News for '-spice'

Over 25 flights receive bomb threats on Friday; 275 planes in 12 days

Over 25 flights receive bomb threats on Friday; 275 planes in 12 days

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The sources in the know said around 7 flights each of IndiGo, Vistara and SpiceJet got the threats while 6 flights of Air India received the threats.

Recipe: Heena's Sweet Potato Chaat

Recipe: Heena's Sweet Potato Chaat

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A nut-filled basmati rice pudding from Bengal.

What Are Kohli, Gambhir Grinning About?

What Are Kohli, Gambhir Grinning About?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Here we are putting an end to all the masala and spice.'

Tata airlines seat capacity soars, but IndiGo way ahead

Tata airlines seat capacity soars, but IndiGo way ahead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The Tatas have collectively increased their aggregate airlines seat capacity across domestic and international markets by an impressive 20 per cent, going from 64.03 million in calendar year (CY) 2023 to 76.72 million in the current CY, according to data shared by the group that controls Air India in which Vistara has been merged recently. The Tatas also run Air India Express in which Air Asia India has been merged.

Ransomware attack on SpiceJet causes flight delays

Ransomware attack on SpiceJet causes flight delays

Rediff.com25 May 2022

SpiceJet said it faced a ransomware attack on Tuesday night, causing a delay in departure of its flights on Wednesday morning.

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Indian arm of the Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which owns spice brands like MTR and Eastern, is exploring the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, said a top company executive. "The ASA board just cleared the proposal. "We had done a pre-IPO study last year to understand what we need to do and based on that the board said, 'okay, let's go ahead and explore capital markets'," Sanjay Sharma, CEO, Orkla India, told Business Standard.

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'

SC may settle disputes between SpiceJet & Kalanithi Maran

SC may settle disputes between SpiceJet & Kalanithi Maran

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would consider a joint request for mediation of low-cost airline SpiceJet and media baron Kalanithi Maran and his Kal Airways for amicably settling all pending disputes between them including the row over the share-transfer issue. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices J K Maheshwari and Hima Kohli was apprised by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for SpiceJet, that there were three pending issues between the low-cost airline and Maran and out of these, one has been settled on July 29. Initially, Rohatgi sought four to six week time for settling all the issues between the parties.

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Steamed Hilsa

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Steamed Hilsa

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Enjoy flavourful Odia-style hilsa!

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

As many as 19 flights have received bomb threats in three days and a Riyadh-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat, according to officials.

Spicejet passengers made to sit in flight without AC for an hour

Spicejet passengers made to sit in flight without AC for an hour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

SpiceJet said the air conditioning in its Delhi to Darbhanga flight "experienced slight inefficiency" during boarding at Delhi Airport

SpiceJet plane makes emergency landing at Hyderabad airport

SpiceJet plane makes emergency landing at Hyderabad airport

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

SpiceJet has been facing operational and financial headwinds in recent times, and it is already under enhanced surveillance of the DGCA.

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

This is at least the ninth incident of technical malfunction on a SpiceJet aircraft in the last 40 days.

Recipe: Sarab's Penne With Jalapenos, Mushrooms And Sundried Tomatoes.

Recipe: Sarab's Penne With Jalapenos, Mushrooms And Sundried Tomatoes.

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.

Ekadashi Recipe: Shristi's Buckwheat Chila

Ekadashi Recipe: Shristi's Buckwheat Chila

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Chilas or kuttu ka aatta pancakes stuffed with vegetables is a fasting treat.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Key decisions taken at the 55th GST Council meet

Key decisions taken at the 55th GST Council meet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided that some more technicalities needed to be ironed out and tasked the GoM for further deliberations.

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

On May 1, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered severe turbulence during its descent phase, injuring 14 passengers and three cabin crew members.

Beckham Turns 47; Posh Spice Gets Mushy

Beckham Turns 47; Posh Spice Gets Mushy

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'I love you so much @davidbeckham you are the most incredible husband anyone could wish for and I feel truly blessed.'

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Inflation soars to 14-month high of 6.2% in Oct

Inflation soars to 14-month high of 6.2% in Oct

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Retail inflation breached the Reserve Bank's upper tolerance level, soaring to a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October mainly on account of rising food prices. Inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 5.49 per cent in September and 4.87 per cent in the year-ago month. Retail inflation trended below the RBI's upper tolerance band of 6 per cent since September last year.

Electrifyingly Exciting Sarah

Electrifyingly Exciting Sarah

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The stylish actor, who will be seen in Kareena Kapoor Khan's The Buckingham Murders, makes sure that her fashion game is fleek.

