News for 'the-lounge'

World's Best Airport Washrooms

World's Best Airport Washrooms

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

According to the annual World Airport Awards by Skytrax, Hong Kong International Airport has been named the 2026 winner for the finest airport restrooms.

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Forbes Travel Guide's second annual Verified Air Travel Awards once again spotlight the aviation stars that turn every journey into something truly remarkable.

Man bound for Karachi lands in Saudi in shocking airline mix-up

Man bound for Karachi lands in Saudi in shocking airline mix-up

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

A passenger from Lahore was mistakenly flown to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, instead of Karachi, Pakistan, due to an airline error. The passenger was eventually deported back to Pakistan after a 15-hour ordeal.

Technical glitch delays Air India Express Kolkata flight for 18 hours

Technical glitch delays Air India Express Kolkata flight for 18 hours

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The flight was delayed post midnight because of a "technical glitch" and passengers remained seated inside all the while, an aggrieved traveller said in a video that has gone viral on social media.

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Flying from Mumbai airport to get costlier following user fee hike plan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) has proposed a significant increase in User Development Fee (UDF) for international passengers, while domestic passengers will be charged a UDF for the first time. However, MIAL also proposed a 35% reduction in landing and parking charges, aiming to balance infrastructure development with cost-effective air travel for airlines. The new tariff structure is subject to approval by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport without food for 20 hours

Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport without food for 20 hours

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The passengers alleged biasness against those holding Indian, Pakistani and other Southeast Asian nation passports.

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Sania Mirza's home is a sanctuary where victories are celebrated, memories are made, and comfort is found.

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The plane made an emergency landing at the Bhopal airport, Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra told PTI.

ED probes land deals involving Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra

ED probes land deals involving Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Purchase of three plots of land in Haryana in 2005-06 by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra from a real estate agent is being probed along with a land deal made by his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a recently filed money laundering case charge sheet.

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of those who wish to come back home as a series of brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas militants over the weekend triggered fresh tension in the region.

Rare 'free' time for BCCI chief Ganguly due to virus scare

Rare 'free' time for BCCI chief Ganguly due to virus scare

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

With the Indian Premier League postponed to April 15 and the BCCI office shut down in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has got a welcome off day from his busy schedule. With the sporting world going into a complete shutdown, the ever-busy former India captain got a chance to cool his heels on Wednesday.

'We almost went bankrupt'

'We almost went bankrupt'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.'

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.

When I was in quarantine

When I was in quarantine

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'It all became clear when I was asked to lodge myself on the couch in the lounge,' says Kishore Singh.

Spotted: 'A real unforgettable moment' with Sir Jadeja

Spotted: 'A real unforgettable moment' with Sir Jadeja

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Rediff.com reader Vipin Jain sent us this picture.

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

As AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the crew members walked to the lounge, a huge crowd of people gave a rousing reception for scripting history with the about 17-hour journey, the longest flight by the national carrier or any other airline in the country.

Miss Bollywood's 'Airport Look'?

Miss Bollywood's 'Airport Look'?

Rediff.com11 May 2020

With flight services put on hold and everyone from paparazzi to celebrities staying home, we aren't getting any glimpses of Bollywood vanity. Sukanya Verma collects some airport looks from the movies for your enjoyment.

World's 10 best airport lounges

World's 10 best airport lounges

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

In this slide show we present some of the world's best airport lounges (in particular order) that are an over-the-top testament to the VIP privilege.

Arvind Virmani: Economist who became a diplomat

Arvind Virmani: Economist who became a diplomat

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Former chief economic advisor on life in government and the reform years.

Asaram misses flight after his supporters clash with media

Asaram misses flight after his supporters clash with media

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu failed to catch a flight today for New Delhi, after he was prevented from entering the airport due to a clash between his enraged supporters who smashed TV cameras and other equipment carried by reporters waiting for him, sources said.

By bits and pieces, Jadeja ripped me apart: Manjrekar

By bits and pieces, Jadeja ripped me apart: Manjrekar

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

"This is the Jadeja we haven't seen before. Today he was brilliant," Manjrekar said in the video.

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch has declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne and said his injured finger would need to be cut off to prevent him from playing in front of his home state's fans.

Gerrard assault charge dropped

Gerrard assault charge dropped

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Prosecutors dropped accusations of assault against England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard on Friday but the player will still face a charge of affray over a bar brawl.

Gerrard denies assault charge

Gerrard denies assault charge

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard told a court on Friday he would plead not guilty to assaulting a man in a bar brawl in December.

Indians complain of racial profiling in Paris

Indians complain of racial profiling in Paris

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The passengers of the flight AF025 alleged that while they had to remain at the airport, people with American passports were given transit visas, provided accommodation and taken care of.

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Through multiple transportation modes, flood waters, a couple of PPE kits, multiple temperature checks, quarantine check point, immigration approval, health declaration forms and through two Covid tests, which thankfully were negative, I finally reached home in Dubai.' Abhijit Masih reveals what it takes to embark on an international journey in the times of the pandemic.

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Akhtaruzzaman Elias's The Raincoat describes the effect of the 1971 war on a college and on one of its teachers in particular.

India Adda makes way for 'Make in India' at WEF

India Adda makes way for 'Make in India' at WEF

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

It is a 'Make in India' lounge here at Davos for this year's WEF annual summit, in place of the famous 'India Adda' that has been frequented by Indian and other leaders to savour desi delicacies and do some networking.

Mumbai hot spots: Where the stars hang out

Mumbai hot spots: Where the stars hang out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

A huge film industry with super-rich celebrities. Trendy restaurants and swanky clubs. Welcome to the new Mumbai.

Fire devastates PCA lounge

Fire devastates PCA lounge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

The air-conditioned lounge at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium was completely damaged after a fire gutted it on Saturday afternoon.

Coke opts for lounge culture to boost sales

Coke opts for lounge culture to boost sales

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Taking cue from its Red lounge experience, which is popular amongst youth in the US and Singapore, Coca Cola is replicating the model in India with a pilot project in Pune.

India races between opportunity and cost

India races between opportunity and cost

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Most Indian businessmen I speak to place a huge premium on the ability to move now and block the space. It's happening in aviation, the media, commodities and finance, to list a few sectors.

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

Back from Pak after 15 years, Geeta now says Indian family NOT her parents

Back from Pak after 15 years, Geeta now says Indian family NOT her parents

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Elated over Geeta's return from Pakistan after a gap of 15 years, the Mahatos from Bihar on Monday turned up at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to accord a warm welcome to their "family member", only to be left dejected hours later as she refused to recognise them.

Jaitley to sell 'Make in India' at Davos summit

Jaitley to sell 'Make in India' at Davos summit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Confederation of Indian Industry will organise a round table on investment.

Orlando gunman was fired from prison guard school for gun joke

Orlando gunman was fired from prison guard school for gun joke

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Mateen, who was killed by police after his attack on Pulse nightclub, was removed from the Florida Department of Correction's Criminal Justice Training Institute on April 27, 2007, for sleeping in class and making "extremely disturbing" comments about weapons.

In photos: Making of the next A R Rahman

In photos: Making of the next A R Rahman

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

On Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A R Rahman's 50th birthday we take you inside his dream music school -- the K M Music Conservatory.

Lisa Haydon shoots for Housefull 3

Lisa Haydon shoots for Housefull 3

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

All in the family

All in the family

Rediff.com12 May 2017

If my children have doubts about matrimony, the reason might well lie in the family, says Kishore Singh.