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Uber India chief: We're at very early stages of our journey in India

Uber India chief: We're at very early stages of our journey in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The company's India focus hasn't changed with the change in CEOs.

Uber, Ola face higher lease payouts under GST

Uber, Ola face higher lease payouts under GST

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

GST impact: Higher lease payouts may hit airlines, cab aggregators.

India out of Thomas, Uber Cup

India out of Thomas, Uber Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The Indian men's and women's badminton teams crashed out of the Thomas and Uber Cup finals after suffering identical 0-3 defeats to Indonesia and China respectively in the quarter-finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday. India's top shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and Saina Nehwal gave a scare to higher-ranked opponents Taufik Hidayat and Yihan Wang before eventually going down 12-21, 21-10, 17-21 and 21-14, 11-21, 18-21 respectively.

China to face Indonesia in Uber Cup final

China to face Indonesia in Uber Cup final

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Holders China eased into the final of the Uber Cup women's team tournament with a 3-1 semi-final win over South Korea on Thursday. The Chinese, seeking a sixth Uber Cup crown in succession, will play hosts Indonesia in Saturday's final after the Indonesians beat Germany, also 3-1.

Why Priyanka Rules Everyone's Hearts!

Why Priyanka Rules Everyone's Hearts!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

For Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, 'being yourself is the ultimate fashion statement'.

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Inspired by the peerless P V Sindhu and aspiring to be Indian badminton's aggressive new kid on the block. Tanvi Sharma is nothing like an average 15-year-old.

Ravishing Radhika!

Ravishing Radhika!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

She's been turning heads in the vibrant purple hue.

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

A surge in taxi fares earlier led Maharashtra govt to set up committee to recommend prices for these players

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.

Govt mulls blocking of apps of Uber, Ola, others across country

Govt mulls blocking of apps of Uber, Ola, others across country

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The government is mulling blocking mobile taxi hailing apps of Uber, Ola and TaxiForSure all over the country, with the Department of Electronics and Information Technology seeking views from the Transport Ministry for the same.

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

With an existing consumer base of 400 million across airports, electricity and gas distribution businesses, the Adani group is revving up its retail play. It is planning to use the 2.4 billion consumer interactions a year with group companies to push various products and services. The group has already launched the 'Adani One' super app that will eventually sell products across the spectrum, top executives said.

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Ambee, an Ambulance-hailing app, is set for commercial rollout. Sharath Chowdary profiles the Uber-backed firm that aims to bring online 50% of ambulances across 60 Indian cities over 5 years.

India finish fourth in Uber Cup

India finish fourth in Uber Cup

Rediff.com28 Feb 2010

Saina Nehwal and Trupti Murgunde won their respective singles matches but India still could not get past formidable Japan and settled for the fourth place in the Uber Cup Asia Zone qualifiers in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on Sunday.

Can Ola, Uber replace autos, taxis? Tell us

Can Ola, Uber replace autos, taxis? Tell us

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The poor attitude of the rickshaw and taxi drivers is a major reason why Ola and Uber are easily breaking into markets like Mumbai.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

Our only source of livelihood snatched, say protesting Uber drivers

Our only source of livelihood snatched, say protesting Uber drivers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Hundreds of cab drivers employed with Internet-based taxi firm Uber on Friday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding revocation of the ban imposed on the company's operations in the national capital.

Woman identifies Uber driver in court as rape trial begins

Woman identifies Uber driver in court as rape trial begins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

United States-based cab service provider Uber's driver, who is facing trial in a rape case, was identified in a Delhi court by the victim, a 25-year-old woman executive.

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Competition makes us better. I lose a little bit of sleep because I have competition.'

Uber Cup: India women blanked 0-5

Uber Cup: India women blanked 0-5

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Despite the presence of world number four Saina Nehwal, India's women shuttlers were blanked 0-5 by China in the Uber Cup (Asia Zone), while the men's team went down 2-3 after a valiant fight against Indonesia in the Thomas Cup in Macau.

We are no Uber, we're different, say Radio taxis

We are no Uber, we're different, say Radio taxis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The Association claimed to represent 13 operators, including Mega Cabs, Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs, Tab Cabs, which run their services in several cities across the country.

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 46-ball century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, might have to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third match on Wednesday.

