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Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

An amateurish crime comedy that wants to be taken seriously, Mrs Undercover can never quite find its bearings, observes Sukanya Verma.

G20 Summit: Startups hope Delhi Declaration to help ease capital access

G20 Summit: Startups hope Delhi Declaration to help ease capital access

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Indian startup ecosystem has lauded the inclusion of startups in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration for the first time ever in the history of G20. Industry stakeholders say that the move will lead to easier access to capital, reduce regulatory hurdles, and may revive funding activity. The Declaration, through the Startup20 initiative, recognised startups as "natural engines of growth" and key to socio-economic transformation by driving innovation and creating employment.

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Protesting wrestlers alleged that the victims are being pressurised to change their statements.

'The real GDP was captured better'

'The real GDP was captured better'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Revision of the base year for both CPI and GDP are long overdue.' 'The basic data that went into the 2011-2012 series were mainly from surveys done in 2011 or earlier.' 'We have since seen the emergence of new sectors like platform-based work and online marketing.' 'The employment surveys and the consumption surveys need to reflect these adequately.'

India likely to contribute 15% to global growth in 2023: top IMF exec

India likely to contribute 15% to global growth in 2023: top IMF exec

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

India is expected to contribute 15 per cent to the global growth in 2023, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Tuesday. "Both India and China are expected to contribute 50 per cent of the global growth in the upcoming year (2023). "However, the share of India's contribution to global growth is expected to be around 15 per cent," Krishna Srinivasan, director, Asia and Pacific Department (APD) at IMF said at a roundtable with reporters from south Asian countries.

Electronics manufacturing gets a reality check; only $225 bn value by FY26

Electronics manufacturing gets a reality check; only $225 bn value by FY26

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The government's ambitious vision document that aims at achieving electronics manufacturing with a value of $300 billion by FY26 (including exports of $105-130 billion) could end up far lower than the target, according to a reality check this month. The reality check came from the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), which partnered with the government in preparing the document. The members of the ICEA are mobile and electronics companies, and its assessment, based on current trends, indicates that the total electronics production in FY26 will be around $225 billion.

Uzbek kids' death: Noida company loses manufacturing licence

Uzbek kids' death: Noida company loses manufacturing licence

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The manufacturing licence of Noida-based pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech has been cancelled by the Uttar Pradesh authorities, according to officials.

Jack Dorsey to step down as Twitter CEO

Jack Dorsey to step down as Twitter CEO

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is set to step down, US media reports said on Monday. Dorsey will resign from his executive role, the American news network CNBC reported citing sources. The social media giant was co-founded by Dorsey in 2006. He later went on to become one of the topmost technology entrepreneurs.

'Country's system should deliver justice to the athletes as soon as possible'

'Country's system should deliver justice to the athletes as soon as possible'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

IOA athletes commission member Om Prakash Karhana came out in support of the wrestlers and said justice should be delivered as soon as possible.

Wrestlers continue protest for justice against WFI president

Wrestlers continue protest for justice against WFI president

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Top Indian wrestlers have returned to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to continue their protest

WPL 2023: Meg Lanning to lead Delhi Capitals

WPL 2023: Meg Lanning to lead Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League, Delhi Capitals named Meg Lanning as skipper and Jemimah Rodrigues as vice-captain.

Date set for wrestling trials for Asian Games: Exemption for trio?

Date set for wrestling trials for Asian Games: Exemption for trio?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The IOA ad-hoc committee on Wednesday decided to hold much-awaited Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22-23.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Wrestling Trials: Ad-hoc panel once again fails to set trials date

Wrestling Trials: Ad-hoc panel once again fails to set trials date

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Barely 10 days left for the extended deadline to expire for picking the Indian wrestling team, the IOA ad-hoc panel has yet again failed to set a date for the Asian Games trials.

Coffee Day's total default at Rs 465.66 cr in Q2 of FY23

Coffee Day's total default at Rs 465.66 cr in Q2 of FY23

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd has reported a total default of Rs 465.66 crore on payments of interest and repayment of principal amount on loans from banks, financial institutions and Unlisted Debt Securities as NCDs and NCRPS, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) which is paring its debts through asset resolution, has a total debt of Rs 490.66 crore, including short-term and long-term debt. "The delay in debt servicing is due to liquidity crisis," said Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) in a regulatory update.

PHOTOS: Get ready for 89th Indian Air Force Day

PHOTOS: Get ready for 89th Indian Air Force Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of the air show, a full dress rehearsal held at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

ADB keeps India's GDP growth unchanged at 7%

ADB keeps India's GDP growth unchanged at 7%

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has kept its outlook for India's economic growth unchanged at 7 per cent for the current fiscal year while forecasting a weaker-than-previously expected pace for developing Asia. ADB's 7 per cent growth projection for fiscal 2022-23 (April 2022 to March 2023), unchanged from its September forecast, compares to 8.7 per cent GDP growth in 2021-22. For 2023-24, the GDP growth has been kept unchanged at 7.2 per cent.

