News for 'the-metro'

WATCH! Millennials react to Sitharaman's Ola-Uber remark

WATCH! Millennials react to Sitharaman's Ola-Uber remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf and Hitesh Harisinghani speak to millennials to find out if the ease of ride-sharing apps like Ola and Uber was a reason for them not buying a car.

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The marketing spiel for the Hindi version has been around Shah Rukh Khan's inclusion as Pride Rock's patriarch and his son Aryan Khan's debut as Simba's voice.

Kolkata: Majerhat bridge to be demolished to construct new one

Kolkata: Majerhat bridge to be demolished to construct new one

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

A section of the over 50-year-old bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road in south Kolkata collapsed on September 4 in which three people lost their lives.

Bollywood's small-town romances

Bollywood's small-town romances

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

With more and more filmmakers stepping forward to get out of the metros to concentrate on the stories of smaller cities, towns and villages, small-town is emerging as a popular backdrop in Bollywood.

Dimitrov sets sight on Grand Slam titles after ATP Finals triumph

Dimitrov sets sight on Grand Slam titles after ATP Finals triumph

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Dimitrov has enjoyed the best season of his career in 2017, clinching four titles overall, including his first Masters title in Cincinnati.

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Showing no signs of relenting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ruled out negotiations to end the stand off with the Centre and threatened to flood Rajpath with lakhs of supporters that can disrupt Republic Day celebrations.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom: Is it a good phone or a camera?

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom: Is it a good phone or a camera?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

To the purist, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom annoys with its hybrid functions of camera and phone. But to the enthusiast, it is a good, ready-at-hand option

Police crack the whip: 9 Delhi Metro stations shut today

Police crack the whip: 9 Delhi Metro stations shut today

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

The Metro stations which will remain closed are Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Race Course and Khan Market.

Railways to try out new signalling system

Railways to try out new signalling system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Electronic devices installed along tracks provide train signals to a computer fitted in the locomotive. If a driver goes over the designated speed, a dashboard in front of him gives a red alert sign at first. Even after this, if the train continues its journey, the train's brake is automatically applied.

Home loans: Get the benefits of a good credit score

Home loans: Get the benefits of a good credit score

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Essentially, if you can boost of a healthy credit score ranging in and around 700 to 900 points - chances are very good that you might end up saving thousands or even lakhs of rupees in the form of interest.

'It's like war': Brussels witnesses describe terror strike

'It's like war': Brussels witnesses describe terror strike

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Witnesses describe the chaotic scenes following bomb attacks on the airport and a metro station in the Belgian capital.

VIDEO: Woman shot dead at Delhi's Karkardooma Metro station

VIDEO: Woman shot dead at Delhi's Karkardooma Metro station

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A 25-year-old woman was shot dead and her father injured allegedly by the woman's husband in a metro station in east Delhi, police said.

Woman shot dead at Delhi Metro station

Woman shot dead at Delhi Metro station

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A 25-year-old woman was shot dead and her father injured allegedly by the woman's husband in a metro station in east Delhi, police said.

French aid for one more Metro project

French aid for one more Metro project

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The metro project needs an external borrowing of about Rs 2,170 crore (Rs 21.7 billion).

HC to hear Mumbai Metro fare case on Friday

HC to hear Mumbai Metro fare case on Friday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The matter came up for hearing on Monday before a bench chaired by Justice R D Dhanuka.

Infosys to hire 200 in US; expand in Atlanta

Infosys to hire 200 in US; expand in Atlanta

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

In a filing to Bombay Stock Exchange, the IT major said that ". . .it plans to add approximately 200 new jobs in the next fiscal at its Cumberland location in Cobb County and expects additional expansion in the metro Atlanta area over the next couple of years."

China opens subway crossing Asia's longest river

China opens subway crossing Asia's longest river

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

After launching the world's longest high-speed rail line, China on Friday opened its subway line across the mighty Yangtze River to connect the two sides of Wuhan, the most populous city in Central China.

