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This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'The focus is on to cultivate a culture of respect.'

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Malik has been the find of the season as he outsmarted the top batters of the world with his brutal pace.

Army XI hold Air India, stay afloat in Beighton Cup

Army XI hold Air India, stay afloat in Beighton Cup

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Army XI made a stunning comeback in the second-half, pumping in four goals, to hold Air India 4-4 and keep their semi-final hopes alive in the 117th Beighton Cup hockey tournament in Kolkata on Wednesday.

What contributed to KKR's downfall in IPL 2022?

What contributed to KKR's downfall in IPL 2022?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A testimony to KKR's problems has been the fact that 20 players have played in 12 games. There has not been a single game, where the playing XI has been retained, making the outfit look completely unsettled.

WC qualifiers: India may alter playing style against Bangladesh

WC qualifiers: India may alter playing style against Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

A winless India must beat Bangladesh on Monday if they want to jump to third spot in Group E standings and keep themselves afloat for a direct berth in the Asian Cup third qualifying round.

Kings XI in a must-win situation to stay afloat

Kings XI in a must-win situation to stay afloat

Rediff.com12 May 2012

As the battle to reach the play-off stage in IPL gets fierce, Kings XI Punjab find themselves in a must-win situation as they take on Deccan Chargers at the PCA stadium in Mohali on Sunday.

Ranji SF: Hardik Tamore ton helps Mumbai post 393 against UP

Ranji SF: Hardik Tamore ton helps Mumbai post 393 against UP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Tamore, who was roped in as replacement for the injured Aditya Tare, reposed the faith of the team management, and along with all-rounder Shams Mulani (50) frustrated the UP attack after play commenced late due to wet outfield.

2 years after sale to Kingfisher,Air Deccan afloat

2 years after sale to Kingfisher,Air Deccan afloat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Most of the Air Deccan aircraft that await repainting are small single-aisle ATR jets. When contacted, the Kingfisher Airlines spokesperson said re-painting of aircraft is typically done when the aircraft visits the maintenance, repair, overhaul workshop for scheduled maintenance checks.

India aim to stay afloat, battle Oz in crucial tie

India aim to stay afloat, battle Oz in crucial tie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Their survival in the series at stake and reputation hit by speculation of discord in the camp, India are a team on the brink as they prepare to take on World No. 1 Australia in a crucial tri-series league match in Sydney on Sunday.

India needs 3 private players in telecom: Airtel CEO

India needs 3 private players in telecom: Airtel CEO

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal on Wednesday asserted that a large nation like India needs three private players in the telecom sector, and hoped the government would take measures to offer relief to the industry that is facing "serious financial stress". The comments assume significance in the backdrop of Vodafone Idea's desperate struggle to stay afloat. Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla had in June this year offered to hand over the group's stake in debt-laden Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) to the government or any other entity to ensure that the company remains a going concern.

Emotional Siraj illustrates India's resilience

Emotional Siraj illustrates India's resilience

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Heading into Brisbane, Siraj found himself leading a depleted Indian pace attack that included Shardul Thakur and Navdeep Saini, both of whom had played only one Test, plus debutant T Natarajan.

No fresh equity to be infused in cash-strapped Voda Idea

No fresh equity to be infused in cash-strapped Voda Idea

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Vodafone plc has made it clear that it will not make any fresh equity infusion in its Indian telecom business--Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL). Responding to a query, a spokesperson at the UK-headquartered telco said: "Just to confirm our position, there will be no new equity infusion from Vodafone Group." This is the first time that Vodafone has spoken about its stand after the government announced a telecom package.

'I have to get Ma out of prison'

'I have to get Ma out of prison'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'I also stopped speaking to the media because I felt used by them.'

Belgian club seek financial help from Fellaini

Belgian club seek financial help from Fellaini

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Standard had their professional licence rescinded on April 8 after the Belgian football association found they had not paid premiums owed to players.

Biyani's Future looks uncertain if RIL deal fails

Biyani's Future looks uncertain if RIL deal fails

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Banking sources said the debt recast is actually 'Plan B' to help the nation's largest retailer stay afloat.

