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Jet to discontinue Mumbai-Shanghai-Frisco flight

Jet to discontinue Mumbai-Shanghai-Frisco flight

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

However, passenger traffic between the two sectors would be served via Jet Airways' London Gateway in co-operation with partner airlines, Jet Airways said. Jet Airways has already announced a code share partnership with United Airlines with convenient connections between Mumbai and several US points via London in both directions, the company said.

Pune man is first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

Pune man is first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

More becomes only the ninth person in the world to complete the marathon swim

The Man Who Knows No Fear

The Man Who Knows No Fear

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy sailed the oceans and conquered likely death after a storm badly injured his spine and destroyed his boat. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met the decorated sailor who fought all odds to return home alive.

Kashmir continues to shiver in bone-chilling cold

Kashmir continues to shiver in bone-chilling cold

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Cold wave conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley owing to the dry weather even as the weatherman predicted some respite next week with the possibility of isolated rains or snowfall.

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The order was passed with dissent by two members, and four members feeling that there had been abuse of the search engine's dominant position.

'We are mad as hell'

'We are mad as hell'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

At 6 pm on December 3, Mumbai's youth intend to stage a 'non-cooperation' movement of sorts at the Gateway of India. Suparn Verma, filmmaker and ex-rediff employee, has spearheaded the protest, inviting everyone to join him.

Paytm Travel hopes to zoom past MakeMyTrip in 2020

Paytm Travel hopes to zoom past MakeMyTrip in 2020

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Paytm Travel claims to have a base of around 13 million customers, a threefold increase over the user base in FY17. While significant, it is but a fraction of Paytm's wallet user base of more than 300 million.

Terrorists had a back-up steamer off Mumbai coast

Terrorists had a back-up steamer off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Even as the world expresses shock over the barbarity and the level of preparedness of the fidayeen attacks on Mumbai, the Intelligence Bureau has said that the assault was being planned for the last six to seven months.

Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai

Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Anand's family asserts that racial bias has influenced the investigation, and they also claim numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Yemen is ranked the worst (153rd), while Iraq is 152nd and Pakistan 151st.

Why I make the journey back to 'My Mumbai'

Why I make the journey back to 'My Mumbai'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

For most of us, the abject terror of a month ago in Mumbai is difficult to understand. But, as we seek answers and action, I believe we cannot stop looking at the good amongst us. The good in Mumbai, which I learnt as a 20-year-old, was that Mumbai is for all and does not delineate by any thread that separates us. And thus, my respite comes by not visiting just my temple but by everyone else's.

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Hidden, crouching in the darkness, Santosh pulled out his cell phone and called his family. They were angry that he was not home yet. "Leave the bus," said his mother sternly. "Just come back home. There is no need to put your life at risk." They believed that, when your time was up, no one could prevent death; but they thought he was being unnecessarily stupid...

#Travel: From India with love

#Travel: From India with love

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

These pictures sent by our readers bear witness to the beauty of our country.

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

'The multitudes come and mourn in their own ways, hang around and greet new arrivals, share news and information, rumour and suspicion, and above all, anger.

Quit India, Mumbai says again

Quit India, Mumbai says again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Today was the beginning; a humble beginning if you want to call it that, but one that will rock the foundations of many hard-held beliefs, one that will show the rest of the country what committed citizens can do if they only step out of their comfort zone.

'The terrorists released some gas'

'The terrorists released some gas'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

This made it difficult for the commandos to fire, to prevent an explosion.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dipak Haksar, bottom, left, chief executive, ITC Hotels and WelcomHotels, tells Ajay Modi that FY19 is going to be a year of strong growth, and tariffs are likely to see a substantial improvement in the fourth quarter

CAT trends and what they mean

CAT trends and what they mean

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The unpredictability is seen in the number of questions, the number of sections, the marking scheme, negative marking, duration of the test and most importantly in the composition of the test.

CAT applicants up 26% this year

CAT applicants up 26% this year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The competition to get a seat at the coveted Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is getting tougher with each passing year. Compared to an estimated 230,000 Common Admission Test (CAT) applications received in 2007, the country's seven IIMs have till date received around 290,000 applications a 26 per cent rise. Last year, the rise was 21 per cent.

International student recruitment fair

International student recruitment fair

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

International Centre for Education Inc, a forum dedicated to fostering international student recruitments, globally, is organising Fall Asia Middle East Expo (FAME 2006), an International Student Recruitment Fair in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Pune

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Unlike most MF distributors in India, Paytm Money will be offering low-cost direct plans, which don't charge for distribution expenses

From Mohanlal to Hollywood

From Mohanlal to Hollywood

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The winner of Gateway to Hollywood Bejoy Nambiar speaks to rediff.com about winning and about himself.

B-school makes managers, not CEOs

B-school makes managers, not CEOs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Essentially, what you gain from an MBA is confidence - an invaluable commodity in today's competitive environment - as well as the ability to work harder and without sleep, also an asset in today's corporate sphere.

Airtel only Indian firm in global cable project

Airtel only Indian firm in global cable project

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Bharti Airtel will be the only Indian service provider to be a part of a consortium of 15 global telecommunication companies that will build the Europe India Gateway cable system at a project cost of $700 million

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

Expert speak: Useful tips to beat PC hackers

Expert speak: Useful tips to beat PC hackers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Do you know that hackers around the world are always on the prowl to enter your computer and filch personal data? But there are ways in which you can beat these hackers.

The photo diary of a Pakistani blogger who visited India

The photo diary of a Pakistani blogger who visited India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Be prepared for some overdose of all things Indian!

Emirates to start Dubai-Ahmedabad service from Oct

Emirates to start Dubai-Ahmedabad service from Oct

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The Dubai-based airline will commence six-times weekly non-stop services to Ahmedabad from October 28, providing a first direct link between India's sixth largest city and Dubai.

Jet launches Hong Kong flight

Jet launches Hong Kong flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Naresh Goyal-owned Jet Airways launched its first flight for Hong Kong from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai on Monday. Jet Airways is the first private carrier to have started a service to Hong Kong from India.

TCS to set up South African subsidiary

TCS to set up South African subsidiary

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

TCS South Africa would have an equity participation from Black Economic Empowerment groups to ensure localisation of services and skills, it said.The company has a centre in Johannesburg from where it provides support services for financial services products implemented in South Africa.

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral meetings with President Paul Kagame, delegation-level talks and meetings with the business and the Indian communities, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

LIC's card business to begin in Sept

LIC's card business to begin in Sept

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

LIC will kickstart its credit card business in September 2008.

A yacht for the price of a car

A yacht for the price of a car

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

With a fast-expanding pool of billionaires and millionaires, India is now an important market for pleasure-craft peddlers.

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

E-cigarettes pose a huge health risk to users, who more often than not are adolescents and young adults

Airtel gets licence for global carrier services

Airtel gets licence for global carrier services

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Bharti Airtel (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, said on Monday it has been awarded the facility-based operator licence in Singapore, which will enable it to operate international carrier facilities from there.

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Apart from making your purchases on these platforms expensive, it will also mean sellers will have to face the brunt of reduced cash flows amid already low margins for some. Experts said the proposal, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, and will be inserted as a new section in the Income Tax Act, is expected to affect the working capital of e-commerce companies and reduce cash flows for e-sellers.