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'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

'Salman Khan is my angel'

'Salman Khan is my angel'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'When I came to Mumbai, I did not know anybody. I met Salman Khan and he told me I would be singing in his film soon. And he lived up to his promise.'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government lights lamps for nurses but when we demand what's due for us, they don't listen at all.'

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Mumbai-based Weizmann, part of a diversified group, will take to court its former partner Western Union Holdings, the American money-transfer giant, alleging that the United States-based company has imitated its trademark and logo. This, its lawyers say, constitutes a case of infringement and dilution of its intellectual-property rights.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

LetsVenture makes it easy for start-ups to connect with investors

LetsVenture makes it easy for start-ups to connect with investors

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

An online platform suits many new angel investors who are professionals with tech companies or start-up founders.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Cricket to get nod for 2028 LA Olympics?

Cricket to get nod for 2028 LA Olympics?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Baseball was included in several prior Games -- and was added back to the Tokyo programme after it was left off in 2012 and 2016 -- but will not be a part of the Paris Games.

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Finland's flag carrier Finnair on Friday said it will connect Helsinki with India's financial capital Mumbai with a direct flight, starting July this year. Mumbai will be the airline's second destination in India after Delhi, where it has been flying since 2006. The to-be launched flight on Mumbai-Helsinki and vice versa will be open for bookings from April 5 onward, Finnair said in a statement.

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens of flights were either delayed or cancelled after a widespread global computer outage that also hit operations like cash withdrawal at some banks, and impacted functioning of some brokerages. Globally, the Microsoft cloud outage led to US airlines cancelling flights, but the tech giant later reportedly said its cloud services outage in the Central US region has been resolved.

The Truth Behind Shah Rukh's Nose Job

The Truth Behind Shah Rukh's Nose Job

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'It was a simple procedure, no bleeding, no wounds.'

Shah Rukh Has Accident, Undergoes Surgery

Shah Rukh Has Accident, Undergoes Surgery

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly met with an accident while shooting for a movie in Los Angeles.

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

One meal at a time, Vision Rescue's Biju Thampy hopes to turn around the destiny of street kids in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

Why cricket could get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games

Why cricket could get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Cricket is seen as one of the favourites given the sport's wide global reach, its financial strength and broadcast appeal.

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a software engineer from Mumbai, returned to India in December 2018 after spending six years in a Pakistani jail for illegally entering the neighbouring country from Afghanistan, reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. He was arrested in 2012 and lodged at Peshawar jail after Pakistan had slapped espionage charges against him. The decision to release him was on account of relentless pressure from New Delhi and Sushma Swaraj, who was the external affairs minister and was personally monitoring the case. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, Ansari recalls the time he spent with her and says that if it wasn't for her efforts, he would still be rotting away in a Pakistani cell.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Amazing story of the 'angel' behind Ola, Shaadi

Amazing story of the 'angel' behind Ola, Shaadi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Anupam Mittal, the fund man behind OlaCabs has lined up more investments.

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Many senior AAP leaders, including Delhi assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, Deputy Speaker Rakhi Bila, ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain attended the day-long 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am.

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The celebrated police officer was also involved in numerous operations against gangsters in Mumbai and terrorists during his decades-long career.

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'

After Injury Rumours, Shah Rukh Returns To India

After Injury Rumours, Shah Rukh Returns To India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Shah Rukh Khan was snapped on his return to India from the US at Mumbai airport in the early hours of Wednesday.

My Mom, my guardian angel!

My Mom, my guardian angel!

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Chitra R is grateful for everything her mother had done for her and, in this heartwarming feature, thanks the 'iron lady' she fondly calls 'Mommy'.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'

At Alanna and Ivor's Haldi Ceremony

At Alanna and Ivor's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The couple treated us to pictures from their pre-wedding ceremonies.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

Now, Priyanka Goes Pink!

Now, Priyanka Goes Pink!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

After making a splash in Mumbai, London and in Rome, Priyanka Chopra turns her eyes to Los Angeles, California, for the grand premiere for her Web series, Citadel.

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A federal United States court has allowed Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana time till November 9 to file a motion against his extradition to India to face a trial in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana moves US court to know extradition status

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana moves US court to know extradition status

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has approached a US court for a status conference after waiting for an order on his extradition to India for more than 20 months.

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle Orcas, Texas and Washington DC are the six teams competing in the T20 tournament, to be held in the US in July.

Seen A Lehenga Prettier Than Alanna's?

Seen A Lehenga Prettier Than Alanna's?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

It was an event filled with joy, dance and laughter.

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A multi-billion dollar broadcast market, the game's most powerful board's positive intent and a perfect pitch by the global body based on a three-fold 'U-P-L' principle ensured cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The Rockstars In Saris

The Rockstars In Saris

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

They groove to their own songs, over 80 in all. Their aim? To convey social messages. Meet Meri Zindagi -- the all-woman, Lucknow-based rock band.

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.

'You gave me my first ever hit!!!'

'You gave me my first ever hit!!!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhavi passed away on November 19. His Dhoom stars pay him tribute.