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AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

More than 25 aircraft of Jet Airways has been grounded by lessors due to non-payment of lease rentals. The airline, which started the winter schedule with 103 planes, is now down to 83.

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

Jet fuel, non-subsidised LPG prices cut

Jet fuel, non-subsidised LPG prices cut

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The cost of non-subsidised LPG -- the one that consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12 bottles of 14.2-kg at below market price -- has been cut by Rs 100.5 to Rs 637.

Moody's slams govt's attempt to curtail RBI's independence

Moody's slams govt's attempt to curtail RBI's independence

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Moody's assumes that the RBI will continue to pursue price and financial stability and implement policies towards these goals.

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The senior BCCI office-bearer said that unless the government clears international travel, BCCI won't be in a position to make a commitment to any country.

Jet's resolution plan approved; lenders to have largest share

Jet's resolution plan approved; lenders to have largest share

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The provisional restructuring plan has been carried out by lenders, led by State Bank of India, under the Reserve Bank of India's February 12, 2018 circular.

Fognini lands maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo

Fognini lands maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The 31-year-old triumphed despite suffering from an apparent muscle problem to became the lowest seeded player, at 13, to claim the title since Gustavo Kuerten in 1999.

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

COVID-19 cutbacks: Why women may end up biggest losers

COVID-19 cutbacks: Why women may end up biggest losers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Women have enjoyed some hard-won gains in elite sports in recent years, with pro leagues starting up in a number of countries and growing support for their fight for pay parity.

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Jet lenders to invite bids for stake sale on April 6

Jet lenders to invite bids for stake sale on April 6

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

SBI is the lead lender to Jet Airways, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 8,000 crore.

SpiceJet shares crash over 8% as flight operations grounded

SpiceJet shares crash over 8% as flight operations grounded

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Shares of SpiceJet fell sharply by over 8 per cent as flight operations of the cash-strapped company were grounded on Wednesday on payment woes.

Aus Open: Nadal, Barty cruise into quarters

Aus Open: Nadal, Barty cruise into quarters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Monday's action at the Australian Open.

FIR against army jawans over man being tied to jeep as shield

FIR against army jawans over man being tied to jeep as shield

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

A police officer said the FIR has been registered under sections 342 (punishment for wrongful confinement), 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 367 (kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt) of the Ranbir Penal Code.

Bengaluru FC edge FC Goa to be crowned ISL champions

Bengaluru FC edge FC Goa to be crowned ISL champions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The two teams were locked 0-0 after 90 minutes. Even the first extra time saw no goals but Bengaluru got better of a 10-men Goan team 1-0, four minutes from the end of the second extra half.

Captain Kohli comes out in support of Shaw

Captain Kohli comes out in support of Shaw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Trent Boult and Tim Southee have exposed the chinks in Prithvi Shaw's armour but India captain Virat Kohli is ready to wait and watch before any corrective analysis as he does not see a pattern in the young opener's dismissals so far. There are a few shortcomings that experts have noticed in Shaw's batting after the 20-year-old right-handed batsman scored just 16 and 14 in the two innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, which India lost by 10 wickets.

Blow for KKR as injury could cut short Lynn's IPL campaign

Blow for KKR as injury could cut short Lynn's IPL campaign

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The Queenslander suffered the injury while fielding in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Kangana Ranaut does full justice to the warrior-queen in the trailer of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

NDA takes first tough measure, hikes railway fares by 14%

NDA takes first tough measure, hikes railway fares by 14%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

In an unpopular decision, railway passenger fare was on Friday increased by 14.2 per cent in all classes while freight charge was hiked by 6.5 per cent with effect from Friday.

Bad news for DHFL lenders

Bad news for DHFL lenders

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

DHFL has been generating funds through various means and has exited from its subsidiary units to tide over the current financial crunch.

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Honor Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch 240 x 120 display that is sufficiently sharp and lively, says Dhruv Munjal.

Now, bank unions want Modi govt to take over Jet

Now, bank unions want Modi govt to take over Jet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The unions opposed any move to force banks to lend more money to the airline, saying Naresh Goyal is still the promoter and major shareholder with 51 per cent stake and it is his headache to run the company or sell it to someone.

PIX: Fashion lessons from bride-to-be Amala Paul

PIX: Fashion lessons from bride-to-be Amala Paul

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The Malayalam and Tamil film actress is all set to tie the knot with filmmaker A L Vijay on June 12. Here's a look back at her most stylish moments!

Giving child cancer patients a fighting chance

Giving child cancer patients a fighting chance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

St Jude India ChildCare Centres is a unique organisation which runs residential homes for families of children who need to undergo long-term cancer treatment. Its 37 centres close to India's premier cancer hospitals give children a fighting chance against the disease.

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'It is as if once a woman conceives, she immediately relinquishes the right to take decisions regarding her body; her entire identity must now be subsumed into her role as an engine of reproduction and society must do all it can to keep her strapped to that role,' says Shuma Raha.

Bipasha, Priyanka, Anushka, SRK: Vote for these celeb styles!

Bipasha, Priyanka, Anushka, SRK: Vote for these celeb styles!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Give us your take on these famous faces' fashionable (or not-so-fashionable) choices! Our latest celeb round-up brings you photographs of our hottest stars, and their latest style choices.

'Shikhar Dhawan has just not capitalised on his good starts'

'Shikhar Dhawan has just not capitalised on his good starts'

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody is hopeful that it's just a matter of time before we get a big knock from skipper Shikhar Dhawan.

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Mi Band 3: More than a fitness tracker

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The reasonably-priced Mi Band 3 has a lot to offer to fitness enthusiasts, says Khalid Anzar.

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

Jet fuel price cut, non-subsidised LPG to cost more

Jet fuel price cut, non-subsidised LPG to cost more

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Jet fuel constitutes over 40 per cent of an airline's operating costs and the price cut will bring relief to the cash-strapped carriers.

Why you need to watch out for April SIP numbers

Why you need to watch out for April SIP numbers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Due to tax associations with the fiscal-ending, April is a month of SIP renewal. So, the April numbers will be important and may perhaps, mark a change in retail attitude.

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

CSK, with their experience of winning important moments, will certainly make Capitals wary.

Out-of-favour Ishant asked to play Duleep Trophy

Out-of-favour Ishant asked to play Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Acutely short of match practice, senior fast bowler Ishant Sharma is set to play the next Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Green, starting in Delhi, on Tuesday.

Train hard, play easy, says Langer after bruising nets session

Train hard, play easy, says Langer after bruising nets session

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

A tumultuous nets session at Old Trafford left one Australian batsman ruled out of the Cricket World Cup and another screaming in pain but coach Justin Langer said the hard training would pay dividends on the field.

Have you seen GSLV-D5's spectacular lift-off?

Have you seen GSLV-D5's spectacular lift-off?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

ISRO has put out stunning photos of the launch of GSLV-D5. The vehicle smoothly lifted off to space from Sriharikota on Sunday afternoon and put India into the elite 'cryogenic club'.

Petrol cars from M&M, Tata soon

Petrol cars from M&M, Tata soon

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

M&M is working on petrol engine while Tata is set to introduce petrol option in Bolt and Zest.

Knee injury puts Osaka's US Open title defence in doubt

Knee injury puts Osaka's US Open title defence in doubt

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka will "probably" defend her US Open title, even if it means defying her doctor's orders.