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Helly Is Flying High With...

Helly Is Flying High With...

Rediff.com5 days ago

She first won hearts as the sweet, sanskari bahu in Swaragini but Helly Shah is clearly ready for a new take-off.

Punjab Couple Nabbed in Vrindavan for 'Kabootarbaazi' Fraud

Punjab Couple Nabbed in Vrindavan for 'Kabootarbaazi' Fraud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A couple from Punjab has been arrested in Vrindavan for allegedly running a 'kabootarbaazi' racket, defrauding people with promises of foreign travel using forged documents.

Modi unveils India's first nature-themed airport in Guwahati

Modi unveils India's first nature-themed airport in Guwahati

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati has inaugurated a new nature-themed terminal building, designed to handle 13.1 million passengers per year and serve as a key aviation hub for the northeast and a gateway to Southeast Asia.

Happy Republic Day, says India as travel peaks for weekend

Happy Republic Day, says India as travel peaks for weekend

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Republic Day long weekend beginning Saturday is driving a surge in travel with hotels and resorts witnessing an increase in bookings led by high demand, reflecting a decisive shift in traveller behaviour and the rise of micro-getaways, industry players said. The increasing preference for short, experience-led holidays is emerging as a strong trend shaping the country's leisure travel market.

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

Modi To Inaugurate New Guwahati Airport

Modi To Inaugurate New Guwahati Airport

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'International flights will continue to operate from the old terminal because of customs and other requirements. Eventually, the old terminal will be closed.'

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

4.5 million weddings are expected across India.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

India's New Travel High: Wellness

India's New Travel High: Wellness

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

While wellness-related facilities and activities used to be considered luxury offerings, hospitality industry executives note that it has now become a mainstream expectation among guests.

Bigg Boss' Ashnoor Kaur Is A Style Chameleon

Bigg Boss' Ashnoor Kaur Is A Style Chameleon

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Sunlit beaches, playful hammocks, and lavender grace -- Akhnoor Kaur turns every look into a statement, every vibe into magic.

Celebrating Lord Ganesha, The Eco-Friendly Way

Celebrating Lord Ganesha, The Eco-Friendly Way

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha. Please continue to e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Kiara Advani: War 2's Glam Goddess

Kiara Advani: War 2's Glam Goddess

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

From sleek silhouettes to bold accessories, her look is polished, playful, and always on point.

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

With the rise of wellness tourism and experiential travel, specialised jobs are being created in spa management, event planning and local experience curation, besides social media management.

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'

Zaara, Anushka Are Ready To Scorch This Summer

Zaara, Anushka Are Ready To Scorch This Summer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Hey there, trendsetters! It's time to prep for hot girl summer with some spicy style inspo.

Nikita's Flaunting...

Nikita's Flaunting...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Nikita Dutta has the innate ability to create versatile looks by blending multiple fashion elements.

Radiant Rasika!

Radiant Rasika!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Her skin glows like she's bottled up self-love and poured it all over herself. As for her fashion -- from dazzling saris to stunning jewels, she's artistic all the way.

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.

Orchid Pharma exits from Chinese JV

Orchid Pharma exits from Chinese JV

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The company will transfer its 50% stake in its JV firm, NTPC-Orchid Pharmaceuticals to NCPC for a total cash consideration of USD 13.9 mn.

Orchid to form research lab

Orchid to form research lab

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals has announced the formation of Orchid Research Laboratories, a subsidiary that will house all of Orchid's research and development activity.

Meenaakshi Chaudhary's Killer Ada

Meenaakshi Chaudhary's Killer Ada

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Meenaakshi Chaudhary looks just as great in a simple cotton sari as she does when she is red-carpet ready.

Orchid sees value pick by Ranbaxy

Orchid sees value pick by Ranbaxy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Privately held Solrex has acquired an 11.4 per cent stake in Chennai-based Orchid, a bulk drugs and formulations maker, in just two weeks. Deputy MD says Solrex is linked to Ranbaxy, but stake buy isn't a takeover attempt. Orchid shares have doubled in recent weeks amid Solrex's buying and speculation it was linked to Ranbaxy & was preparing a takeover. A Ranbaxy spokesman has said the company did not believe in hostile takeovers. Orchid has launched a unit in Japan recently.

USFDA okays Orchid's Cephalexin

USFDA okays Orchid's Cephalexin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd said USFDA was approved by USFDA.

Orchid promoter to resist takeover bid

Orchid promoter to resist takeover bid

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

K Raghavendra Rao, the promoter and the managing director of Chennai-based Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has managed to garner the support of large institutional investors to thwart a takeover attempt.Solrex (believed to be a company of the Ranbaxy promoter group), is known to have bought 12 per cent in Orchid so far, which is being seen as the first steps towards a hostile takeover of the company.

Apotex to sell Orchid's antibiotics in US

Apotex to sell Orchid's antibiotics in US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

India's Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd said on Monday that US-based Apotex Corporation would sell its generic cephalosporins and other injectible antibiotics in the United States.\n\n\n\n

STADA to sell Orchid drugs in US

STADA to sell Orchid drugs in US

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (Orchid) on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with STADA Pharmaceuticals, the US subsidiary of STADA Arzneimittel, for the development and supply of six prescription generic drug pr

Hospira buys Orchid unit for $400 mn

Hospira buys Orchid unit for $400 mn

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

US-based drug major Hospira will buy the injectable pharmaceuticals business of Chennai-based Orchid Chemicals for $400 million (Rs 1,860 crore).

USFDA inspects Orchid facility

USFDA inspects Orchid facility

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Pharma major Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals on Monday said USFDA has completed inspection of its state-of-the-art formulations facility located at Irungattukottai in Chennai.

The amazing rise of Orchid Pharma

The amazing rise of Orchid Pharma

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

'Ranbaxy will gain from Orchid's R&D'

'Ranbaxy will gain from Orchid's R&D'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Tuesday announced a business alliance with Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals across multiple geographies and therapies, for finished dosage formulations and bulk drugs. The new alliance will explore new products and markets without disturbing the existing alliances. The deal is independent of any commitment related to management control and is a pure arm's length, independent strategic biz alliance. Ranbaxy will benefit from Orchid's future products

No hostile takeover bid for Orchid: Ranbaxy

No hostile takeover bid for Orchid: Ranbaxy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy Laboratories, which has been linked to a hostile takeover bid of Chennai-based Orchid Chemicals, on Wednesday said the company does not believe in such practices.Solrex Pharma, reportedly a Ranbaxy promoter group firm, had acquired over 8 per cent stake in Orchid Chemicals through open market purchases. The Ranbaxy official also declined to confirm or deny if Solrex Pharma is a part of the Ranbaxy Group.

Orchid gets US nod to sell anti-epileptic drug

Orchid gets US nod to sell anti-epileptic drug

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has received US health regulator's approval to sell anti-epileptic levetiracetam tablets in the American market.

Alpharma to sell Orchid drugs in US

Alpharma to sell Orchid drugs in US

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd has entered into an exclusive agreement with Alpharma Inc for marketing its select non-antibiotic generic formulations in the US and Europe.

Royal Orchid plans 5 hotels

Royal Orchid plans 5 hotels

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd plans to add five hotels totalling 385 rooms in the current financial year with an investment of Rs 60 to 70 crore (Rs 600 to 700 million), its chairman Chender Baljee said on Monday.