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Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 17; curb on Metro services, weddings

Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 17; curb on Metro services, weddings

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The Delhi government had been forced to impose lockdown amid a steep rise in COVID-19 cases on April 20. Although, the cases have come down and positivity rate has reduced from the high of 35 per cent on April 26 to around 23 per cent now, but strictness is needed.

'People Only Wear What Bollywood Wears'

'People Only Wear What Bollywood Wears'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Bollywood actresses like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman were huge inspirations, and they have stuck with us.'

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

10 Reasons Why You Are Losing Hair

10 Reasons Why You Are Losing Hair

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

An improper diet that lacks adequate amounts of protein or low in certain vitamins can lead to hair thinning and excessive hair shedding.

Wistron: 'We made mistakes as we expanded'

Wistron: 'We made mistakes as we expanded'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

iPhone SE 2020 is one of the popular phones like Apple 11, which is the biggest seller in the domestic market.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The norms, say industry experts, are not sufficient to weed out fly-by-night contractors.

Editor publishes obscene photos of Dutee; detained

Editor publishes obscene photos of Dutee; detained

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Police have detained web channel editor Sudhanshu Sekhar Raut and also seized computers and other material from the accused.

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Government of Dominica has told a court there to reject the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of businessman Mehul Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted and forcefully brought to the Caribbean island nation, local media reported. The high court of Dominica ordered that the businessman be produced in a magistrate court to answer charges of his illegal entry into the country and adjourned the hearing on the habeas corpus petition till Thursday, according to local media. Rejecting the submission of Choksi who is wanted in India in an alleged Rs 13,500 crore loan fraud case in Punjab National Bank, the prosecution said the habeas corpus petition does not stand as he had illegally entered the country and was subsequently detained.

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

Domino's boys to deliver ITC atta, spices apart from hot pizzas

Domino's boys to deliver ITC atta, spices apart from hot pizzas

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

A combo pack of ITC-owned Aashirvaad atta and spices including chili, coriander and turmeric powders will be available on Domino's app. The service will be available in Bengaluru first and will then be expanded to Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad.

SC warns officials against laxity in implementing cracker ban

SC warns officials against laxity in implementing cracker ban

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Warning that top officials at various levels 'shall be held personally liable' for any lapses, the apex court said it is unfortunate that despite various directions issued by it there is a blatant violation going on.

The biggest challenge facing India Inc

The biggest challenge facing India Inc

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The immediate concern for all companies is to prepare themselves - and their vendors and suppliers - for the new GST return filing mechanism, being test piloted from April 1.

States can't administer new digital media rules, clarifies Centre

States can't administer new digital media rules, clarifies Centre

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Centre has told all states and union territories that the power to administer the new rules on digital media publications has not been delegated to them, a day after the Union government overturned a Manipur district magistrate's order issued under the recently implemented guidelines.

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday, saying the World No 1, unvaccinated for COVID-19, may pose a risk to the community.

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at Melbourne Park

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'The competition between the two is definitely going to be of great interest to the Indian market.'

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Karnataka tax dept may attach assets of dealers; new retailers not being registered

JLR's retail sales up 68% in Q1

JLR's retail sales up 68% in Q1

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Tata Motor's owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday reported a 68 per cent increase in retail sales for the first quarter ended June 30 at 124,537 units as compared with the same period of the previous fiscal, reflecting the continuing recovery in demand from the COVID 19 pandemic. The company had retailed 74,067 units in the April-June quarter of 2020-21. However, wholesales, in particular, were lower than demand would have permitted due to semiconductor supply issues affecting the global auto industry, JLR noted in a statement.

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Zomato puts on hold policy banning eateries over consumer complaints

Zomato puts on hold policy banning eateries over consumer complaints

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Zomato said late on Friday that it was pushing the implementation of the new food quality policy to May 3 from April 18.

Hotels to restaurants, aggregators' discounts come home to bite

Hotels to restaurants, aggregators' discounts come home to bite

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

As regular promotional discounts and offers rolled out by well-funded apps determine the demand trend, online hospitality aggregators face growing discontent from restaurants and hotels over commissions and pricing power.

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

From PhonePe to Jio, everyone wants to be a Super App but it is still unclear if they will actually work in India.

Amazon fined for not displaying mandatory info about products

Amazon fined for not displaying mandatory info about products

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The government has imposed a penalty on e-commerce major Amazon for not displaying mandatory information, including the country of origin, of products sold on its platform, according to an official order. Last month, the consumer affairs ministry had issued notices to e-commerce majors Flipkart and Amazon for not displaying such information. The ministry has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on Bengaluru-based Amazon Seller Services as well as each of its directors as per the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Package Commodities) Rules, 2011.

Bihar assembly speaker, minister engage in an unusual spat

Bihar assembly speaker, minister engage in an unusual spat

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha, who was a minister himself in the previous National Democratic Alliance government, was visibly shaken at the disdain shown towards the Chair by Samrat Chaudhary who holds the Panchayati Raj portfolio.

'Bad Boy Billionaires': HC seeks Centre, Netflix response on Mehul Choksi's plea

'Bad Boy Billionaires': HC seeks Centre, Netflix response on Mehul Choksi's plea

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There is a two-minute footage about Choksi in the series which allegedly shows him in a bad light and therefore, could affect the various proceedings against him in India.

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Al Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a central role in the 9/11 terror attacks and later created the group's regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul, in the biggest blow to the global terror network since killing of its founder Osama bin Laden in 2011 in Pakistan.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

HC to hear on Dec 10 pleas seeking transparency in PM CARES Fund functioning

HC to hear on Dec 10 pleas seeking transparency in PM CARES Fund functioning

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday advanced to December 10 the hearing on pleas to declare the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund a 'State' under the Constitution and a 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act to ensure transparency in its functioning.

Govt allocates Rs 99,300 cr for education in FY21

Govt allocates Rs 99,300 cr for education in FY21

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Steps will be taken to attract external commercial borrowing and FDI in the education sector, the finance minister said. Stating that govt will soon introduce new education policy, Sitharaman said online degree courses to students from weaker sections.

India's e-commerce 1/80th the size of China's

India's e-commerce 1/80th the size of China's

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Despite having the third-largest internet user base in the world, India does not feature in the top ten e-commerce markets

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience.

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.

Indian weightlifters 'boycott' China-made equipment

Indian weightlifters 'boycott' China-made equipment

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Claiming to be saddled with faulty equipment from China, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) on Monday called for a boycott of sports apparatus made in that country after the violent face-off in eastern Ladakh killed 20 Army personnel last week. The IWLF ordered four weightlifting sets, comprising barbells and weight plates, from Chinese company ZKC last year. The body said that the equipment turned out to be faulty and the weightlifters are no longer using them.