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Mumbai Audi crash: Advocate remanded to judicial custody till June 26

Mumbai Audi crash: Advocate remanded to judicial custody till June 26

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The alcohol level in the blood of corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar, who allegedly rammed her car into a taxi killing two persons on Eastern Freeway, was about four times more than the permissible limit.

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The controversy started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded the Ola to block his account. However, there were many who supported the man's 'right to choose'.

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Uber is suing Ola for $7.5 million to compensate for lost revenue and goodwill, alleging the Indian market leader created about 94,000 fake user accounts with the ride-hailing service and used them to make more than 405,000 false bookings

Indian cab driver arrested on charges of rape in US

Indian cab driver arrested on charges of rape in US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

An Indian cab driver in New York has been arrested on charges that he raped and robbed a 26-year-old passenger in his taxi last year.

AAP win: What impact will it have on ecommerce

AAP win: What impact will it have on ecommerce

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Recently, e-commerce firms have been under the lens for tax violation.

Vikrant Rona Review

Vikrant Rona Review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The plot keeps getting weirder by the minute, and scenes leapfrog round with no control... The end result is bafflement and boredom, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The US-based start-up developed a machine learning system that uses sensors in smartphones.

No reason for Indian students to leave Russia: Embassy

No reason for Indian students to leave Russia: Embassy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The embassy, however, said certain disruptions in Russian banking services, as well as direct flight connectivity to India, have been reported and Indian students may consider returning home if they have concerns over these aspects.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

What worked for Congress in Himachal Pradesh

What worked for Congress in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP launched an all-out and aggressive personalised campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, but voters went by local rather than national issues.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

Anni Dewani murder: Extradition hearing begins in UK

Anni Dewani murder: Extradition hearing begins in UK

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The extradition hearing of Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish wife during their honeymoon in South Africa, opened at court in London on Monday.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Australian High Commission in New Delhi said that whether the attack was 'racially-based' or not will be investigated.

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

Search operation in south Kashmir called off after stone-pelting

Search operation in south Kashmir called off after stone-pelting

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The search operation was launched in Heff village in the Zainapora area, an army official said.

Delhi rape case: Uber cab driver arrested in Mathura

Delhi rape case: Uber cab driver arrested in Mathura

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

An Uber cab driver, accused of raping a 27-year-old woman in Delhi, has been arrested in Mathura.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

Kolkata: Woman gangraped in moving car

Kolkata: Woman gangraped in moving car

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A 24-year-old girl was gang-raped allegedly by four to five persons at Salt Lake's sector-V in a moving vehicle.

More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN

More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The company's milk powder has been declared unsafe by the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Wing

Father of Bengal gang-rape victim wants CBI inquiry

Father of Bengal gang-rape victim wants CBI inquiry

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The father of the 16-year-old gang-rape victim, who died of burns after she was allegedly set ablaze, on Monday filed a petition before the Calcutta high court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incident.

Coronavirus holds no threat to Tokyo Olympics: WHO tells IOC

Coronavirus holds no threat to Tokyo Olympics: WHO tells IOC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The International Olympic Committee has been advised by the World Health Organization that there is no case for contingency plans to cancel or relocate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over the coronavirus outbreak, the IOC's Coordination Commission head said on Friday.

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Competition makes us better. I lose a little bit of sleep because I have competition.'

Bigg Boss 10: The most yucky moment this season

Bigg Boss 10: The most yucky moment this season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The baap beti and their shock and awe moments: Will it win TRPs, asks Divya Nair.

The 10 creepiest professions in the world

The 10 creepiest professions in the world

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Find out why clowns are feared so much.

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'If we don't get any bus from here, we will start walking home.' 'What else can we do?' 'We don't want to die of hunger here.'

Women drivers for tourists

Women drivers for tourists

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

The Ministry of Tourism has a whole lot planned for women entering the sector.

Shrien Dewani walks free as South African court throws out case

Shrien Dewani walks free as South African court throws out case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

British-Indian millionaire Shrien Dewani, accused of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish bride during their honeymoon in Cape Town in 2010, was acquitted as a South African court dismissed the case against him, citing lack of evidence.

'Raj Thackeray is facing wrath of his karma'

'Raj Thackeray is facing wrath of his karma'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'BJP is cutting him down to size as he is trying to emerge a Hindutva national hero.'

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

5 Kanwariyas killed after their vehicle touches high-tension wire in UP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Bhawanpur's Rali Chauhan village in Meerut district when the vehicle of Kanwariyas came in contact with a low-hanging high-tension power line.

IOA hands warning to India's lifting manager for rude behaviour

IOA hands warning to India's lifting manager for rude behaviour

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Khanna on his part was quick to issue a reprimand to the weightlifting team manager.

Khuda Haafiz review

Khuda Haafiz review

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Vidyut Jammwal's latest offering Khuda Haafiz is neither entertaining nor high on action, feels Namrata Thakker.

Uber driver harasses Delhi woman, throws her out of cab

Uber driver harasses Delhi woman, throws her out of cab

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The victim of the harassment wrote a Facebook post narrating her ordeal, which has since gone viral.

Pujara was victim of racism at Yorkshire

Pujara was victim of racism at Yorkshire

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Was called 'Steve', a racist reference to people of colour, reveals former staff

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How are Indians faring during the lockdown?

Munich attack: What we know about the gunman

Munich attack: What we know about the gunman

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The attacker, who officials say was acting alone, killed himself after the massacre at Olympia shopping centre.

Indian honeymoon murder suspect stalls extradition to S Africa

Indian honeymoon murder suspect stalls extradition to S Africa

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

British-Indian businessman Shrien Dewani has won an appeal against his extradition to South Africa to face charges of plotting the murder of his Indo-Swedish wife while on honeymoon there in 2010.