News for 'DIAL'

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

This one dials all the wrong numbers

This one dials all the wrong numbers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The charges for security component of passenger service fees will not increase much and a passenger may have to bear an extra of Rs 50

The WORST FILMS of 2021

The WORST FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Every year, with the good, there are bad movies too.

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The groups plan to take on well-entrenched players like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm by merging their offline businesses with e-commerce initiatives.

From Jan 1, prefix '0' for landline to mobile calls

From Jan 1, prefix '0' for landline to mobile calls

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Callers will soon be required to add '0' prefix for making calls from landlines to mobile phones in the country, with the telecom department asking telcos to make necessary arrangements by January 1 to implement the new system. The department has accepted sectoral regulator Trai's recommendation for having the '0' prefix for such calls, a move that will create sufficient numbering space for telecom services. The Department of Telecom (DoT) in a circular on `modification of dialling pattern from fixed line numbers to cellular mobile numbers' said in order to ensure adequate numbering resources for fixed line and mobile services, Trai's recommendations dated May 29, 2020 have been accepted by the Department.

'Airlines will have to spend 14% profits on DIAL charges'

'Airlines will have to spend 14% profits on DIAL charges'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Tony Tyler, director general and chief executive officer of the International Air Transport Association, a global industry trade body, says the European Union-Emission Trading Scheme is a regional programme, which cannot be imposed on the rest of ther world.

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Ziebat had been living in the international transit area at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for days after he got stuck due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.

HC defers hearing on Mallya's plea in cheque bounce cases

HC defers hearing on Mallya's plea in cheque bounce cases

Rediff.com8 May 2015

DIAL has filed four cases against Mallya over KFA's cheques totalling Rs 7.5 crore not being honoured.

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

As Dilip Kumar turns 98 on December 11, Subhash K Jha brings us some lesser known facts about the thespian.

'Emerging market and not Silicon Valley is the place to be in'

'Emerging market and not Silicon Valley is the place to be in'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

ZipDial has recently been acquired by Twitter.

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail picks 25.8% pie in Dunzo

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail picks 25.8% pie in Dunzo

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Reliance Retail has bought a 25.8 per cent stake in Dunzo, India's leading quick commerce player, for $200 million (around Rs 1,488 crore) as it looks to expand its presence in online grocery delivery business. Dunzo has raised $240 million (about Rs 1,787 crore) in its latest funding round that was led by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) - the retail arm of Reliance Industries, the two firms said in a statement. Existing investors Lightbox, Lightrock, 3L Capital and Alteria Capital also participated in the funding round.

'Dude, Kaisa raha mera shot?'

'Dude, Kaisa raha mera shot?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'Whenever I'd call her, she would say, "Amit, humein kaam chahiye".' 'She wanted to keep working.'

WFH tips: Avoid e-mail, switch to calls, video chats

WFH tips: Avoid e-mail, switch to calls, video chats

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Managers are worrying that employees are not working hard enough while employees are struggling with reduced access to their managers. Heed Shital Kakkar Mehta's advice folks!

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Cullinan's exterior is completely customisable, and hence you get to choose exactly how your it should look. The hand-built interior offers immaculate precision and makes you feel exclusive, as every Rolls-Royce does. Driving this vehicle is a breeze, and the gearbox functions like it does not exist.

SP manifesto promises major sops for workers, farmers, poor, women

SP manifesto promises major sops for workers, farmers, poor, women

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The party released its manifesto -- Samajwadi Vachan Patra -- for the coming assembly elections, shortly after the BJP released its own.

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Customers can now WhatsApp their complaints on 9869691666 or dial 022-22886666 between 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. to register their complaints.

10 Tips To Manage Stress And Be Positive

10 Tips To Manage Stress And Be Positive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The simple act of holding hands or even giving a tight hug to someone you love can help you immediately feel better and lighter, observes nutrition and stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Compensate child accused of theft by pink cop: HC to Kerala govt

Compensate child accused of theft by pink cop: HC to Kerala govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The court, however, said it was not going to accede to the demand of Rs 50 lakh sought by the girls' family as it was an 'exorbitant' and 'highly exaggerated' amount.

Smart investors: Madhuri, Devgn, Leone and more

Smart investors: Madhuri, Devgn, Leone and more

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Most (certainly not all) actors just act. But smart actors have been putting their monies in start-ups.

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Improvement in load factors, coupled with an increase in seat capacity after Jet's slots were allotted to low-cost airlines, has resulted in an increase in daily passenger traffic.

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa, one of Pakistan's largest and oldest seminaries and dubbed as a 'university of jihad' by its critics for helping sow violence across the region for decades, has educated more Taliban leaders than any school in the world and its alumni now hold key positions in Afghanistan, according to a media report.

Intra-state calls to get cheaper

Intra-state calls to get cheaper

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Telecom subscribers in the country can now make intra-state call at the rate of a local call, with the state-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) extending its group-dialing facility to private operators. Group dialing facility enables local dialing within a state by pre-fixing `95' to the receiver's number.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

New ultraslim Fossil watches @ Rs 4,995!

New ultraslim Fossil watches @ Rs 4,995!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Fossil recently unveiled its latest collection of watches 'Georgia'.

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Delhi Airport hires US co as consultant

Delhi Airport hires US co as consultant

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd will appoint US-based Parsons Brinkerhoff International Inc as project management consultant for the Delhi Airport Modernisation Project.

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Why your takeoff from Delhi this winter may not be smooth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Delhi airport, the country's busiest, runs out of slots due to runway capacity constraints.

What makes Reliance Retail a unique venture in India?

What makes Reliance Retail a unique venture in India?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Even as regulatory focus has zeroed in on foreign e-commerce giant Amazon, a domestic retail giant has been created almost below the radar in Reliance Retail (RR), one of the most crucial businesses for the group's future. From doorstep delivery of groceries, apparels to branded jewellery, medicines, toys, furniture to high street retailing, RR's presence in the world's fourth largest consumer market is just one part of the story.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

She should've called cops, not sister: Minister on Hyd doc's rape and murder

She should've called cops, not sister: Minister on Hyd doc's rape and murder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

"Had she called up the police, she could have been saved," Home Minister Ali told ANI.

Why CAG's numbers on Delhi airport are misleading

Why CAG's numbers on Delhi airport are misleading

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor-General's report on the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) as a public-private partnership (PPP) project makes several valid points, but presents a seemingly factual but fundamentally misleading picture of the total financial outcome.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

Dial a tax preparer and file returns in a jiffy

Dial a tax preparer and file returns in a jiffy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

TRPs are part of a pilot programme that the income tax department launched this year to help self-employed individuals and small businessmen, salaried people, senior citizens and Hindu undivided families file returns.

Ok Computer review

Ok Computer review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ok Computer could have been our answer to every futuristic film in Hollywood, but it ends up becoming just an aspiration gone awry.