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Jackfruit season heralds the arrival of its tasty stirfry on our tables or better as part of banana leaf meals

Anjini Dhawan Knows How To Slay

Anjini Dhawan Knows How To Slay

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Body and edgy, Anjini fashion game is always on point.

Recipe: Chef Narendra's Goan Sabzi Vindaloo

Recipe: Chef Narendra's Goan Sabzi Vindaloo

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

A vegetable curry made using the signature vindaloo paste.

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist longer. Also, new airline takeoffs, the future trajectory of revised norms to tackle pilot fatigue and efforts to reduce carbon emissions will be on the radar.

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Hilsa Fish Curry With Veggies

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Hilsa Fish Curry With Veggies

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

A meal of hilsa curry with vegetables mixed in, poured over steamed rice, can make your Sunday perfect.

'Mass Hindu migration from B'desh unlikely at present'

'Mass Hindu migration from B'desh unlikely at present'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has said the current situation in Bangladesh is unlikely to trigger a fresh round of exodus of minority Hindus into India. He believes that migration is primarily driven by social networks and economic opportunities rather than persecution. Banerjee, known for his work in poverty alleviation, further emphasized that India's overt preference for Hindu migrants from Bangladesh in the past has been a significant factor in their migration, rather than attacks on the community.

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kastha or flaky lijjat papad-accented parathas dipped in creamy black dal is a must have.

SpiceJet sees another technical glitch, Dubai-Madurai flight delayed

SpiceJet sees another technical glitch, Dubai-Madurai flight delayed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

On Monday, the Boeing B737 Max aircraft with registration number VT-SZK operated the Mangaluru-Dubai flight, DGCA officials noted. After the aircraft landed, an engineer did a walk around inspection and found the nose wheel strut was compressed more than usual, they said.

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.

SpiceJet flight with 197 passengers onboard makes emergency landing in Kochi

SpiceJet flight with 197 passengers onboard makes emergency landing in Kochi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

A SpiceJet spokesperson said that after take-off from Jeddah, ATC informed the pilots that tyre pieces were found on the runway.

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun is fantabulous as the doting husband, emotion-loving son and risk-taking entrepreneur. Pushpa escalates his brand from fire to wildfire, applauds Divya Nair.

Recipe: Hilsa in Mustard Gravy

Recipe: Hilsa in Mustard Gravy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

With hilsa prices soaring, when you do cook it you need the finest recipe.

Smoke in SpiceJet cabin: DGCA orders various inspections

Smoke in SpiceJet cabin: DGCA orders various inspections

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Boroscopic inspection of all operational engines of all Q400 engines within one week, immediate inspection of Magnetic Chip Detectors (MCD), drawing of engine oil samples every 15 days for analysis and inspection of bleed-off valve screen and housing for evidence of oil wetness in weekly check, are among the other directions.

SpiceJet, Credit Suisse resolve financial dispute

SpiceJet, Credit Suisse resolve financial dispute

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Low cost airline SpiceJet and Swiss firm Credit Suisse AG on Thursday told the Supreme Court they have resolved their financial dispute. The apex court then permitted SpiceJet to withdraw its appeal against a Madras high court verdict ordering that the airline be wound up on account of alleged non-payment of dues to Credit Suisse AG. "There is a settlement which has taken place on May 23, 2022 as per the consent terms.

Vistara, IndiGo international flights to Mumbai get bomb threat

Vistara, IndiGo international flights to Mumbai get bomb threat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The pattern of domestic airlines receiving bomb threats to their flights continued for the fourth day as two international flights, one each of Vistara and IndiGo, were targeted in the similar manner on Thursday.

No cancer-causing agents in our products: MDH on quality claims

No cancer-causing agents in our products: MDH on quality claims

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

MDH Spices has denied allegations that its products have traces of cancer-causing agent ethylene oxide (ETO), calling them "untrue" and "lacking any substantiating evidence." "Amid speculations doing rounds that there is presence of ETO in our products, we clarify and state unequivocally that these claims are untrue and lack any substantiating evidence," a statement released by the company said.

138 stranded passengers of SpiceJet leave Karachi for Dubai

138 stranded passengers of SpiceJet leave Karachi for Dubai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

An alternate aircraft of Indian budget carrier SpiceJet flew to Dubai from Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday night, ending a wait of nearly 11 hours for 138 passengers who got stranded there after taking off from New Delhi in the morning.