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Air India pilots' group flags fatigue concerns over new rostering system

Air India pilots' group flags fatigue concerns over new rostering system

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

An Air India pilots' grouping has raised fatigue concerns in the wake of flight crew rosters generated using a new rostering tool, saying that extended waiting periods between duty time will jeopardise crew alertness and performance. "Extended waiting periods, occurring before active flight duties, run counter to enhancing crew readiness and, in fact, contribute to the accumulation of fatigue over time," the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) has said. In a letter to Air India head of safety Henry Donohoe last week, IPG said it has been recently observed that the relentless pursuit of operational efficiency and economic gains has led to an unintended overshadowing of the primary intent behind Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations.

Meta India executive Manish Chopra resigns, fourth major exit in 6 months

Meta India executive Manish Chopra resigns, fourth major exit in 6 months

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Meta's director and head of partnerships in India Manish Chopra has quit the company. He joined the social media giant in January 2019. Chopra took to LinkedIn to announce his departure. However, he will help in the transition over the next few weeks. "The recent months have been trying times for everyone in so many ways.

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Sandeep Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga.

Can Sanju Samson fill the void left by Rahul and Pant?

Can Sanju Samson fill the void left by Rahul and Pant?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Shastri drew a parallel between Samson and Rohit Sharma, highlighting the importance of Samson realising his full potential.

Rajput joins race for India head coach's job

Rajput joins race for India head coach's job

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The BCCI had invited applications for positions of head coach, batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach and had set July 30 as the deadline.

Tempers flare in SAFF C'ship: India coach sees red again

Tempers flare in SAFF C'ship: India coach sees red again

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India assistant coach Gawli slams refereeing

Why India's archers are the team to beat at the Asian Games

Why India's archers are the team to beat at the Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The 44-year-old took charge of the Indian team in December and his contract is up for renewal after the Asian Games.

Asia Cup: Dravid's surprising take on Ind vs Pak final

Asia Cup: Dravid's surprising take on Ind vs Pak final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Don't believe in counting my chickens too much, says Rahul Dravid

WTC Final: 'Never expected that'

WTC Final: 'Never expected that'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri didn't expect the orthodox Cheteshwar Pujara to try out an uncharacteristic ramp shot against Pat Cummins.

Ashwin isn't on trial, no threat to Surya's place in side: Dravid

Ashwin isn't on trial, no threat to Surya's place in side: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin's calibre can't be put on "trial", while someone possessing Suryakumar Yadav's ability need not worry about his place in the World Cup squad.

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

WhatsApp's advantage is that it is the first app millions of Indian check first thing in the morning and innumerable times during the day and night.

Bharat or Kishan? Who should keep wickets in WTC final?

Bharat or Kishan? Who should keep wickets in WTC final?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said K S Bharat would be the 'obvious choice' of the team management for the wicketkeeper's role in the WTC final against Australia

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Indian couple was on a four-day cruise on the Spectrum of the Seas which was on the way back to Singapore from Penang on Monday morning when the 70-year-old Jakesh woke up to find his wife missing from their room.

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rediff.com14 May 2023

"PM Modi spoke to (Russian president Vladimir) Putin and (Ukraine president Volodymyr) Zelensky. He also spoke to (US president Joe) Biden when needed. The war stopped briefly so that more than 22,000 students stuck in Ukraine could be rescued and they returned home. Parents of these students were demanding that PM Modi rescue them."

Yuvi congratulates Broad on 'super-inspiring journey'

Yuvi congratulates Broad on 'super-inspiring journey'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

'To take 600 wickets and to play the number of Test matches he has takes a special kind of cricketer.'

'Lot of new faces will be seen under Hardik in India's T20 WC squad'

'Lot of new faces will be seen under Hardik in India's T20 WC squad'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes in the next T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya will continue as captain and will have a lot of fresh talent at his disposal.

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Thokchom helps India hold Vietnam

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Thokchom helps India hold Vietnam

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Vietnam took the lead against the run of play in the dying minutes of the first half, when they cleared a corner by Danny, and Long Vu darted off past the half-line to initiate a counter-attack. He swiftly ran into the Indian box and slotted it into the net.

Shastri comes down heavily on Indian pacers over lack of fitness

Shastri comes down heavily on Indian pacers over lack of fitness

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'I mean, you can't play four matches on the trot. What are you going to the NCA for, if you are going to come back and then three matches (later) you're back there (NCA).'

