News for 'dial'

Now, dial a rickshaw for a smooth ride

Now, dial a rickshaw for a smooth ride

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

In city that's always on the edge over rickshaw fares and rude auto drivers, Rickshawale.com is trying to change things in Mumbai with its first ever dial-a-rickshaw service.

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The police have questioned multiple autorickshaw drivers, including the one who brought the suspect to the spot before the blast took place.

Emergency? You may just need to dial 2611

Emergency? You may just need to dial 2611

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Dial 2611, a National Emergency Telephone Number system is designed and developed as a nationwide single telephone number assigned to integrate local, regional and national help lines and is easy to remember, Dinkar Borde, a scientist and an innovator, said.

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In a letter published in the Kyiv Post, Rishi had said that he will be a lifelong friend and help Ukraine rebuild into a prosperous, ambitious and forward-looking country.

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray to discuss Maha political turmoil

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray to discuss Maha political turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

As the political turmoil in Maharashtra continues to unfold, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shide spoke to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray about the recent political situation in the state, confirmed MNS leader on Monday.

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced.

Adani Dethrones Ambani Again

Adani Dethrones Ambani Again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The combined market capitalisation of Adani group companies increased to Rs 15.11 trillion last week. As a result, Gautam Adani's family raced ahead of Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, reclaiming the title of India's wealthiest promoter.

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A quick look at the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

India dials OPEC on high oil prices

India dials OPEC on high oil prices

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

India has taken up the issue of high oil prices with producer nations and OPEC, demanding affordable rates, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli told the Lok Sabha on Monday. Petrol and diesel prices have shot up to record highs across the country after relentless price increases since early May. Petrol is retailing above Rs 100 a litre in more than a dozen states.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

DIAL gets Rs 1,827 crore bonanza from government

DIAL gets Rs 1,827 crore bonanza from government

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

In a major concession to the Bangalore-based GMR-led consortium Delhi International Airport Ltd that is operating and upgrading Delhi airport, the government has allowed it to impose airport development fees on passengers that will help them raise up to Rs 1,827 crore over three years. The move also means that the government has forfeited its share of revenue since DIAL has been allowed to levy Airport Development Fees and not User Development Fees.

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.

Aishwarya At Cannes: Yay Or Nay?

Aishwarya At Cannes: Yay Or Nay?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Aishwarya was dressed in an outfit completely out of her comfort zone from Sophie Couture's collection.

What's Shannon Doing With Indiana Jones?

What's Shannon Doing With Indiana Jones?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'It feels surreal that I was posing at the same time as Mr Ford was on the carpet!'

Flight delays: Scindia warns passengers against unruly behaviour

Flight delays: Scindia warns passengers against unruly behaviour

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

With low-visibility conditions significantly disrupting flight operations at the Delhi airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said all stakeholders are working round-the-clock to minimise fog-related impact as well as passenger inconvenience, and asserted that unruly passenger behaviour is unacceptable.

Vistara's Delhi-Pune flight delayed over bomb threat call

Vistara's Delhi-Pune flight delayed over bomb threat call

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Authorities at the Delhi airport on Friday searched a Vistara aircraft, which was to leave for Pune, following a bomb threat but nothing suspicious was found, the police said.

Ukraine crisis: Biden dials Xi, warns of consequences for backing Russia

Ukraine crisis: Biden dials Xi, warns of consequences for backing Russia

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The about two-hour-long conversation between the two leaders over a secure video call focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it said.

PepsiCo on mission to dial up nutrition: Nooyi

PepsiCo on mission to dial up nutrition: Nooyi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The company aims to expand its offering to include whole grains, fruits and vegetables

Urvashi's Blue Lips Give The Ash Effect

Urvashi's Blue Lips Give The Ash Effect

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Urvashi Rautela wore a corset dress by Designer Said Kobeisy with exaggerated off-shoulder sleeves, but it was her makeup that stole the show.

