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6 Tips For A Healthy Valentine's Year

6 Tips For A Healthy Valentine's Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Walk down the pathway of improved habits like regular exercising, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep with your partner.

Air India sets up high-level inquiry after pilot alleges sexual harassment

Air India sets up high-level inquiry after pilot alleges sexual harassment

Rediff.com15 May 2019

A sexual harassment complaint was filed against a commander by one of its woman pilots.

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

Lockdown Impact: The Ola Bike Driver

Lockdown Impact: The Ola Bike Driver

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'Finding a job during the lockdown was not easy.'

Ganguly's appointment a positive sign for cricket: Laxman

Ganguly's appointment a positive sign for cricket: Laxman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Hailing Sourav Ganguly's appointment as the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president, former India batsman VVS Laxman said it's a positive sign for the sport in the country.

BCCI SOP: 60-plus Arun Lal can't coach Bengal

BCCI SOP: 60-plus Arun Lal can't coach Bengal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for state associations bars 60-plus individuals from taking part in the training camp ahead of the new season, potentially affecting Arun Lal and Australian Dav Whatmore, who are coaches of Bengal and Baroda respectively.

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The BEST services resumed after the shutdown ended around 4 pm.

Ola vs Uber: Drivers pay the price

Ola vs Uber: Drivers pay the price

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

While the cab aggregators offer incentives as they battle each other for more customers, drivers complain that their earnings have halved in the last six months. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

We are no Uber, we're different, say Radio taxis

We are no Uber, we're different, say Radio taxis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The Association claimed to represent 13 operators, including Mega Cabs, Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs, Tab Cabs, which run their services in several cities across the country.

Ganguly asked to respond to 'Conflict of Interest' complaints

Ganguly asked to respond to 'Conflict of Interest' complaints

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The BCCI Ombudsman Justice D K Jain has asked former India captain Sourav Ganguly to clear his stand on allegations of conflict of interest in his role as Delhi Capitals advisor while serving as president of Cricket Association of Bengal.

What will IAF do with Air India's A-320s?

What will IAF do with Air India's A-320s?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The airliners will be withdrawn from Air India, sent to France to fit airborne radars, then handed over to DRDO to be integrated with the complex software that will allow these aircraft to function as 'eye-in-the-sky' controllers of air force battles.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

A women's guide: Staying safe in Delhi after dark

A women's guide: Staying safe in Delhi after dark

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'Once you book a cab a woman needs to get into high alert mode till the time she reaches her destination.'

Alibaba close to buying strategic stake in Meru

Alibaba close to buying strategic stake in Meru

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Meru Cabs is in talks with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sengupta, 30, said she was returning home along with a colleague in an app-based cab, which was hit by a few bike-borne youths who dragged the driver out and roughed him up. The model claimed that she had sought help from officers of Maidan police station in the heart of the city, and later went to Charu Market police station in south Kolkata. On both occasions, she was allegedly told that the incident did not happen in their jurisdiction.

Citizenship bill attempt to ethnically cleanse NE: Rahul

Citizenship bill attempt to ethnically cleanse NE: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is an attempt by the "Modi-Shah government" to ethnically cleanse the Northeast and a "criminal attack" on the region.

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Always take a photo of the driver...'

'Always take a photo of the driver...'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

'This will make the driver alert and more responsible to drop you safe.'

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The name plates of Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, Colonel N J Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada and Subedar Joginder Singh were unveiled at a ceremony in Kolkata.

Ola, Uber drivers threaten indefinite strike from Sunday

Ola, Uber drivers threaten indefinite strike from Sunday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The strike is expected to be observed in key cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune among other cities.

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Delhi police has recovered the iPhone which was provided by Uber to the driver accused of raping the 27-year-old finance company executive on Friday night inside the cab which she had booked through the company's app.

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have, and the Union government is confident of its passage in the Rajya Sabha as well with the support of several non-aligned regional parties which have often joined the treasury benches in the past.

Cabinet clears Citizenship Bill, set to be tabled in Parliament

Cabinet clears Citizenship Bill, set to be tabled in Parliament

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the government has taken care of the interests of everyone and 'the interest of India'.

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Prabir Mukherjee, a former chief curator of the Cricket Association of Bengal, passed away at a Kolkata hospital late Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

Decks cleared, Chennai to host T20 International against West Indies

Decks cleared, Chennai to host T20 International against West Indies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The third T20 International between India and West Indies, scheduled in Chennai on November 4, will be held as per schedule after the Committee of Administrators accepted the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association's request of sticking to the old formula on complimentary tickets.

Young cricketer dies on the field in Kolkata

Young cricketer dies on the field in Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Promising all-rounder Aniket Sharma on Tuesday collapsed on a cricket field in Kolkata and died moments later owing to a possible cardiac arrest, hospital officials said.

'Ganguly conscious and doctors keeping constant vigil'

'Ganguly conscious and doctors keeping constant vigil'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The former India captain was hospitalised at 1 pm on Saturday with "chest discomfort, the heaviness of head, vomiting and a spell of dizziness" while performing physical exercise in the home gymnasium at around 11 am. Following this, he underwent an angioplasty.

CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrators, on Saturday, sanctioned 600 extra complimentary tickets from BCCI's share to the staging units for the remainder of the West Indies series after multiple associations expressed their displeasure.

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Two IIT-B grads cracked the cab aggregator code, tasted success & failure.

Conflict of Interest: Complaints against Sourav Ganguly

Conflict of Interest: Complaints against Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

India Ombudsman DK Jain has received two complains that Sourav Ganguly will be 'conflicted' if he performs his role as Delhi Capitals' advisor

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Within three weeks of lifting its mask mandate, the Delhi government on Friday made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect, and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation as coronavirus cases rise in the city again.

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The state government says Ola was using its existing cab aggregator licence to promote bike taxi services.

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

"This court cannot say that less charges should not be levied by them. After all, the consumers should be benefited. Court cannot exercise this power," it said.

I don't qualify for BCCI president's post: Ganguly

I don't qualify for BCCI president's post: Ganguly

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly denied he is a frontrunner to become the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Pilot accused of sexual harassment barred from Air India premises

Pilot accused of sexual harassment barred from Air India premises

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The alleged incident took place on May 5 in Hyderabad, where she was being trained by the commander pilot.

Woman allegedly forced to strip, pose for photos by Ola driver

Woman allegedly forced to strip, pose for photos by Ola driver

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Based on her complaint via email to Bengaluru police, the driver has been arrested and a case registered.

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'If someone is trying to do a vote bank politics under the garb of the CAB then it is not in the interest of the country'

Kenyan woman lied about Noida assault: Police

Kenyan woman lied about Noida assault: Police

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Kenyan national was not assaulted and the report lodged in this regard was false, Noida Senior Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Yadav told a press conference in Noida.

Eden gears up for tryst with India's 250th Test at home

Eden gears up for tryst with India's 250th Test at home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

India will play their 250th Test at home when they face New Zealand in the second five-day game of the three-match series at the iconic Eden Gardens from September 30, and the Cricket Association of Bengal has lined up a host of events to make this a special occasion. To start with, a Lord's like bell will be rung to mark the beginning of the historic Test and the CAB also has plans to felicitate both the teams. "We just got a confirmation that this will be the 250th Test on Indian soil which makes it historic and special," CAB joint-secretary Avishek Dalmiya said.