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Meru Cabs raises Rs 300 crore; lines up Rs 600 crore more

Meru Cabs raises Rs 300 crore; lines up Rs 600 crore more

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The fresh funds would be used for expansion of Meru's network.

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Digitally driven businesses have cut short the time to market significantly.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Sales of Apple's smartphones in China have suffered a setback.

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Around half the value of the mark-downs is due to the Japanese currency's appreciation against other currencies.

Ola tries old-school transporter model

Ola tries old-school transporter model

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

With Ola Corporate, aims to provide services to 10,000 firms by next year

India has 100 billionaires; 6th largest globally

India has 100 billionaires; 6th largest globally

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The global billionaire population reached a record 2,325 with the addition of 155 new billionaires in 2014, registering a rise of 7 per cent from 2013.

Must see! Rakul Preet looks wickedly sexy in black

Must see! Rakul Preet looks wickedly sexy in black

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Rakul Preet Singh shares some important life lessons in an interview with FHM.

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.

Vijay Mallya drops out of India's 100 richest club

Vijay Mallya drops out of India's 100 richest club

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

UB Group Chairman Vijay Mallya is no longer a member of India's 100 Richest club, even as fortunes of the country's uber-rich have seen a significant growth since last year.

I was surprised to test positive for COVID-19: Sikki Reddy

I was surprised to test positive for COVID-19: Sikki Reddy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India's badminton doubles specialist N Sikki Reddy on Saturday heaved a sigh of relief after returning negative for COVID-19 barely two days after testing positive for the contagious disease, saying she was "shocked" by the not-so-kind reactions her initial result attracted.

When will Modi cut high taxes on fuels?

When will Modi cut high taxes on fuels?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The logic of deregulation was that the consumer was protected no matter what the price of crude. But now the reverse has happened. The government is protected no matter what the price of crude, observes Aakar Patel.

Rape case: Cab driver remanded in 3 days police custody

Rape case: Cab driver remanded in 3 days police custody

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A driver, working for US-based cab service provider Uber, was remanded in police custody for three days by a Delhi court for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive in New Delhi on Friday night.

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

After a recent spate of big-bang funding of food discovery and delivery apps, experts believe the sector's consolidation might be over and the remaining players are here to stay and thrive.

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Australian government had announced that anyone arriving in the country from overseas will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days starting Sunday midnight (March 15) in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, a lot of citizens are confused regarding the working of the precaution.

Badminton player Sikki's second COVID-19 test returns negative

Badminton player Sikki's second COVID-19 test returns negative

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

National camp to resume on Monday.

Ola promises ride as soon you step out

Ola promises ride as soon you step out

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Currently the average expected time of arrival for Ola vehicles is five minutes.

Start-up trends that ruled India in 2015

Start-up trends that ruled India in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

From mass layoffs to acquisitions, here's how the Indian start-up industry kept us on our toes.

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The move is prompted by the disruption in the car usage pattern caused by the app-based ride-hailing companies such Ola and Uber

Maths didn't help Einstein discover gravity: Piyush Goyal

Maths didn't help Einstein discover gravity: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Do not get into the calculations that you see on television...Oh if you are looking at $5 trillion economy, the country will have to grow at 12 per cent, today it is growing at 6-7 per cent'

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Indian farmers practise an agro-silvo-pastoral system and that livestock is a crucial part of their economy. Taking away the meat would demonetise their assets. It would kill their income, says Sunita Narain.

Sakshi Dhoni reveals post-lockdown plans with husband Mahi

Sakshi Dhoni reveals post-lockdown plans with husband Mahi

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Sakshi further said that the coronavirus-imposed lockdown has not changed much of their routine and her daughter, Ziva, has kept them occupied.

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Hyderabad Open badminton tournament, scheduled to be held from August 11 to 16, was on Thursday cancelled by the world body BWF in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The event was part of the BWF's revised calendar to restart the sport after the pandemic-forced cancellations since March.

Badminton doubles player Sikki Reddy tests positive for COVID-19

Badminton doubles player Sikki Reddy tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Shuttler N Sikki Reddy and physiotherapist Kiran C have tested positive for COVID-19 at the ongoing national camp, forcing the closure of the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad for sanitisation.

'Always knew Tewatia would get IPL stardom with batting'

'Always knew Tewatia would get IPL stardom with batting'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Rahul Tewatia was always destined to achieve stardom in the Indian Premier League because of his swashbuckling batting, says his childhood coach Vijay Yadav, after watching his ward's exploits for Rajasthan Royas, in the IPL match against Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

There is only one way to measure employment

There is only one way to measure employment

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

It's high time we now turn the popular question on its head -- when there is no growth in jobs for several years, how can the real GDP grow at 7 per cent per annum, says Mahesh Vyas.

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Why am I not in national camp? asks Kashyap

Why am I not in national camp? asks Kashyap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

P Kashyap insisted that he too has an outside chance of qualifying for the Tokyo Games but he has no way to pursue it as he can't train at the camp.

4,000 Indian millionaires shifted overseas in 2015

4,000 Indian millionaires shifted overseas in 2015

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The report however noted that the migration of super rich from China and India is not a "concern".

No diesel taxis on Delhi roads from May 1, says SC

No diesel taxis on Delhi roads from May 1, says SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

It is the end of the road for diesel taxis including those run by aggregators like Ola and Uber in Delhi and National Capital Region.

Not just cars, Ola is keen on electric auto-rickshaws also

Not just cars, Ola is keen on electric auto-rickshaws also

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

This comes at a time when Ola is looking to replicate nationally the success of its auto-rickshaw offering in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.

South Africa's batting coach salutes AB, Faf after rescue knocks

South Africa's batting coach salutes AB, Faf after rescue knocks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

South Africa's batting coach Dale Benkenstein credited AB de Villiers for changing the momentum as South Africa put up 286, after tottering at 12 for 3, on the opening day of the first Test against India, in Cape Town, on Friday.

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

This is the second investment by General Atlantic in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs 6,598.38 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

How cab aggregators are bringing micro-entrepreneurship to students

How cab aggregators are bringing micro-entrepreneurship to students

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Unlike regular cab service providers, taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola are making it easy for the students to juggle work and studies.

Ratan Tata invests in m-commerce platform Paytm

Ratan Tata invests in m-commerce platform Paytm

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

His investment in Paytm is in his personal capacity.

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Modi's US tour: Which company pledged what

Modi's US tour: Which company pledged what

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Apple Inc may have the best to offer in the near term.

Sindhu recommended for Padma Bhushan

Sindhu recommended for Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

A two-time bronze medallist at the World Championships, Sindhu has risen rapidly up the rankings since becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal, at the Rio Games last year.

4 deals in 4 weeks: Reliance to sell 1.34% Jio stake to General Atlantic

4 deals in 4 weeks: Reliance to sell 1.34% Jio stake to General Atlantic

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The deal follows Facebook picking up a 9.99 per cent stake in the firm that houses India's youngest but largest telecom firm on April 22 for Rs 43,574 crore. Within days of that deal, Silver Lake -- the world's largest tech investor -- bought a 1.15 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 5,665.75 crore. On May 8, US-based Vista Equity Partners bought 2.32 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 crore.