News for 'Gateway of India'

Beware! Your mobile banking apps may not really be safe

Beware! Your mobile banking apps may not really be safe

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Apart from mobile apps, 611 websites with the .in domain in the country were also found to be vulnerable, the Trend Micro survey reveals.

Jailtey makes a strong case for plastic currency

Jailtey makes a strong case for plastic currency

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Arun Jaitley on Tuesday made a case for greater use of plastic currency

'We are mad as hell'

'We are mad as hell'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

At 6 pm on December 3, Mumbai's youth intend to stage a 'non-cooperation' movement of sorts at the Gateway of India. Suparn Verma, filmmaker and ex-rediff employee, has spearheaded the protest, inviting everyone to join him.

Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai

Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Anand's family asserts that racial bias has influenced the investigation, and they also claim numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct.

Terrorists had a back-up steamer off Mumbai coast

Terrorists had a back-up steamer off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Even as the world expresses shock over the barbarity and the level of preparedness of the fidayeen attacks on Mumbai, the Intelligence Bureau has said that the assault was being planned for the last six to seven months.

PIX: Kabir Bedi marries partner of 10 years Parveen Dusanj

PIX: Kabir Bedi marries partner of 10 years Parveen Dusanj

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Look at the wedding pictures!

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

There had been few signs of social distancing as thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana began their protest last week against the three new agro-marketing laws, setting off on a march to the national capital.

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The decision to create a separate window for IPL has played a massive role in qualitative growth of New Zealand cricketers, believes former seamer and current national selector Gavin Larsen. Another practical reason of having an IPL window is fear of attrition, considering that the cricketing talent pool in a country like New Zealand would be limited with a population of barely 5 million.

Lufthansa starts Hyderabad-Frankfurt service

Lufthansa starts Hyderabad-Frankfurt service

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

German Airlines Lufthansa on Friday operated its first direct flight from Hyderabad to Frankfurt, making Hyderabad the network's fifth destination in India.

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.' 'The prime minister speaks about Make in India. Let's remind ourselves also of Made in India. What made India great. What are the great things of the past which will help us make India even greater.' 'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.'

Why I make the journey back to 'My Mumbai'

Why I make the journey back to 'My Mumbai'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

For most of us, the abject terror of a month ago in Mumbai is difficult to understand. But, as we seek answers and action, I believe we cannot stop looking at the good amongst us. The good in Mumbai, which I learnt as a 20-year-old, was that Mumbai is for all and does not delineate by any thread that separates us. And thus, my respite comes by not visiting just my temple but by everyone else's.

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Hidden, crouching in the darkness, Santosh pulled out his cell phone and called his family. They were angry that he was not home yet. "Leave the bus," said his mother sternly. "Just come back home. There is no need to put your life at risk." They believed that, when your time was up, no one could prevent death; but they thought he was being unnecessarily stupid...

'The terrorists released some gas'

'The terrorists released some gas'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

This made it difficult for the commandos to fire, to prevent an explosion.

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral meetings with President Paul Kagame, delegation-level talks and meetings with the business and the Indian communities, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

Does India need to be invaded by China to wake up?

Does India need to be invaded by China to wake up?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

In all the noise surrounding the Dok La confrontation, Claude Arpi focuses on a crucial issue that has hardly been covered -- the construction of roads for the armed forces and the local population to reach the most remote border posts.

Emirates to start Dubai-Ahmedabad service from Oct

Emirates to start Dubai-Ahmedabad service from Oct

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The Dubai-based airline will commence six-times weekly non-stop services to Ahmedabad from October 28, providing a first direct link between India's sixth largest city and Dubai.

Debate: Why Mumbai?

Debate: Why Mumbai?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Is there a pattern in the blasts that are hitting India's financial capital?

UK daily 'The Independent' reverts to using Bombay instead of Mumbai

UK daily 'The Independent' reverts to using Bombay instead of Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

A leading British daily will revert back to using Bombay instead of Mumbai when referring to the city, to take stand against a "nastier strain of Hindu nationalism".

Jet launches Hong Kong flight

Jet launches Hong Kong flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Naresh Goyal-owned Jet Airways launched its first flight for Hong Kong from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai on Monday. Jet Airways is the first private carrier to have started a service to Hong Kong from India.

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The airline has closed reservation for flights to Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Jorhat in northeastern states from mid-February. Reservation has also been closed for flights to Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Muscat and Sharjah.

LIC's card business to begin in Sept

LIC's card business to begin in Sept

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

LIC will kickstart its credit card business in September 2008.

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Apart from making your purchases on these platforms expensive, it will also mean sellers will have to face the brunt of reduced cash flows amid already low margins for some. Experts said the proposal, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, and will be inserted as a new section in the Income Tax Act, is expected to affect the working capital of e-commerce companies and reduce cash flows for e-sellers.

A yacht for the price of a car

A yacht for the price of a car

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

With a fast-expanding pool of billionaires and millionaires, India is now an important market for pleasure-craft peddlers.

VSNL rectifies internet fault

VSNL rectifies internet fault

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

Subscribers in some parts of northern and western India were unable to connect to the internet owing to the fault.

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Aiming to push India into the list of the top 10 agri export nations, the policy has been backed by the Prime Minister's Office

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

E-cigarettes pose a huge health risk to users, who more often than not are adolescents and young adults

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new category for motorcycle-shared services, where the owner should not have to take a commercial licence. Pooled services is another area where taxi aggregators are hoping to make the government listen to them.

Srinagar records coldest night in 11 years, plunges to minus 6.8 degree Celsius

Srinagar records coldest night in 11 years, plunges to minus 6.8 degree Celsius

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The all-time low recorded in the month of December in Srinagar is minus 12.8 degrees Celsius on December 13, 1934.

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Kashmir continues to shiver in bone-chilling cold

Kashmir continues to shiver in bone-chilling cold

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Cold wave conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley owing to the dry weather even as the weatherman predicted some respite next week with the possibility of isolated rains or snowfall.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

Rediffmail, now with unlimited space

Rediffmail, now with unlimited space

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Rediff's offering of unlimited storage space enables users to store unlimited photos, music files, videos without worrying about deleting mails from inbox

After delays, IKEA finally opens in Hyderabad

After delays, IKEA finally opens in Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The company, which has employed 950 people directly and another 1,500 indirectly at its store in Hyderabad, plans to hire 15,000 in the coming years as it expands operations in India.

Victoria No 57

Victoria No 57

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Kamlesh R Prajapati, a Victoria horse carriage driver, is anguished about losing his livelihood.

Taj Hotels to manage Malaysian island resort

Taj Hotels to manage Malaysian island resort

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

With South East Asia becoming a hub for tourists both from India and the west, the Taj Group of hotels on Friday said it will manage an exotic island resort in Malaysia to set up its presence in one of the region's key destinations.

Ex-airline CMD flagged Praful's favour to rivals

Ex-airline CMD flagged Praful's favour to rivals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The letter was sent as an early warning of what was then widely being perceived as a plunder of national resources.

The Man Who Knows No Fear

The Man Who Knows No Fear

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy sailed the oceans and conquered likely death after a storm badly injured his spine and destroyed his boat. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met the decorated sailor who fought all odds to return home alive.

Mumbai police bust 2 terrorist training camps

Mumbai police bust 2 terrorist training camps

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Police seized dangerous chemicals and arms from the training centres following the arrest of six SIMI activists in the Mulund bomb blast case.