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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.

Gopichand rues lack of investment in coaches

Gopichand rues lack of investment in coaches

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

'We actually have a big vacuum in terms of producing coaches of quality and it's not a training program. It's an ecosystem issue. So, we need to work harder to bridge that gap'

Rajasthan CM's bid to woo NY investors

Rajasthan CM's bid to woo NY investors

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje addresses investors at the Indian Consulate in New York on Tuesday.

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at The Waldorf Astoria in New York amid a rousing welcome by the India Diaspora.

PHOTOS: Telangana stands tall with 291-ft tall tiranga

PHOTOS: Telangana stands tall with 291-ft tall tiranga

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

T S Sudhir, who was present at the occasion, reports

At 61 feet, this Ganesha is India's tallest

At 61 feet, this Ganesha is India's tallest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

It took 150 workers a total of four months to build this idol of Lord Ganesh, which cost approximately Rs 1 crore.

Candle light vigil in US for terror victims

Candle light vigil in US for terror victims

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Image: Congressman Joe Crowley at a Candle Light Vigil to pay the last respect to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The meet was held at Jackson Hights on Monday.

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.

We will soar high when Pak stoops low at UNGA: India

We will soar high when Pak stoops low at UNGA: India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'What they want to do is their call. We've seen them mainstream terrorism in the past. And what you're now telling me is they may want to mainstream hate speech. It's their call, if they want to do that. Poison pens don't work for too long'

East meets West

East meets West

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers -- giving presentation to Andhra pradesh Chief Minister Dr YS Rajashakher Reddy at Cisco headquaters in California on May 9.

PHOTOS: Crane carrying aircraft crashes into wall

PHOTOS: Crane carrying aircraft crashes into wall

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The aircraft (Airbus A-320 model) belonging to Air India was being transported by road from Begumpet airport to Central Training Establishment at Ferozguda in Balanagar when the crane bars got bent down and the aircraft suddenly fell on a nearby compound wall.

Mahindra couple in NY

Mahindra couple in NY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Anand Mahindra, managing director of Mahindra and Mahindra, his wife Anuradha Mahindra (centre) and French actress Mylne Jampano at the Mahindra Film Festival press conference in New York on Tuesday.

Scorching heat in Telangana kills over 65

Scorching heat in Telangana kills over 65

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Telangana has been witnessing high temperatures for several days now and the highest maximum temperature of 43 degree Celsius was recorded.

PIX: Shah Rukh gets an honorary doctorate

PIX: Shah Rukh gets an honorary doctorate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from the event.

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

From children to soldiers, everyone in India marked the 72nd Independence Day with much vigour and zeal. Here are glimpses of the celebrations from across the nation.

Rs 80K cr Kaleshwaram irrigation project inaugurated in Telangana

Rs 80K cr Kaleshwaram irrigation project inaugurated in Telangana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

It is the only project in the world which can lift two TMC of water every day, the government said.

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.

First Look: Sonu Nigam turns dad

First Look: Sonu Nigam turns dad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Here's a picture of his newborn.

Hillary Clinton at a NJ fundraiser

Hillary Clinton at a NJ fundraiser

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton poses with Indian-Americans beneath the Sardar Patel statue at the Albert Palace in New Jersey during a fundraiser on Thursday.

US Open: Mixed fortune for Indian stars at Flushing Meadows

US Open: Mixed fortune for Indian stars at Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Indian tennis stars have so far enjoyed mixed fortune at the ongoing US Open in New York.

Sania-Jie advance in Rogers Cup

Sania-Jie advance in Rogers Cup

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Sania Mirza and her new partner Jie Zheng came from behind to beat Natalie Grandin and Darija Jurak and advance to the second round of the WTA Rogers Cup.

Lights, action, music: Telangana celebrates turning 1

Lights, action, music: Telangana celebrates turning 1

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Telangana government will be embarking on a week long celebration from Tuesday to observe its Formation Day.

Is this how we treat our teachers?

Is this how we treat our teachers?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Cops clash with teachers who were on dharna demanding their salaries, which they have not received for 17 months.

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Here's everything you wanted to know about the 15th member of the world court.

PHOTOS: Muslims come together to mark Prophet Mohammad's birth

PHOTOS: Muslims come together to mark Prophet Mohammad's birth

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Thousands of Muslims joined together to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. Here are some scenes of the joy and festivities.

Indians celebrate Independence Day

Indians celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Soaked in patriotism, Indians marked the country's 71st Independence Day with the tricolour fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at various spots across the nation.

PIX: Bollywood attends Arpita Khan's wedding

PIX: Bollywood attends Arpita Khan's wedding

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The film industry parties with Arpita and Aayush at their grand wedding.

Chatwal donates $5 million to Hillary's campaign

Chatwal donates $5 million to Hillary's campaign

Rediff.com12 May 2008

United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's campaign received a contribution of $5 million from Indian American Democrat Sant Chatwal for the 2008 Presidential elections during a Mother's Day fund raiser which was held in New York on Sunday.

TDP-BJP combine ahead in Seemandhra assembly polls

TDP-BJP combine ahead in Seemandhra assembly polls

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Telugu Desam Party-Bharatiya Janata Party combine on Friday appeared set for an impressive performance in Seemandhra by leading in about 90 Assembly seats, followed by YSR Congress in around 70, out of the total 175 seats in the region.

Jagan reverses Naidu's order, allows CBI into AP

Jagan reverses Naidu's order, allows CBI into AP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The CBI will now have all powers to take up corruption and other cases in AP.

SRK on the New Jersey skyline

SRK on the New Jersey skyline

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The star's hoarding stands tall in New Jersey.

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

After stating openly that the Telugu Desam Party would fight the elections without the Bharatiya Janata Party in Seemandhra, TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has now agreed to keep the alliance alive.

T-Bill will be immediately brought in Rajya Sabha: Kamal Nath

T-Bill will be immediately brought in Rajya Sabha: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

After Lok Sabha successfully passed the Telangana bill, the government on Tuesday said it will immediately bring the legislation in Rajya Sabha.

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.

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New York on Thursday on his second visit to the United States, has a "packed schedule" ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark United Nations sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian Diaspora in the Silicon Valley.

Urmila walks the ramp

Urmila walks the ramp

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Manish Malhotra presents his bridal collection.

Chennai blasts: 'Bomb not planted at Bangalore station'

Chennai blasts: 'Bomb not planted at Bangalore station'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Officials of the Tamil Nadu special police who are conducting a joint probe with their counterparts in Karnataka have concluded that the two bombs that went off on the Bangalore-Guwahati train were not planted in Bangalore.

KCR's son meets Jagan Reddy to build up 3rd front

KCR's son meets Jagan Reddy to build up 3rd front

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

K Chandrasekhar Rao deputed the party's working president and his son K T Rama Rao and other senior leaders to hold parleys with the leader of the opposition in Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, on Wednesday.

TDP MLA caught offering Rs 50 lakh bribe to legislator, jailed

TDP MLA caught offering Rs 50 lakh bribe to legislator, jailed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

How much is a vote worth? In Telangana, it seems the going price for a vote in the Legislative Council elections is Rs 5 crore.

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a simple ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan.