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Swiggy turns decacorn, company valued at $10.7 bn now

Swiggy turns decacorn, company valued at $10.7 bn now

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The latest round of funding values the company at $10.7 billion, almost doubling it from the $5.5 billion valuation during the $1.25 billion fund raise in July 2021 when investors including SoftBank, Prosus and Accel pumped in capital in what was the company's biggest funding since its inception. The other new investors in the latest round of funding include Baron Capital Group, Sumeru Venture, IIFL AMC Late Stage Tech Fund, Kotak, Axis Growth Avenues AIF- I, Sixteenth Street Capital, Ghisallo, Smile Group and Segantii Capital, Swiggy said in a statement.

Ukraine's Volunteer Army Cleans Russian Mess

Ukraine's Volunteer Army Cleans Russian Mess

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Members of the volunteers' movement Repair Together travel to regions which were under Russian occupation and help local residents clean up damaged buildings to the accompaniment of electronic music.

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

After Zomato, will Swiggy also go public?

After Zomato, will Swiggy also go public?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son on Tuesday said its portfolio company Swiggy is expected to deliver "good returns" if the food delivery platform were to go public. Speaking at a post-earnings presentation for SoftBank, Son said one of Swiggy's rivals has recently gone public and its share price is doing great. Last month, Zomato made a stellar debut on Dalal Street with its shares zooming nearly 53 per cent against the issue price of Rs 76, and its market valuation crossing the Rs 1-lakh-crore mark.

Mumbai's Angel In Disguise

Mumbai's Angel In Disguise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'They say when they come in front of me they feel happy and like they are not sick.' 'As long as I am alive, I will do this work.'

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

'Stop this mad war - we won't surrender'

'Stop this mad war - we won't surrender'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'You are an instrument at the hands of one man with one ambition -- to resurrect the Soviet Union... For ambitions of one man, we are paying a very high price.'

Street-style Chinese in your kitchen

Street-style Chinese in your kitchen

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Food blogger Rama Muralidharan shares 3 Indo-Chinese vegetarian recipes.

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'We are not getting any clear guidance on what to do. Initially, we were asked to move to the bunker...when we packed our bags and reached there, our university head asked to go back to our hostel room. So we came back. Movement is very risky these time'

Gotabaya retains Mahinda, drops 3 Rajapaksas in new cabinet

Gotabaya retains Mahinda, drops 3 Rajapaksas in new cabinet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa became the only member of the family to retain a cabinet position in his younger brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa's new cabinet of 17 ministers appointed on Monday, as the island nation was facing the worst economic crisis.

Savouring Ramzan delights

Savouring Ramzan delights

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramzan food walk reveals Old Delhi's culinary tradition!

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks.

'Gulfisha's bail is now in the Almighty's court'

'Gulfisha's bail is now in the Almighty's court'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'We wish Gulfisha gets bail before Eid, but whatever happens will be Allah's wish.'

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

7 Tips To Lower Your Blood Pressure

7 Tips To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The less hours you sleep, the higher your blood pressure will rise, cautions Dr Pooja Kohli.

Cong attacks BJP over LPG price hike, asks is this cost of toppling MVA govt

Cong attacks BJP over LPG price hike, asks is this cost of toppling MVA govt

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The opposition party vowed to hit the streets against the "Modi-made inflation" and run a people's movement over price rise.

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

Recipe: Chocolate Lassi, Fun Strawberry Shake

Recipe: Chocolate Lassi, Fun Strawberry Shake

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Drinks perfect for a hot summer day.

Beginner's Guide To Investing In Stocks

Beginner's Guide To Investing In Stocks

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Here's how beginners can follow a very practical approach for finding stocks for long term investing and building a decent portfolio.

e-Rupee: RBI creates Rs 1.71 crore of digital currency for retail pilot

e-Rupee: RBI creates Rs 1.71 crore of digital currency for retail pilot

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The pilot project for central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the retail segment went live on Thursday with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issuing Rs 1.71 crore to four participating banks based on their indents. The central bank has identified four banks for the first phase of the pilot - State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank - in four cities, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. The highest indent was received from one private sector bank.

Discovering a new city in terrible weather

Discovering a new city in terrible weather

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

They landed at their destination in the midst of a typhoon warning!

Nagpur: Amid Covid crisis, man feeds khichdi to 400 people daily

Nagpur: Amid Covid crisis, man feeds khichdi to 400 people daily

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Jamshed Singh Kapoor, 41, who is an astrologer, has been running this mobile 'Langar Seva', under which he provides 'dal khichdi' to hundreds of people for five hours starting 3 pm.

Sri Lankan MP, security guard killed as violence erupts across nation

Sri Lankan MP, security guard killed as violence erupts across nation

Rediff.com9 May 2022

A Sri Lankan parliamentarian of the ruling party of the Rajapaksas and his personal security officer were killed on Monday in clashes between anti- and pro-government protesters in the country.

Cement is the new FMCG on Dalal Street

Cement is the new FMCG on Dalal Street

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Players like UltraTech Cement more expensive than ITC and HUL; others catching up fast.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

For the love of films... and larger-than-life food!

India stands with Sri Lankan people, says MEA amid political turmoil

India stands with Sri Lankan people, says MEA amid political turmoil

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

MEA xpokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India continues to closely follow the developments in Sri Lanka and that it is aware of the many challenges that the country and its people have been facing.

Dramatic visuals show protesters storm SL Prez's home

Dramatic visuals show protesters storm SL Prez's home

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Video footage from inside the building showed hundreds of protesters packing into rooms and corridors, while hundreds also milled around the grounds outside.

Heavy rains continue to lash Maha, 2 killed in landslide

Heavy rains continue to lash Maha, 2 killed in landslide

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Wednesday morning, leading to flooding in many low-lying areas and traffic snarls on roads.

Where Polar Bears Roam

Where Polar Bears Roam

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Photographer Carlos Osorio/Reuters captures glimpses of polar bears enduring the blizzard in the Hudson Bay community in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.'

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'On that day, I decided no matter what harm comes my way, I am going out to help the poor.'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

He can cook eggs in 300 ways!

He can cook eggs in 300 ways!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Veer Arjun Singh visits the eatery that began as a teenager's humble push cart and only 4 kinds of eggs.