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'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Tambaram, a suburban area of the capital city has borne the brunt of the torrential rains, with areas beyond 2-3 km outside of its station left inundated, cutting it off from rest of Chennai.

How Uber is bringing about a positive change in India

How Uber is bringing about a positive change in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Besides providing a new source of employment, services like Uber are changing our mindset.

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't let it affect my life because otherwise, we will go mad.'

No Australian Open ticket for banned John Tomic

No Australian Open ticket for banned John Tomic

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

John Tomic, father and coach of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic, will be barred from the Australian Open as he continues his suspension from the ATP tour for assaulting his son's former training partner.

Bombay HC asks all cab firms to apply for licences by March 16

Bombay HC asks all cab firms to apply for licences by March 16

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The HC, though, refrained from prohibiting such cabs from plying in the meanwhile saying it was aware such a move would adversely affect commuters.

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time, view the performance of their drivers, and even their daily earnings

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Islamic State killer identified as Mohammed Emwazi from London

Islamic State killer identified as Mohammed Emwazi from London

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

IS executioner known as 'Jihadi John' was revealed to be a university graduate from London

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The company faces regulatory hurdles in these countries

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Ola banned in K'taka for 6 months for violating norms

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The state government says Ola was using its existing cab aggregator licence to promote bike taxi services.

Odd even scheme: Less traffic a relief but problems galore for commuters

Odd even scheme: Less traffic a relief but problems galore for commuters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Delhi Government's ambitious odd-even scheme garnered mixed response from the commuters with some of them lauding it and a few dubbing it "impractical".

I'm bisexual: Dewani tells S African court as his trial begins

I'm bisexual: Dewani tells S African court as his trial begins

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

An Indian-origin British billionaire businessman, accused plotting the murder his Indo-Swedish wife during their honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, told a court that he is bisexual as his trial for began in Cape Town on Monday.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

'I am not scared to enter Sabarimala'

'I am not scared to enter Sabarimala'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'I am a Hindu and I love Hindu religion. Hindu religion gives high status and respect to women.' 'And if there are some reforms in Hindu religion, then there is nothing wrong in it.' 'I am not trying to hurt Hindu sentiments.'

UK Muslims appeal to IS seeking release of British hostage

UK Muslims appeal to IS seeking release of British hostage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Over 100 Muslim clerics, groups and individuals in the UK have made a united appeal to the Islamic State terror group to show mercy and release a British hostage under their captivity.

Kejriwal announces Rs 50,000 to families who lost member to Covid

Kejriwal announces Rs 50,000 to families who lost member to Covid

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The chief minister also said that all 72 lakh ration card holders in the city will be provided free 10 kg ration this month.

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

NIA registers case in Pathankot terror strike

NIA registers case in Pathankot terror strike

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The NIA on Monday registered a case to probe the conspiracy of Pakistan-based terrorist group, believed to be Jaish-e-Mohammed, behind the strike at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab.

Uber ban? 'I continue to ferry passengers like any other day'

Uber ban? 'I continue to ferry passengers like any other day'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A profession that has become quite lucrative with the advent of Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure and the likes, now hangs in the dark. Anita Babu and Itika Sharma report

Ola spreads wings to 2 more UK cities

Ola spreads wings to 2 more UK cities

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Customers in Coventry and Warwick will also enjoy competitive pricing -- with new users receiving 50 per cent off on all rides for the first two weeks, according to the company.

The morning after the Tianjin catastrophe

The morning after the Tianjin catastrophe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

a look at the devastation caused by the twin blasts reportedly caused by combustible and explosive goods stored in containers at a warehouse in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

Clash of the titans: A look at Ola vs Uber

Clash of the titans: A look at Ola vs Uber

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Uber started its business three years ago in India and is now operating in over 20 cities with thousands of cab drivers.

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the Valley.

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new category for motorcycle-shared services, where the owner should not have to take a commercial licence. Pooled services is another area where taxi aggregators are hoping to make the government listen to them.

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space at rail stations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The investments by Uber and Ola included setting up kiosks, incentivising drivers for parking at the railway stations, and payments to the Indian Railways.

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Uber cab driver, who had allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman in Delhi on Friday night in his taxi, was planning to flee to Nepal before the police arrested him in the nick of time from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'Fear of this virus has created havoc. No one want to take risks by visiting.'

Delhi rejects application for licence by Uber and 2 others

Delhi rejects application for licence by Uber and 2 others

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In a major decision, Delhi government on Wednesday rejected fresh applications for licence by US-based taxi booking firm Uber and two other such service providers -- Ola and TaxiForSure.

Who Are India's 'Unemployed'?

Who Are India's 'Unemployed'?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

An overwhelming proportion of the unemployed declare their nature of occupation as students. In the quarter ended December 2021, 77% of the unemployed who were actively looking for jobs were students. This syncs well with another data, that 77% of the unemployed are between 15 and 24 years of age, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

Indian woman in Pak seeks security for journey back home

Indian woman in Pak seeks security for journey back home

Rediff.com12 May 2017

She has alleged that she was sexually abused after her forced marriage to a Pakistani man at gunpoint.

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Foodpanda delivery executives were assured they could make Rs 50,000. There were promises made on surge and demand. But the demand never kept up with the supply.

Cameron orders spy chiefs to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Cameron orders spy chiefs to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Prime Minister David Cameron has asked his spy chiefs to find Islamic State executioner 'Jihadi John' so that he could dispatch special forces to kill or capture the masked man who beheaded the latest British hostage.

New IS video of British hostage released

New IS video of British hostage released

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The Islamic State militant group has released a new video showing another British journalist who says he is being held hostage by the extremists.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

How workers are being crushed by a brutal Gig Economy

How workers are being crushed by a brutal Gig Economy

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Drawn in by fuzzy promises about unleashing the entrepreneur in each of us and the benefits of being one's own boss, people find themselves instead oppressed by an algorithm, notes Rahul Jacob.

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

Uber rape accused can't recall witnesses, rules SC

Uber rape accused can't recall witnesses, rules SC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The apex court also stayed the trial court proceedings.