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Four earthquakes, the strongest being of magnitude 6.2, jolted Nepal in quick succession with tremors reverberating through parts of north India including Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday.

Ukraine's foreign min dials Jaishankar ahead of UNSC vote on Russian attack

Ukraine's foreign min dials Jaishankar ahead of UNSC vote on Russian attack

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Jaishankar said he emphasised that India supports diplomacy and dialogue as the "way out".

Feisty Shehnaaz Gill's Six Best Fashion Moments

Feisty Shehnaaz Gill's Six Best Fashion Moments

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The SKG style book is as lively and natural as she.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Bengal floods: PM dials Mamata, assures her of all help

Bengal floods: PM dials Mamata, assures her of all help

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The prime minister telephoned Banerjee to take stock of the flood situation in West Bengal, and assured the chief minister of all central assistance to mitigate it, the bureaucrat said.

Pretty Woman Mukti Mohan

Pretty Woman Mukti Mohan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Time to give Mukti Mohan a fashion award.

Akelli Review: Nushrratt Can't Save This Mess

Akelli Review: Nushrratt Can't Save This Mess

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

What could have been an immensely compelling survival drama is reduced to the pretty-girl-in-peril thriller, observes a disappointed Mayur Sanap.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

India's telecom sector has been through dizzying peaks, troughs, policy U-turns, court battles, brutal competition, and daily controversies. India could go back to a private sector duopoly with just Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel surviving the mayhem. The third player, Vodafone Idea, could be history.

Mamata dials guv, alleges people not being allowed to vote

Mamata dials guv, alleges people not being allowed to vote

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

According to TMC sources, the chief minister had called Dhankhar from a polling booth at Boila in Nandigram constituency, where she is pitted against her protege-turned-adversary Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and alleged that supporters of her party were not being allowed to cast votes by saffron camp workers.

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

AMC stocks' Q1 after-party may be nearing an end

AMC stocks' Q1 after-party may be nearing an end

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Asset Management Companies (AMCs) demonstrated improved business metrics in the first quarter ended June 2023 (Q1FY24), but a sharp run-up in stocks leaves little room for further upside in the immediate term, say analysts. During this quarter, HDFC AMC reported a 10 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in revenue from operations at Rs 575 crore. Nippon India's revenue from operations went up 12 per cent to Rs 354 crore.

Yogi gets death threat over emergency WhatsApp helpline

Yogi gets death threat over emergency WhatsApp helpline

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Police said the message was sent allegedly by a person named Shahid on the WhatsApp number of Dial-112 helpline.

Uddhav dials Modi as Guv delays MLC nomination

Uddhav dials Modi as Guv delays MLC nomination

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Thackeray spoke to Modi on phone and told him that attempts were being made to create political instability in the state, sources told PTI. "Political instability in a huge state like Maharashtra when it is facing the COVID-19 crisis is not right and Thackeray urged the PM to look into it," they said.

Uddhav dials PM over oxygen issue, told he's campaigning in Bengal

Uddhav dials PM over oxygen issue, told he's campaigning in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he had tried to contact Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone regarding the oxygen supply for the state but the PM was not available since he was busy campaigning for the West Bengal elections.

Govt dials investors ahead of LIC's IPO; embedded value expected by Aug

Govt dials investors ahead of LIC's IPO; embedded value expected by Aug

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The government has reached out to investors to apprise them about Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC's) growth and prospects as it prepares for the country's largest initial public offering (IPO). Preliminary presentations have been made to inform investors on how the organisation is being restructured ahead of the IPO, along with its financials, so that the IPO process can be hastened once its embedded value is derived. "A detailed presentation has been made to investors, giving them details on how LIC is positioned beyond what is known. "This includes how LIC is being restructured ahead of the IPO, and investors are keen to know that," said an official. In the Finance Bill, 2021, the government had proposed a slew of changes to the LIC Act, 1956.

Wah Shefali!

Wah Shefali!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Ms Shah's style dept is a sober, serious place.