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MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip's top executives Deep kalra and Rajesh Magow have decided to draw 'zero salary' from April 2020, while the rest of its leadership team will take a reduction of around 50 per cent in their compensation amid the covid-19 outbreak. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and its group CEO Rajesh Magow have decided to take 'zero salary' from April 2020 as the company plans to undertake multiple "tough measures" to keep overall expenses at a minimum amid the covid-19 outbreak.

Out of quarantine and into the fray, India tour gets underway

Out of quarantine and into the fray, India tour gets underway

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's tourists are the second ranked ODI side in the world and will be looking to get into their groove in the three 50-over and three Twenty20 matches that precede the four-match Test series around the new year.

Chandrababu marches to Rashtrapati Bhavan, demands special status for Andhra

Chandrababu marches to Rashtrapati Bhavan, demands special status for Andhra

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The delegation marched from Andhra Pradesh Bhavan to Rashtrapati Bhavan and presented a memorandum to the President with 18 demands, including the Bifurcation Act promises and special status to the state.

PIX: Team India off to Australia

PIX: Team India off to Australia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Eyeing a maiden Test series win Down Under, the Indian cricket team left for Australia Friday for a gruelling tour, which will see them play four matches in whites, three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last until the next season, feels Divya Nair.

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

West Zone's batting stars Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer flattered to deceive as South Zone restricted them to 250/8 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

Photos: The beautiful beaches of India

Photos: The beautiful beaches of India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

These photographs define what a perfect weekend should look like.

The best of India's photos this week

The best of India's photos this week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Readers sent us the best of India's photographs from their travels.

PHOTOS: When US erupted with 'Justice for All' protests

PHOTOS: When US erupted with 'Justice for All' protests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the United States converged on the nation's capital and New York on Saturday for a massive protest against the deaths of unarmed black men by law enforcement.

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Did Sheena Bora board a Jet Airways flight on July 22, 2012, a full three months after her death in April 2012?

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; European cues support

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; European cues support

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Investors accumulated quality stocks at valuable and attractive levels.

Dom's Take: Will Tatas get the Maharaja?

Dom's Take: Will Tatas get the Maharaja?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The Maharaja was Air India's original symbol and Dominic Xavier is rooting for the airline to be snapped up by the Tatas and returned to its old glory.

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Forensic experts on Sunday began examination and collecting evidence from the ill-fated AC coach of the Bangalore-Nanded Express that caught fire on Saturday killing 26 people in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur.

IPL PHOTOS: SKY shines as MI thrash GT by 27 runs

IPL PHOTOS: SKY shines as MI thrash GT by 27 runs

Rediff.com13 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Friday.

Major forest-fire outside Vizag, IAF choppers deployed

Major forest-fire outside Vizag, IAF choppers deployed

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Four IAF helicopters were pressed into service to extinguish a massive and widespread forest fire that started in the pristine forest areas 30 km east of Visakhapatnam.

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Sushma Swaraj passed away into the ages on Tuesday night after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Paying tribute to her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. As we mourn her loss, here's a look at the most memorable quotes from her address at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2018.

GVK snaps road project contract with NHAI

GVK snaps road project contract with NHAI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The company on Monday said, in a communication to the stock exchanges, that it had terminated an agreement it had with the National Highways Authority of India.

Lankan Navy attacks Tamil fishermen; sinks boat, snaps nets

Lankan Navy attacks Tamil fishermen; sinks boat, snaps nets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Lankan naval personnel cut fishing nets of about 70 boats and pelted stones and bottles forcing more than 2,000 fishermen to flee and return to the shore on Thursday morning.

NDTV posted highest-ever profit in a decade in FY22

NDTV posted highest-ever profit in a decade in FY22

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Media company New Delhi Television (NDTV) recorded its highest-ever consolidated profit at the group level in over a decade for financial year 2021-22 (FY22), said co-chairpersons Radhika Roy and Prannoy Roy in the firm's latest annual report. Addressing shareholders, the Roys, founder-promoters of NDTV, said the company had emerged financially strong in FY22, continuing the turnaround of recent years. "Both the television and digital branches of the NDTV group reported their highest-ever profit. NDTV Ltd (television arm) recorded a profit of Rs 59.18 crore.

