91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

At least 91 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in fierce clashes between protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the ruling party......

Bengaluru bans non-essential usage of potable water

Amid water crisis in the city, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has banned usage of potable water for non-essential purposes and those found violating the prohibitory order would......

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

From exploring work from home (WFH) option and shifting to a place with better water facilities and taking bath on alternate days--citizens of India's tech capital are trying every possible thing......

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land......

Nexus files for $500 mn IPO in India's 1st retail REIT public offer

Global investment firm Blackstone-sponsored Nexus Select Trust has filed the draft paper with market regulator Sebi to launch India's first public issue of retail REIT to raise around $500 million......

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

After the Covid-19 pandemic that derailed the economy since 2019, the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is back with an estimated 20-30 per cent jump in festive spending. Photograph: Amit......

Realtors hope for sunny 2022 with better sales

India's real estate industry staged a rebound from 2020's downturn, with housing sales seen rising by over 50 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The performance, though short of......

Who will win the Super App race in India?

A super app is the golden key to the customer for any company selling products or services at the retail level. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom......

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

IMAGE: Flags in hand, fans heading towards the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Phil Long/X The buzz......

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

 Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and......