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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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The two bandhs reflect the divide among the farmers and pro-Kannada organisations, and has also now led to a confusion about who is supporting the bandh on which day, and whether services will be available on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

With a report on Uber by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) opening a Pandora's box, the company is in a damage-control mode. Distancing itself from the actions of its management pre-2017, Uber, while acknowledging the "mistakes" of the past, has said that under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, it "is a different company". "There has been no shortage of reporting on Uber's mistakes prior to 2017.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

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.

Swaraj seeks report after foreigners attacked in Pushkar

Swaraj seeks report after foreigners attacked in Pushkar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The MEA has also asked the Rajasthan government to provide all assistance to the foreign tourists.

'Government seems to be indifferent towards civic issues'

'Government seems to be indifferent towards civic issues'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Rains bring Mumbai to standstill, commuters blame admin

No entry for Assam vehicles into Meghalaya after border violence

No entry for Assam vehicles into Meghalaya after border violence

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A group of villagers from Meghalaya allegedly vandalised and burnt down a forest office in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district, following the killing of six people in violence that occurred in a disputed area along the border between the two states, officials claimed on Wednesday.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.