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India to get 3 more airlines in 2026. Here are details

Two new airlines -- Al Hind Air and FlyExpress -- are set to take to the skies, with the carriers receiving their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. Photograph: Greg...

Tracing Princess Diana's final journey

The jury at the inquest into the death of Diana, who was killed alongside her boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed in a Paris car crash ten years ago, has been tracing the couple's final journey through the...

The incredibly odd world we live in

10 images from around the world that show we live in a mad, mad world. A runner high fives a driver passing by after completing the 15th annual Santa Speedo Run, a charity run through...

'It's ok lah, Lee Kuan Yew sleeping now!'

'The question now is how long the exercise in perfection he created will last once his influence isn't there any longer. I remember an occasion late at night when our taxi took the wrong exit from...

Qatar Airways keen to buy 49% stake in IndiGo

Qatar Airways is keen to buy equity in IndiGo if the Indian carrier offers 49 per cent stake to it, a top official has said as he sought the opening up of the Indian aviation market for established...

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

In the past, Qatar Airways has repeatedly expressed a desire to invest in IndiGo, the country’s largest domestic airline. State-owned carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways, will start a new...

Qatar Airways keen to buy stake in IndiGo

Premier Gulf carrier Qatar Airways on Monday said it is keen to acquire a stake in IndiGo "if available", praising the Indian no-frill carrier for its efficiency in containing costs. The statement...

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has sought more traffic routes and seats from India to serve two-tier cities, a top airline official has said.Akbar-Al-Baker, Chief...

Qatar Airways-IndiGo in code share talks

Qatar Airways is in talks with IndiGo for a code share alliance which allow the Gulf based airline to place its code on IndiGo's domestic and international flights and thus increase its network and...

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

IMAGE: Joaquin Phoenix, winner of the Actor in a Leading Role award for Joker, Renee Zellweger, winner of the Actress in a Leading Role award for Judy, and Brad Pitt, winner of the Actor in a...

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Oscars sans a host is like 'having a trial without witnesses. It moves faster but it's not quite the result you wanted.' Nine-time host Billy Crystal is no stranger to the gig nor is he entirely...

Tokyo Games: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Please click on the images for a better look at the action. IMAGE: Team United States's Cory Juneau warms up prior to the Men's Street Skateboard event. Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images...

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

'Qatari authorities have had to tread a fine balance over Iran and Palestine but, in the end, the tournament once again puts Qatar at the center of regional diplomacy' IMAGE: Fans hold up a shirt...

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

20-year-old American runs 100m in 9.88 seconds at US Championships. IMAGE: Canada's Aaron Brown, Noah Lyles of the US and Trinidad and Tobago's Jereem Richards in action during the men's 200m at...

Japan charmed by 'new heroine' Naomi Osaka

IMAGE: Many Japanese appear to have embraced the endearing Osaka, charmed by her off-court genuineness as much as her on-court ferocity. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images Naomi Osaka is...

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. IMAGE: Joao Felix, 19, made his first-team debut for Benfica last season, helping the Lisbon side win the Portuguese league title....

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