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's highest decision-making body, will hold a virtual meeting on Sunday to approve the exact schedule of dates for the election of the Congress president.

Darling, Yeh Hai INDIA!

Darling, Yeh Hai INDIA!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Launching an occasional feature, capturing the many moods across our land.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik threatens to quit wrestling

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik threatens to quit wrestling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

As the Indian wrestlers await the fate of underfire WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik threatened to quit the sport if action isn't taken.

Ford India revises final severance package for employees

Ford India revises final severance package for employees

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Ford India, the subsidiary of United States-based automaker Ford on Thursday said it has arrived at a settlement with the employees union on the severance package following the company's decision to shut its Tamil Nadu plant as part of a restructuring exercise. Accordingly, the company would revise the final severance settlement to an average equivalent of 140 days of gross wages per completed year of service from the ongoing offer of 130 days. "An additional one-time lump sum of Rs 1.50 lakh will also be included in the final settlement." Ford India said in a statement.

An Xmas Tree Of Covid Vaccines

An Xmas Tree Of Covid Vaccines

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Deeply concerned, disturbed by wrestling fiasco: PT Usha

Deeply concerned, disturbed by wrestling fiasco: PT Usha

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'I also have full faith in the Government of India, who I am sure will take the correct step in the right direction in this regard. However, as the IOA President, I sincerely hope the athletes, under no circumstances, are denied their rights'

India 8th out of 63 on climate combat list

India 8th out of 63 on climate combat list

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

India rose two spots to rank eighth out of 63 countries in the Climate Change Performance Index 2023 (CCPI). In the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use categories, the country was rated "high". In the Climate Policy and Renewable Energy categories, it earned a "medium" rating.

Protests Demand Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal Arrests

Protests Demand Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal Arrests

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Many parts of India on Friday, June 10, 2022 witnessed protests by Muslims, demanding the arrest of suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokeswoman Nupur Sharma and expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal over their defamatory comments on Prophet Mohammed.

Leasing of office space may rise 41-49% across 7 cities in 2022

Leasing of office space may rise 41-49% across 7 cities in 2022

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Net leasing of office space is likely to rise by 41-49 per cent across seven major cities this year on a lower base and improved demand post-pandemic, according to JLL India. Net absorption or leasing of office space stood at 26.2 million square feet in 2021, and it is likely to be in the range of 37-39 million square feet this year across seven cities -- Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Nevertheless, the net office leasing will remain lower than the record absorption achieved in 2019 -- the pre-COVID year -- at 47.9 million square feet.

Tribunal stays Rs 169 cr penalty on Oyo

Tribunal stays Rs 169 cr penalty on Oyo

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday stayed a Rs 169 crore penalty imposed on Oravel Stays Ltd by the competition commission of India (CCI). Oravel Stays Ltd operates under the brand name Oyo. However, a two-member NCLAT bench while admitting the appeal filed by Oravel Stays Ltd (OSL) directed to deposit of 10 per cent of the penalty amount within six weeks.

'My body can't take this pressure of having babies'

'My body can't take this pressure of having babies'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'The minute I tell couples to use condoms or suggest permanent birth control, they ignore it or just change the topic.'

OYO may cut IPO size by 2/3rds

OYO may cut IPO size by 2/3rds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

SoftBank-backed hospitality major OYO is planning to reduce the number of shares it aims to sell through public listing because of reduced capital requirements and technology headwinds. This comes at a time when valuations of start-ups, including that of OYO, have taken a hit. "OYO earlier filed papers for its IPO (initial public offering) based on its funding requirements at the time.

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China.

Omicron? What Omicron?

Omicron? What Omicron?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

How Mumbaikars and Delhi-ites are responding to the Omicron threat.

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

Why Are These Cops Detaining 'Modi'?

Why Are These Cops Detaining 'Modi'?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Youth Congress members staged a raucuous protest against the Modi government over rising inflation and the hike in fuel prices in New Delhi, December 1, 2021.

A Vigil for Afghanistan

A Vigil for Afghanistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Scenes from the world over after the Taliban captured Kabul.

OYO asks govt to probe FHRAI's 'illegally-run' executive committee

OYO asks govt to probe FHRAI's 'illegally-run' executive committee

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

IPO-bound hospitality major OYO has written to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) requesting it to intervene and investigate the running of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and order eviction of erring executive committee members. The hotel aggregator urged the MoT to take necessary action against FHRAI's "illegally run" Executive Committee and its members who are working for self-interest instead of that of small hotel owners. The representation by OYO alleged that FHRAI's actions are detrimental to small hotel owners.

JOY and CELEBRATION

JOY and CELEBRATION

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Hundreds of farmers were seen offering sweets to each other at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to celebrate the 'half victory' of their almost year-long protest.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran appointed head of Air India

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran appointed head of Air India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, has been appointed as the chairman of Air India by the airline's board, aviation industry sources said on Monday.