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Investments are at risk if operators are unable to resolve concerns of authorities and customers after the rape accusation.

Uber Cup: Indian women maul Australia

Uber Cup: Indian women maul Australia

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Indian women made a stupendous start to their campaign at the Uber Cup badminton tournament by thrashing Australia 5-0, in Kunshan, on Monday.

India drubbed by Japan in Uber Cup

India drubbed by Japan in Uber Cup

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Saina Nehwal's win was the lone consolation for the Indian eves, who were outplayed 1-4 by formidable Japan in their second league encounter of the Uber Cup (Asia Zone) badminton tournament in Nakornratchasima, Thailand on Tuesday.

India in Uber Cup Asian Zone semis

India in Uber Cup Asian Zone semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

India rode on Sayali Gokhale's stunning victory to enter the semi-finals of the Uber Cup Asia Zone qualifier, but it was curtains for them in the Thomas Cup in Nakornratchasima, Thailand, on Friday. Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal set the ball rolling, but it was Sayali who was India's star performer as she won a crucial match to give India a 3-2 victory over Chinese Taipei 3-2 and enter the last four stage.

Uber rape case: Court frames charges against cab driver

Uber rape case: Court frames charges against cab driver

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

A Delhi court on framed charges against the driver of US-based cab service provider Uber for alleged rape and kidnapping, amid some drama by him inside the court room.

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The 32-year-old cabbie, who allegedly raped an executive on Friday night, would not have been behind the wheel of the Uber taxi had the United States-based company run a background check and conducted a police verification, as he had earlier been jailed too in a rape case.

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Such service providers were given time until the end of October to follow the law of the land.

Flipkart, Snapdeal & Uber, watch your ads; big brother is after you

Flipkart, Snapdeal & Uber, watch your ads; big brother is after you

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Advertising industry watchdog ASCI upheld complaints against 82 campaigns in June for misleading ads, including those of Flipkart, Uber, Snapdeal, Vodafone.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

People can talk anything they want to, I know my game better: Kohli

People can talk anything they want to, I know my game better: Kohli

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Sunday dismissed the constant talk over his strike rate against spin in the middle overs, saying he knows his game better than those who question his approach.

What Should Deepika Wear At The BAFTAs?

What Should Deepika Wear At The BAFTAs?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

While we are sure Dips will make a style statement at the red carpet, Namrata Thakker presents some looks we think she should definitely consider for the starry event.

Banks entice uber rich with super-premium credit cards

Banks entice uber rich with super-premium credit cards

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

As the country's HNI population is on a rise, the segment is hard to ignore for domestic banks.

India to host Thomas, Uber Cup finals in 2014

India to host Thomas, Uber Cup finals in 2014

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

For the first time India will play host to the final rounds of the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup championship next year after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) officially awarded the hosting rights to the country.

India rout Indonesia to reach Uber Cup semi-finals

India rout Indonesia to reach Uber Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Indian women's badminton team scripted history as they reached the semi-finals of the Uber Cup tournament for the first time with a dominating 3-0 victory over Indonesia in the quarter-finals at the Siri Fort Sports complex.

Sindhu edges Sim, Ashmita stuns Beiwen in Malaysia Masters quarters

Sindhu edges Sim, Ashmita stuns Beiwen in Malaysia Masters quarters

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sindhu saw off Sim 21-13, 12-21, 21-14 in a 59-minute women's singles second-round match to register her third win over the Korean world number 34.

India's uber-rich plan private museums to display collections

India's uber-rich plan private museums to display collections

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Uber-rich approaching bankers to help them set up trusts that will own, govern and manage the collections.

Not just Silicon valley, innovation will happen in Bay area, Beijing, Bengaluru: Uber boss

Not just Silicon valley, innovation will happen in Bay area, Beijing, Bengaluru: Uber boss

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'Curiosity, fierceness to solve a problem, push until it hurts and looking for the wow factor makes a good entrepreneur'.

Uber Cup: Indian men shuttlers finish 3rd

Uber Cup: Indian men shuttlers finish 3rd

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Indian men's team edged past Japan to settle for the third place in Thomas Cup qualifiers, while the women shuttlers remained in the hunt for a place in the Uber Cup main draw despite losing the qualifying semi-finals in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: India demolish Australia in Thomas and Uber Cup

Sports Shorts: India demolish Australia in Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday