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PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan cricket board chief Shaharyar Khan was stopped by immigration officials at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on his arrival from Dhaka for not entering India through approved route.

Mumbai face a tough challenge to stop the Chennai juggernaut

Mumbai face a tough challenge to stop the Chennai juggernaut

Rediff.com4 May 2013

They have been unconquered at home so far but Mumbai Indians face an arduous task to extend the record as they face a rampaging Chennai Super Kings in their Pepsi IPL match in Mumbai.

IAF gives Black Cats wings to fly to crisis situations

IAF gives Black Cats wings to fly to crisis situations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

In a recent decision, India's top security managers have decided to keep on one-hour readiness one newly-acquired C-130J Hercules plane each for the four NSG facilities at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad, reports RS Chauhan

Modi to launch 'Make in India' campaign on Sep 25

Modi to launch 'Make in India' campaign on Sep 25

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Hundreds of global and domestic CEOs are expected to attend the function at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, an official said.

Pilots' strike: 4 Kingfisher flights from Mumbai cancelled

Pilots' strike: 4 Kingfisher flights from Mumbai cancelled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The flights include Mumbai-Chennai, Mumbai-Mangalore and Mumbai-Khajuraho.

Euro-IV petrol, diesel in 50 more cities by March 2015

Euro-IV petrol, diesel in 50 more cities by March 2015

Rediff.com9 May 2014

After the launch in April 2010, Euro-VI fuel supply was expanded to seven cities of Puducherry, Mathura, Vapi, Jamnagar, Ankleshwar, Hissar and Bharatpur in 2011-12.

Women better tax planners than men

Women better tax planners than men

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The study, conducted across 500 corporates and banks in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, revealed that women in Chennai were the best tax planners with the average tax ratio (percentage of gross salary paid as tax)-at two per cent, closely followed by women in NCR at 3 per cent and Bengaluru at 4 per cent respectively.

IIT Delhi is India's best engineering college: Survey

IIT Delhi is India's best engineering college: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

In the recently released EDU-RAND 2015 rankings, IIT Delhi is at the top of the list, followed by other IITs in Kharagpur, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati and Kanpur.

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 65 flights after grounding of faulty planes

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 65 flights after grounding of faulty planes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The DGCA cracked the whip after an IndiGo flight bound for Lucknow returned to Ahmedabad within 40 minutes of its getting airborne due to a mid-air engine failure.

Thiruvananthapuram, Barsapara set for Int'l debut this season

Thiruvananthapuram, Barsapara set for Int'l debut this season

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Two new venues, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala and Barsapara in Assam are in contention to host international matches during the home season in which India are set to play a record 23 international matches at home between September and December.

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.

Visa on arrival for citizens of Myanmar, Indonesia

Visa on arrival for citizens of Myanmar, Indonesia

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

The scheme is allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by the immigration officers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports on payment of a fee of $60 or equivalent amount in Indian rupees per passenger, including children.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Indigo to launch 24 new flights

Indigo to launch 24 new flights

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The introduction of these new flights would help IndiGo cross 650 flights mark as the it would offer a total of 671 flights per day connecting 39 destinations.

Modi, Abe likely to flag off bullet train project in Sep

Modi, Abe likely to flag off bullet train project in Sep

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is targeting the commissioning of the project by 2023-24

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A number of cities, including Chennai, are water-scarce.

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports can issue this visa.

Hyderabad conferred Test centre status

Hyderabad conferred Test centre status

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Hyderabad has been conferred the cricket Test centre status by the International Cricket Council and the BCCI, making it the ninth city in the country to get the honour.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

Little costly but prompt delivery, promises Flipkart

Little costly but prompt delivery, promises Flipkart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Flipkart on Tuesday launched a next-day delivery service.

Playing with fire: What the Kolkata inferno means

Playing with fire: What the Kolkata inferno means

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The Indonesian phrase Semunya bisa diatur - Everything can be arranged - comes to mind as I read of the factors that helped to transform Calcutta's Stephen Court into a towering inferno. Clearly, there's nothing money can't buy. This is the compelling impetus of the tradesmen who have taken over Calcutta. This is still a city that thinks today what Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and other Indian cities will think tomorrow, but those thoughts are focused on maximising profit.

In the past four years, Adidas' net profit margin jumped highest among rivals

In the past four years, Adidas' net profit margin jumped highest among rivals

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Adidas' profit after tax has grown to Rs 140 crore in 2017-18.

