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This road trip is not for everyone

This road trip is not for everyone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rajesh Karkera details how an exciting off road competition tested his motoring skills and perseverance.

Salman mobbed in Hyderabad

Salman mobbed in Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Salman Khan mobbed by his fans when he landed in Hyderabad to promote his soon-to-be released film, Dabangg.

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

Get 50% off on gold, diamond jewellery!

Get 50% off on gold, diamond jewellery!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Taggle Internet Ventures, a Bangalore-based Internet company which offers an online group buying platform, on Tuesday said it would offer a 50 per cent discount on a range of gold and diamond jewellery in India.

Huge response to 3G auction; 5 rounds over

Huge response to 3G auction; 5 rounds over

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The 3G spectrum auction evoked an excellent response from mobile operators on day one on Friday, with the reserve price of Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) for pan-India operations escalating nearly 12 per cent to Rs 3,913.81 crore (Rs 39.138 billion).

Sun, Network18 to launch TV distribution entity

Sun, Network18 to launch TV distribution entity

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Sun Television Network and the Delhi-based Network18 Group today announced an alliance to launch a pan-India distribution entity, to be called Sun18. The aim is to make this new entity a dominant presence over the next two years in the Rs 16,000-crore pay television subscription market.

ITC plans 25 new hotels in India

ITC plans 25 new hotels in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

One of India's leading chain of hotels, ITC on Tuesday said it plans to open 25 hotels pan-India in next twelve to eighteen months under its flagship brand Fortune, a top company official said.

RIL's Infotel pays Rs 12,847.7 crore broadband fee

RIL's Infotel pays Rs 12,847.7 crore broadband fee

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Mukesh Ambani-led RIL on Tuesday said its newly acquired internet arm Infotel has paid Rs 12,847.77 crore (Rs 128.477 billion) it bid for pan-India Broadband Wireless Access spectrum.

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'How does relief in the form of citizenship to a persecuted Hindu in Bangladesh put the citizenship of an Indian Muslim in danger?', asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Tamil film M3V wins award at Cairo film fest

Tamil film M3V wins award at Cairo film fest

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

First time director Krishnan Gomatham Seshadri can't stop gushing about the whole experience.

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers'.

Telecom: Concerns deepen as 3G auctions get over

Telecom: Concerns deepen as 3G auctions get over

Rediff.com21 May 2010

After 3G auctions, analysts worried over the likely rise in debt and pressure on margins

3G: The biggest gainers

3G: The biggest gainers

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The Indian government has emerged as the biggest winner.

India: Mobile no. portability to be delayed

India: Mobile no. portability to be delayed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Further, pan-India readiness is required for the proper implementation of call routing, according to the service providers who had met DoT officials recently. The operators also mentioned that due to delay in completion of various activities, it would be difficult to meet the timelines for MNP implementation.

Bid for 3G spectrum rises to Rs 10,749 cr

Bid for 3G spectrum rises to Rs 10,749 cr

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The bid price for 3G spectrum continues to rise as it touched Rs 10,749 crore (Rs 107.49 billion) for pan-India operations on the 21st day of auction, assuring the government of Rs 43,372 crore (Rs 433.72 billion) in terms of revenue.

Mumbai gets higher 3G price bid than Delhi

Mumbai gets higher 3G price bid than Delhi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The bids for pan-India 3G telephony spectrum touched Rs 8,382 crore (Rs 83.82 billion), up 140 per cent from the base price, on the 14th day of auction on Monday.

Vodafone is the most admired mobile services brand

Vodafone is the most admired mobile services brand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Vodafone has been recognised as the most admired mobile service brand online in India followed by Tata Indicom and Aircel, a survey said.

Reliance to launch Jio for its employees on December 27

Reliance to launch Jio for its employees on December 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Reliance will launch Jio, pan-India 4G service, for its employees on December 27, marking Dhirubhai Ambani's birth anniversary.

Class X board exams made optional from 2010-11

Class X board exams made optional from 2010-11

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal underlined expansion, inclusion and excellence as the three underlying principles for educational reforms.

Bharti puts in bid for BWA spectrum

Bharti puts in bid for BWA spectrum

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The last date for applying for both 3G and BWA spectrum is today. Auction for BWA spectrum will begin on April 11.

Rail schedules to be now available on Google Maps

Rail schedules to be now available on Google Maps

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Indian Railways schedules will now be available on Google Transit.

