News for '-strap'

Cash-strapped railways to get a makeover plan soon

Cash-strapped railways to get a makeover plan soon

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

A high-level committee set up to suggest a blue print for modernisation of cash-strapped railways will submit its report shortly, said its chief Sam Pitroda while dismissing report of having recommended 25 per cent hike in passenger fares linking it to inflation.

RCB back Maxwell to explode despite slow start

RCB back Maxwell to explode despite slow start

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Maxwell fell for a first-ball duck against Chennai Super Kings while a return to Chinnaswamy Stadium, a favourite hunting place of his, too did not offer any respite.

Sunita Williams Heads To Space

Sunita Williams Heads To Space

Rediff.com6 May 2024

At 8.04 am IST on Monday, May 7, 2024, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will fly to space as the first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner.

T20 WC: 'New Zealand looked rusty and disorganised'

T20 WC: 'New Zealand looked rusty and disorganised'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former player Ian Smith questioned New Zealand's preparations for the T20 World Cup.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Super 8 spotlight on Kohli: Can he find form vs Afghanistan?

Super 8 spotlight on Kohli: Can he find form vs Afghanistan?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run

Byju's may pay April salary to employees this week

Byju's may pay April salary to employees this week

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju's is likely to pay its employees the April salaries this week, according to sources. The company is grappling with the issue of delays in paying salaries to employees. "There has been a delay in salary. It is expected to be now paid sometime this week," said a person.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM is now scheduled to travel to Malaysia next week and to China on November 3 to seek financial assistance from the two friendly countries.

Flirty, Pretty Elnaaz

Flirty, Pretty Elnaaz

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Even while wearing pink, Elnaaz Norouzi was the definition of ultimate girl power.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

Jet fuel price up 3.2%; cash-strapped airlines sulk

Jet fuel price up 3.2%; cash-strapped airlines sulk

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The increases have snapped a six fortnight trend of reduction in rates.

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

Warrant against Pragya Thakur for not appearing in court

Warrant against Pragya Thakur for not appearing in court

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on Monday issued a bailable warrant against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, for failing to appear before it despite repeated warnings.

Byju's India CEO Arjun Mohan quits, Raveendran to take over firm's daily ops

Byju's India CEO Arjun Mohan quits, Raveendran to take over firm's daily ops

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Arjun Mohan, CEO of India operations of Think and Learn, which owns Byju's brand, has resigned from the beleaguered firm, which on Monday also announced a business rejig consolidating its operations into three verticals. Mohan had joined Byju's in July last year as the CEO for international business after quitting rival UpGrad in February as CEO. Later, he was given charge of India operations in September after Byju's then CEO Mrinal Mohit resigned. After taking over the charge, Mohan undertook restructuring of the organisation which led to layoffs of around 4,000 employees at Byju's.

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Pollard to join England coaching staff for next year's T20 WC

Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur hospitalised, court stays warrant

Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur hospitalised, court stays warrant

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The National Investigation Agency court also noted that the warrant was not served on Thakur and directed her to appear before it on March 27 for recording statement.

Byju: 'We'd like you to be part of our turnaround story'

Byju: 'We'd like you to be part of our turnaround story'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Despite the animosity shown by some of the investors in pursuing uncalled for legal actions, we continue to show good faith towards all our shareholders.'

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Video evidence shows I still had five more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the fourth umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn't face the bowler without a helmet.'

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

Shah Rukh Khan Has Two Words For Suhana: 'Too elegant'

Shah Rukh Khan Has Two Words For Suhana: 'Too elegant'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Count on Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's daughter to do party, casual and festive dressing right.

Submit report on Pragya's health status before Apr 8, court tells NIA

Submit report on Pragya's health status before Apr 8, court tells NIA

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The court passed the order after the Member of Parliament from Bhopal, a prime accused in the case, sought another exemption from appearance citing health problems.

ICC WC: Hardik's injury could throw India off balance

ICC WC: Hardik's injury could throw India off balance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Pandya, before the Bangladesh game had bowled 16 overs in the previous three matches and picked up five wickets.

Hold fair, timely elections, US tells Pakistan

Hold fair, timely elections, US tells Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The elections in the country should be held within the stipulated time of 90 days after the dissolution of the National Assembly.

