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Reliance Retail raises another Rs 5,512.5 crore

Reliance Retail raises another Rs 5,512.5 crore

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, run by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, on Tuesday raised Rs 5,512.50 crore from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), taking the total fundraise to Rs 37,710 crore in less than four weeks.

'I just want a fair chance'

'I just want a fair chance'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'

The Complete Man shuns online, sticks to physical stores

The Complete Man shuns online, sticks to physical stores

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

In this era of online commerce and virtual shopping, Raymond Ltd, one of India's oldest textile manufacturers and retailers, has tailor-made an offline strategy to maintain a strong foothold in the tier III and IV towns. Samreen Ahmad reports.

PIX: 6 stylish ways to flaunt your summer style

PIX: 6 stylish ways to flaunt your summer style

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Because summer is already upon us!

Kiyara is here. You've been warned, Kendall Jenner.

Kiyara is here. You've been warned, Kendall Jenner.

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 18 year old from a small town of Rajasthan has been signed on by the agency that manages supermodels like Gigi Hadid and Miranda Kerr.

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Buttler was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after swearing repeatedly at South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fintech players are customising solutions for rural markets and helping SMEs learn how to use the services

'A school dropout, my mother taught us the value of education'

'A school dropout, my mother taught us the value of education'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Pria Kamalavasagam, 42 from California, USA writes about her mother Chithra Kamalavasagam.

Video: Bipasha, Diana dazzle catwalk

Video: Bipasha, Diana dazzle catwalk

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The two B-Town beauties shasheyed down the ramp to showcase an eclectic mix of western attire at a fashion show in Chandigarh.

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'And they are going to be milder because we are dealing with the vaccinated and are much richer in terms of the immune response in the population.'

FIR against Rajkot Cong MP for 'violating code of conduct'

FIR against Rajkot Cong MP for 'violating code of conduct'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

An FIR has been lodged against Rajkot Congress Member of Parliament Kunvarji Bavaliya for allegedly violating the model code of conduct during the April 30 polling in Gujarat, police said on Sunday.

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Addressing a virtual Downing Street press conference, Boris Johnson acknowledged the divided views on lifting all lockdown restrictions to declare that his update does not imply that the pandemic "is over".

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

PM Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple

PM Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chief Mohan Prasad Thapliyal said the prime minister offered prayers at the temple for around 20 minutes and was given a greeting card made on a "bhojpatra" (birch leaves) by the temple's priests.

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The plane went missing between the southern city of Myeik and Yangon.

PHOTOS: PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

PHOTOS: PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Devotees were not allowed to enter inside the temple premises when Modi was offering prayers.

'Dhoni is an amazing human being'

'Dhoni is an amazing human being'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, photographs and videos of your meeting with M S Dhoni.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

Catwalk hotties sizzle Bangalore Fashion Week

Catwalk hotties sizzle Bangalore Fashion Week

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Tinsel towns stars Dino Morea, Arunoday Singh, Mink Singh added spark to the recently concluded Bangalore Fashion week. Check out the video!

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

What do you think of the trailer? Tell us!

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Like the Rockstar trailer? Vote now!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

What do you think of the trailer? Tell us!

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The IAF has planned several activities at the air base to commemorate the 20 years of the war and the symbolic recreation of the Tiger Hill attack was one of them.

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Dangal's and Shemaroo's entry shows there is ad-supported gold at the bottom of the Indian consumer pyramid if you can keep the costs low.

Is Angela Jonsson Ranbir's new girlfriend?

Is Angela Jonsson Ranbir's new girlfriend?

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The actor has been spotted hanging out with the Kingfisher calendar model quite often.

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Three off-ramp beauties give us style tips.

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

MCC on ball tampering: Change in attitude and culture needed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A major shift in 'attitude and culture' is needed in cricket in the wake of the Australian ball-tampering saga that has engulfed the sport, according to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Online teaching may not be popular with many, but it is here to stay, for sure. The sooner we accept this, the better, notes Abhijit Masih.

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Sale of iPhones hits the bottom; firms to postpone new launches; shipment might fall short of 2016 target.

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Pankhuri Gidwani took a year's break to focus on the pageant, but scored brilliantly in her CBSE Class 12 exams this year.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'