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Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has criticized the national federation following a problematic tour of Australia, citing issues with accommodation and team management.

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

Mourning The Bondi Beach Dead

Mourning The Bondi Beach Dead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The day after the shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

We were talking to a real-life spy!! Wow!

112,000 Tech Jobs Have Vanished In 2025 So Far

112,000 Tech Jobs Have Vanished In 2025 So Far

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

...compared with 153,000 in all of 2024.

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

Get Style Tips Directly From Ananya!

Get Style Tips Directly From Ananya!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Get styled, the Ananya way.

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

Indian-origin doc booked for killing 4-year-old daughter in US

Indian-origin doc booked for killing 4-year-old daughter in US

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Gupta was on vacation in El Portal village in Miami with her daughter, Aria Talathi, when she dialled 911 at around 3.30 am on June 27 about a drowning in the pool at their short-term rental, the New York Post reported, citing the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office.

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The company brings its global campaign to India, looks for trust and a way to grow its business in the country

Like To be Sara Ali Khan's Guest In Goa?

Like To be Sara Ali Khan's Guest In Goa?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Sara Ali Khan has a treat in store for her fans. Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar get the details.

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

There is much to learn from how Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, let 1,900 employees know they had lost their jobs.

'Maha Kumbh Will Stay With Me Forever'

'Maha Kumbh Will Stay With Me Forever'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'It was about being part of something so much bigger than myself, witnessing millions coming together in faith, in the hope of something greater,' notes Nidhi Patel.

Vaani's Sunshine Moment

Vaani's Sunshine Moment

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Nidhhi's dreamy day... Taapsee goes gulaabi... Kirti promotes her show...

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Airfares, hotel rates shoot up ahead of Holi, Good Friday

Airfares, hotel rates shoot up ahead of Holi, Good Friday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

As March draws to a close, two consecutive long weekend opportunities - Holi and Good Friday - are driving up hotel occupancy and airfares across major routes. According to travel platform Cleartrip, hotel bookings have seen a 3.5 times spike for the Holi weekend, while a 3.7 times spike has been visible in the Good Friday weekend.

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Up to three billion people are expected to tune in for the opening ceremony in Paris.

Katrina Enjoys 'Dilli Ki Sardi'

Katrina Enjoys 'Dilli Ki Sardi'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Nimrat gets back to work... Sanjana takes a break... Sobhita finds peace...

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Rediff.com14 May 2024

An overview of how the tournament could give it a welcome boost...

Want To Stay At at Barbie's DreamHouse?

Want To Stay At at Barbie's DreamHouse?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

You can rent the dreamhouse on Airbnb.

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Aahana-Karisma make new friends... Divya takes a taxi ride... Nia goes bungee-jumping...

Goa Tourism issues notice to Yuvraj over villa

Goa Tourism issues notice to Yuvraj over villa

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Registration of a homestay with the tourism department is mandated under the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982.

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shriya gets magical in Rome... Arjun looks back at July... Tara meets the Queen...

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

2 students from Telangana drown in US on Thanksgiving weekend

2 students from Telangana drown in US on Thanksgiving weekend

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

In a tragic incident, two Indian students from Telangana drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks in the US state of Missouri during the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the police.

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

I was fascinated to see a room that was decorated like an Indian palace at Osbourne House, which was Queen Victoria's home when she visited the Isle of Wight.

Sania amongst 100 Olympians to share experience online

Sania amongst 100 Olympians to share experience online

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Throughout the five days of programming across multiple time zones, the lineup will showcase a variety of 'interactive online experiences that guests can book on Airbnb'.

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.

Recipe: Raya's Jackfruit Tacos

Recipe: Raya's Jackfruit Tacos

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Unique jackfruit tacos!

Taapsee's BEAUTIFUL Russian holiday

Taapsee's BEAUTIFUL Russian holiday

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Namrata Thakker gives us a glimpse of Taapsee's travel diaries.

Want to stay at Shah Rukh's house?

Want to stay at Shah Rukh's house?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan invite you over to stay at their home.

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

An industry source said the Act would create high-entry barriers for new service providers and limit customer choice

What Raj Kummar and Patralekhaa did in Goa!

What Raj Kummar and Patralekhaa did in Goa!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Did the actors embark on an Airbnb influencer junket, we want to know :))

Sebi mulls launch of confidential IPO filings to address privacy concerns

Sebi mulls launch of confidential IPO filings to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has mulled introduction of confidential initial public offering (IPO) filings and "pre-filing" of offer documents, a move aimed at giving issuers flexibility and alleviating concerns around privacy. Industry players said the concept, if implemented, would give a fillip to the domestic capital markets, ease the process and encourage more companies to go public. To be sure, the proposals are still at a discussion stage with Sebi just floating a consultation paper seeking public feedback.

Goa's Mendonca, 14, is India's 67th Grandmaster

Goa's Mendonca, 14, is India's 67th Grandmaster

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India's 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy.

How XLRI cracked 100 per cent placement

How XLRI cracked 100 per cent placement

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Within two days, the business school had 108 recruiters making 370 domestic and international offers, including 23 new final recruiters with an average salary of Rs 25.08 lakh.

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

81% consumers back e-commerce rules, want clarity on services-based biz

81% consumers back e-commerce rules, want clarity on services-based biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

As many as 81 per cent people support having rules for consumer e-commerce, but want more services-based platforms to have more clearly defined roles, a survey by community social media platform LocalCircles has found. The survey asked respondents to answer questions based on the recent draft Rules proposed by the ministry of consumer affairs. The responses found 81 per cent consumers wanting sales of products and services over electronic or digital networks to be governed by a set of electronic commerce rules.