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Tatas super app Neu to host non-group brands as well: Chandrasekaran

Tatas super app Neu to host non-group brands as well: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the group's recently launched super app Neu is on an open architecture and it will host non-group brands as well. The Tatas finally launched its super app Tata Neu on April 7, after piloting it for months, but the group chairman claimed there was no delay in the commercial launch. Stating that the app has received an overwhelming response in the past seven days of going live, Chandrasekaran said the app is on an open architecture and will host products and services from non-Tata group companies.

Cabinet secretary Gauba to head panel monitoring civil servants' training

Cabinet secretary Gauba to head panel monitoring civil servants' training

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba will head a top panel, including a senior official from the Prime Minister's Office and seven secretaries, to monitor the implementation of the Centre's ambitious Mission Karmayogi programme for training of government employees, officials said on Monday.

Gujarat court cancels Mevani's jail term, says dissent is essence of democracy

Gujarat court cancels Mevani's jail term, says dissent is essence of democracy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A sessions court in Gujarat's Mehsana district on Wednesday set aside a lower court order sentencing Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani and nine others to three months in jail in a 2017 case of taking out a public rally without police permission, noting debates and bona fide criticism of government actions are essential for the existence of democracy.

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

19 per cent of all travel in India (by bus, train or air) was pilgrimage or religious travel (possibly the single largest after business and family-related travel), discovers Ambi Parameswaran.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'Rahul inspired Indian industry with an ethos, an ethos of being more confident, more independent, more thorough, more competitive, more generous, more public-spirited, and more national and more international all at once,' remembers Naushad Forbes.

Check out Dhoni's recipe for CSK's success...

Check out Dhoni's recipe for CSK's success...

Rediff.com20 May 2023

There is no secret recipe for leading a team into 12 play-offs in 14 seasons apart from choosing players who believe in "team first philosophy" and an obliging management that stands through thick and thin, says Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner

Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'A new ownership structure must embed supporters and include fan share ownership'

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Calling for a trust vote merely on the ground of differences between MLAs of a ruling party can topple an elected government, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday, adding that the governor of a state cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result.

INS Vagir commissioned, to aid Navy's special ops

INS Vagir commissioned, to aid Navy's special ops

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Equipped with some of the best sensors in the world, its weapons package include sufficient wire guided torpedoes and sub-surface to surface missiles to neutralise a large enemy fleet, the Navy said.

Treating stray dogs with cruelty, hate not acceptable: HC

Treating stray dogs with cruelty, hate not acceptable: HC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

"These animals are also living beings and a part of our society...we have to take care of them," the court added.

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Modi said India's next general elections will be held in 2024 and he invited G20 delegates to visit the country to witness the "festival of democracy" in the "mother of democracy".

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha said that violence was 'deplorable' but hastened to add 'Besides making an appeal for peace, we can do little'.

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

After five months of a rigorous training, the Agniveervayus passed out of the Airmen Training School, impressing the audience with the skills they had acquired in just 22 weeks of training at the IAF base.

India slams OIC for remarks on hijab row, Dharma Sansad

India slams OIC for remarks on hijab row, Dharma Sansad

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi also said that the OIC continues to be 'hijacked' by 'vested interests' to further their 'nefarious propaganda' against India, seen as a thinly veiled reference to Pakistan.

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.

Religious freedom in India under threat, says US report in yearend update

Religious freedom in India under threat, says US report in yearend update

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under ongoing threat, the US Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged on Tuesday in an unusual year-end update of the status of its assessment of religious freedom in the country.

Dhankar rejects Kharge's objection to RS discussing Rahul's UK remarks

Dhankar rejects Kharge's objection to RS discussing Rahul's UK remarks

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Congress has, however, countered this saying someone who is not an MP of Rajya Sabha cannot be called to the House and there cannot be any discussion/reflection on or about an MP of Lok Sabha.

Jehanabad: Of Love And War Review: Gripping!

Jehanabad: Of Love And War Review: Gripping!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Jehanabad: Of Love And War authentically captures Bihar's political skullduggery and caste violence, observes Deepa Gahlot.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

The Truth Behind Manushi's Cannes Outing

The Truth Behind Manushi's Cannes Outing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Manushi's trip was very last minute.' 'I did not have her (red carpet) outfit with me. It was already in Cannes.' 'We didn't know what she was going to wear.'

Tata launches long-awaited super app Neu, joins ecommerce battle

Tata launches long-awaited super app Neu, joins ecommerce battle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Tata group on Thursday launched its super app, Tata Neu, bringing all its brands in one platform as it seeks to play a major role in the Indian ecommerce space currently dominated by the likes of Amazon and Flipkart.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Will discontinue unconstitutional religion-based quota, Karnataka tells SC

Will discontinue unconstitutional religion-based quota, Karnataka tells SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In its reply, the state government said reservation solely on the basis of religion is also contrary to the principles of social justice and the concept of social justice aims to protect those who are deprived and discriminated against within the society.

Owe a duty to country to show zero tolerance to corruption, says SC

Owe a duty to country to show zero tolerance to corruption, says SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Unsatiated greed for wealth has facilitated corruption to develop like cancer and the constitutional courts owe a duty to the people of the country to show zero tolerance to corruption and come down heavily against the perpetrators of the crime, the Supreme Court has said.

Treat religious hatred as national crime, says Jamiat chief

Treat religious hatred as national crime, says Jamiat chief

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has asserted that efforts to create a rift between people from different religions should be treated as a "national crime", and welcomed the government's outreach to Pasmanda Muslims.

Haath Se Haath Jodo: Congress' Next Move

Haath Se Haath Jodo: Congress' Next Move

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

To highlight alleged misgovernance by the present regime, its first nationwide campaign ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

RRR threw a lifeline, or so it seemed -- to a world that was down in the dumps. Keeravani and his Naatu Naatu just happened to be in the right place at the right time, notes Saibal Chatterjee.

Tharoor favours limiting Cong state presidents' term, releases poll manifesto

Tharoor favours limiting Cong state presidents' term, releases poll manifesto

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Denying rumours that he may opt out of the presidential race due to meagre support, Tharoor said he was very much in the fray and has been receiving support from various quarters.

'Israel's emotions are similar to what we have'

'Israel's emotions are similar to what we have'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Before going to Kashmir, we were apprehensive because of what we had heard.' 'But what we saw when we reached Kashmir was altogether different.'

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'My task includes providing strategic operational communication to further-most troops located in the vicinity of Line of Actual Control.'

Daring Madcap Styles From New York

Daring Madcap Styles From New York

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The weirdest, wackiest but most wonderful getups that made the runway at New York Fashion Week.

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'While the ordinary Muslim must speak up against Islamic fundamentalism, ordinary Hindus too have to speak up against the excesses and fundamentalism that exists in their religion.'

NHRC Chief: 'Hegemony of one religion has never been part of our culture'

NHRC Chief: 'Hegemony of one religion has never been part of our culture'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'It never was and will never be.'

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

A senior TMC leader will be present at the proposed meeting, he said.

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India's report outlining its steps towards the promotion and protection of human rights will be taken up for review as part of a mechanism under which UN member States review the human rights performance of fellow States, on Thursday in Geneva, according to the ministry of external affairs.