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UK allows quarantine-free travel to low-risk countries

UK allows quarantine-free travel to low-risk countries

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

India and the US are among the countries excluded from the list of nearly 60 low-risk countries.

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.

Despite airpockets, airlines will stay airborne

Despite airpockets, airlines will stay airborne

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The initial speculation over who is likely to down shutters seems to have given way to a resigned acceptance that all the players are determined to stay in the game.

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The pandemic has forced us to reflect and re-evaluate our old habits and perceptions, says Anamika Sengupta.

What are budget airlines doing to attract biz travellers

What are budget airlines doing to attract biz travellers

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Typically, airlines offer discounts to companies committing a fixed business during the year.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16

Bangalore Hotels to face harsh winter

Bangalore Hotels to face harsh winter

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Upscale hotels to see occupancy rates of 40 per cent, mid-scale 25-30 per cent.

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The remaining two One-Day Internationals between India and South Africa will be played in empty stadiums following an order by the government to combat the spread of coronavirus. While the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) confirmed that Lucknow ODI will be held behind closed doors, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has also put ticket sales on hold with immediate effect, an indicator of things to come.

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Shikha Garg was on her way to attend a United Nations Environment Programme meeting.

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Some refused to kiss each other on the cheek, as is customary in France while, others couldn't care less.'

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The recalculated ranking showed India should have had a higher ranking earlier (113 in 2012 instead of 132) and lower ranking later (114 in 2018 instead of 100).' 'This would mean that there has been no change in India's climate of doing business across two regimes.' 'This is exactly consistent with the reality on the ground,' observes Debashis Basu.

Duolingo: The global teacher

Duolingo: The global teacher

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In 2020, Indian users went up by 400 per cent, making it the fastest growing market in the world for Duolingo, with China coming in second.

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The year 2017 could be the third year of a double-digit growth in arrivals from China after years of low single-digit growth

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Among the Indian carriers, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet operate flights to Saudi Arabia while Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas are the two carriers operating in India.

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

Mumbai is the most expensive city for travellers

Mumbai is the most expensive city for travellers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

According to TripAdvisor, Jaipur is most budget-friendly city, followed by Chandigarh and Pune.

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Even if Setters shows no inclination to understand the dark desperation that drives parents to buy marks for undeserving children, it could've made a little more effort to be sly or suspenseful,' says Sukanya Verma.

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The national airline had incurred a net loss of Rs 5,859.91 crore (Rs 58.59 billion) last fiscal.

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Competition is intense and with the blurring of differences in service proposition and fares, it becomes imperative that airlines use their on-time performance for messaging and brand building.

Why hotel stocks are underperforming

Why hotel stocks are underperforming

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Subdued demand and oversupply has hit the industry.

New Mumbai terminal: All airlines to share one lounge

New Mumbai terminal: All airlines to share one lounge

Rediff.com10 May 2013

There are six lounges at the international terminal in Mumbai; four are run by airlines exclusively for their passengers.

Indian travellers most optimistic

Indian travellers most optimistic

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Results from a survey in the Asia Pacific point toward a positive outlook for the travel sector in 2006, with Indian travellers being the most optimistic.

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

DCC is the answer to your currency woes says K Veeraraghavan.

The son of a barber who built a Rs 300-crore empire

The son of a barber who built a Rs 300-crore empire

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Renowned stylist Jawed Habib tells us how he made hair cutting so trendy and helped the profession gain acceptance.

Business tourism picking up speed

Business tourism picking up speed

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Lufthansa cancels India flights till Jan 1

Lufthansa cancels India flights till Jan 1

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

The German airline withdraws the flights due to lower bookings.

What it takes to be a spa professional

What it takes to be a spa professional

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Meet Anna Fernandes of Quan Spa, JW Marriott Pune. She was awarded the Spa Manager of the Year at the GeoSpa Global Spa Awards 2018.

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The airline pitches its product and service, keeps silent about price in a new campaign as it looks to win over young business travelers.

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The sudden massive cancellations of Jet have put travel agents and customers in jeopardy

My 2019 resolution :)

My 2019 resolution :)

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Last year, his family forced Kishore Singh not to write anything about them...

Domestic, international airfares rise 9%

Domestic, international airfares rise 9%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

While the q-o-q domestic fares rose by 29%, the year-over-year increase was 11%.

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

Germany eyes 1.5 mln Indian tourists by 2020

Germany eyes 1.5 mln Indian tourists by 2020

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Around 50 per cent are business travellers, while the rest are mainly MICE

Spicejet, Tigerair sign connectivity agreement

Spicejet, Tigerair sign connectivity agreement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

SpiceJet is the first Indian low fare airline to establish such an arrangement with a foreign airline.

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

As much as 70% of the 20,900 users globally, reached through an online survey, say they use public wi-fi for checking e-mail, logging into social media accounts or sharing files.

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

According to the 'American Express Business Travel Monitor' which tracks and analyses published airfares on a quarterly basis, 'although fares moderated in the fourth quarter, the influences of rising oil prices and economic growth in the region are too strong to keep prices steady'.

Most women prefer travelling for work

Most women prefer travelling for work

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Women trust technology more than men, shows survey

Oberoi opens 5-star hotel in Gurgaon

Oberoi opens 5-star hotel in Gurgaon

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Oberoi Hotels on Tuesday inaugurated its first luxury hotel there, right next to the Trident property, under a management contract with Orbit Resorts.

LIC Housing Finance is on a quick recovery path

LIC Housing Finance is on a quick recovery path

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

"The main point is managing this growth so as to make it sustainable. Our aim is to grow by at least 25 per cent on-year during 2011-12."