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How Air India pilots are fleecing the airline

How Air India pilots are fleecing the airline

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Apparently, the losses to the airline due to this scam are now running into crores of rupees.

Don't hoard cash; come to banks when you need money: RBI

Don't hoard cash; come to banks when you need money: RBI

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The RBI 'assured people' that enough cash in small denominations is also available at banks.

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

By the end of 2020, India will lay 32,737 km across the length and breadth of the country. It needs to lay down and comply with strict safety standards especially since some of these pipes will go through areas of dense habitation, says Rashme Sehgal.

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

9 killed, 14 injured in blast at Bhilai Steel Plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June dedicated the modernised and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant to the nation.

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In major embarrassment for the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the International Cricket Council rated the track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Nagpur, on which the third Test between India and South Africa was played, as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

Lehmann extends contract as Australia coach to 2019

Lehmann extends contract as Australia coach to 2019

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Darren Lehmann has extended his contact as Australia's head coach until 2019 to cover the World Cup and the Ashes series in England that year, the country's cricket board (CA) said on Monday. The 46-year-old former left-handed batsman took on the role on the eve of the 2013 Ashes and despite losing 3-0 in England, he went on to guide the team to series wins over South Africa, England, India, New Zealand and West Indies. He also won the 2015 World Cup on home soil with Australia, who currently top the ICC rankings in both test and one-day international cricket.

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The first ever air-conditioned suburban local for Mumbai, which was flagged off from Integral Coach Factory in Chennai on March 31, has finally arrived in the metropolis, and its trial run would take place within a week, said a senior Central Railway official on Tuesday.

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Unless the impasse ends next week, the upcoming Australia 'A' tour of South Africa, a two-Test series in Bangladesh and a limited-overs tour of India are under threat from the dispute, with the Ashes also looming at the end of the year.

All 8 accused in bribe-for-loan scam get bail

All 8 accused in bribe-for-loan scam get bail

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Nine days after their arrest in a cross-country housing loan scam, a special CBI court on Friday granted bail to all the eight accused, including LIC Housing Finance CEO Ramchandran Nair, after observing that their custody is not required further.

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After 15 years of failing to win an Ashes Test series in England, Cricket Australia have decided to give players more experience with the Dukes cricket ball by using it in their domestic first class competition from next year.

Air India staff asked not to fly on weekends

Air India staff asked not to fly on weekends

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The reason for the directive, the first of its kind by the airline, is that Air India does not want its own staff to occupy seats that can be sold to fare-paying passengers.

Minister to give 1,000 free mobiles to BPLs

Minister to give 1,000 free mobiles to BPLs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Minister of State for IT and Communications Sachin Pilot would distribute 1,000 mobile handsets with BSNL connections to below poverty line families near Jaipur on Thursday, according to a BSNL official.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

Premji's son Rishad is Wipro CSO

Premji's son Rishad is Wipro CSO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Bengaluru-headquartered Wipro has decided to elevate Chairman Azim Premji's elder son Rishad as the chief strategy officer (CSO) of its information technology (IT) business from January 1, 2011.

PMO clears the names of 8 bank chairmen

PMO clears the names of 8 bank chairmen

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Earlier, 40 MPs had written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about the intentional delay in appointing the chairmen.

We believed Modi, now feel betrayed: Raj Thackeray

We believed Modi, now feel betrayed: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The MNS chief gave the Western Railway an ultimatum of 15 days to evict illegal hawkers from all railway stations, failing which, he said, he will deal with them in the 'MNS style'.

Pakistan experiment with lights and coloured ball

Pakistan experiment with lights and coloured ball

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Pakistan hosted its maiden first class match under lights with a coloured ball on Thursday in a bid to attract crowds and raise the profile of its domestic cricket.

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Not yet filed FY16 tax return? HURRY!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Miss the March 31, 2018 deadline to file belated tax return for FY16, and risk an I-T notice and a hefty fine.

Biyani's Future Group on expansion mode in Bengal

Biyani's Future Group on expansion mode in Bengal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Kolkata, which has remained a priority centre for Future Group is also all set to get three more Pantaloon stores by the festive season in 2011. The group has finalised locations for Madhyamgram, Lake Mall and Jessore Road.

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Xiaomi has unveiled its flagship Mi5 handset, priced at Rs 24,999.

Did Raman Singh take Rahul Gandhi too lightly?

