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Loud boom and a fireball towards me: Brussels airport blast victim recounts the horror

Loud boom and a fireball towards me: Brussels airport blast victim recounts the horror

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Jet airways crew member Chaphekar recalled her experience of how she survived the horrible attack and her determination and courage not to give up when things were falling apart.

Covid impact shows that work can be done remotely: Rishad Premji

Covid impact shows that work can be done remotely: Rishad Premji

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Indian technology industry has a "big opportunity" despite global macroeconomic challenges, said Rishad Premji, chairman of IT services firm Wipro, on Wednesday as he spoke about how Covid-19 had changed work. "My confidence is driven by two things: the rapid pace of digitisation across the world, and the shift in the mindset of stakeholders who engage with us as an industry," said Premji in Bengaluru while addressing industry leaders and civil servants at the Invest Karnataka 2022, the state's Global Investors Meet (GIM). Businesses are using technology for customers and employees: a trend marked by the shift to cloud computing and leverage of data.

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'The Indian economy and the Indian financial sector today remain resilient and much better placed.'

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

'Entrepreneurship Is Exploding'

'Entrepreneurship Is Exploding'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'Yesterday, I was at a seed meeting where we gave outright grants up to Rs 20 lakhs or loans up to Rs 50 lakhs for new start-ups under 2 years.'

IPOs are booming but who's making the money?

IPOs are booming but who's making the money?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'It is a worrying trend as we are not seeing too much fresh capital being raised for new projects, plants, expansion or diversification. It's just private equity or venture capital or promoters cashing out.'

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Raising slogans, members of the BRS, Left parties and some members of the Congress walked out of Lok Sabha in protest as the prime minister was speaking.

PIX: Rohit, Bumrah touch down in UAE for IPL

PIX: Rohit, Bumrah touch down in UAE for IPL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

They will now undergo six days of quarantine and then will link up with the Mumbai Indians squad. Rohit, Surya and Bumrah tested negative for COVID-19 before departure from Manchester and after arrival in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2022 Retention: Top 10 Earners

IPL 2022 Retention: Top 10 Earners

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The IPL 2022 player retention witnessed interesting action as some franchises generously splurged cash on their trusted players as others helplessly watched their top players walk away.

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

In a boost to the electric vehicle boom in India, Taiwanese major Hon Hai Technology Group (aka Foxconn) is likely to set up an EV manufacturing unit in India through its subsidiary Foxtron. Amid speculation that the company may look at Tamil Nadu and probably the Ford India unit near Chennai for its new facility, sources indicate that the group was already betting big in the electric vehicle component space in India through Bharat FIH, which is already having a tie up with companies like Ola Electric and Ather. Bharat FIH currently has two manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur that manufactures phones like Apple iPhones and Xiaomi phones.

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday.

This super app will offer a range of multi-brand services for passenger cars

This super app will offer a range of multi-brand services for passenger cars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

A single application and a plethora of services for passenger cars - that is what myTVS, a brand that operates under Ki Mobility Solutions and is part of the TVS family, is set to bring to customers, in a bid to disrupt the concept of "super apps" in India. Starting July 15, myTVS will launch its connected car platform or super app called myTVS Life360 for aftermarket passenger cars. Through it, customers will be able to avail themselves of a range of services like maintenance, diagnostics, roadside assistance, accessories, payments, insurance, and so on.

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The most important positive of India's stealth bull market is earnings growth across different sectors, explains Debashis Basu.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

This Is Why I Trek!

This Is Why I Trek!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'You call Raina Mr. IPL, I could not disagree. He lit up the IPL, to play consecutive seasons for a team without missing a match is a real big compliment in itself. He is one of the highest-scorers in the history of the competition.'

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Observers say China should re-address its policies towards India or else it will continue to face flare-ups increasing the tensions between the two countries at a time China's increasing tension with the US over Taiwan and the South China Sea besides the downturn in the Chinese economy which is hit hard by the zero-covid policy.

