News for 'auto-rickshaw'

PIX: Daunting task for govt as Telangana stir paralyses life

PIX: Daunting task for govt as Telangana stir paralyses life

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

The activists seeking a separate Telangana state call it a final assault. They say that this time around they would not stop until their demands are met.

Rahul Dravid and GOLD are the last men standing!

Rahul Dravid and GOLD are the last men standing!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

People hoard gold, whenever there is crisis of confidence on the paper currency.

Railways to promote Gandhi Circuit to draw tourists

Railways to promote Gandhi Circuit to draw tourists

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

IRCTC will work on Kisan Yatra, a special travel scheme to help farmers to learn about new farming and marketing technique.

What our Bollywood actors drive

What our Bollywood actors drive

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Salman Khan gets into an autorickshaw, and more.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

Bandh likely to hit supply of rations for protesters

Bandh likely to hit supply of rations for protesters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

But we have enough stacked up for another 2-3 months. We have come prepared for a long haul, Gurjaint Singh from Panipat said.

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The incident has resulted in an almost kilometer-long traffic jam on both sides of the SV/LJ Road.

Your mom is like my mom: Cong leader offers to take care of Modi's mom

Your mom is like my mom: Cong leader offers to take care of Modi's mom

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Distressed by Narendra Modi's mother travelling in an auto rickshaw and living in a small room, Rashid Alvi, a Congress leader, on Wednesday wrote to the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate volunteering to look after her, as Modi had not provided her with a comfortable life despite his 'wealth and success'.

Real estate prices soar before planes

Real estate prices soar before planes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

With the environment ministry nod to Navi Mumbai airport, money is flying into projects in its precincts.

When the waves came crashing

When the waves came crashing

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami took a huge toll on life in Tamil Nadu. A decade later, here's a look at the changes it has brought

AP: Pallam Raju's convoy hits rickshaw, 5 dead

AP: Pallam Raju's convoy hits rickshaw, 5 dead

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Five people in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district were killed after a jeep that was part of a convoy of Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju hit an autorickshaw on Thursday afternoon.

Mumbai Meri Jaan: Fisherfolk on the ramp

Mumbai Meri Jaan: Fisherfolk on the ramp

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Mumbai's dabbawallas, taxi and auto drivers, fisher folk walked the ramp for the first of its kind fashion show.

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of the capital on Monday.

Taxi, auto strike ends in Mumbai, Delhi hikes fare

Taxi, auto strike ends in Mumbai, Delhi hikes fare

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The recent increase in the prices of CNG has prompted auto and taxi drivers to demand demand hike in fares.

Conan O'Brien finds his perfect curtain in India!

Conan O'Brien finds his perfect curtain in India!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

New commercial shows Conan O'Brien weaving cloth in India.

Reva to rope in franchises for production abroad

Reva to rope in franchises for production abroad

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Electric car manufacturer Reva is planning manufacturing facilities abroad under a franchise model to penetrate those markets.

India's most wanted car-lifter nabbed

India's most wanted car-lifter nabbed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Forty-one-year-old Anil Chauhan, who was earlier netted four times by police in different states, is now in custody of Meghalaya Police after being arrested from Assam's Silchar last Monday.

Assault on Sikh leads to tension in west Delhi

Assault on Sikh leads to tension in west Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

"We are outraged. This is a Sikh-dominated area and to cut or trim the hair of a Sikh is the first possible assault. We have backed down for the moment, but we will erupt if the police don't fulfill their promise of arresting the accused in 48 hours. The Sikh community from the whole of Delhi will be out on the streets. This is an insult," Harpreet Singh, a local leader of Akali Dal said

Curbs, Kashmir shutdown persist on Day 57

Curbs, Kashmir shutdown persist on Day 57

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Main markets and other business establishments across the Valley remained shut and public transport was off the roads.

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

IIT whiz kids and designs for the future

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

A look at the annual design degree show from the IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre

Taxi fares hiked by Rs 2 in Mumbai

Taxi fares hiked by Rs 2 in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Maharashtra government has agreed to raise basic taxi fares in Mumbai by Rs 2 from the existing Rs 14.

Taxi, auto strike leads to chaos in Mumbai

Taxi, auto strike leads to chaos in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

There was some respite for Mumbaikars when the strike was called off in the evening. However, the prospect of soon having to shell out more for their journey left them anguished.