Did Raman Singh take Rahul Gandhi too lightly?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The results, while bringing the Congress back to power in this state, also end the rule of the 66-year-old BJP stalwart, who has earned several monikers during his 15-year-long tenure -- Doctor saheb being a trained Ayurvedic medical practitioner, chaur wale baba for his popular rice scheme and the 'Mobile Wale Baba' for giving free smartphones to 50 lakh women and students.

Orissa: Workers torch car, manager dies of burns

Orissa: Workers torch car, manager dies of burns

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

A senior official of a private steel plant died after his vehicle was set afire by some persons outside the factory at Titlagarh, in Orissa on Thursday, police said.

Nokia launches C3 at Rs 7,249

Nokia launches C3 at Rs 7,249

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Targeting the 'always connected' youth segment, Nokia on Tuesday launched its social networking-oriented mobile phone, the C3.

NZ players told to perform or get pay cut

NZ players told to perform or get pay cut

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

New Zealand cricketers are bearing the burnt of their disastrous tour of India. They have been issued a warning by their Players' Association -- perform or get ready for a smaller pay package.

Why COA issued a notice to BCCI's top office-bearers

Why COA issued a notice to BCCI's top office-bearers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

A miffed Committee of Administrators on Thursday served a notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's top office-bearers, including acting president C K Khanna, for not allowing CEO Rahul Johri to attend its latest Special General Meeting.

Post scam, LICHF to revamp set-up

Post scam, LICHF to revamp set-up

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

LIC is also working on a new model to scan loan applications.

SBI mulls firm for private banking biz

SBI mulls firm for private banking biz

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

State Bank of India (SBI) is considering setting up a separate company for its private banking initiative, as part of a plan to garner a larger share of business from the country's burgeoning affluent class.

When we work as one, we can truly transform India

When we work as one, we can truly transform India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

If we have to develop this nation, says Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, it can only happen in a public-private partnership, when you and we work together as one.

World Cup will cement ODI game's standing: Richardson

World Cup will cement ODI game's standing: Richardson

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson feels ODI cricket is a perfect bridge between Test and Twenty20 International and said the 50-over World Cup starting next week will cement ODI game's standing in future.

One killed in Ooty cordite factory blast

One killed in Ooty cordite factory blast

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

A worker was killed, another seriously injured and four others were feared trapped on Thursday when a tank exploded in a gas manufacturing unit of an ordnance factory at nearby Aruvangadu, a top official said.

Now, Cobrapost stings realtors

Now, Cobrapost stings realtors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The company releases documentary showing top executives of dozens of realty firms offering to launder black money.

All about the rise of Rishad Premji

All about the rise of Rishad Premji

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Clearly part of the grooming of Harvard-educated Rishad Premji, the group appointed the elder son of chairman Azim Premji as chief strategy officer for its flagship IT business.

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.

Terror reigned at Allied Nippon: Workers

Terror reigned at Allied Nippon: Workers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The killing on Saturday of Joginder Chaudhury, the assistant general manager of Allied Nippon, the auto parts maker, allegedly stoned to death by angry workers, was the culmination of a battle of nerves for the past two months in which, the workers say, they could take no more.

17 reasons to LOVE Barbie dolls on International Women's Day

17 reasons to LOVE Barbie dolls on International Women's Day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Can you guess even one of them?

Sun TV down over 5% at close after CBI arrests Maran's aide

Sun TV down over 5% at close after CBI arrests Maran's aide

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Sun TV's stock ended the day with a loss of 4.84 per cent at Rs 392.10 on the BSE. During the day, it lost 9.54 per cent to Rs 372.70.

BJP's Yashwant Sinha leaves jail after 2 weeks

BJP's Yashwant Sinha leaves jail after 2 weeks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha and 61 party workers were released from jail, a day after a local court granted them bail in a case of alleged assault of a government official.

Why Telangana gave cheques to farmers instead of direct transfer

Why Telangana gave cheques to farmers instead of direct transfer

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Despite the growing clamour from the central government on India turning digital, and banks requesting direct bank account transfer, the state government decided to hand over cheques to the farmers, which can be immediately converted into cash.

Josh Hazlewood pulls out of Indian Premier League

Josh Hazlewood pulls out of Indian Premier League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has pulled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League after a hectic summer of cricket and a busy national schedule ahead.

BCCI administrators restore Duleep Trophy after Ganguly letter

BCCI administrators restore Duleep Trophy after Ganguly letter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Tuesday instructed Board of Control for Cricket in India not to scrap the Duleep Trophy from the domestic calendar after the tournament was removed, keeping technical committee chairman Sourav Ganguly in dark.