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Vistara cancellations lead to surge in spot airfares by up to 38%

Vistara cancellations lead to surge in spot airfares by up to 38%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The spot airfares on major routes, where Vistara cancelled flights on Tuesday, have surged by up to 38 per cent, according to data provided by Cleartrip. The spot airfares for Tuesday were compared with March 5. Vistara has cancelled 52 flights on routes such as Delhi-Indore, Delhi-Srinagar, Mumbai-Kochi, and Bengaluru-Udaipur as a certain section of pilots went on sick leave, reportedly protesting against the new salary structure that was introduced as part of the airline's merger with Air India.

Pune and Kochi are new IPL franchises

Pune and Kochi are new IPL franchises

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

Pune and Kochi are the two teams for the forthcoming editions of the Indian Premier League, commissioner Lalit Modi announced in Chennai, on Sunday. Sahara successfully won the Pune franchise after they bid the highest amount of US $370 million, while the Kochi team was won by a consortium Rendezvous Sports for a whopping amount of $333 million.

India urges Iran to release 40 sailors detained from 4 ships

India urges Iran to release 40 sailors detained from 4 ships

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made the request during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Monday.

Kerala transgender man fathers biological child with female partner

Kerala transgender man fathers biological child with female partner

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The remarkable event was made possible by Dr Jisha Varghese and her team at Renai Centre for Fertility and Reproductive Health, who successfully assisted in the complex fertility preservation treatment.

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Dominic Martin, who had surrendered to police claiming responsibility for the blasts at a Christian prayer meet three days ago, was described as a 'brilliant mind' by investigating officers.

Kochi's Pushkar hires lawyer, may file damages

Kochi's Pushkar hires lawyer, may file damages

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Sunanda Pushkar, the woman at the centre of a ownership controversy surrounding the Kochi IPL franchise, is considering filing for damages and has hired a Dubai-based lawyer for the purpose.

Tight security arrangement for Kochi ODI

Tight security arrangement for Kochi ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

A foolproof security arrangements have been made around the recently refurbished Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, which will host the second ODI between India and England, a top police official said.

Short circuit caused Kuwait fire; 1 more Indian dead, toll 46

Short circuit caused Kuwait fire; 1 more Indian dead, toll 46

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of Indians killed in the massive fire in Kuwait has risen to 46 with one more person succumbing to injuries as authorities said that an electrical short circuit in the room of the guard on the ground floor of the building caused the blaze that killed 50 people.

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities are conducting DNA tests on the bodies of those killed in the devastating fire incident in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area and an Indian Air Force aircraft is on standby to bring back the mortal remains of Indians killed in the incident, officials said on Thursday.

'Rana, Headley visited Kochi to recruit youth'

'Rana, Headley visited Kochi to recruit youth'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Tahawur Hussain Rana, who was arrested in the United States along with terror operative David Headley by the Federal Bureau of Investigation last month, had visited Kochi on November 16, last year, and had stayed in Taj Residency (now named Gateway) for a day.

CISF intercepts 2 foreigners off Kochi coast

CISF intercepts 2 foreigners off Kochi coast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

The Central Industrial Security Forces have intercepted a French yacht near the Kochi coast and took into custody two foreigners, Malcom Russel Williamson (72), a resident of Florida in US, and Guilamo Pinaol (45), a resident of French capital Paris.

Cochin varsity fest turns tragic, 4 students die in stampede

Cochin varsity fest turns tragic, 4 students die in stampede

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The tragedy occurred during the university's anniversary celebrations.

Fishermen killed: Italian oil tanker brought to Kochi

Fishermen killed: Italian oil tanker brought to Kochi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Italian oil tanker Enrica Lexie, from which gunshots were fired killing two Indian fishermen off Alappuzha, has been brought to Kochi early on Friday and police and coast guard personnel are questioning the crew.

Lalit Modi slams BCCI for 'mess' over Kochi ouster

Lalit Modi slams BCCI for 'mess' over Kochi ouster

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has again fired a salvo at BCCI bigwigs Sashank Manohar and president N Srinivasan for the "mess" created due to the termination of IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

Jet's Sharjah-Kochi daily services from Sep 1

Jet's Sharjah-Kochi daily services from Sep 1

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The airline will launch services from Sharjah aboard state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft. As a result, from September 1, 2009 to October 24, 2009 and from March 28, 2010 to October 30, 2010, flight 9W 562 will depart from Kochi at 1045 hrs, arriving in Sharjah at 1305 hrs. Flight 9W 561 will then depart Sharjah at 1415 hrs, arriving in Kochi at 1945 hrs. But the departure and arrival timings of the flights are however, subject to the governments approval.

Check out how Kochi is shining!

Check out how Kochi is shining!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Kochi IT show from Nov 18

Kochi IT show from Nov 18

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

With an objective to promote information and technology, the Indian Computer Education Society (ICES), will organise a four-day 'IT 2004 Exibition' in Kochi from November 18.

