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The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

Taxi warfare: Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings'

Taxi warfare: Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

US-based ride hailing firm accuses rival of making false bookings on its platform, drags it to Delhi High Court.

Delhi govt rejects Uber's application to run taxis in capital

Delhi govt rejects Uber's application to run taxis in capital

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

In a setback to US-based online cab service provider -- Uber, the Delhi government has rejected again the company's application for licence to run its taxis in the national capital.

Golfer Diksha escapes unhurt from car accident; will compete at Olympics

Golfer Diksha escapes unhurt from car accident; will compete at Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Diksha Dagar, who is due to take part in the the Olympics next week, has escaped unhurt from a car accident.

Private air taxi takes off in Bihar & Jharkhand

Private air taxi takes off in Bihar & Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Spirit Air Private Ltd, a Lucknow based private air-taxi service provider, entered into an agreement with DTDS Travel and Tour Planner Pvt Ltd, to begin its service on Airport Authority of India's controlled airports such as Ranchi, Gaya and Patna.

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.' 'If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.'

TOP 5: The best taxis in the world

TOP 5: The best taxis in the world

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

A recent Hotels.com survey reveals just which city boasts of the best cabs in the world. Read on!

Will Gadkari's pod taxi dream ever come true?

Will Gadkari's pod taxi dream ever come true?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The estimated cost of the metrino is Rs 50 crore per km and each pod can accommodate three to four persons, Megha Manchanda/Business Standard reports from New Delhi.

Indian taxi driver attacked, robbed in UK

Indian taxi driver attacked, robbed in UK

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

An Indian-origin taxi driver in east Midland town of Leicester has suffered injuries and lost his vehicle during an unprovoked attack by two passengers while he was dropping them at night.

Gandhi family used INS Viraat as 'personal taxi': PM

Gandhi family used INS Viraat as 'personal taxi': PM

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Modi's attack on the late prime minister comes on the heels of his allegation that Rajiv Gandhi died as a 'brashtachari no 1'.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Maha govt seeks HC nod for auto, taxi fare hike

Maha govt seeks HC nod for auto, taxi fare hike

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday sought the Bombay high court's approval for the proposed auto and taxi fare hike.

Reva plans electric mini-buses, taxis

Reva plans electric mini-buses, taxis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

After positioning itself as a niche product in the passenger car segment, Bangalore-based Reva Electric Car Company is looking at using the technology for the production of mini-buses and taxis.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

Mumbai: Outdated taxis to be phased out

Mumbai: Outdated taxis to be phased out

Rediff.com14 May 2008

"The state government will soon start with the campaign of phasing out outdated vehicles from the city," Principal Secretary (Transport), Ramnath Jha told PTI. "The transportation department will cancel the registration of such outdated vehicles and these vehicles will not be allowed on the roads," Jha said.

Delhi: Autorickshaw, taxi strike on Tuesday

Delhi: Autorickshaw, taxi strike on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Commuters may face difficulty on Tuesday as a number of auto rickshaw and taxi operators' unions will go on a strike demanding hike in fares, not heeding to an assurance by the Delhi government on Monday that a decision on the issue will be taken within 15 days.

Terrorists used RDX to trigger taxi blast

Terrorists used RDX to trigger taxi blast

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

RDX and timer were used in the explosion that ripped apart a taxi at Wadi Bunder in central Mazgaon during the November 26 Mumbai terror attack, sources said."Samples from the blast tested at forensic science laboratory in Mumbai showed that RDX and timer were used in the explosion," sources said, adding that the explosive used was similar to that used in Vile Parle taxi blast.

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

OAIS would start the taxi service in Mumbai and Bangalore with 100 cars each and expand the fleet in phases as per instructions by the local authorities in the two metros. The investment for launching the taxis in Mumbai and Bangalore would be Rs 10-12 crore (Rs 100-Rs 120 million).

Watch out Mumbai! Autos and taxis on strike from August 29

Watch out Mumbai! Autos and taxis on strike from August 29

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Taxi and autorickshaw drivers under Jai Bhagwan Taxi Rickshaw Sanghatana have announced they would go on indefinite strike from August 29 in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.

Toyota goes for facelift to shake off taxi image

Toyota goes for facelift to shake off taxi image

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

One of the smallest players in India's car market, it is banking on new-look Etios to make inroads into the personal vehicle segment

Airnetz plans air-taxi service next year

Airnetz plans air-taxi service next year

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Private air-charter service provider Airnetz Aviation would launch its air-taxi service in the country next year, a top company official said on Tuesday.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

IndiGo plane's engine fails during taxiing at Patna airport

IndiGo plane's engine fails during taxiing at Patna airport

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

When contacted, an IndiGo spokesperson said the flight 6E-508 was "involved in a low speed reject due to suspected engine stall".

Naval sailor killed in Chetak helicopter accident in Kochi

Naval sailor killed in Chetak helicopter accident in Kochi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The Indian Navy chopper which was on a training flight, crashed soon after the lift off, sources added.

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The company is in talks with investors and the deal could be closed in a few weeks. At present, it operates in 37 cities in India.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

Air taxi crashes at Alaska airport; 10 dead

Air taxi crashes at Alaska airport; 10 dead

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to Alaska to investigate the crash of a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter.

Travelling Abroad? Use Prepaid Forex Card

Travelling Abroad? Use Prepaid Forex Card

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Using credit or debit cards abroad can prove costly.

What a taxi ride costs around the world

What a taxi ride costs around the world

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

There is a huge difference between taxi prices in developed and developing countries.

Maha bus workers end strike ahead of Ganesh festival

Maha bus workers end strike ahead of Ganesh festival

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The employees called off the strike following government's assurance of a salary hike

CR's 63-hr mega block: Mumbaikars face woes after train cancellations

CR's 63-hr mega block: Mumbaikars face woes after train cancellations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

The mega block, which started at Thursday midnight, has affected the suburban services on CR's main corridor, causing inconvenience to lakhs of office-goers.

Raj warns taxi, auto drivers against denying rides

Raj warns taxi, auto drivers against denying rides

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

After warning multiplex owners over screening of Marathi movies, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has now trained his guns at taxi and auto drivers.

Why Dev Anand's Taxi Driver is a MUST WATCH

Why Dev Anand's Taxi Driver is a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

In this new series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. We start with Dev Anand's Taxi Driver.

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies

Bombay HC gives Maha go ahead to hike taxi, auto fares

Bombay HC gives Maha go ahead to hike taxi, auto fares

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The high court order meant that government can start from Thursday the process of recalibration of e-meters of autos and taxis in Mumbai and its metropolitan region.

The Golden Oldies Quiz

The Golden Oldies Quiz

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Cab-booking services under scanner following rape in taxi

Cab-booking services under scanner following rape in taxi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The rape of a 27-year-old woman executive allegedly by a cab driver has shaken those who prefer cab-booking services like Uber, which charge premium rates on the promise of better services.

Commuters say NO to autos, taxis in Mumbai

Commuters say NO to autos, taxis in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Taxis and autos in Mumbai may find it hard to get a passenger on Thursday following a protest call against the high-handedness of the unions besides faulty meters and drivers who refuse to travel short distances.

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The chief executive officer of an artificial intelligence start-up allegedly killed her four-year-old son at a service apartment in Goa and stuffed his body in a bag before taking it to neighbouring Karnataka in a taxi, the police said on Tuesday.

His smile will haunt me: Delhi woman slams taxi driver for obscenity

His smile will haunt me: Delhi woman slams taxi driver for obscenity

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

A woman has accused a driver of app based cab service TaxiForSure of indulging in vulgar act while driving her from South Delhi's Saket to Faridabad.