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Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Cab aggregators caught between showing profitability to investors, increasing their network and dabbling in areas such as food ordering have seen a major blow to their primary business.

Pune company launches clean fuel from waste

Pune company launches clean fuel from waste

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Company will be engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, marketing and retailing of waste to bio-diesel, a non-petroleum based fuel.

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

10 lies about WEIGHT LOSS busted

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Weight loss might not necessarily mean that you have lost the excess fat as well, says Jitendra Chouksey.

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A senior first officer with Jet Airways shares her plight.

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Climate change: US wants China, India on board.

ArcelorMittal cuts R&D expenses by 4% amid a global slowdown

ArcelorMittal cuts R&D expenses by 4% amid a global slowdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

ArcelorMittal on Tuesday said it has cut expenditure on research and development by 4 per cent.

'Modi could be PM for 15 years'

'Modi could be PM for 15 years'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'The biggest danger is that majoritarianism is getting normalised, insidiously and overtly... We are bringing the worst, not the best in us... We are looking for new enemies - Muslims, urban Naxals, tukde tukde gang, some enemy or the other which keeps this majoritarian wheel turning,' says journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.

Cabinet earmarks Rs 100 trillion for 100 smart cities

Cabinet earmarks Rs 100 trillion for 100 smart cities

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

100 smart cities to become a reality as Cabinet approves the project, earmarks Rs 100 trillion for the purpose.

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.

5 factors that define a smart city

5 factors that define a smart city

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Smart Cities can be a success depending on the basic amenities it manages to provide citizens.

Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW i8

Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW i8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The car is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Card-based EMI transactions dropped about 60 per cent in the first week after demonetisation and then recovered steadily. However, these are not yet back to the levels before November 8.

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been named the happiest country in the world.

iGate Q1 net down 9%, forex headwinds remain key concern

iGate Q1 net down 9%, forex headwinds remain key concern

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Going ahead iGate will have to maintain a healthy order book to sustain growth.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Ola's Mission Electric: 1 mn EVs on Indian roads by 2021

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Electric mobility in India is touted to be the way to the future, but implementation of large-scale projects to bring infrastructure for charging is still lacking.

UN and New York, where leaders turn a blind eye to each other

UN and New York, where leaders turn a blind eye to each other

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

With 200 world leaders in New York and the arrival of the Pope also arriving in the city on Thursday, there is a VIP on every street corner, but nobody really knows what they are achieving.

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

New Development Bank plans to issue $300-500 mn worth masala bonds in rupee: K V Kamath.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Mumbai is the most hard working city in the world. Mumbaikars work for an average of 3,315 hours annually. In comparison, a full-time employee in Beijing works for an average of 2,096 hours a year, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Post-ambush, focus shifts to North-East but for how long?

Post-ambush, focus shifts to North-East but for how long?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Centre should focus on achieving peace either through long-term ceasefire agreements or sustained military operations. Military operations which are just intermittent responses to particular incidents won't lead anywhere, says Devanik Saha.

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Economist Abheek Barua's insight into the global and domestic economy at the turn of the financial year.

At 1st ISA meet, Modi presents 10-point action plan

At 1st ISA meet, Modi presents 10-point action plan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Indian 'Vedas' have since thousands of years considered sun as at soul of the universe and a nourisher of life, the PM said.

'India must be prepared for military actions against terror groups in Pak'

'India must be prepared for military actions against terror groups in Pak'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

India must also not rule out dialogue with Pakistan. However, talks with Pakistan must be structured, and further progress must be based on visible results.

Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic system

Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic system

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

With the launch of a pilot project to alert commuters about the traffic situation, Ahmedabad became the first Indian city to get an Intelligent Traffic System (ITS).

Champions League: Neymar fit to face Bayern, injuries won't affect United

Champions League: Neymar fit to face Bayern, injuries won't affect United

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Neymar has been included in Paris St Germain's squad for Wednesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich after recovering from a foot injury, coach Unai Emery said on Tuesday.

To make 5G affordable in India, 'Jio will play a critical role'

To make 5G affordable in India, 'Jio will play a critical role'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Pricing is a vital part of strategy to take high speed broadband to 265 million homes

Microsoft partners TCS, Wipro for CityNext initiative

Microsoft partners TCS, Wipro for CityNext initiative

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The initiative will work on 40 areas in eight domains -- Energy & water, infrastructure, planning & buildings, Transportation, Public safety & justice, Tourism, recreation & culture, Education, Health and Social services & government administration.

Why a PR agency cannot fulfill Modi's Swachh Bharat dream

Why a PR agency cannot fulfill Modi's Swachh Bharat dream

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Gimmicks such as appointing high-profile brand ambassadors like Sachin Tendulkar will not work.

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Rediff.com4 May 2016

These patents are primarily in the area of computation and data processing.

'Not everybody in J&K is an azaadiwallah'

'Not everybody in J&K is an azaadiwallah'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

'There is an effort of painting the entire problem as religious one.' 'That Jammu and Kashmir is the way it is because the valley has radicalised.' 'I would be the first person to accept that there is a greater element of radicalism today than it was 25 years ago, but to suggest the entire valley of Kashmir is radicalised and everything you see on the ground is because radical Islam has suddenly taken over is not true.' Omar Abdullah, former J&K chief minister, explains why 'the situation in J&K is very worrisome.'

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rupee plunges 63 paise to end at 61.18

Rupee plunges 63 paise to end at 61.18

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The domestic currency had lost 49 paise to close at a three-month low of 60.55 on Thursday on capital outflows after the US Fed trimmed its monthly bond buying programme by another $10 billion.

Dialogue only option to resolve Palestinian issue: India

Dialogue only option to resolve Palestinian issue: India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Deeply concerned over the escalating conflict in Gaza, India on Wednesday asked Israel and Palestine to demonstrate political will to agree to a ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India has said the current crisis in Gaza can be resolved through a negotiated political settlement and dialogue remains the "only viable option" to effectively address issues confronting the region and its people.

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Misplaced national priorities have brought the economy to a cul-de-sac,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong

Wipro CEO Kurien honoured by AIF for leadership, philanthropy

Wipro CEO Kurien honoured by AIF for leadership, philanthropy

Rediff.com8 May 2014

AIF partners with NGOs to develop and test solutions and with governments to create and scale sustainable impact.