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In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

Why United's Rooney may struggle to get back into playing eleven

Why United's Rooney may struggle to get back into playing eleven

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

If Manchester United's performance in a 4-1 rout of English champions Leicester City on Saturday is anything to go by, Wayne Rooney may struggle to get back into the starting eleven. Dropped by manager Jose Mourinho to the substitutes' bench after a series of poor performances, Rooney made a cameo appearance after he replaced Marcus Rashford in the 83rd minute. Although the club captain struck a positive note as he waved and applauded the fans as he headed down the tunnel, his role as the team's driving force is under serious threat after United thrived with Juan Mata filling his position superbly.

Ramzan recipe: How to make Crispy thread chicken

Ramzan recipe: How to make Crispy thread chicken

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The holy month of Ramzan is here and Reshma Aslam is sharing her favourite recipes with us.

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Chinese troops are not geared to fight Indian troops who are battle hardened and acclimatised and are far more hardy.'

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The latest infusion brings the total capital pumped into Amazon's e-commerce business in India to Rs 22,390 crore

Taste of Rajasthan, in Bangalore

Taste of Rajasthan, in Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Have you binged this Diwali?

Have you binged this Diwali?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Sunita Roy Chowdhury lets you know how you can stay healthy this festive season.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

The sum of all beers

The sum of all beers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

Consumer stocks losing out to industrial ones as market corrects

Consumer stocks losing out to industrial ones as market corrects

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"The shift is gradually happening more on account of favourable risk-reward for stocks in these sectors and the shift would be more pronounced as investors roll over their targets to 2017," the head of research at a foreign brokerage said.

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Why RBI does not want to hike rates

Why RBI does not want to hike rates

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Instead of a rate hike, or even a pause, there could be a window for the RBI for an interest rate cut

RO-purified water, free entry for school kids: Mudgal's 'to-do' list for DDCA

RO-purified water, free entry for school kids: Mudgal's 'to-do' list for DDCA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The Delhi high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal on Saturday handed out a list of 'to-do' to the executive committee members of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) with notable being 'free tickets for under-privileged school children' subject to approval from the Court.

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.

How Indians can love their daughters more

How Indians can love their daughters more

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Perhaps, more daughters will feel more loved if the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme were to be replaced, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Can french fries be healthy? Yes, it's possible!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Here's how you can enjoy your favourite snack and keep bad cholesterol under control too.

Host a fantastic party when on a budget

Host a fantastic party when on a budget

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Here are 6 simple ways to do it!

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Dates are known to be a good source of fibre and since the ordinary eating pattern is restricted to two big meals during Ramzan, dates ensure one doesn't get constipation and there is clear urination. It also has enough calories to satiate the peak of hunger after the fast ends.

HLL revamping distribution set-up

HLL revamping distribution set-up

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Hindustan Lever Ltd, India's largest consumer goods company is calling the shots again. This time it is on the distribution front.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Chefs in Mumbai are unleashing their creativity to woo gourmets with global vegetarian fare. Mini Ribeiro picks her 10 favourite restaurants.

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The research found that 50% of the people were receiving either nothing or less cash than they were entitled in lieu of the subsidised grains that were stopped under the pilots starting from September 2015 till May 2016.

Why the Hindu right-wing targets AMU

Why the Hindu right-wing targets AMU

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Besides electoral opportunism, a sustained vilification of AMU on one or the other pretext helps them sustain their 'everyday communalism', the new strategy of the BJP of the Narendra Damodardas Modi-Amit Anilchandra Shah era,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.

Mobile wallets vs UPI-based apps: Which should you use?

Mobile wallets vs UPI-based apps: Which should you use?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

UPI transactions are growing faster, but wallets remain relevant for those without a bank account and seeking cashbacks.

Sridevi: I believe in aging gracefully

Sridevi: I believe in aging gracefully

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi talks about living a life marked by wellness and the secret to her beautiful skin and perfect body.

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Model Akshara Balakrishna, 21, tells us what it is like to be a dark skinned model in India.

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Some analysts believe convenience stores could be challenged by digital grocery in the future.

Ramzan recipes: Sandalwood Kebabs and Khajur ki Kheer

Ramzan recipes: Sandalwood Kebabs and Khajur ki Kheer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Indian chef Saransh Goila shares two tasty Ramzan recipes that you should try.

Why tur dal has suddenly become CHEAPER

Why tur dal has suddenly become CHEAPER

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

FCI's suspension of tur under MSP is likely to force farmers to undergo distress sales of the commodity.

Breakfast recipe: How to make Sabudana Khichdi

Breakfast recipe: How to make Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare on of the most preferred breakfast dishes in India.

How Tata Cha plans to brew a storm in a teacup

How Tata Cha plans to brew a storm in a teacup

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Tata Cha has chosen Bengaluru for its first four pilots which include large format stores of 1,200 sq feet and kiosks which will be in shopping malls, IT parks and at prominent street corners.

Will the BJP make India Veg?

Will the BJP make India Veg?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'The BJP and RSS may realise it is much easier for the ICHR to rewrite textbooks and for the ICSSR to float its bizarre interpretations on social themes than to keep people away from their favourite dishes.'

How to protect your body from air pollution

How to protect your body from air pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Kamal Meattle and Barun Aggarwal guide us on the protective measures we can introduce in our daily lives to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of air pollution.

Why does PepsiCo want to curb free speech?

Why does PepsiCo want to curb free speech?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Ask a beat journalist their opinion, and you will always be told that they are more worried about writing something that would upset a company than something that would anger a politician,' says Mihir S Sharma.