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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.

'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

Harrowing time for Delhi commuters as auto, taxi unions go on 2-day strike

Harrowing time for Delhi commuters as auto, taxi unions go on 2-day strike

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Passengers complained that they had to wait a long time for Ola and Uber cabs, and added that those were available at inflated rates.

How workers are being crushed by a brutal Gig Economy

How workers are being crushed by a brutal Gig Economy

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Drawn in by fuzzy promises about unleashing the entrepreneur in each of us and the benefits of being one's own boss, people find themselves instead oppressed by an algorithm, notes Rahul Jacob.

Google tax mop-up drops 30% in Q1

Google tax mop-up drops 30% in Q1

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

E-commerce companies that fall within the scope of the equalisation levy include Adobe, Uber, Udemy, Zoom.us, Expedia, Alibaba, Ikea, LinkedIn, Spotify, and eBay.

Pics! The most stylish men on the GQ red carpet

Pics! The most stylish men on the GQ red carpet

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Presenting the men who stole our attention at GQ's Best Dressed bash.

Sindhu pulls out of Denmark Open to be held next month

Sindhu pulls out of Denmark Open to be held next month

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Though Sindhu decided against travelling to Denmark, she plans to participate in the Asia Open-I and Asia Open-II scheduled to be held in November.

Ban on app-based cabs to continue: Delhi govt in High Court

Ban on app-based cabs to continue: Delhi govt in High Court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The ban on app-based taxi services will continue and vehicles violating it will be seized, the city government on Tuesday submitted in the Delhi High Court in New Delhi while Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd withdrew its plea against the December order stopping its operations.

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The 16-year-old from Gujarat was rewarded for last year's stellar run, which saw her win titles in three junior international tournaments. It enabled her rise three places and take the top position in the BWF junior rankings.

US 'deeply disturbed' over attack on Sikh cab driver

US 'deeply disturbed' over attack on Sikh cab driver

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The Sikh taxi driver was assaulted by an unidentified man, who knocked off his turban and also used expletives against him.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

Moody's assigns first-time 'B3' ratings to Ola

Moody's assigns first-time 'B3' ratings to Ola

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Moody's Investors Service on Monday said it has assigned a first-time B3 corporate family rating (CFR) to ANI Technologies, which operates ride hailing service Ola. Moody's CFRs are opinions of a corporate family's ability to honour all of its financial obligations. It has also assigned a B3 rating to the company's proposed senior secured term loan.

What we need: A toxin-free work culture

What we need: A toxin-free work culture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What's the point in lamenting widespread toxic work culture, and the capitalist system that gives rise to it if there is no alternative?' 'Actually, there is,' says Ashish Sharma.

Spotted: Off-ramp beauties at LFW

Spotted: Off-ramp beauties at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Presenting some stunning off-ramp looks we spotted on Day One of LFW. Take a look!

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

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.

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The deal brings the two start-up stalwarts - Bansal and Ola co-founder and chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal - together in the backdrop of growing foreign control in this space.

With 1,119 job offers, IIT-Kharagpur leads placement

With 1,119 job offers, IIT-Kharagpur leads placement

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

IIT Kharagpur gets more than 1,000 job offers in a record five days, with 144 companies visiting the campus till Dec 5

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supercars are being offered up for free drives in a new campaign by an online portal.

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

Gig economy workers may now get insurance cover under ESIC scheme

Gig economy workers may now get insurance cover under ESIC scheme

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Gig workers are usually spoken of in the context of the sharing economy, like Uber, Ola drivers, delivery persons for Zomato and Swiggy and so on. This is the first time such workers will be covered under India's social security law.

Rising number of complaints against cab aggregators

Rising number of complaints against cab aggregators

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Predatory pricing petitions against Ola, Uber were filed from across cities.

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen sailed into the second round but it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth on a mixed day for India at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris on Wednesday.

Sachin Bansal invests Rs 650 crore in Ola; may join board

Sachin Bansal invests Rs 650 crore in Ola; may join board

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

With regard to his investment in Ola, Bansal said that on the one hand, the ride-hailing major had emerged as a global force in the mobility space and on the other it continued to build deeper for various needs of a billion Indians through its platform. This is the largest funding by an individual in the app cab.

Most US H-1B employers pay migrant workers well below market rates: Report

Most US H-1B employers pay migrant workers well below market rates: Report

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Researches reveal that many firms that employ H-1B workers directly, including some of the biggest names in the technology industry such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Qualcomm, Salesforce and Uber, pay a large share of their H-1B workers at one of the two lowest wage levels, Level 1 or Level 2.

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Veterans in the travel industry, a well-known corporate lawyer, and a marquee US-based hedge fund have backed the upcoming low-cost airline Akasa Air. Founded by former Jet Airways chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube, the venture counts ace stock trader and investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as its biggest financial backer with an investment of around Rs 300 crore. A person with knowledge of the development said most of the people were well known to Jhunjhunwala and Dube, who approached them during the conception stage.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

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

Nita Ambani looks breathtaking on Femina's cover

Nita Ambani looks breathtaking on Femina's cover

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Nita Ambani exudes grace, warmth and power on the cover of Femina.

Samantar 2 review

Samantar 2 review

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The climax of every episode has been stupendously well crafted. You will be left shocked and wanting to know more.

How insurance brokers losing the game to technology

How insurance brokers losing the game to technology

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The Ola Money and Uber tie-ups demonstrate how insurance companies, including even government-run ones, are forging partnerships with every possible service company to offer products.

Karnataka blinks first, plans to allow bike taxis on roads

Karnataka blinks first, plans to allow bike taxis on roads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A draft policy will be issued for public consultation in the coming weeks.

BWF puts out SOPs: No handshakes, mandatory testing

BWF puts out SOPs: No handshakes, mandatory testing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The apex body also advised "teams and participants entering tournaments during the European and Asian legs" to "not return to their home countries as many would then have to undergo a 14-day quarantine period upon their return."

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."

Ola raises $500 million from Softbank, others

Ola raises $500 million from Softbank, others

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Ola competes with Uber Technologies in India.

When Aishwarya made eyes at you!

When Aishwarya made eyes at you!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma shows us some eye-catching instances.

Uber chic but at what cost?

Uber chic but at what cost?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

High-end luxury brands are beginning to recognise the untapped potential in India. Import duties, however, are playing spoilsport.

Mumbai's taxis, autos strike postponed for 10 days

Mumbai's taxis, autos strike postponed for 10 days

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Following an assurance from the state government that their grievances would be looked into, the strike -- which was to begin on Tuesday -- has been pushed back.

Zomato may buy Grofers in all-stock deal

Zomato may buy Grofers in all-stock deal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sources said a merger could benefit both as Grofers' private labels business would be a draw for Zomato, as well as its experience in the online grocery delivery space.