5 Reasons Everybody LOVES KBC

5 Reasons Everybody LOVES KBC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

As the show comes out with its 14th edition on August 7, Sukanya Verma lists five big reasons for Kaun Banega Crorepati's enduring popularity.

Where's The Economy Headed In 2023?

Where's The Economy Headed In 2023?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'The pipeline of new industrial projects is the best I've seen in the last 10 years, and it looks solid enough to sustain for at least a few quarters,' points out Naushad Forbes, adding, 'It is only when we get back to the same labour force participation we saw before Covid that the economy will have truly recovered.'

Profit boom amid sales gloom

Profit boom amid sales gloom

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Brokerages expect Nifty50 firms to post 11.8% growth in net profit in Q1 but sales may decline

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Mirroring the increase in the earnings of their companies, the chief executives and promoters of India's top listed firms gained handsomely from the boom last financial year. Their remuneration includes salaries, perquisites or perks, and profit-linked commissions.

Why T-Series Rocks YouTube

Why T-Series Rocks YouTube

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'This kind of love from our audience shows that our music is working.'

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

Tourism is booming

Tourism is booming

Rediff.com24 May 2005

I would look at Interantional Travel House

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

Turning Point: Bumrah puts Delhi out of the contest

Turning Point: Bumrah puts Delhi out of the contest

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Bumrah bowled a line and length that was Test match quality. He bowled with fire and accuracy. His bowling had it all -- pace, bouncers, yorkers -- everything to make scoring difficult. He literally put Delhi out of the contest.

The billionaire boom!

The billionaire boom!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Coming soon: Multiplex boom across India

Coming soon: Multiplex boom across India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Multiplex chains are rushing to smaller towns

Turning Point: Bumrah bounces out RCB

Turning Point: Bumrah bounces out RCB

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Jasprit Bumrah completed a century of wickets in the IPL as he registered wonderful figures of 3/14 to bowl the Mumbai Indians to victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Here's why Mumbai Indians splurged Rs 8 crore on Archer

Here's why Mumbai Indians splurged Rs 8 crore on Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians owner Aakash Ambani revealed the plan to sign Jofra Archer was more of an investment point of view.

Satwik-Chirag beaten in semis; win maiden World Championships bronze

Satwik-Chirag beaten in semis; win maiden World Championships bronze

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty capped off a memorable campaign at the World Badminton Championships, signing-off with a historic bronze medal in the men's doubles competition after going down narrowly to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals, in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.

India not defending INR, Rupee can take care of itself: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

India not defending INR, Rupee can take care of itself: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said India is not defending the rupee and the Reserve Bank of India is taking necessary steps to ensure that the movement of the rupee is gradual and in line with market trends. Nageswaran further said that the rupee is being managed in a manner that reflects the fundamentals of the economy. "India is not defending the rupee... I don't think Indian fundamentals are such that we need to defend the rupee. "The rupee can take care of itself," he said at an event in New Delhi.

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Be it consumer products, lifestyle or entertainment, spiritual gurus are stepping into business and are finding success

Despite regulatory uncertainties, investors betting big on Web3 startups

Despite regulatory uncertainties, investors betting big on Web3 startups

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

If you are a budding developer and interested in Web3, chances are that you will be headed to one of India's largest-ever meetings of Web3 developers, being held by Polygon, a Web3 platform. The company's ongoing "Web3: Made in India Tour" is expected to see close to 4,000 developers coming together at the inaugural Polygon Connect event in Bengaluru on December 1. The event highlights the growing dominance of Web3 developers from India, as well as the sector's rising interest to investors, who continue to invest in startups despite a funds crunch.

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Andy Murray joined Emma Raducanu through the exit door after a four-set defeat by John Isner.

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Saturday.

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is heating up amid the boom in air travel with the waning of Covid-19. On Monday, Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group on January 27, unveiled its new domestic in-flight menu comprising gourmet meals, new appetizers, desserts, and local dishes. Air India's economy class passengers would now be served dishes such as Mushroom cheese omelette, Dry jeera aloo wedges, and Garlic tossed spinach and corn for breakfast, and Vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.