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9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

India Inc's demand for flexible workspace up 73% in Q1

India Inc's demand for flexible workspace up 73% in Q1

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In its latest report for the office market, property consultant Cushman and Wakefield said the total seats leased by enterprises could cross 50,000 during the 2021 calendar year. Enterprises had leased 18,213 seats in the first six months of the 2020 calendar year and 36,255 desks during the entire last year.

How a tortoise made due diligence process NPA-free

How a tortoise made due diligence process NPA-free

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Only NIIF has stayed the course as a viable infrastructure financing institution.

A letter to PM as more Joshimath houses develop cracks

A letter to PM as more Joshimath houses develop cracks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A total of 800 people, belonging to 237 families, have so far been shifted to safety by the district administration

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

Lok Sabha to discuss Dalit atrocities issue on Thursday

Lok Sabha to discuss Dalit atrocities issue on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A decision to this effect was taken by the business advisory committee of the house which also decided to have a debate on the flood situation in the country on Friday.

Kerala Trekker, trapped on mountain for 2 days, rescued

Kerala Trekker, trapped on mountain for 2 days, rescued

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Babu after reaching there, slipped and fell and got trapped between rocks on the mountain face

Piyush Goyal: 'Private sector may be allowed to set up their own railway line'

Piyush Goyal: 'Private sector may be allowed to set up their own railway line'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal spoke with the media about his privatisation plan, safety road map and innovation strategy.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

SEE How a Maruti Swift became a 'Lamborghini'. WATCH Leopard cubs reunited with mom. SEE India's first multi-faith crematorium. The Best Videos This Week.

NCW takes cognisance of 'leaked videos' of Chandigarh varsity students

NCW takes cognisance of 'leaked videos' of Chandigarh varsity students

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a first information report (FIR) in connection with alleged suicide attempts by students of a private university in Punjab's Mohali after their 'videos' were 'leaked'.

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Twenty years after the burning of a train in Godhra killed 59 'karsevaks' and triggered one of India's worst post-Partition riots, the poll-scape reflects the yawning gulf between the two communities.

Kashmir: Security beefed up after killing of labourers

Kashmir: Security beefed up after killing of labourers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Clashes also broke out at several places in Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving several persons injured.

Remembering Veenu Paliwal, the biker who inspired a generation

Remembering Veenu Paliwal, the biker who inspired a generation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The woman who broke stereotypes breathed her last on April 11 this year.

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

German car maker Volkswagen was the first company to offer airbags on all its variants in India from the beginning of this year.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

Madras HC directs RSS to shift Oct 2 rallies to Nov 6

Madras HC directs RSS to shift Oct 2 rallies to Nov 6

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Madras high court on Friday directed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold its 'route marches' and public meetings in 51 places in Tamil Nadu on November 6, instead of the originally proposed October 2.

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall among 7-seaters

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall among 7-seaters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

This team took a road trip to inspire other women

This team took a road trip to inspire other women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A group of women traveled 5000 kilometers in India over eight cities in 28 days to spread the message of women's empowerment and safety while on the road.

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Since I was held at gunpoint I had no option but to give them the car keys.' 'They took the car and drove away.'

The road to the Formula One title

The road to the Formula One title

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Germany's Nico Rosberg can win his first Formula One title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday while Lewis Hamilton remains in contention to become Britain's first four times world champion.

PIX: Manchester City widen lead in title race, Arsenal go fourth

PIX: Manchester City widen lead in title race, Arsenal go fourth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

Tour de France drops lawsuit against fan who caused crash

Tour de France drops lawsuit against fan who caused crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'If you come to the Tour, you hold your kid, you hold your pet and don't cross the road carelessly. And above all, you respect the riders -- they're the ones worthy of live TV.'

E-commerce firms, start-ups unveil initiatives for women

E-commerce firms, start-ups unveil initiatives for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Amazon.in has announced the launch of first-of its-kind women-only outlets for delivering products.

Bill proposing hefty penalties for traffic violations in LS

Bill proposing hefty penalties for traffic violations in LS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Gadkari said the bill's early passage in Lok Sabha was necessary so that it could be moved to the Rajya Sabha for passage during the ongoing session, which ends on Friday.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Move over Duster, Hyundai Creta will soon scorch Indian roads

Move over Duster, Hyundai Creta will soon scorch Indian roads

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Hyundai Creta is practical, spacious, comfortable and feature loaded, making it an ideal package that most buyers look out for in the SUV segment, finds out Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Intense showers battered Chennai and other northern regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday while the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast by evening.

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday's talks, they will intensify their agitation against the new farm laws.

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Ola Electric became the latest among electric scooter (e-scooter) makers to have started the exercise of recalling a specific batch of its model after a rap on the knuckles by the government. Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday advised electric vehicle (EV) companies to act responsibly by identifying and recalling defective batches without waiting for orders or guidelines from the ministry. The Bengaluru-based start-up is conducting pre-emptive diagnostics and health check on 1,441 scooters, it said in a statement on Sunday.

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The Punjab police was taking the prime minister by road for 100 km for the first time, maybe in the last many years.' 'But the SPG keeps travelling with the prime minister every second-third day outside Delhi.' 'They are better aware of the drill; they understand the PM's security parameters better than the Punjab police.' 'They could have refused even if the clearance was given by the Punjab police.'

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The challenges of transition to stricter emission norm BS-VI from BS-IV and compliance to new safety norms thereby making vehicles costlier are lurking around the sector.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

J&K: Bid to blow up Rashtriya Rifles HQ foiled

J&K: Bid to blow up Rashtriya Rifles HQ foiled

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

No injuries were reported in the incident, defence sources said.

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Terming infrastructure as the "backbone" of any nation's development, Goyal while presenting the interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha said India aspires to be a USD 10 trillion economy in the next eight years, and on the anvil is next generation infrastructure of roads, railways, seaports, airports, urban transport, gas and electric transmission and inland waterways.