News for 'Uber India'

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

Rediff.com15 May 2022

In what was India's first-ever appearance in the tournament finale, they defeated the record 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand to lift the Thomas Cup 2022 title.

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

Teen sensation Hooda named in Indian Badminton Team

Teen sensation Hooda named in Indian Badminton Team

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead the women's challenge in both the Commonwealth and Asian Games while London Olympics bronze winner Saina Nehwal did not expectedly feature in the squads.

Saina to skip selection trials for CWG, Asian Games

Saina to skip selection trials for CWG, Asian Games

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Saina Nehwal's chances of defending her title at the Commonwealth Games looks bleak as she has decided to skip the selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events.

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'All these incidents go to show that the day of the anodyne, apolitical corporation is running out fast,' says Kanika Datta.

Uber rape: Man from whom fake certificate procured identified

Uber rape: Man from whom fake certificate procured identified

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

A man, from whom a fake character certificate was originally procured, using which the Uber rape case accused got an All India Tourist Permit, has been identified by the police and summoned for questioning.

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India have been drawn with top seeds and defending champions China, Thailand and hosts Finland for the upcoming Sudirman Cup badminton tournament, making it a tough Group A for the side to negotiate.

E-commerce companies on ONDC may pay the price for non-compliance

E-commerce companies on ONDC may pay the price for non-compliance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The government will develop a mechanism to ensure that e-commerce companies and entities that have adopted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) architecture are compliant with the rules. Non-compliance may result in a penalty. "We will have our own evaluation system, and if we find any player is not sticking to it, then we will take action. "Participants will have to be compliant with the rule of the land," Sanjiv, joint secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), told reporters on Thursday.

Lakshya fulfils his promise, gifts 'Bal Mithai' to PM

Lakshya fulfils his promise, gifts 'Bal Mithai' to PM

Rediff.com22 May 2022

PM Modi met in person and interacted with the badminton squad

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

There are many things that Uber could and should have done when it started operating in Delhi, a city which is unfriendly to women -- but did not. It should have been able to more carefully track taxis that go off GPS, as happened in this case.

Saina leads Indian women's charge into Uber Cup quarters

Saina leads Indian women's charge into Uber Cup quarters

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal led India to the quarter-finals of Uber Cup with a crushing 4-1 victory over Hong Kong but it was curtains for their male counterparts in the Thomas Cup after they lost to Korea 2-3 in New Delhi.

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India on Sunday dethroned defending champions and 14-time winners Indonesia

Sania Mirza to mentor RCB in Women's Premier League

Sania Mirza to mentor RCB in Women's Premier League

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

India's tennis icon Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as their mentor in the inaugural Women's Premier League.

First time in 11 years, India in Thomas Cup quarters

First time in 11 years, India in Thomas Cup quarters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India will take on traditional powerhouse China in the final match on Wednesday.

Why India must create new programming languages...

Why India must create new programming languages...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Why hasn't India produced a single earth-shaking idea like Python or the World Wide Web, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Uber-Thomas Cup: Saina takes women closer to quarters, men face early exit

Uber-Thomas Cup: Saina takes women closer to quarters, men face early exit

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Saina Nehwal guided the Indian women's team to a dominating 5-0 win over Germany to stay on course for a knockout berth in Uber Cup, but the men's team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Hong Kong, staring at an early exit in Thomas Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, China.

How to apply for LGTBI job fair in India

How to apply for LGTBI job fair in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Companies such as Uber, Accenture, BNY Mellon, The Lalit, Kronokare and Unhotel will be hiring candidates for various roles.

The real story behind the demise of TaxiForSure

The real story behind the demise of TaxiForSure

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Ola's cash reserves are starting to run dry. The company was in talks to raise $1 billion in funding by the end of July, but no announcement has been made as yet

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

On Friday, Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 people to the advisory committee, which provides overall policy advice to the United States trade representative on matters of development, implementation, and administration of the US trade policy.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The competition between app-based taxi services has led to a drop in prices and more choices for customers.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.'

India Open, Syed Modi cancelled in BWF's adjusted calendar

India Open, Syed Modi cancelled in BWF's adjusted calendar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The BWF also shared its Standard Operation Procedure with member associations, saying any breach "can result in accreditation being revoked and participants not permitted to enter the venue."

Grievance redressal method of e-com players not up to mark

Grievance redressal method of e-com players not up to mark

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The grievance redressal mechanism of many big e-commerce players is not up to the mark as the number of complaints received by the National Consumer Helpline has risen sharply over the last four years, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Thursday. Addressing an event organised by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Singh said the number of complaints registered on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has gone up to 90,000 in November compared to 40,000 in the same month last year. "Four years back, the number of complaints pertaining to e-commerce transactions was 8 per cent of the total complaints.

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship.

India Open, Hyderabad Open scrapped

India Open, Hyderabad Open scrapped

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

BWF said that Finland will host the Sudirman Cup Finals in September-October while the season-ending World Tour Finals will be staged in Indonesia.

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The average salary received by students during campus placements for 2021-2022 was Rs 21.48 lakh per annum. The highest salary offered was $250,000.

Rathour backs batters and pitch curator for Indore turner

Rathour backs batters and pitch curator for Indore turner

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'To be fair to curators, they hardly got time to prepare the wicket. They had a Ranji season here and it was pretty late that it was decided the game will be shifted from Dharamsala. They did not get enough time.'

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While it is heartening to see companies chipping in with their messages of support, they are probably walking a tightrope here.

Super luxury carmakers line up grand launches for India

Super luxury carmakers line up grand launches for India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Despite the rupee fluctuations, the coveted brands have lined up a record number of launches.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

India Internet Day: Of guerrilla warfare and barbarians at the gate

India Internet Day: Of guerrilla warfare and barbarians at the gate

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Most Indian start-ups and e-commerce are largely funded by foreign investors

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'I want them to play the game for the reasons they started playing the game at the first place, which is the love for the game. I don't know what it was like in the past but I will run this team like I have always done.'

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The high court also told app-based taxi service provider, Ola cabs that it was inclined to allow only CNG-based cabs to provide point to point service in the national capital.

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday blamed the withdrawals by Asian nations for the postponement of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final, calling it a "big setback" for the sport.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Deregulation to make India a trillion-dollar geospatial economy

Deregulation to make India a trillion-dollar geospatial economy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A business in India wanting access to maps and geospatial data would typically have to wait months before it got what it wanted. All this is set to change with the new guidelines on geospatial data, report Neha Alawadhi and Peerzada Abrar.