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Unitech plans to build 13 malls

Unitech plans to build 13 malls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Anticipating increase in demand for space following opening up of FDI further in retail sector, realty major Unitech will invest up to Rs 4,000 crore to develop 13 shopping malls over the next four years.

Yamaha struggles with personnel issues,competition

Yamaha struggles with personnel issues,competition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The company has had three Japanese executives for the post of managing director over three years.

26/11: Rana's trial begins in Chicago

26/11: Rana's trial begins in Chicago

Rediff.com17 May 2011

The trial of Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana who is accused with David Coleman Headley for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks began in Chicago on Tuesday.

Former Italy coach Cesare Maldini dies

Former Italy coach Cesare Maldini dies

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Former AC Milan defender and Italy coach Cesare Maldini has died, his long-time club said on Sunday. He was 84.

How Bihar Regiment's bravery at Galwan stunned China

How Bihar Regiment's bravery at Galwan stunned China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

A senior officer confirmed that the Indian soldiers fought valiantly and with tremendous grit "till the last", even to the extent that half of them died in battle, reveals David Devadas.

Godrej eyes overseas acquisitions

Godrej eyes overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

It is also planning to introduce some of its acquired overseas brands in India and evaluating a re-entry into air freshners.

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

26/11 case: David Headley to be cross examined from March 22-25

26/11 case: David Headley to be cross examined from March 22-25

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Infamous 26/11 reconnaissance operative David Coleman Headley will be questioned again between March 22 and 25.

Happy underdogs New Zealand promise 'scrap' against India

Happy underdogs New Zealand promise 'scrap' against India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

New Zealand, the tournament runners-up last time, grabbed the last semi-final berth after a hat-trick of defeats nearly derailed their strong start in the tournament.

Kerala IT firms eye Nordic markets

Kerala IT firms eye Nordic markets

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

India will prefer to voluntarily surrender the grant it receives from United Kingdom if the British government decided on cutting it, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

Maruti looking at Gujarat to set up new plant

Maruti looking at Gujarat to set up new plant

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India is understood to be scouting for location to set up a manufacturing unit in Gujarat, which could be its first plant outside Haryana where it has been based since its inception in 1983.

Indian firms on aggressive buying

Indian firms on aggressive buying

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

List of companies seeking to secure a share of the resources pie includes downstream users as well as public sector companies.

Lemon Tree Hotels will divest 49% stake in 2 years

Lemon Tree Hotels will divest 49% stake in 2 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Most of the hotels in the country, including the Indian ones that traditionally owned assets, have embarked upon an asset light model for a faster growth and quicker returns. Lemon Tree is likely to announce a deal with Keys Hotels in the next two weeks.

What secrets will 26/11 accused Rana's trial reveal?

What secrets will 26/11 accused Rana's trial reveal?

Rediff.com15 May 2011

The imminent trial of Pakistan-born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Rana, co-accused with David Headley in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, could reveal Inter Services Intelligence's links to terrorists, according to a news report.

Cognizant eyes insurance BPOs

Cognizant eyes insurance BPOs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Refining its inorganic growth strategy further after carrying out acquisitions in consulting and analytics areas down the years, Cognizant Technology Solutions is understood to be scouting for business process outsourcing firms specialising in insurance in the US and Europe.

PHOTOS: Rare Titanic items go on display

PHOTOS: Rare Titanic items go on display

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic -- the 269.06-metre-long iconic British luxury passenger liner with 2,224 passengers and crew -- sank, killing over 1,500 people and in course becoming one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th century. A 106 years later, rare and never-seen-before Titanic memorabilia will go on display at The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, Cornwall as part of the 'Titanic Stories' to examine tales of survivors, victims and descendants of the catastrophe. And fans of the Oscar award-winning 1997 movie Titanic will also be in for a treat as props from the movie will also be exhibited.

Read these tips before renting a house

Read these tips before renting a house

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Good landlord who does not bother you much and who does the needful when needed is a blessing not many have.

Samy Vellu heads to India for better opportunities

Samy Vellu heads to India for better opportunities

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Veteran ethnic Indian leader Samy Vellu, Malaysia's new envoy on infrastructure, is heading to New Delhi this week to scout for opportunities for Malaysian businesses to foray into the Indian market.

