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Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

While consumer electronics, technology, mobile phones, auto and sports-wear categories dominate the top 20, FMCG has only one entry in the list

What was their role in '93 blasts

What was their role in '93 blasts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The detailed role of the six convicts in the case, whose trial was separated from the main one, which concluded in 2007.

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The $306-million investment in Ola Electric Mobility by SoftBank Corp, Arun Sarin Family, Ratan Tata and Matrix has been the biggest funding in this space in value terms this year.

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

With nearly 100 countries closing national borders during the past month, the movement of people and tourism flows have come to a screeching halt. The contraction could be even higher if governments fail to provide income support and help boost consumer spending.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The Kerala government has set up a web site, keralarescue.in, to coordinate relief and aid for the floods-affected people. It has also set up a website for online transfer of donations towards flood relief.

Chennai floods: Rail, air services restored as water retreats

Chennai floods: Rail, air services restored as water retreats

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

With water receding in most parts of this rain-battered city and its suburbs, the focus is now on clearing the various areas of the waste and muck left behind.

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Suburban services were disrupted with trains on all the three lines -- western, central and harbour -- running late.

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look back at some moments from Thursday

Charlie Hebdo protests spread from Pakistan to Kashmir

Charlie Hebdo protests spread from Pakistan to Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Protests erupted in Kashmir Valley against Charlie Hebdo cartoons.

Ola vs Uber: A bitter battle in Karnataka

Ola vs Uber: A bitter battle in Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The firm is fighting a court battle over new rules that mandate licensing & cap fares that remove surge pricing.

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

From farmers to cement, steel, logistics, transportation and automobiles, the back-end is struggling to get going due to the liquidity crisis.

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I don't think I can go back home before the lockdown is lifted because Nitishji has said he will not allow students from Kota to return.'

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

"The water level in the city has gone down considerably after initial days of flooding. Since Saturday evening all aerial rescue and relief operations have been called off. There are no further communications from either Tamil Nadu government or Centre to carry them out as the city is slowly returning to normalcy," a top IAF official told PTI on Sunday.

Why vegetable prices are on the boil

Why vegetable prices are on the boil

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The forecast of deficient monsoon rainfalls scared farmers.

Barring Srinagar, curfew lifted across Kashmir

Barring Srinagar, curfew lifted across Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Curfew was lifted on Tuesday across Kashmir, except from six police station areas of Srinagar, in view of the improving situation, even as normal life remained disrupted in the Valley for the 74th straight day.

Kashmir toll climbs to 73 after fresh clashes; curfew lifted from Srinagar

Kashmir toll climbs to 73 after fresh clashes; curfew lifted from Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Restrictions on the assembly of people would remain in force across the Valley to maintain law and order.

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,039, as many as 515 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. The total number of cases include 71 foreign nationals.

Textile industry may lose 25% of its jobs

Textile industry may lose 25% of its jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has completely halted production and new orders, exporters say that payments have also been delayed for the shipments sent before the lockdown. Exporters say some customers are not taking delivery of the shipments because they have shut shop. Ready-made garment players had been hoping for a revival in demand in China but with the virus spreading to Europe, the US and other major markets, there are no orders coming from the major retailers.

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Around 1,500 villages across Uttar Pradesh are trying to struggle to stay afloat after flood fury hit them hard due to the release of overflowing water from dams in Nepal last Sunday.

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

An official said restrictions on assembly of four or more people also continued to remain force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The Association, which claims to represent around 125,000 app-based taxis in the the Delhi-NCR, demands that fares be increased from existing Rs 6 per km to around Rs 20 per km.

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

E-mobility is only one among the several fronts on which Mahindra is waging a battle of aspirations, to future-proof the $19-billion tractor-to-technology conglomerate, says Nikhil Inamdar.

E-vehicle drive suffers from on-off syndrome

E-vehicle drive suffers from on-off syndrome

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The major reason for the policy confusion over e-vehicles is the lack of conviction within government about the utility of this disruptive technology and its role in India's larger Paris Agreement climate change commitments.

Flood situation in Kerala worsens; toll mounts to 67

Flood situation in Kerala worsens; toll mounts to 67

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The decision to suspend the operations was taken after shutters of the Idamalayar and Cheruthoni dams, part of Idukki reservoir, were opened on Tuesday evening to release excess water.

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says Shyam Ponappa.

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Curfew remained in force on Thursday in parts of Kashmir valley as a preventive measure to maintain law and order after a youth was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire to chase away stone-pelting protesters.

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Detours and stopovers to cancelled weddings, random goons, Mere Mehboob-style coy romances, run-ins with exes and premature exchange of opinions, personal life and preconceptions make Karwaan wander off in a medley of much ado about nothing,' says Sukanya Verma.

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A cold snap in Europe and parts of America has caused chaos and crippled the lives of thousands. There have been over 20 weather-related deaths across Europe -- with snow continuing to fall across the continent. In America, Washington was blanketed in white after the US capital was hit by its first snow of the year. Here are glimpses from the snow bomb.

6 trends that will boost hiring this year

6 trends that will boost hiring this year

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Knowledge of technical skills, creativity, social and emotional intelligence is what recruiters are looking for.

Curfew in Kashmir's Shopian after youth killed in police firing

Curfew in Kashmir's Shopian after youth killed in police firing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Curfew was reimposed in Shopian town of south Kashmir on Thursday following death of a youth in firing by security forces that took the death toll in the area to five since Saturday.

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The theme of death seems to be a theme about which many of us, raised in Western societies, have almost completely removed from consciousness; it represents a theme that is suddenly and forcefully resurging now.' 'And for some, this is scary and destabilising.'

Mitra brought to Alipore Court amid statewide protest by TMC

Mitra brought to Alipore Court amid statewide protest by TMC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the multi-crore Saradha scam, was on Saturday brought to the Alipore Court for production amid state wide protest by the supporters and workers of ruling Trinamool Congress.

The bye-cycle diaries of Kolkata

The bye-cycle diaries of Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Avid cyclists, newspaper vendors, milkmen and courier boys have come together to protest against West Bengal government's ban on cycles from city roads, reports Debaleena Sengupta.

Best place for biz: Norway, Swiss in top league, India must buck up

Best place for biz: Norway, Swiss in top league, India must buck up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

India has been ranked a low 119 out of 130 countries on an index that measures business resilience.

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'