Nearly impossible to reassemble Viraat now: Ship-breaker

Nearly impossible to reassemble Viraat now: Ship-breaker

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Over 40 per cent of the dismantling work has been completed so far, said Mukesh Patel, Chairman of Shree Ram Group based at Alang in Bhavnagar district which bought the ship at an auction in July last year for Rs 38.54 crore.

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's CSK ease past Sunrisers

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's CSK ease past Sunrisers

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up an emphatic 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Delhi Capitals aim to start on winning note vs SRH

Delhi Capitals aim to start on winning note vs SRH

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Bolstered by Shreyas Iyer's return, Delhi Capitals will look to maintain the form they showed in the first half of the season as they resume their IPL campaign against a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.

7 Ways To Avoid Start-Up Failure

7 Ways To Avoid Start-Up Failure

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Companies that do not know why they are doing good also do not know why they are failing when they are on a downward slide, notes Baqar Iftikhar Naqvi, founder and CEO, Upriver, a sales accelerator firm.

Lalu Yadav speaks to Sonia, hints at thaw with Congress

Lalu Yadav speaks to Sonia, hints at thaw with Congress

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday hinted at a thaw between his party and the Congress, saying had a telephonic talk with Sonia Gandhi whom he asked to hold a meeting of 'like-minded' parties which could join hands to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Vodafone Idea's position may be tough even post relief measures: Report

Vodafone Idea's position may be tough even post relief measures: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Vodafone Idea's cash flow analysis indicates that its situation may remain challenging even after any relief measures, and the telco needs "meaningful capital infusion" with a long gestation period to become competitive, a report by Credit Suisse said on Wednesday. The report expects Airtel to be "well placed" in either of the scenarios, of two-private-operator sector, or three private operators post an industry repair. The note by Credit Suisse on the Indian telecom sector said there has been increasing interest among investors to evaluate valuations of Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers under two situations, in the wake of recent developments.

Air India may require over $1 bn to stay afloat

Air India may require over $1 bn to stay afloat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Estimating that AI's total losses this fiscal would mount to $800 million in 12 months ending March 31, consultancy firm Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has said that the airline would require at least $1 billion for rebuilding it self.

What happens to Air India's Rs 16,000 cr unpaid bills?

What happens to Air India's Rs 16,000 cr unpaid bills?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The government will transfer about Rs 16,000 crore of unpaid fuel bills and other pending dues that Air India owes to suppliers, to a special purpose vehicle before handing over the loss-making airline to the Tata Group, a senior official said. Air India Assets Holding Ltd (AIAHL), which will hold non-core assets of Air India such as land and building, will also be saddled with 75 per cent of the airline's debt that the Tata Group is not taking over. Besides the debt, the excess liability going to AIAHL comprises unpaid fuel bills to oil companies, airport operators and vendors, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management - the department running the privatisation programme of the government.

AAP's Mann of the moment in Punjab

AAP's Mann of the moment in Punjab

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Aam Aadmi Party calls Bhagwant Mann its people's choice for CM candidate in Punjab. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces what makes Mann so indispensable for his party.

Recipe to rescue India's telecom sector, specially Vodafone Idea

Recipe to rescue India's telecom sector, specially Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Measures reportedly being mulled by the government to ease telecom industry's stress and fundraising may give Vodafone Idea the much-needed breather, but structural issue undermining the sector can be fixed only with "sizable" tariff hike for 4G prepaid customers, according to a note by Edelweiss. It further observed that as Voda Idea's large liabilities are falling due, and given the impending launch of JioPhone Next (whose rollout timeline has now been pushed to before Diwali), "the sooner the government measures as well as tariff hikes are rolled out, the better it is". It is pertinent to mention here that the telecom sector has been keenly watching out for the relief package, which could include redefinition of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) to exclude non-telecom items, cut in levies such as Spectrum Usage Charges and easier terms and conditions for surrendering radiowaves to the government.