Had EVMs been there today...: Pakistan President

Had EVMs been there today...: Pakistan President

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

President Alvi recalled the fight for the EVMs waged by the previous PTI-led government, saying that the entire endeavour -- which involved more than 50 meetings at the presidency alone -- was abandoned.

Cash-strapped IA shells out about Rs 2.5 crore

Cash-strapped IA shells out about Rs 2.5 crore

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Indian Airlines had to pay the amount as compensation to a British firm for aborting a pilot training contract. UK-based Storm Aviation was to train 66 pilots over the first three months of the term that cost pound 11,380 per candidate. However, IA discontinued the training after the first batch of 10 pilots. Storm Aviation filed a lawsuit demanding about pound 500,000 in compensation; IA settled out of court by paying pound 350,000.

Chinese investigators in Pak to probe suicide attack on its citizens

Chinese investigators in Pak to probe suicide attack on its citizens

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The visit comes two days after Pakistan officials shared with the Chinese embassy the preliminary findings of their investigation into the attack.

Byju's unveils new sales model for growth, managers to act as mentors

Byju's unveils new sales model for growth, managers to act as mentors

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a bid to democratise education, cash-strapped edtech firm Byju's has significantly reduced the prices of its products. The annual subscription fee for the Byju's Learning App now stands at Rs 12,000 (inclusive of taxes) per year, while Byju's Classes and Byju's Tuition Centres (BTC) are priced at Rs 24,000 and Rs 36,000 respectively for a full year of classes, according to the sources.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

No fresh equity to be infused in cash-strapped Voda Idea

No fresh equity to be infused in cash-strapped Voda Idea

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Vodafone plc has made it clear that it will not make any fresh equity infusion in its Indian telecom business--Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL). Responding to a query, a spokesperson at the UK-headquartered telco said: "Just to confirm our position, there will be no new equity infusion from Vodafone Group." This is the first time that Vodafone has spoken about its stand after the government announced a telecom package.

WTC Final: Team India In Prep Mode At The Oval

WTC Final: Team India In Prep Mode At The Oval

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Glimpses of Team India's training session on Sunday.

Injury blow: Is Shubha Satheesh out of Australia Test?

Injury blow: Is Shubha Satheesh out of Australia Test?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

India Women batter Shubha Satheesh has suffered both fracture and dislocation to her finger, informed captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday, which has made her a doubtful starter for the Test match against Australia to be played next week.

Karishma Ka Jalwa

Karishma Ka Jalwa

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Scoop actress is not afraid of breaking a few fashion rules.

Navika's Such A Charmer!

Navika's Such A Charmer!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Navika Kotia doesn't need a hot red bathing suit to make you stop in your tracks on a beach; her cute dresses will do the job.

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Amala Paul's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Just a week after Jagat Desai proposed to Amala Paul on her 32nd birthday in Goa, the couple tied the knot on Sunday, November 5, in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty in Kochi.

Odisha neta makes security officer open sandal straps, says 'I'm the VIP'

Odisha neta makes security officer open sandal straps, says 'I'm the VIP'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Odisha minister Yogendra Behara couldn't buckle his own sandals at an Independence Day event in Kendujhar on Monday, so he made his personal security officer bend down and do it for him.

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews criticised Bangladesh's decision to dismiss him via a 'time out' as 'disgraceful'

Meet New Cadbury Girl, Shreya Pujari

Meet New Cadbury Girl, Shreya Pujari

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cuteness meter just crashed and how!

Key investors may drag Byju's to NCLT

Key investors may drag Byju's to NCLT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A consortium of shareholders with over 30 per cent stake in cash-strapped Byju's might approach the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking a management change, if the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) scheduled for Friday failed to yield an 'amicable settlement' or faced further delays, sources said. Earlier this month, these shareholders had issued a notice calling for an EGM to address "persistent issues", including a change in management. They will vote for a revamp of the existing board, an exercise which would include asking Byju Raveendran to step down as chief executive officer (CEO) and relinquish his operational role, according to sources.

Ready For Some Mid-Week Glamour, Bollywood Style?

Ready For Some Mid-Week Glamour, Bollywood Style?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Bollywood's gorgeous ladies don't save up all their glamour for their weekend parties.