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Zomato tells BSE most Blinkit stores have reopened after wage protests

Zomato tells BSE most Blinkit stores have reopened after wage protests

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Food delivery firm Zomato Ltd said on Wednesday most stores of its grocery unit Blinkit had resumed operations after being shut following protests by delivery partners. "Over the last few days we have made changes in the delivery partner payout structure with respect to the Blinkit business to address the needs of delivery partners, improve customer experience and reduce cancellation/ order rejection frauds by few delivery partners in the system. "Such changes are done from time to time, as needed," said the company in a letter to the BSE.

Snooping row: NCW asks father to verify letter

Snooping row: NCW asks father to verify letter

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The National Commission for Women on Wednesday wrote to the father of the woman, who was allegedly put under illegal surveillance by Gujarat police at the behest of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to confirm the veracity of the letter.

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGEs from the World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.'

Pressure mounts on KCR govt over Hyderabad teen gang-rape, 2 juveniles held

Pressure mounts on KCR govt over Hyderabad teen gang-rape, 2 juveniles held

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Telangana Police on Friday informed that they have arrested one person in connection with the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills last week.

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'Just because of my background and poor academic qualifications, most people disbelieve what I have done.'

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Sunday in an indication that the world number one's application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the US might have failed.

'Nobody in the government has the right to dictate what I should do'

'Nobody in the government has the right to dictate what I should do'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'Even the President does not have the power to overrule the ECI.'

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Can't justify my tone and words'

'JD-U is weakening from inside'

'JD-U is weakening from inside'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'I have to take a stand to strengthen it. I cannot sit silent.'

FIR filed against 2 Indore temple trust members for culpable homicide

FIR filed against 2 Indore temple trust members for culpable homicide

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder was registered on Friday against two members of the trust of the Indore temple where a floor cave-in a day earlier hurtled devotees into a stepwell, killing 36 persons, a police official said.

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

'Conditions not ripe to make rupee a hard currency'

'Conditions not ripe to make rupee a hard currency'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

India should become a middle-income country and then push to make INR (rupee) a hard currency, and till then, it must promote the settlement of global trade in the local currency, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that transforming a currency into a hard currency is a complex process that hinges on several pivotal factors. Firstly, economic stability is paramount; a country must exhibit low and stable inflation, consistent growth, and a balanced trade environment.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Everybody knows what's going on: Rahul on FIR against celebs

Everybody knows what's going on: Rahul on FIR against celebs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Gandhi said the country was moving towards an authoritarian state and it was not a secret anymore.

'Soul of democracy sucked out': Oppn to boycott new Parliament inauguration

'Soul of democracy sucked out': Oppn to boycott new Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28 following an invitation by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Letter forged, say Sebi, Pyramid Saimira

Letter forged, say Sebi, Pyramid Saimira

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Pyramid Saimira Theatre, the Chennai-based entertainment firm, was in the limelight on Tuesday after it announced it was the victim of a forgery and the stock was frozen at circuit filer of 10 per cent on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges for the second day in a row.In an early morning statement, the company confirmed it had received a letter from the stock market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India, asking its chairman PS Saminathan to make an open offer.

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'We told them we are ready to conduct the India Open in December or January but it all depends on how this global health crisis comes under control and if we get the government approval'

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to write a love letter

Lessons from Bollywood: How to write a love letter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Some cool tips, right here!

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"We will not let this company go down and will not tolerate this casual talk to dismantle this company piece by piece and give it as doles to airlines of your choice," an open letter said.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The lackadaisical approach on part of the management of Oreva company resulting in "one of the most severe and tragic human calamities" cannot be countenanced, the SIT said.

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The AIKS, a key member of the "Samyukta Kisan Morcha" that is spearheading the "Dilli Chalo" agitation against the three farm laws, asserted that no farmer organisation approached the court in the first place and asked for its intervention in the matter.

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Taiwan's Foxconn signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu government on Monday to establish a new mobile component manufacturing facility for Rs 1,600 crore in Kancheepuram with potential to generate 6,000 jobs. On his Twitter handle, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the LoI was signed, in his presence, between the state government and Foxconn Group represented by its chairman Young Liu. State Industries Minister T R B Rajaa, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena and senior officials participated.

Visva-Bharati gives 2 options to Amartya Sen to settle land issue

Visva-Bharati gives 2 options to Amartya Sen to settle land issue

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The central university issued a statement saying it is putting 'facts on record' and requests Sen to do what is required to be done to protect his self-esteem and Visva-Bharati's reputation.

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Japan's Osaka ended the stand-off with the French tennis federation (FFT) by withdrawing from the claycourt major

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Eknath Shinde-led faction if its move to go against the Shiv Sena party's wish to continue with the coalition in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) amounted to indiscipline leading to disqualification.

Tweet in favour of protesting farmers: AAP urges Tendulkar

Tweet in favour of protesting farmers: AAP urges Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

This letter comes after a number of prominent celebrities, Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, tweeted in support of the Centre on the microblogging platform Twitter.

'Pranab Da, you've been a father figure': PM's emotional letter to ex-Prez

'Pranab Da, you've been a father figure': PM's emotional letter to ex-Prez

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'Rashtrapati Ji, it has been an honour to work with you, as your Prime Minister,' Modi said.

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Modi's degree: Gujarat court rejects pleas of Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons

Modi's degree: Gujarat court rejects pleas of Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

This means the AAP leaders will have to appear before the trial court when it fixes the date of the next hearing.

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Banerjee, who was speaking to reporters at West Bengal's state secretariat, said that her party's name will remain the All India Trinamool Congress.

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages. A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance.

Kejriwal skips ED summons, campaigns in Madhya Pradesh; BJP sees red

Kejriwal skips ED summons, campaigns in Madhya Pradesh; BJP sees red

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a case linked to the now scrapped Delhi excise policy and wrote to the central agency demanding the "recall" of its summons to him, calling it "vague, motivated and unsustainable in law".

Tharoor camp flagged 'irregularities' in counting in 3 states

Tharoor camp flagged 'irregularities' in counting in 3 states

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tharoor's campaign team has also raised 'serious issues' in the conduct of the election in Punjab and Telangana.

How Many NCP MLAs Are With Ajit Pawar?

How Many NCP MLAs Are With Ajit Pawar?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Unofficially though, it is claimed that Ajit Pawar has the support of 29 MLAs, and the number could add up within two days.

How BAD Is The Job Market?

How BAD Is The Job Market?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

More people working in India's technology industry have lost their jobs in the first six months of 2023 than in the corresponding period in 2022.