ACT semis: India's dominance vs Pakistan's determination

ACT semis: India's dominance vs Pakistan's determination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

India aim to avoid complacency against Pakistan

Former UK govt employee to be AgustaWestland's India head

Former UK govt employee to be AgustaWestland's India head

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

AgustaWestland, which is surrounded by controversies over the VVIP chopper deal, is appointing Jackie Callicut -- a former British government employee -- as its India head. Callicut has earlier served in India in her capacity as a British government employee. She has also dealt with defence ministry operations in her country, officials said on Monday.

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Glimpses during and after the GT-RCB game...

In which direction is India headed?

In which direction is India headed?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'The Dancing Girl is only one of the many symbols they threaten today.' 'Our country is changing.' 'Elements that ought to have remained on the fringes have been handed power and control of a state on a platter.' 'With this, the party that persistently wooed us with its development agenda has arrogantly taken its mask off,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Housing sales up 8% in Q1 across eight cities

Housing sales up 8% in Q1 across eight cities

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Housing sales rose 8 per cent annually during the April-June period to 80,250 units across eight major cities, mainly on increased demand in Mumbai and Pune, according to PropTiger. Sales stood at 74,320 units in the year-ago period across primary (fresh sales) residential markets of the top eight cities. The housing brokerage firm on Wednesday released its Real Insight Residential - April-June 2023 report, stating that housing sales rose in three cities Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad but declined in other five major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

'We are backing our gameplan and strengths'

'We are backing our gameplan and strengths'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Rahane expressed happiness on his return to the team and his role as vice-captain in the new WTC 2023-25 cycle.

Jaffer hits out at SKY, Dravid defends youngster

Jaffer hits out at SKY, Dravid defends youngster

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Suryakumar's high-risk, 360-degree batting has won him a lot of acclaim and success in T20Is.

The unseen struggles of Kohli on his road to 500 games

The unseen struggles of Kohli on his road to 500 games

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Kohli will join Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid himself and MS Dhoni as the fourth Indian to play 500 international matches

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

PIX: India crowned Intercontinental Cup champions!

PIX: India crowned Intercontinental Cup champions!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Captain Sunil Chhetri rose to the occasion with his 87th international goal as India won the Intercontinental Cup after beating Lebanon 2-0 in the final.

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is not just the religious minorities who are being intimidated or targeted.' 'You see an equal intimidation or effort of intimidation towards anyone who does not agree with the Hindutva interpretation of the Hindu faith.'

Coach Dravid's reasons for India's shoddy ODI performances

Coach Dravid's reasons for India's shoddy ODI performances

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'In the last two years, we had prioritised T20s a lot as there were two World Cups. In the next 8-10 months, we will be prioritising ODI cricket. It is not easy to juggle three formats.'

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Everything you need to know about India's matches at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Shastri critical of Riyan Parag's lack of intent

Shastri critical of Riyan Parag's lack of intent

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Shastri didn't mince words in saying that Parag's slow start changed the course of the match.

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Jammy', who scored 63 50s in Tests and 83 50s in ODIs, reached that lifetime milestone on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

India vs Pakistan: 'We should play a lot more against each other'

India vs Pakistan: 'We should play a lot more against each other'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

More matches between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will only benefit both sides as well as continent's hockey

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

In a chat with PTI ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday, Gaekwad fondly recalled the time spent in the dressing room with the little master during the memorable home series against Pakistan in 1999, the 'Desert Storm' in Sharjah the year before, and his first meeting with a 15-year-old Sachin during a Ranji Trophy game in the late 80s.

India's head coach Shastri defines his role

India's head coach Shastri defines his role

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

"They know their job, they are professional cricketers. Once they step on the field they take over. That is how it should be," said Shastri, who took over as coach after Anil Kumble was forced to quit under controversial circumstances.

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's head coach Rahul Dravid doesn't regret one bit playing the four-Test series against Australia on spinner-friendly tracks.

Bharti ropes in ex-Walmart India head as Group Advisor

Bharti ropes in ex-Walmart India head as Group Advisor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Former Walmart India head Raj Jain has been roped in as an advisor by the Bharti Group, which on Wednesday parted ways with the US retail giant to operate stores independently in India.

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it is time for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to concentrate on Tests and ODIs.