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'No Kingfisher ops without clearing dues'

'No Kingfisher ops without clearing dues'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

In its revival plan submitted to aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday, the cash-strapped airline is understood to have said that it has requested the Airports Authority of India to allow them to fly on cash-and-carry basis, that is pay for the services as and when the airline avails of them.

Mandira: Actresses younger than me are playing moms and grandmoms

Mandira: Actresses younger than me are playing moms and grandmoms

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The actress-TV show host discusses motherhood, her role in Anil Kapoor's 24 and Indian Idol Junior.

Yoga asanas to fight negativity

Yoga asanas to fight negativity

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

In the book Yoga Shakti: Awaken Your Own Power by Shalini Menon discusses how yoga helped her become fit, regain power and achieve self realisation.

SC dismisses Kingfisher plea on depositing Rs 185 cr

SC dismisses Kingfisher plea on depositing Rs 185 cr

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Kingfisher Airlines' plea against the Karnataka High Court's order directing it to deposit around Rs 185 crore with the Income Tax Department as TDS from its employees' wages.

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Australia's World Cup squad will stop at Gallipoli in Turkey on the way to England to draw inspiration at the World War One battle site where thousands of Australian soldiers died in the ill-fated campaign.

Sherlyn's Playboy silence and more fashion news!

Sherlyn's Playboy silence and more fashion news!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Why Caroline Wozniacki is criticising the WTA...

Why Caroline Wozniacki is criticising the WTA...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Wozniacki blasts WTA Tour for forcing her to play in the tournament without proper preparation.

Lanka suicide bomber kills 4

Lanka suicide bomber kills 4

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

a woman being escorted to a police station for questioning detonated explosives strapped to her body in the high-security area near the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's official residence.

Pix: How to be a showstopper bride

Pix: How to be a showstopper bride

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Consider the venue, decor and outfit before finalising what hairstyle will suit you best.

On-time performance: Kingfisher is best, AI is worst

On-time performance: Kingfisher is best, AI is worst

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Cash-strapped Kingfisher had the best on-time performance in the last three years and low cost airline IndiGo registered the highest passenger load factor while national carrier Air India remained the worst performer on both the parameters.

Brazil extends $850 million emergency loan to Rio for Olympics

Brazil extends $850 million emergency loan to Rio for Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Brazil's government authorized an emergency transfer of 2.9 billion reais (US $850 million) on Tuesday for the cash-strapped state of Rio de Janeiro to help pay for infrastructure projects and security for the Olympic Games in August.

How will India's telcos survive?

How will India's telcos survive?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'While consumers have benefited tremendously from rock-bottom telecom tariffs, the telecom sector has been reeling under deep financial stress,' points out Rajan S Mathews, director general, Cellular Operators Association of India.

New power buy norms may cut tariff

New power buy norms may cut tariff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The new rules are expected to reduce power cost.

Government says 'No' to India vs Pakistan cricket series

Government says 'No' to India vs Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday made it clear that the government will not allow any bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan till the time 'cross-border terrorism' does not stop.

'California massacre suspects came prepared to do what they did'

'California massacre suspects came prepared to do what they did'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Law enforcement officials in San Bernardino said they could not rule out terrorism as a possible motive for the mass killings at a centre for people with disabilities that left 14 people dead and 17 others injured.

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

Take stakeholders on board, Kingfisher told

Take stakeholders on board, Kingfisher told

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

DGCA chief Arun Mishra said he would talk to the cash-strapped airline's stakeholders to ascertain whether it would be able to operate in a sustainable manner.

Investors on a buying spree of Kingfisher scrips

Investors on a buying spree of Kingfisher scrips

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The foreign institutional investors have more than doubled their holding to 2.46 per cent stake in Vijay Mallya-led UB group's Kingfisher Airlines, while small individual shareholders hiked their holding significantly to 17.59 per cent during the quarter ended September 30.

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The EC on Saturday had issued a show-cause notice to Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast accused currently out on bail, over her remark made during an interview to a news channel.

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The cash-strapped Deccan Chargers will remain terminated from the IPL after the Bombay high court on Thursday set aside a status quo order passed by an arbitrator on cessation of its membership in the league.

Future of Deccan players discussed at IPL GC meeting

Future of Deccan players discussed at IPL GC meeting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The IPL governing council met in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss various issues related to the termination of cash-strapped Deccan Chargers and matters regarding to its new franchise for which tenders have been floated.

DGCA summons Kingfisher officials, govt says no bailout

DGCA summons Kingfisher officials, govt says no bailout

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked senior officials of the airlines, including CEO Sanjay Aggarwal, to appear before it tomorrow to explain the cancellations.

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Like doctors, health workers, police, bankers are also COVID warriors,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mallya slams govt for the fate of private airlines in India

Mallya slams govt for the fate of private airlines in India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Mallya claims private airlines were discriminated against by the Indian government, which bailed out state-owned Air India but did not assist his own Kingfisher Airlines and now Jet Airways.

FII stakes in Kingfisher up marginally during March quarter

FII stakes in Kingfisher up marginally during March quarter

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Overseas investors, which have been trimming their holdings in Kingfisher Airlines in the past three quarters, have increased their stake marginally in the cash-strapped carrier during the March quarter, according to data available with bourses.

Banks reject Kingfisher Airlines' loan demand

Banks reject Kingfisher Airlines' loan demand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Turning down a request for Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) working loan by Kingfisher, the SBI-led lenders consortium on Thursday asked SBI Capitals to chalk out a fresh revival plan for the cash-strapped airline in the next 2-3 weeks.

Pak expected to receive $2.5 bn aid from US

Pak expected to receive $2.5 bn aid from US

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Cash-strapped Pakistan is expected to receive $2.5 billion (about Rs 14,000 crore) as financial assistance from the United States during the current fiscal following the end of a standoff between the two sides on NATO supply routes to Afghanistan

Court asks BCCI to maintain status quo on Chargers

Court asks BCCI to maintain status quo on Chargers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

In a minor relief to the beleaguered Deccan Chargers, the Bombay High Court on Monday directed the BCCI to maintain status quo regarding the termination of the IPL franchise, owned by Deccan Chronicles Holdings Ltd.

Foreign airlines can own 49% in Indian carriers

Foreign airlines can own 49% in Indian carriers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Foreign airlines can now pick up 49 per cent stake in India's domestic carriers, a step that is expected to give a boost to cash-strapped aviation industry.

BCCI to take final call on Chargers on Saturday

BCCI to take final call on Chargers on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The BCCI's top brass will be engaged in a series of meetings in Chennai on Saturday to take a final call on the future of the cash-strapped IPL team Deccan Chargers and also seek to make a couple of important amendments to its constitution.

SpiceJet promoters to infuse fresh equity into the airline

SpiceJet promoters to infuse fresh equity into the airline

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The airline's board decides to issue warrants to promoters on a preferential basis

Azarenka fights back to reclaim Australian Open title

Azarenka fights back to reclaim Australian Open title

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Images from the Australian Open women's final played in Melbourne on Saturday.

Easy wins for Sharapova, Ferrer

Easy wins for Sharapova, Ferrer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Fourth seed David Ferrer used all of his cunning and exploited Kei Nishikori's nagging knee injury to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

De la Rosa joins Ferrari in development role

De la Rosa joins Ferrari in development role

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Spaniard Pedro De la Rosa has joined Ferrari in a development role for the 2013 season, the Italian Formula One team said on Wednesday.

Your air tickets could become MORE expensive!

Your air tickets could become MORE expensive!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Airfares in Indian market are unsustainable, says a senior Boeing official.

How Kolkata's iconic trams plan to stay afloat

How Kolkata's iconic trams plan to stay afloat

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The plan, chalked by the West Bengal government and CTC, envisages ferry services on the Ganges between Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas and Babu Ghat in Kolkata.

Brothel, funeral home bail out Greek soccer clubs

Brothel, funeral home bail out Greek soccer clubs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

A brothel and a funeral home have become the newest benefactors of two cash-strapped Greek soccer clubs struggling to survive the country's economic crisis.

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

The countdown began at 6.27 am for the launch on board ISRO's third generation workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 47th flight, ISRO said.

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Low domestic demand fuels petrol car exports

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Auto makers step up efforts export cars and offset adverse impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.

Attorney General backs army's stunt of tying Kashmiri to jeep

Attorney General backs army's stunt of tying Kashmiri to jeep

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said the armed forces were working under tremendous pressure and exercising great restraint.