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

Rediff.com13 May 2021

As the COVID wave gradually shifts to rural areas, several states are gearing up to check its spread through self-proclaimed lockdowns by Panchayati Raj institutions, creating a database of migrants and providing free online medical consultation to the sick.

Miraculous escape for eight passengers

Miraculous escape for eight passengers

Rediff.com22 May 2010

It was a miraculous escape for eight passengers onboard the ill-fated Air India flight which crashed in Mangalore on Saturday morning as they managed to jump out of the aircraft soon after it hit the ground.

Cong-NCP eye another clean sweep in Mumbai

Cong-NCP eye another clean sweep in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

In the overcrowded local trains, auto-rickshaw stands, BEST buses and long queues at the Bandra-Worli sea link toll plaza, the staple language of Mumbai is Hindi, unlike most of the other cities of Maharashtra, where Marathi still dominates the public conversation domain.

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The strike affected attendance in government offices and banks, the officials said.

SC asks govt to formulate hospitalisation policy within 2 weeks

SC asks govt to formulate hospitalisation policy within 2 weeks

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to formulate within two weeks a national policy on admissions to hospitals in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19 and said no patient shall be denied hospitalisation or essential drugs in any state for lack of local residential proof.

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

An uneasy lull prevailed on the campus on Friday as very few people were seen in the university streets and eating joints, otherwise brimming with students. The unease at the university's Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy brunt of the mob violence, was palpable as a few students were seen leaving the campus fearing for their safety on Thursday evening as well.

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Electric mobility in India is touted to be the way to the future, but implementation of large-scale projects to bring infrastructure for charging is still lacking.

10 hurt in Mumbai road rage; 2 boys held

10 hurt in Mumbai road rage; 2 boys held

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The accident occurred on Sunday night when a car carrying five students hit three auto rickshaws and then rammed into the people on the roadside, police said on Monday.

Deepika wins Youth World Archery title

Deepika wins Youth World Archery title

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Fifteen-year-old Ranchi girl Deepika Kumari overcame all odds to win the 11th youth World archery Championship in Ogden, the United States, on Wednesday. Born to an auto rickshaw driver, Deepika did not let her family's economic background come in her way as she became only the second Indian archer to win a Youth World Championship title.

Know an African? Greet him with 'India loves you' and share it!

Know an African? Greet him with 'India loves you' and share it!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

So, we ask you, dear readers, to extend your hand to the African community in the country. Show them the love, spread the word of tolerance and help India get rid of its racist tag.

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Health and Family Welfare department had issued a detailed order on Sunday, notifying the lockdown in the whole of Delhi, stipulating various restrictions.

6 killed in Maoists-police crossfire; Odisha orders probe

6 killed in Maoists-police crossfire; Odisha orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Five of those caught in the cross fire died on the spot, while another person succumbed to injuries later, Kandamal superintendent of police Pinak Mishra told media persons.

SP manifesto promises major sops for workers, farmers, poor, women

SP manifesto promises major sops for workers, farmers, poor, women

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The party released its manifesto -- Samajwadi Vachan Patra -- for the coming assembly elections, shortly after the BJP released its own.

SRK's Darr inspired Snapdeal employer's abduction

SRK's Darr inspired Snapdeal employer's abduction

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Dipti Sarna had revealed that she was abducted by four men at knife point while she was on her way back home in an auto-rickshaw.

Complete cyclone damage reports in 2 days, restore power: CM

Complete cyclone damage reports in 2 days, restore power: CM

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Speaking at a video conference to take a stock of damage caused by the cyclone in the coastal district which is adjacent to Mubai, Thackeray also directed that electricity supply be restored quickly.

Asked about her 'rate', model nabs perverts after chase

Asked about her 'rate', model nabs perverts after chase

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

One of the two boxers from Haryana was arrested for allegedly passing lewd comments at a 26-year-old model mistaking her to be a "call girl", police said on Monday.

Life paralysed in West Bengal

Life paralysed in West Bengal

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The Information Technology sector has been exempted from the purview of the agitation.

One killed in accident at Mumbai's metro rail site

One killed in accident at Mumbai's metro rail site

Rediff.com14 May 2008

One person was killed and one injured seriously when a rotary piling machine, working on the metro rail project site of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, toppled over on an auto-rickshaw on Wednesday morning, crushing the passenger to death and grievously injuring the driver