PHOTOS: Mandhana, Verma power India to victory vs Aus

PHOTOS: Mandhana, Verma power India to victory vs Aus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Smriti Mandhana struck a sublime half-century as India finally produced a good batting display to record a seven-wicket win over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday, keeping their hopes alive for a place in the final of the women's T20 tri-series. Australia posted 173 for 5 courtesy of a quickfire 57-ball 93 from Ashleigh Gardner and Meg Lanning's 22-ball 37 after India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to field at the Junction Oval.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.

World's largest cargo aircraft lands in Hyderabad

World's largest cargo aircraft lands in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It also has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in operational service.

Twin world records for Dhoni in India's T20 win

Twin world records for Dhoni in India's T20 win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed a coveted double in T20 internationals, becoming the first cricketer to take five catches in a match and also reach 50 scalps in T20 Internationals.

No problem if Cong pitches for Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Nitish

No problem if Cong pitches for Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Nitish

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Nitish also reiterated that he was "not a claimant" for the top post.

Saini picks three, South Africa A make 249-7 on Day 1

Saini picks three, South Africa A make 249-7 on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

While Saini took three for 42, fellow pacer Deepak Chahar claimed one for 35 and left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar picked up two wickets.

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Travel photos that'll make you fall in love with India

Travel photos that'll make you fall in love with India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Rediff readers share the best of India's photographs from their travels.

Andhra CM goes on 'silent dharna' against Telangana

Andhra CM goes on 'silent dharna' against Telangana

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Continuing to mount pressure on the government over the Telangana Bill, pro and anti-statehood Congress leaders are preparing to stage separate sit-ins in New Delhi on Wednesday when the special session of the Parliament starts.

Congress likely to get 4 ministerial berths in new govt in Bihar

Congress likely to get 4 ministerial berths in new govt in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Besides the four ministerial berths, the Congress has also sought the post of Speaker of the state assembly, but Kumar is not keen on giving that, sources said.

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

Stunning pix of India that'll make you fall in love

Stunning pix of India that'll make you fall in love

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

From snow-capped mountains to pristine beaches, Rediff readers have covered them all.

Stapled visas to Arunachal residents a 'goodwill' gesture: China

Stapled visas to Arunachal residents a 'goodwill' gesture: China

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

China has justified as "goodwill" gesture its policy of issuing stapled visas to residents of Arunachal Pradesh, saying such a policy does not "undermine" the positions of both India and China which have disputes over big parts of that area.

IPL mega auction: Franchises cautious about U-19 players

IPL mega auction: Franchises cautious about U-19 players

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Unlike in previous years when the under-19 players were in focus and even got lucrative offers, this time the franchises were rather subdued when it came to locking in the junior stars as evidently, it takes time for them to be mature enough for top-flight cricket.

BJP finishing off regional allies, Nitish took wise step: Pawar

BJP finishing off regional allies, Nitish took wise step: Pawar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Pawar said Nitish took the decision anticipating the crisis the BJP was planning to bring on.

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Several fire fighting teams present on the spot brought the fire under control immediately but they were not swift enough to prevent the blaze from destroying the thatched roof of the main pandal completely.

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Muslims around the world are celebrating Islam's biggest holiday with prayers, gifts, traditional visits with family and friends, and feasts. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in accordance with God's will, though in the end God provides him with a sheep to sacrifice instead. In remembrance, Muslim faithful slaughter sheep, cattle, camels and other livestock in an act of sacrifice to show gratitude for their blessings, divide the meat into three equal portions and give some of it to the poor.

Sensex snaps 3-day losing spell; gains 141 points at close

Sensex snaps 3-day losing spell; gains 141 points at close

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty ended up 37.05 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 10,397.45 points

What went wrong for Satwik-Shetty in World Championships semi-final

What went wrong for Satwik-Shetty in World Championships semi-final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

It is "irritating" to be unlucky all the time; perhaps they need some "divine intervention" to win crucial matches, said a frustrated Satwiksairaj Rankireddy after he and Chirag Shetty were beaten in the men's doubles semi-finals at the World Championships, in Tokyo, on Friday.

Investors snap up SBI's biggest overseas bond sale

Investors snap up SBI's biggest overseas bond sale

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The State Bank of India on Thursday successfully raised $1.25 billion from an overseas dollar-denominated bond sale, making it the single largest issue from the domestic banking in recent years.