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Airtel and Vodafone Idea are also trying to expand the penetration of 4G users in their subscriber base as they take this network to the hinterland

Bombay HC dismisses petitions against felling of trees at Aarey

Bombay HC dismisses petitions against felling of trees at Aarey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

On September 20, the Maharashtra government had told the court that Aarey cannot be declared a forest just because of its greenery.

Kolkata's small retailers top buyers at Metro Cash & Carry

Kolkata's small retailers top buyers at Metro Cash & Carry

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Though a decade of Big Bazaar and Spencers hasn't affected small shopkeepers, most are wary of FDI in retail distorting the market.

Is the Asus TUF FX 504 laptop worth 90,000?

Is the Asus TUF FX 504 laptop worth 90,000?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Asus TUF FX 504 is durable and a performer, but lacks certain essentials, says Rahul Saha

'I haven't committed to any more romantic roles'

'I haven't committed to any more romantic roles'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Nivin Pauly talks about the success of his film Thattathin Marayathu.

Can Reliance Infra become the next L&T?

Can Reliance Infra become the next L&T?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The company has taken up significant projects but they are either delayed or the company plans to give them up.

When our government isn't ours anymore

When our government isn't ours anymore

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

In Delhi this December, we understood how many others from Kashmir to Koodankulam have long felt, says Shivam Vij

From Noida to Gurugram: The life of a working girl

From Noida to Gurugram: The life of a working girl

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A perfectly posh city girl now commutes by local transport to reach her office.

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The Austrian capital is famous not only for its grand architecture, music and art, but also for its open spaces and excellent public transport, points out Uttaran Das Gupta.

Is Volkswagen planning a Vento CNG for fleet operators?

Is Volkswagen planning a Vento CNG for fleet operators?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Volkswagen is possibly planning an entry level Vento CNG for the metros.

'Belgium has gone into lockdown'

'Belgium has gone into lockdown'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Kumar Gaurav, the second secretary at the Embassy of India in Brussels tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel that the Belgian government has closed off its borders and shut down its entire transport system.

Blackout in north India, neighbouring states blamed

Blackout in north India, neighbouring states blamed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Entire north India on Monday plunged into the worst power crisis in a decade throwing normal life out of gear for several hours in eight states with collapse of the Northern Grid early morning.

A tale of Bangalore and Delhi Metro

A tale of Bangalore and Delhi Metro

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Bangalore and Delhi experiences have lessons to offer metro projects in other Indian cities.

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Free wifi with a speed of upto 50 mbps was rolled out on Friday across the six stations on Delhi Metro's premium Airport Express line.

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Compliance norms for next round of airport privatisation relaxed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The airports chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are those in Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

Aamir, Salman meet up with Raj Thackeray

Aamir, Salman meet up with Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and many other Bollywood stars met up with MNS chief Raj Thackeray recently to plan a vision for Mumbai.

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Life in the metros can be more taxing than you can imagine and nothing is more welcome than a weekend getaway. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite places around Kolkata.

From Rashtrapati Bhavan to Akshardham: PM takes Turnbull on Delhi Darshan

From Rashtrapati Bhavan to Akshardham: PM takes Turnbull on Delhi Darshan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

After holding delegation-level bilateral talks and signing six pacts aimed at greater cooperation, Turnbull, accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Mandi House metro station on the Delhi metro's Blue Line to hop a ride. The prime ministers deboarded at Akshardham metro station, and paid a visit to the famed AkshardhamTemple. Here's a glimpse of his visit.

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

And learn what not to do from the so far jinxed Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Portion of Mumbai metro bridge collapses, 1 dead, 8 hurt

Portion of Mumbai metro bridge collapses, 1 dead, 8 hurt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

One person was killed and eight injured when a section of an under-construction overhead Metro bridge collapsed on Andheri-Kurla Road in suburban Marol on Tuesday, fire officials said.

Start-up tips: How to invest less and make MORE money

Start-up tips: How to invest less and make MORE money

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.