Maruti's Gujarat plant site draws real estate developers

Maruti's Gujarat plant site draws real estate developers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

According to villagers in the region, builders have been doing the rounds of the area, trying to spot suitable locations for residential projects.

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Lightning Logistics, Shreyas Shibulal's start-up, rents out electric scooters along with the riders for last mile delivery.

American held for spying on Pak's nuke facilities

American held for spying on Pak's nuke facilities

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Matthew Craig Barrett, 27, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by a court in Islamabad on Saturday following his arrest from sector I-11 of Islamabad on Friday.

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

Rijiju rules out President's rule in Arunachal

Rijiju rules out President's rule in Arunachal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

At least three people lost their lives during violent protests over granting the PRC to six non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe communities living in Namsai and Changlang districts -- Deoris, Sonowal-Kacharis, Morans, Adivasis and Mishings -- and to the Gorkhas living in Vijaynagar.

US apologises for attack on Pakistani soldiers

US apologises for attack on Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

"We extend our deepest apology to Pakistan and the families of the Frontier Scouts who were killed and injured. Pakistan's brave security forces are our allies in a war that threatens both Pakistan and the US," Ambassador Anne Patterson said in a statement in Islamabad.

Looking at Bollywood's exotic locales

Looking at Bollywood's exotic locales

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Here's a look at Hindi cinema's earlier rendezvous against exotic backdrops.

Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy is Infy's new CFO

Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy is Infy's new CFO

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Nilanjan Roy spent 13 years with Bharti Airtel, prior to which he worked for 15 years with Unilever across their global operations.

Wear sunscreen -- and buy your money's worth!

Wear sunscreen -- and buy your money's worth!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

We size up the most popular sunblocks available in the Indian market.

'26/11 was preceded by two failed ISI/LeT bids'

'26/11 was preceded by two failed ISI/LeT bids'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

While it is a known fact that he had scouted targets for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which carried out the 26/11 attacks, the more important aspect is the manner in which Headley goes on to explain the nexus terrorists in Pakistan have with its spy agency Inter Services Intelligence.

Headley's estranged wife's friend speaks out

Headley's estranged wife's friend speaks out

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

In an interview with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, George Alexander Mapp, a friend of Faiza Outalha, estranged wife of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Coleman Headley, talks about his relationship with Faiza, his ordeal with the NIA and what he thinks about the Headley case.

Mizo weightlifting sensation Jeremy wins India's first Youth Olympics gold

Mizo weightlifting sensation Jeremy wins India's first Youth Olympics gold

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The 15-year-old from Aizwal, who is also a world youth silver-medallist, lifted a total of 274 kg (124 kg +150 kg) to finish on top.

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Over two decades after he resigned as an Australian Test selector due to the 'archaic structure' of the then cricket administration, former India coach Greg Chappell is in the running to take over the job once again.

Cairn returns to oil explorer genes

Cairn returns to oil explorer genes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Cairn Energy is back to its original image of an explorer, with its prime producing properties in India now going into the Vedanta group kitty.

Indian Railways attracts UK's rail industry

Indian Railways attracts UK's rail industry

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Britain's railway industry is scouting for opportunities with Indian Railways and other domestic private players with an eye on marketing their products as well as exploring options for establishing facilities in the country.

In Pics: Top 8 performance cruisers bikes launched in 2014!

In Pics: Top 8 performance cruisers bikes launched in 2014!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

High on features, high on price and performance, these eight superbikes scorched the Indian roads this year!

India eyeing coal assets in Australia

India eyeing coal assets in Australia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

India is looking at buying coal mines in Australia through two state-owned entities in a bid to bridge the domestic coal supply-demand shortfall, a top government official said on Monday.

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

Renting a house? Here is your legal checklist!

Renting a house? Here is your legal checklist!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The verification of certain documents are critical, though commercial establishments that take office premises have a legal team to handle the formalities, often the lone individual in search of a comfy apartment does not often realise the significance of such things nor do they actually get a chance to verify any details.

VOTE! Who is the hottest male politician?

VOTE! Who is the hottest male politician?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Rediff.com brings you some politicians who have managed to make politics more interesting by simply being so darn cute.

 Taj looks to expand global footprint

Taj looks to expand global footprint

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Asia's largest hospitality chain, is looking to set up luxury properties in Africa, West Asia, China and Southeast Asia.