grit, can-do attitude and tireless pursuit.