ISL schedule out, but clubs in fix over player availability

ISL schedule out, but clubs in fix over player availability

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

League organisers FSDL announced the fixtures of the first half of the ISL till December 29. The 12-team ISL, now the country's top tier league, will be in its 10th edition.

World mayors to meet in Kochi

World mayors to meet in Kochi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Nine people died and several others were reported missing as a string of landslips triggered by heavy downpour battered Idukki and adjoining districts of Kerala on Monday.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The scrapped plane, being transported from Lucknow to Assam on a truck, got stuck beneath the Piprakothi bridge in Motihari, causing a traffic jam'

10,000 visitors at Kochi Biennale in first 3 days

10,000 visitors at Kochi Biennale in first 3 days

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

The first three days of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale registered roughly 10,000 footfalls with a chunk of them at the Aspinwall House in Fort Kochi, according to organisers of the three-month art bonanza.

Kochi team to play five IPL matches at home

Kochi team to play five IPL matches at home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) team is all set to play most of their Indian Premier League (IPL) matches of the fourth edition at their home venue, said the co-owners of the franchise.

Summer pinch: Airfares on key routes rise up to 13%

Summer pinch: Airfares on key routes rise up to 13%

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Airfares on major domestic routes such as Kolkata-Bagdogra, Delhi-Bengaluru, and Delhi-Mumbai have witnessed an increase of up to 12.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in May this year, according to data by Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel. The recent increase in aviation turbine fuel prices, rupee depreciation, reduction of flights by key players, and grounding of planes due to engine supply issues have contributed to the rise in airfares, said aviation industry experts. However, the data also shows that summer airfares on key routes such as Delhi-Leh and Delhi-Kolkata have significantly decreased due to the introduction of new flights.

Harassed on flight but airline response disappointing: Malayalam actress

Harassed on flight but airline response disappointing: Malayalam actress

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A Malayalam film actress has lodged a complaint with the police alleging harassment by a male passenger on board an Air India flight bound for Kochi.

PIX: A Svelte Aishwarya Wows Kochi Fans

PIX: A Svelte Aishwarya Wows Kochi Fans

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The actress flew down to launch Kalyan Jewellers' first store in the city.

Giant-killers Kochi up against table-toppers KKR

Giant-killers Kochi up against table-toppers KKR

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

In red hot form after back-to-back wins, Kochi Tuskers Kerala would be aiming to halt Kolkata Knight Riders' three-match winning run when the two sides face off in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Deccan Chargers and Kochi Tuskers Kerala, in Kochi, on Wednesday.

Congress chief Kharge seeks appointment with Modi to...

Congress chief Kharge seeks appointment with Modi to...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Launching a strong campaign over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks against its manifesto, the Congress said on Monday that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has sought an appointment with Narendra Modi to "educate him" about its poll promise document.

Musharraf says cannot come for Kochi one-dayer

Musharraf says cannot come for Kochi one-dayer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Musharraf said he cannot come to Kochi due to prior commitments, sources said.

IPL: Revenge on mind as KKR face Kochi

IPL: Revenge on mind as KKR face Kochi

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders will have revenge on their minds when they take on the unpredictable Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their return match of the Indian Premier League in Kochi on Thursday.

Delhi would look to repeat success against Kochi

Delhi would look to repeat success against Kochi

Rediff.com1 May 2011

After getting a new lease of life in the Indian Premier League with a win over Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Delhi Daredevils would now look to assert their supremacy over the new entrants once again when they square off in their return-leg match at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Mumbai.

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday allowed the squabbling Kochi franchisee to participate in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, ending the suspense over the fate of team.

India deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attack on merchant ship

India deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attack on merchant ship

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Saturday's drone attack on MV Chem Pluto came amid increasing concerns over various commercial vessels being targeted reportedly by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Tharoor happy with Kochi IPL getting the nod

Tharoor happy with Kochi IPL getting the nod

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Kerala government and other sport lovers of the state on Sunday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to give approval to Kochi IPL team.

All I saw was a fireball in front of me: Eyewitness on deadly Kerala blast

All I saw was a fireball in front of me: Eyewitness on deadly Kerala blast

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Among the distressed crowd at the venue were senior citizens, including women who had actively participated in the morning prayers.

BCCI may issue fresh tender for IPL Kochi

BCCI may issue fresh tender for IPL Kochi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to issue a fresh tender for a Kochi team, as the current franchisee has written to the board expressing its intention to withdraw from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Decision on IPL Kochi's fate likely on Wednesday

Decision on IPL Kochi's fate likely on Wednesday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Amidst indications that the investors group of the Kochi IPL team is not too keen in running the franchisee, the IPL Governing Council is likely to take a call on scrapping the team during its meeting at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday.