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IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

IndiGo operations across India remained severely disrupted on Saturday, with more than 100 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Mumbai, Guwahati and Hyderabad.......

IndiGo offers travel vouchers of Rs 10k to stranded passengers

IndiGo, which has been facing significant operational disruptions, on Thursday announced that it will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to each passenger whose flights were cancelled or delayed......

Hiker dies, hundreds stranded on Everest after blizzard

One hiker was killed while at least 200 people remain stranded on the Tibetan slopes of Mt. Everest after a deadly blizzard over the weekend, Chinese local officials said on Monday. IMAGE: Kindly......

Coast Guard rescues 31 fishermen stranded in sea for 11 days

The Indian Coast Guard said it rescued 31 fishermen stranded aboard the fishing boat IFB Sant Anton-I, which had been adrift in the Arabian Sea for 11 days due to a steering gear failure. IMAGE:......

IndiGo matter 'serious', says SC; Delhi HC to hear plea

Woes of flyers hit by mass flight cancellations by IndiGo found a compassionate ear in the Delhi high court, which agreed to hear one of the pleas on December 10, while the Supreme Court termed the......

Rain havoc: Over 30 Darjeeling tea gardens destroyed; Rs 50 cr loss feared

The recent flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in north Bengal have caused massive destruction in at least 30-35 tea gardens in Darjeeling, with reports of loss of plantation areas,......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

'Back then, Shah Rukh Khan had no style, but he understood his strengths.''He knew he was appreciated for his energy and that boosted his confidence.'Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th......

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

The emotional quotient of They Call Him OG falls flat, the plotting looks jerky, and the runtime feels compromised, but hey, if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, none of this matters, notes Arjun Menon.......

Gayle stranded as organisers of JK T20 league vanish!

The IHPL did not pull the crowds in despite the presence of Gayle and other international stars. IMAGE: Each of the eight franchises of the Indian Heaven Premier League had a former international......

'Worst airline experience': Siraj slams Air India

'I really would not advise anyone to take this flight if they can't take a stand.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj expressed anguish over his flight's departure, which was supposed to take off at 7.25 pm......

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal IMAGE: Trevoh Chalobah celebrates with Pedro Neto after scoring Chelsea's first goal against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on Sunday. Photograph: David......

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

IMAGE: South Africa's players celebrate a wicket during Day 3 of the first Test against India in Kolkata. Photograph: BCCI Off-spinner Simon Harmer led South Africa's lion-hearted bowling effort......

Just honour at stake as India begin rebuild vs Bangladesh

The squad for the Dhaka fixture includes Australia-born forward Ryan Williams, who recently obtained an Indian passport. IMAGE: India are gearing up for their first match on Bangladesh soil in 22......