Air India stake sale: SpiceJet's Ajay Singh has a risky flight plan

Air India stake sale: SpiceJet's Ajay Singh has a risky flight plan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

In March 2020, soon after the cessation of airline operations globally and domestic flights within India, many in the aviation sector had written Delhi-headquartered low-fare airline SpiceJet's obituary well before that of most of its rivals. Unlike IndiGo, GoAir (now rechristened Go First), Vistara and even AirAsia India, SpiceJet did not have founders or backers with deep pockets. Although it is the only other listed carrier in India besides IndiGo, it was considered the weakest and the least likely to survive the pandemic. But chairman and managing director Ajay Singh surprised everyone by not only surviving but taking the lead on many fronts. Within a few weeks of the scheduled flight stoppage, SpiceJet was doing as many charter flights as it could get hold of.

Sensational Shami Saves the Day for India

Sensational Shami Saves the Day for India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Mohammed Shami inspired India's fightback with a superb showing with the ball, on Day 5 of the World Test Championship Final.

How Kohli's motivational words helped Siraj

How Kohli's motivational words helped Siraj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Skipper Virat Kohli's advice to 'be strong' has helped Siraj stay afloat

Some Delhi hospitals still struggle for oxygen supply

Some Delhi hospitals still struggle for oxygen supply

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Some hospitals in the national capital appealed to authorities on Tuesday to replenish their oxygen stocks, saying their patients' lives were at stake owing to erratic supplies.

Confident CSK take on struggling Rajasthan

Confident CSK take on struggling Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

With eight points from 11 games, RR are placed second from bottom in the eight-team table and a loss on Saturday will end their slim chances of qualifying for the knockout stage.

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Punjab, who are on eight points from 11 games, need to win the match to keep their play-offs hopes alive, while KKR (10 points from 11 games) also need a victory to boost their hopes.

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday pitched for using the USO Fund to subsidise smartphones for select groups to help penetrate the digital revolution and said India should make the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks a national priority. As much as 5 per cent of the licence fee paid by telecom operators goes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund, which was set up in April 2002 for achieving universal service objectives by providing access to telephone services in rural and remote areas and creation of infrastructure for mobile services and broadband in these areas. However, according to the CAG, less than half of the funds so collected are transferred for the said purpose.

We believe we can get out of any situation: Pollard

We believe we can get out of any situation: Pollard

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Kieron Pollard says Mumbai Indians' struggling players have belief in each other's ability, asserting that they will wriggle out of the difficult situation as they continue to be in hunt for the IPL play-offs.

Committed to offering superior services: Voda Idea CEO to users

Committed to offering superior services: Voda Idea CEO to users

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Amid an existential crisis confronting the company, Vodafone Idea CEO Ravinder Takkar has reached out to consumers reaffirming the telco's commitment to continue providing "superior services and best-in-class propositions". Thanking users for their continued support as the company approaches first anniversary of 'Vi' branding, Takkar noted that Vi came with a promise of a better tomorrow, bringing the best in technology, services and solutions for the Digital India and Digital Bharat. The company will continue to deliver on this promise to keep users ahead, Takkar said in the mailer to consumers.

Jet's operations down to just 32 flights

Jet's operations down to just 32 flights

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Of the 22 planes it operated, 16 were on the domestic routes and the rest were deployed in the international routes.

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The symbolism of the sinking of a major naval ship is deeply complex and military history is replete with tales of how the loss of a single high value war ship perhaps impacted the larger war that the nation in question was engaged in, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Fine dining gets a taste of lockdown blues

Fine dining gets a taste of lockdown blues

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Now they are reinventing their strategies to stay afloat, as they see no sign of recovery for at least six months.

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The world's longest serving warship was decommissioned by the Indian Navy four years ago. It is being dismantled with the help of around 300 trained workers at one of the plots owned by ship breaking firm, Patel said.

'Kings XI belief great after Super Over win'

'Kings XI belief great after Super Over win'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The nervy double Super Over win against defending champions Mumbai Indians sky-rocketed Kings XI Punjab's belief and played a role in effecting a turnaround in their fortunes in the IPL, according to the team's left-arm fast-medium bowler Arshdeep Singh.

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has expressed hope that the government and regulators will step in to ensure the sector remains a viable place for continued investments and asserted that the industry requires "long overdue" support to maintain its current 3+1 structure. In the latest annual report of Airtel, Mittal said as the sector's role in the economy becomes more pervasive, its challenges loom larger. Issues such as unsustainable pricing and low returns in a highly capital-intensive environment, coupled with legacy legal issues, "have extracted their toll", Mittal observed.