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Travel, hospitality industries stare at Rs 5-trn revenue loss

Travel, hospitality industries stare at Rs 5-trn revenue loss

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Besides urging the Centre for extension of loan moratorium, the hotel and travel industries have also demanded deferment of GST and advance tax payments and waiver of fees for all forthcoming licences and permits.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

It's exit time: Carrefour India head tells staff

It's exit time: Carrefour India head tells staff

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

It is learnt at a meeting on Monday afternoon, Jean Noel Bironneau, Carrefour's country managing director, told senior executives the French company was bringing down the shutters on its India operations.

Swiggy lays off 1,100 as coronavirus hits business

Swiggy lays off 1,100 as coronavirus hits business

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Backed by China's Tencent and Prosus NV, Swiggy has around 8,000 employees.

Crippled road transport hits supply of essentials

Crippled road transport hits supply of essentials

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The possibility of harassment by cops and fear of the unknown have forced a large number of truck drivers to abandon vehicles at the transport centres and flee home. Transport of goods remains badly hit as confusion remains among various stakeholders and road transport becomes the victim of disconnect between policy makers and local authorities.

Air India to shut all city offices

Air India to shut all city offices

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

64 domestic offices under hammer even as review is on to shut another 46 globally

From Chennai to Aizawl: Man accompanies body of friend back home

From Chennai to Aizawl: Man accompanies body of friend back home

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Raphael AVL Malchhanhima said, "The thought of my friend being buried far away from his home troubled me. My father, a preacher, also encouraged me to accompany the mortal remains of my friend withstanding the difficulties of the journey."

Woman attacked with machete at ATM battles for life; no arrests yet

Woman attacked with machete at ATM battles for life; no arrests yet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

A woman attacked with a machete in broad daylight at an ATM in Bangalore is battling for life.

Maha curfew: 50% factories may remain shut for next fortnight

Maha curfew: 50% factories may remain shut for next fortnight

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

According to the order, all factories producing essential goods and services will remain operational at full capacity.

Kangana should shift if she thinks Mumbai is PoK: Sena

Kangana should shift if she thinks Mumbai is PoK: Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'Kangana Ranaut is not only the Sena's issue, but also of those who love Mumbai and Maharashtra'

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The attack took place at 1:20 pm in Hari Singh High Street market area.

In essential items, e-commerce is no match to kirana stores

In essential items, e-commerce is no match to kirana stores

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Despite the failure of most e-commerce players to meet orders through the first week of the lockdown, there has been no serious crisis, thanks to supplies from 11 million small kirana and mom-and-pop stores across the country with the support of over 300,000 distributors and wholesalers.

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

There will be uncertainty about outcomes,but one must hope for the best, observes T N Ninan.

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Bharat bandh: Farmers block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws.

Corona virus outbreak: Auto expo, travel sector impacted

Corona virus outbreak: Auto expo, travel sector impacted

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

India on Sunday announced temporary suspension of e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in the neighbouring country and issued a fresh advisory saying anyone with travel history to China since January 15 can be quarantined.

Protesters, cops clash outside Meghalaya Raj Bhavan

Protesters, cops clash outside Meghalaya Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The protesters were demanding inclusion of Meghalaya in the Inner Line Permit regime thereby exempting it from Citizenship Amendment Act.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

11 wow IOS features for Apple lovers!

11 wow IOS features for Apple lovers!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shutterbugs will love the new add-ons.

Anmol, Anshul Ambani join Reliance Infra board

Anmol, Anshul Ambani join Reliance Infra board

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The junior Ambanis - Anmol and Anshul - were inducted on the board to respect the wishes of the shareholders who during the recent AGM asked the management to get fresh blood into the company by bringing them on board.

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Thousands of BJP workers from Kolkata and Howrah began marching towards Nabanna to protest the "worsening" law and order in the state.

The most impressive debuts in Malayalam Films, 2013

The most impressive debuts in Malayalam Films, 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Here is our list of impressive debuts in Malayalam last year.

'I hope my video moves people to help others'

'I hope my video moves people to help others'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'I have dedicated the video to the kindest people of this great nation.'

Cyclone Amphan toll rises to 85 in Bengal

Cyclone Amphan toll rises to 85 in Bengal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

With normal life thrown out of gear by the region's worst weather disasters, the authorities scrambled in various parts of the state to restore normalcy.

Protests in Kolkata over restoration of power, water supply

Protests in Kolkata over restoration of power, water supply

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, on his part, gave assurances that normalcy would be restored in a week, as government officials were working round the clock to improve the situation.

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

Cops are there but not doing anything: Delhi residents recall horror

Cops are there but not doing anything: Delhi residents recall horror

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

At least 13 people, including a police head constable, have died and over 200 were injured since Monday as mobs went on a rampage in Maujpur, Jaffrabad, Babarpur, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Chandbagh areas in northeast Delhi.

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

Rediff.com22 May 2021

As remarkable as DRDO's contribution in containing and treating COVID-19 has been, its success over the last 15 months has been in its primary role of developing conventional defence equipment and technologies.

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place, says Anjuli Bhargava.

NCLT stops DGCA from de-registering Jet aircraft

NCLT stops DGCA from de-registering Jet aircraft

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Weeks before shutting down operations on April 17, a logistics vendor had taken possession of a Jet aircraft--a Boeing 777--at the Amsterdam airport for non-payment of dues.

India-South Africa Series Finale: Enticing battle on cards

India-South Africa Series Finale: Enticing battle on cards

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will renew their exciting battle for supremacy in the series-deciding second and final cricket Test which promises to be another epic encounter starting in Durban on Thursday.

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Rediff.com7 May 2020

A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz India, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, and Isuzu Motors India announced they had got the clearance from the governments of the states they operate in to resume operations.

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Shanghai sports authorities have recommended the suspension of all sporting events in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak, casting further doubt on whether the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix will take place. This year's calendar has a record 22 races, leaving little chance of any rescheduling. Russia, whose race is in September but has previously been held in April, has already ruled out a date swap.

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Liquor shops reopened across the country in the non-containment zones after 40 days from Monday with people queuing up in large numbers, giving social distancing norms a toss at some places.

Total shut down in Chhattisgarh against Kanker rapes

Total shut down in Chhattisgarh against Kanker rapes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

A one-day statewide bandh called by the Congress to protest against the Kanker rapes involving minor inmates of a government-run tribal girls' hostel was a complete success across Chhattisgarh on Wednesday.

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The last edition of the 14-year-old morninger, which had already stopped from Delhi and other centres earlier, will come out on Thursday from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the broadsheet owned by Zee group's Subhash Chandra's Essel group said.

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

When Home Minister Amit Shah, who was in Gujarat to cast his vote in the urban body polls, learnt of the poor voter, instead of heading home he went to the Motera stadium, organised a control room, and was on the phone with practically everybody assigned duty on the ground: MPs, MLAs and BJP office-bearers. His single commandment was to check the voter list and phone or personally get people to the booths, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls

From glitzy shopping to closure: The story of DYING malls

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

If 120 new malls have come up in the last two years, 40 have downed shutters. Some lessons from the experiences of dying malls.