Idea Cellular launches mobile wallet service

Idea Cellular launches mobile wallet service

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Service was launched in Mumbai in July and it will be expanded across the country in a phased manner

'12 percent of Indian women menopausal before 39'

'12 percent of Indian women menopausal before 39'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

More and more young Indian women are suffering from premature menopause, some even in their 20s. Lifemojo weighs in.

'An actor can't do his own thing all the time'

'An actor can't do his own thing all the time'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Hopefully, I will become more evolved as a performer in the future.'

Land issues halt Shree Cement's expansion plans

Land issues halt Shree Cement's expansion plans

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The company, which had not ventured out of Rajasthan so far, obtained licences for mining limestone in three states. However, the company says land acquisition is proving a problem.

3G revenue crosses Rs 65,000 crore

3G revenue crosses Rs 65,000 crore

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The reserve price for pan-India spectrum was Rs 3,500 crore.

3G spectrum revenue tops Rs 58,400 crore

3G spectrum revenue tops Rs 58,400 crore

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The revenue from the 3G spectrum sale touched a whopping Rs 58,416 crore (Rs 584.16 billion) with the bid for a national third generation mobile licence hitting Rs 14,446 crore (Rs 144.46 billion) on Day 28 of the auction on Wednesday.

Datacom Solutions has big plans

Datacom Solutions has big plans

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Consumer durables major Videocon Industries' subsidiary Datacom Solutions, which has received telecom licences to begin pan-India operations, is planning to commence network rollout starting August 15 and services by year-end, becoming one of the first newcomers to launch operations.

3G bid reaches Rs 9,521 cr

3G bid reaches Rs 9,521 cr

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The government would earn a minimum of Rs 38,000 crore (Rs 380 billion) from the 3G auction, with the pan-India licence reaching a bid of about Rs 9,521 crore (Rs 95.21 billion) on the 18th day, up by over 172 per cent from a base price of Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion).

India's new tax rollout in troubles waters

India's new tax rollout in troubles waters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Key roadblock: Constitutional amendment required to provide wider taxation powers to Centre, states.

Day 11: 3G bid price nearly doubles to Rs 6,967 cr

Day 11: 3G bid price nearly doubles to Rs 6,967 cr

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The bid price for the Delhi circle continued to increase, as the highest bid reached Rs 850.42 crore (Rs 8.5 billion), from a base price of Rs 320 crore. Mumbai witnessed the second highest bid of Rs 752.38 crore (Rs 7.52 billion)with five bidders.

3G bids: Govt to get at least Rs 25,500 crore

3G bids: Govt to get at least Rs 25,500 crore

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The government would rake in at least Rs 25,500 crore (Rs 255 billion) from the auction of third generation (3G) spectrum as the pan-India licence on the ninth day reached a bid of Rs 6,354.23 crore (Rs 63.54 billion), up 81.5 per cent from the base price of Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion).

Maharajas' Express: Shell out Rs 100,000 per night

Maharajas' Express: Shell out Rs 100,000 per night

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The luxury train with 23 AC coaches will start its seven-day and six-night maiden journey, carrying 88 tourists to Delhi, covering Vadodara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra on the way from CST station on January 9.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

Pepe Jeans to open 50 stores by Sept 2010

Pepe Jeans to open 50 stores by Sept 2010

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Pepe Jeans India plans to open 50 more stores pan-India in the next 12 months which would give it a stronger market presence.

Marks & Spencer to double India presence by 2016

Marks & Spencer to double India presence by 2016

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

It had signed a joint venture with Reliance Retail to form M&S Reliance India Private Limited in April 2008.

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The focus shifts almost immediately from celebrations to the challenges faced by the man who powered his party to 303 seats in the Lok Sabha.

Bad news on job front as unemployment rate hits 5-year high

Bad news on job front as unemployment rate hits 5-year high

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The unemployment rate in India has shot up to a five-year high of five per cent in 2015-16, with the figure significantly higher at 8.7 per cent for women as compared to 4.3 per cent for men, says a report by Labour Bureau.

Tata Tele plans Rs 5k-cr write-off

Tata Tele plans Rs 5k-cr write-off

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

In what can be termed as the biggest write-off by an Indian firm, CDMA service provider Tata Teleservices is planning to restructure the company to offset losses of around Rs 5,141 crore (Rs 51.41 billion) by way of capital revamp.