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Karnataka likely to levy 1-2% fee on digital apps

Karnataka likely to levy 1-2% fee on digital apps

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Karnataka government is planning to levy a fee of 1-2 per cent on aggregator platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Flipkart, Amazon, Uber, etc., a government source said on Friday, adding that an announcement in this regard could come following a sub-committee meeting next week. "There is a sub-committee meeting scheduled in the coming week.

Softbank reviving Ola-Uber India merger talks

Softbank reviving Ola-Uber India merger talks

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

According to a source SoftBank is in favour of Ola acquiring the Indian unit of Uber, but the finer details of the deal are being discussed

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 last year but was postponed to August 15-23. Later it was further delayed to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

From high-end villas with private sommeliers to exclusive showcases at cultural centres to private sessions with Michelin-starred chefs and celebrities, hotel chains are pulling out all the stops

Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Sindhu has agreed to compete in next month's Thomas and Uber Cup after deciding to pull out of the event earlier due to personal reasons

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The capital infusion is expected to bolster its presence in the country by funding its key businesses to take on Indian rival Ola.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

Thomas and Uber Cup postponed due to COVID-19

Thomas and Uber Cup postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

After Indonesia and South Korea on Friday joined Thailand, Australia, Chinese Taipei and Algeria in pulling out due to the dreaded disease

India handed easy draws in Thomas and Uber Cup Final

India handed easy draws in Thomas and Uber Cup Final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The prestigious event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 but was postponed to August 15-23 before finally rescheduling it in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Alaya Wants None Of The Nepotism'

'Alaya Wants None Of The Nepotism'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Alaya has kept her career disconnected from me in every way.' 'She wanted to achieve success by herself without any help or interference.'

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...'

Uber Cup: Sindhu loses as Korea thrash India

Uber Cup: Sindhu loses as Korea thrash India

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian men's team will face Chinese Taipei in group C of Thomas Cup Final later in the day.

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In India, it is fighting a pitched battle against Ola.

Sindhu withdraws from Uber Cup due to 'personal reasons'

Sindhu withdraws from Uber Cup due to 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Sindhu had resumed training last month under the supervision of Korean coach Park Tae-Sang after the Sports Authority of India

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

Uber sells China business to Didi Chuxing

Uber sells China business to Didi Chuxing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Uber is locked in an intense battle with market leader Ola, which counts Didi as an investor.

Can India be Uber's silver lining?

Can India be Uber's silver lining?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Karan Choudhury asks Uber India president Amit Jain what the company's global problems mean for its India operations.

Is Ola, Uber resuming services in your city?

Is Ola, Uber resuming services in your city?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

While Ola will be restarting services in over 60 cities across the country from Tuesday, Uber, on the other hand, will restart services in 13 more cities from Tuesday, increasing coverage to over 35 cities.

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

It was investing heavily in finding new ways to gauge driver behaviour apart from just relying on feedback provided by riders.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

Uber might enter auto rickshaw services

Uber might enter auto rickshaw services

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Its executives are test-marketing the model in New Delhi.

Japanese fencer turns to Uber Eats for fitness, money

Japanese fencer turns to Uber Eats for fitness, money

Rediff.com13 May 2020

With all competitions now cancelled for the foreseeable future and the Olympics pushed back a year, Ryo Miyake felt he couldn't accept sponsorship money in good conscience.

New Year, New Looks, Bollywood Style

New Year, New Looks, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma lists some bold new looks inspired by Bollywood's beautiful fashionistas that you can use to start the New Year.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

Is This Kriti, Manushi's Fave New Trend?

Is This Kriti, Manushi's Fave New Trend?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

From layering gold links to pairing bold chains with sleek outfits, celebrities are redefining how we wear this trend.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

Be Happy Review: AB Baby Plays Papa Again

Be Happy Review: AB Baby Plays Papa Again

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza can sure set the stage on fire but isn't quite the storyteller, notes Sukanya Verma.

Uber to mentor start-ups with social impact

Uber to mentor start-ups with social impact

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Uber will provide mentorship for start-ups on matters such as funding, marketing, operations and scalability.

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Evera Cabs bets on BluSmart EVs to drive Rs 100 crore revenue in FY26

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing firm Evera Cabs, which grabbed headlines after acquiring 500 cars from the now-defunct cab service BluSmart, is stepping up its presence in the EV cab segment. The company is aiming for revenue of Rs 100 crore in the ongoing financial year (2025-26), up from Rs 18 crore in 2024-25.

Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Automobile makers in India are embracing taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Ola, hoping to ride on their expansion to sell more cars, a contrarian view to companies in Western markets that fear a drop in car sales due to them

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London. Drivers can initiate their registration on the Ola app.

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

Stunning, Sassy Shalini

Stunning, Sassy Shalini

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The actor is uber stylish when it comes to what she wears.

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Ola accuses Uber of violating local laws, run business for profit.

Uber: Innovator today, violator tomorrow?

Uber: Innovator today, violator tomorrow?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

What perhaps turned the tide against Uber was the plight of the consumer.

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Under the ambit of probe is how former exec Eric Alexander obtained medical records of woman who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in 2014

Bumpy road ahead for Ola, Uber

Bumpy road ahead for Ola, Uber

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The past few weeks have been rough for both Ola and Uber companies, dodging fire from almost all corners.

WATCH! Millennials react to Sitharaman's Ola-Uber remark

WATCH! Millennials react to Sitharaman's Ola-Uber remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf and Hitesh Harisinghani speak to millennials to find out if the ease of ride-sharing apps like Ola and Uber was a reason for them not buying a car.

Former Afghan finance minister now drives Uber in US

Former Afghan finance minister now drives Uber in US

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A week before the Taliban seized Kabul, Payenda had resigned from his position after President Ashraf Ghani lashed out at him in a public meeting.