These are India's best cities to do business in

These are India's best cities to do business in

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have been more proactive in providing the ideal environment for the growth of small business.

15 more Duronto trains may be launched

15 more Duronto trains may be launched

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The railway ministry is planning to launch 15 more Duronto Expresses in the coming budget, as the end-to-end non-stop train has caught the fancy of passengers.

Thackeray slams Ambani over 'Mumbai-for-all' quote

Thackeray slams Ambani over 'Mumbai-for-all' quote

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has attacked industrialist Mukesh Ambani over his recent statement that Mumbai belongs to all Indians. "Marathi people have as much right over Mumbai as Mukesh Ambani has over the Reliance companies," Thackeray said in an article published in Sena mouthpiece Saamana.

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

"We are all Indians first. Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi belong to all Indians. That is the reality," he said on Tuesday during a panel discussion at the London School of Economics organised to release Rajya Sabha MP N K Singh's book, Not by Reason Alone: The Politics of Change.

Stranded air passengers: Railways to the rescue

Stranded air passengers: Railways to the rescue

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

With strike by Air India executive pilots leading to cancellation of several flights, the railways are arranging special trains for stranded passengers.

Chennai end Mumbai's winning run

Chennai end Mumbai's winning run

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Chennai Super Kings ended Mumbai Indians' winning run with a 24-run victory in the Indian Premier League in Chennai on Tuesday. Electing to bat first, Chennai were restricted to 165 for four in their 20 overs but Mumbai's batsmen failed as they finished on 141 for nine for their first loss after five matches.

NSG hub, commando unit in each state: Chidambaram

NSG hub, commando unit in each state: Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The government said on Tuesday that it would strive to establish a National Security Guard hub or an equivalent commando force in every state in due course to strengthen the national security apparatus. Home Minister P Chidambaram told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the government was trying to have these units soon, though it was a long-term plan in view of the constraints of manpower and training.

Fuel to cost more in 13 major cities

Fuel to cost more in 13 major cities

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Petroleum retailers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, among other cities, will start supplying Euro-IV compliant auto fuel from April 1.

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Implemented by Konkan Railway, telemedicine project is the use of electronic communication and information technologies to provide health care when distance separates medical specialists from the patient. It also includes educational use of these technologies such as distance learning of health subjects.

Centre plans NSG hub, CoBRA unit in every state

Centre plans NSG hub, CoBRA unit in every state

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The government said it would strive to establish a National Security Guard hub or an equivalent commando force in every state in due course to strengthen the national security apparatus.

Rolling Stone Summer Rock Tour

Rolling Stone Summer Rock Tour

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Rolling Stone magazine and Z3 shirts [from the house of Zodiac], have come together this summer to bring the best of Indian Rock live to five cities.

Euro-IV grade fuel in 13 cities from Apr 1

Euro-IV grade fuel in 13 cities from Apr 1

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

State-run oil firms will supply Euro-IV grade petrol and diesel in 13 big cities and Euro-III complaint petrol in rest of the country from April 1 but supply of the cleaner diesel to rest of the country may be delayed by three to six months.

Charge your e-bike at the nearest auto station

Charge your e-bike at the nearest auto station

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The Ahmedabad-based company plans to collaborate with local garage owners in installing battery charging stations at a radius of around three kms. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore are some of the cities identified for setting up battery stations. The initiative is planned to be implemented during the first quarter of 2009.

Flights on major routes to get costlier thanks to new levy

Flights on major routes to get costlier thanks to new levy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Airfares are set to rise with the government deciding to levy up to Rs 8,500 per flight on major routes to fund the regional air connectivity scheme.

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Pollution levels in Delhi and satellite towns shot up again on Sunday morning, with the air quality bordering the 'severe plus' category at several places.

Autodesk launches new versions of visual FX

Autodesk launches new versions of visual FX

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

The 2009 releases include Autudesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Flint software for visual effects systems and the Autodesk Smoke software finishing system. The release of these softwares will be showcased at Autodesk's Asia Pacific Systems 2009 roadshows across Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Bangalore.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Deccan's cargo airline is here

Deccan's cargo airline is here

Rediff.com9 May 2009

In a first by an Indian firm, Deccan Aviation chief Capt GR Gopinath on Friday announced the launch of Deccan Express Logistics, an air cargo and express logistic service on domestic and international routes.