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How IIM-A incubatee is changing bus ticketing

How IIM-A incubatee is changing bus ticketing

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

A start-up looks to build on its inventory management platform for bus operators and a ticketing portal for commuters.

Budget 2012: What is missing from the food security Bill?

Budget 2012: What is missing from the food security Bill?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The food security Bill's focus ignores changes in agriculture and eating habits.

Nepalese woes require Indian support

Nepalese woes require Indian support

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Nepal cannot continue to drift. The volatility shimmering in the mountain kingdom can barely withstand more turmoil. It is in our and Nepalese interests to address the fundamental problems in that state, keeping Nepalese sensitivities at the core, writes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Sania in quarter-finals of Family Circle Cup

Sania in quarter-finals of Family Circle Cup

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza advanced to the quarter-finals of the Family Circle Cup WTA tournament in Charleston, US, with a straight-set victory over Sabine Lisicki of Germany.

UK sees big infrastructure opportunities in India

UK sees big infrastructure opportunities in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council Chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.

India's core sector: UK biz council sees big scope

India's core sector: UK biz council sees big scope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.

India hold UAE with injury-time goal

India hold UAE with injury-time goal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

A spirited India rallied with an injury-time goal to hold formidable United Arab Emirates 2-2, but it proved too little too late as they bowed out of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers under unplayable conditions at the Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.

Jet's $400 mn fund raising plan referred to CCEA

Jet's $400 mn fund raising plan referred to CCEA

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Jet had planned to raise $400 million (Rs 2,000 crore) via equity investment through the Qualified Institutions Placements route from Foreign Institutional Investors.

Men's doubles holds promise for India at Wimbledon

Men's doubles holds promise for India at Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Sania Mirza will be the flag-bearer in singles but India has a lot at stake in the men's doubles event as well with an unprecedented five players from the country competing in the main draw of the Wimbledon starting on Monday.

India keen on fast conclusion of FTA with EU

India keen on fast conclusion of FTA with EU

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Talks on an India-European Union Free Trade Agreement started in 2007. Six rounds of negotiations have been held but the two sides have not been able to arrive at a consensus on the level of trade to be covered under the FTA that will eventually eliminate duties on goods traded.

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi compete in the second round of the men's doubles.

Anoop Desai makes it to American Idol top 13

Anoop Desai makes it to American Idol top 13

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Anoop Desai is a finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Although Idol is known for its Top 12, when the four judges could not decide between him and contestant Matt Giraud, the judges chose to admit bothleading to a first-ever Top 13.

'India does not have an advantage in services'

'India does not have an advantage in services'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Although the services sector is a huge success, the biggest challenge for the Indian government is to build public support for the sector.

Pan-India 3G bid price up 63%

Pan-India 3G bid price up 63%

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Delhi, after losing its top position to Gujarat earlier, emerged as the most valuable circle at a bid value of Rs 626.37 crore (Rs 6.26 billion) followed by the Mumbai circle at Rs 598.59 crore (Rs 5.98 billion) at the end of 40 rounds, out of which six rounds were held on Sunday.

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Reigning champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named top seeds for the Australian Open starting on Monday.

Apollo's Grand Slam mission takes off

Apollo's Grand Slam mission takes off

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Fifteen kids were awarded scholarships after a month-long selection process for the Mission 2018 programme.

Bhupathi-Knowles win in Memphis

Bhupathi-Knowles win in Memphis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Mahesh Bhupathi ended his one-and-a-half-year drought of ATP doubles title by winning the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis.

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

The Yatra has been suspended as there has been snowfall at several places.

Govt okays RIL petro pipelines

Govt okays RIL petro pipelines

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Reliance Industries Ltd has won government approval for laying six petroleum product pipelines across the country to sell output from its 33 million tonnes per annum Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat.

Ghei improves to be at tied 27th

Ghei improves to be at tied 27th

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

He shot four-under 68 for a tied 27th place after the third round of the TCL Classic tournament.

Pakistan elect to bat against England

Pakistan elect to bat against England

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

England fast bowler Steve Harmision was ruled out of the game due to a sore throat with Kabir Ali replacing him.

Harikrishna tightens his grip on title

Harikrishna tightens his grip on title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

The World junior champ drew with top seed Sokolov in the fifth and penultimate round of the Essent International Chess tournament.

Israeli Cabinet clears Gaza handover

Israeli Cabinet clears Gaza handover

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

Israeli Cabinet clears way for Gaza handover

Massu beats Martin to win Brazil Open

Massu beats Martin to win Brazil Open

Rediff.com26 Feb 2006

The Olympic singles and doubles champion beat Alberto Martin of Spain in the final.

Bopanna in quarters in Manchester

Bopanna in quarters in Manchester

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

The Indian youngster rallied from the brink to beat Dominik Meffert of Germany in the second round of the ATP Challenger.

Harikrishna keeps sole lead

Harikrishna keeps sole lead

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The world junior champion beat Grandmaster Luke McShane of England for his third straight win in the Sanjin Hotel Cup Grandmasters tournament.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Bhatt, Nikhil bow out

Bhatt, Nikhil bow out

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Arvind Bhatt failed to keep the momentum and lost his second round match at the All England Open badminton championships.

Jeev takes sole lead at Okinawa Open

Jeev takes sole lead at Okinawa Open

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

The Indian stalwart opened up a four-shot lead at the halfway stage of the US$830,000 Asia Japan Okinawa Open.

Six die as US chopper goes down in Iraq

Six die as US chopper goes down in Iraq

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Local Iraqis blamed the crash on ground fire.

Taxation: A twist in the tale

Taxation: A twist in the tale

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

BPCL to invest Rs 631 cr in extending pipeline

BPCL to invest Rs 631 cr in extending pipeline

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd will invest Rs 631 crore (Rs 6.31 billion) in extending its 609-km Mumbai-Manmad-Indore petroleum product pipeline to Piyala, near Delhi.

Nadal, Halep top seeds at Australian Open

Nadal, Halep top seeds at Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

He leads the men's seedings ahead of defending champ Roger Federer, with Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov seeded third.

Fine show by Rastogi

Fine show by Rastogi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The 16-year-old battled over three rounds to make the main draw in the ATP Challenger.

Sports Shorts: Saina out of top 10, Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

Sports Shorts: Saina out of top 10, Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday