News for 'MILES'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

New entity likely to develop last-mile port connectivity

New entity likely to develop last-mile port connectivity

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The proposal, in preliminary stages, is likely to be finalised within a couple of months.

The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time

The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Christina Rindiki's all-women team on the India-Myanmar border in Champhai, Mizoram, delivers 300 plus Amazon packets daily. The women handle all aspects of the operation and made around 450 deliveries per day this month alone. This is their story.

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the tenth time in a row but changed its stance to 'neutral' that may lead to a cut in the forthcoming policies. RBI maintained status quo despite the US Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark rates by 50 basis points last month.

Mouni Raises Temperature In Spain!

Mouni Raises Temperature In Spain!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Kartik promotes Chandu Champion in Ahmedabad...Samantha meditates...Sid preps...

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Many multiplexes and theatres in Gujarat refrained from screening Mahesh Bhatt's Tum Mile following a demand by the Mahagujarat Janta Party (MJP) for state-wide ban on it, while at other places party workers forced closure of the film shows.

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

As quick commerce gains ground, emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are betting big on digital channels to drive growth. According to Aman Gupta, co-founder of wearables brand BoAt, new-age brands in India have been expanding at a much faster pace than expected, driven by digital channels like quick-commerce. "Investors doubted the potential of D2C brands when we started, but today there are multiple brands in the startup market that are growing on the shoulders of these digital channels," Gupta said while addressing a session at Razorpay's D2C and Retail Summit recently.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

When Ayodhya Was Illuminated To Welcome Rama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Rama and Sita entered a wonderful maze of lit streets, and when Bharatha caught sight of them as he ran down the steps of the palace, the whole city was chiming with celebration with this festival of lights. A fascinating excerpt from Vayu Naidu's book, The Living Legend.

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams

Review: Tum Mile is engaging

Review: Tum Mile is engaging

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The film's true strength lies in the combined appeal and compelling performances of Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan.

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles

'Kartik Threw Vanity Out Of The Window'

'Kartik Threw Vanity Out Of The Window'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'He just completely surrendered to his character and my film.'

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian kiranas are agile enough to face the q-com challenge, but it's going to be a tough fight, notes Ambi Parameswaran.

22 killed, 8 hurt as fire engulfs Lithium battery plant in South Korea

22 killed, 8 hurt as fire engulfs Lithium battery plant in South Korea

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Citing information from corporate officials, fire official Kim Jin-young stated that the nationality of the remaining deceased worker was not yet determined.

Maha bus workers end strike ahead of Ganesh festival

Maha bus workers end strike ahead of Ganesh festival

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The employees called off the strike following government's assurance of a salary hike

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the blast was a suicide attack targeting a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors leaving the Jinnah International Airport.

'Team India To Stay Indoors'

'Team India To Stay Indoors'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Nobody knows what's in store the next 24 hours. Unsure about travel plans.'

'How Do You Get Justice For This Doctor?'

'How Do You Get Justice For This Doctor?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The anger and the anguish are on the rise. News of a botched-up post mortem, tampering of evidence, a hurried cremation has gone global, reports Payal Singh Mohanka from London.

Himanta Sarma's latest: Meghalaya varsity behind 'flood jihad'

Himanta Sarma's latest: Meghalaya varsity behind 'flood jihad'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Sarma claimed the university is demolishing all the hills on its campus to construct new buildings to start a medical college and that is "one of the reasons" for waterlogging in Guwahati.

What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Convert the Haryana result into a blessing in disguise; make the calamity into an opportunity. Maharashtra was always the big ticket game in town; MVA must win it. The Congress should shift headquarters to Mumbai for the entire month. Show urgency and a hunger to win, asserts Sanjay Jha.

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Thirteen Indians are among the 16-member crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that went missing after it capsized off the coast of Oman, the country's maritime authority said.

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence but no changes after Trump attack, official says

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Robert Lewandowski and substitute Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash visitors Sevilla 5-1 in LaLiga on Sunday in a confidence boost for Hansi Flick's side ahead of key clashes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'This maha-parivarik is because of Mallika Sherawat.'

Miles bought from Kingfisher: Banks have nowhere to fly

Miles bought from Kingfisher: Banks have nowhere to fly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Banks stuck with miles purchased from Kingfisher Airlines, halt fresh buys

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

Dom's Take: Climate Change: Miles To Go!

Dom's Take: Climate Change: Miles To Go!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the likely outcome of the COP26 summit despite the grand promises and declarations to end climate change.

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers.

Farah sets new world indoor record for two miles

Farah sets new world indoor record for two miles

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Mo Farah set the first world record of his glittering distance running career on Saturday when he established a new indoor two-mile mark in Birmingham.

RBI seen warming up for a neutral shift in stance

RBI seen warming up for a neutral shift in stance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

With concern on food inflation ebbing with the monsoon progressing well, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is warming up to the idea of a change in stance to "neutral" from "withdrawal of accommodation", according to economists. In his speech on Thursday during the annual event of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry-Indian Banks' Association, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said: "The balance between inflation and growth is well-poised."

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia spend their days ferrying the ill to hospital, fetching medicines, arranging funerals and sometimes stepping in to perform last rites too.

Tanya Hope Is One Girl Who...

Tanya Hope Is One Girl Who...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Go bold or go home is the actor's style mantra.

China's iSpace rocket fails soon after launch, 3 satellites lost

China's iSpace rocket fails soon after launch, 3 satellites lost

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A Chinese rocket start-up has suffered yet another launch failure, resulting in the loss of three satellites as part of a commercial constellation being assembled for global weather forecasting and earthquake prediction.

Why Hooda Is Responsible For Congress Defeat

Why Hooda Is Responsible For Congress Defeat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Instead of harvesting the wrath against the BJP and using it to their advantage by opting for a collective form of leadership, the Congress decided once again to bestow their trust in the Hooda family who were given a free hand in the distribution of tickets. This turned out to be the biggest blunder and this faulty selection was the single over riding factor in the Congress defeat, explains Rashme Sehgal.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

Ola Electric to launch IPO on Aug 2 to raise Rs 5,500 cr

Ola Electric to launch IPO on Aug 2 to raise Rs 5,500 cr

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Electric two-wheeler company Ola Electric Mobility will float its initial public offering (IPO) on August 2, and a significant part of the proceeds will be used for capacity expansion of its cell manufacturing plant and revving up R&D. The initial share sale will conclude on August 6, and the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on August 1, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP).