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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cashless India is a non-starter, my friends

Cashless India is a non-starter, my friends

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The poor can't withdraw their money from their bank account and other Indians live in constant fear of their money getting stolen by unscrupulous hackers, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure have an interesting game plan for future

Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure have an interesting game plan for future

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Ahead of the likely acquisition of online taxi aggregator TaxiForSure by larger competitor Ola Cabs, technology teams of the two Bengaluru-based companies are learnt to be evaluating ways in which the two platforms can be integrated, sources said.

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gupta, 56, was a Rajya Sabha member and was minister for steel in the United Progressive Alliance government.

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.

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.

Super Saina beats Ratchanok as Indian eves thrash Thailand

Super Saina beats Ratchanok as Indian eves thrash Thailand

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Saina Nehwal produced one of her finest performances in recent times to guide Indian women's team to a comfortable victory over Thailand and catapult the hosts to the top of Group Y in the Uber Cup badminton tournament in New Delhi.

Why Facebook and Google are under I-T scanner

Why Facebook and Google are under I-T scanner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Taxmen have come across instances where global firms - charged a withholding tax of 6 per cent - are underreporting the exact income they earned from an Indian user.

Af-Pak fan clashes: ICC to beef up security

Af-Pak fan clashes: ICC to beef up security

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Two persons were evicted from the stadium after fans of both countries clashed outside the stadium, requiring intervention from the Yorkshire Police.

Going around in circles with Nirmala Sitharaman

Going around in circles with Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com attends Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presser in Chennai to tom-tom the government's achievements in its first 100 days in office.

Alibaba close to buying strategic stake in Meru

Alibaba close to buying strategic stake in Meru

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Meru Cabs is in talks with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.

Secret behind Swiggy's meteoric rise

Secret behind Swiggy's meteoric rise

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

With razor-sharp focus on deliveries and customer experience, powered by strong in-house technology built ground-up, Swiggy is emerging as the food ordering platform of choice.

Anand, Popat to lead

Anand, Popat to lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

They won the men's and women's singles titles respectively in the National Badminton Championships.

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The proposed policy is increasingly becoming an item of negotiation, as the US pushes hard to change India's stance.

Saina shocks world No. 2 Yamaguchi at Denmark Open

Saina shocks world No. 2 Yamaguchi at Denmark Open

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Saina Nehwal breezed into the quarter-finals of the Denmark Open, scoring a 21-15, 21-17 victory over Japan's world No. 2-ramked Akane Yamaguchi on Thursday.

Gopichand mum over split with Saina

Gopichand mum over split with Saina

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand remained tightlipped about his split with Saina Nehwal, saying he doesn't want to talk about the issue as the Asian Games is just round the corner.

Saina dumps Gopichand, to train under Vimal Kumar for Asian Games

Saina dumps Gopichand, to train under Vimal Kumar for Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal has split with National coach Pullela Gopichand and sought the help of former chief coach Vimal Kumar to prepare for the prestigious Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

12 stories that shook India in 2014

12 stories that shook India in 2014

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The year threw up quite a few shockers, some rather rude one. Below are Rediff.com's 12 picks that made us sit back and think, 'Did that really happen?'

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Some taxi and cab unions, including those associated with app-based aggregators, have decided to join the strike called by farmers organisations demanding repeal of three new farm sector laws.

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The IPO will be sometime in the first half of next year.

The dancing legends wowing India

The dancing legends wowing India

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.

Fabulous ways to rock the sari style

Fabulous ways to rock the sari style

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Anavila Mishra's collection rekindled the beauty of the six yard wonder.

#BoldandBeautiful: Are you ready for a beach party?

#BoldandBeautiful: Are you ready for a beach party?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Check out the latest trends from the India Beach Fashion Week 2015.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.