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Why Regime Change Hasn't Happened In Iran

Why Regime Change Hasn't Happened In Iran

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'Without ground troops the US will not be able to oust the Iranian Islamic regime. Political change does not happen just by using bombs or planes.'

Tata's dream to fly takes wings; JV with AirAsia cleared

Tata's dream to fly takes wings; JV with AirAsia cleared

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The proposal was cleared by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, Finance Ministry said in a statement.

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera.

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

Rediff.com22 May 2014

AirAsia plans to sell 12 planes this year, a move that will bring in around 500 million ringgit ($156 million) in net profit.

'US Bombings Have United All Of Iran'

'US Bombings Have United All Of Iran'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'The US landed in this war without planning. The US felt that if they kill Ayatollah Khamenei the people of Iran will come out on the roads and do a regime change.' 'On the contrary, the US bombings on Iran has united the entire nation.'

Can AirAsia compete with existing low cost airlines?

Can AirAsia compete with existing low cost airlines?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Low-cost positioning is passe. Brand experts suggest ways in which the airline can differentiate itself in the minds of customers.

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: 2 more bodies found, debris spotted

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: 2 more bodies found, debris spotted

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Amid reports of sighting of more debris by a Russian search team, divers on Tuesday recovered two more bodies from choppy waters in the JavaSea, though there was still no trace of the crucial black box of the crashed AirAsia aircraft that crashed nine days ago.

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In the Indo-Pacific's new era -- where perception shapes reality faster than treaties -- the real entrapment is not of China or the United States. It is the test Japan has set for itself -- and whether partners like India, acting as balancers rather than accelerants, can help ensure that the story ends in stability, points out Varun Arya.

Price war: Fly AirAsia for Rs 5, IndiGo at Re 1!

Price war: Fly AirAsia for Rs 5, IndiGo at Re 1!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

AirAsia's Rs 5 basic fare offer has triggered competition and criticism from rivals, with market leader IndiGo launching a Rs 1 basic fare on AirAsia's inaugural routes and SpiceJet Chief Operating Officer Sanjiv Kapoor questioning the silence of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on the price war.

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Over 70 per cent of Jet's fleet has been grounded, leading to massive cancellations.

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review regional and internal security in light of recent events in Iran and Afghanistan.

AirAsia India launch in Q4; may order 50 more jets

AirAsia India launch in Q4; may order 50 more jets

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The company is looking at putting in one plane every month.

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'

Air Asia: Divers battle strong current to locate black box

Air Asia: Divers battle strong current to locate black box

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Indonesian military divers on Thursday battled strong waves to reach the submerged tail section of the crashed AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the murky depths of the Java Sea in the hopes of finding the crucial black box.

AirAsia India's inaugural flight takes off from Bengaluru

AirAsia India's inaugural flight takes off from Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

AirAsia India, whose top officials have promised to offer low and competitive airfares, will focus on connecting tier-II cities.

Gulf War: Hormuz Is Becoming The Central Battlefield

Gulf War: Hormuz Is Becoming The Central Battlefield

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The question is no longer whether the war will expand. It has. The next few days will tell us whether the war stabilises around Hormuz or whether the Strait itself becomes the trigger for a far larger rupture. What to watch for over the next 48 hours is simple: Any move by the US toward direct naval control of the Strait; any credible Iranian attempt to disrupt or mine shipping lanes and, critically, whether energy infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted.If those lines are crossed in tandem, the war will no longer be containable within the region.

Pings detected in AirAsia jet's search for black box: Indonesia

Pings detected in AirAsia jet's search for black box: Indonesia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Rescuers hunting for the crashed AirAsia plane on Friday detected 'pings' believed to be from its crucial black box, a top Indonesian official said, raising hopes of unravelling the mystery of the deadly crash.

Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers

Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The visas were granted to the five Iranian players after US President Donald Trump spoke to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following reports that the players had requested asylum.

Trump's Pause Gives Iran NOTHING!

Trump's Pause Gives Iran NOTHING!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The pause gives the US time to breathe, to regroup, to move its expeditionary force into position without risk of interception along the way. It gives Iran nothing -- on the ground, attacks against its infrastructure continue apace. Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Airlines need to discuss high taxes on ATF with govt: AirAsia

Airlines need to discuss high taxes on ATF with govt: AirAsia

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

AirAsia, which is a joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd, TelestraTradeplace currently flies from Bengaluru to Chennai, Kochi, Goa and vice versa.

AirAsia to offer 2 million free tickets

AirAsia to offer 2 million free tickets

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Malaysia's popular no-frills airline, AirAsia, has said it will give away two million free seats to mark its fourth anniversary, a media report said in Kuala Lumpur.

'Passion, team effort keys to AirAsia Bhd's success'

'Passion, team effort keys to AirAsia Bhd's success'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

In an interview with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Aireen Omar, chief executive officer of AirAsia Bhd, talks about the company's strengths, opportunities and challenges.

Ministries to sort out issues over AirAsia: Montek

Ministries to sort out issues over AirAsia: Montek

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board on March 6 cleared the Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia's bid to launch an airline in India by joining hands with Tata Sons.

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Israel and the United States had a plan. Iran punched back. And now the Gulf is reeling, the world is beginning to feel the pain and, as on date, no one in Washington or Tel Aviv appears willing to admit that the punch has landed, notes Prem Panicker, continuing his must-read blog on the war in the Middle East.

First AirAsia victim laid to rest as search for blackbox continues

First AirAsia victim laid to rest as search for blackbox continues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The first funeral for a victim of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was held on Thursday, as officials vowed an 'all out effort' to recover the other passengers' bodies from the sea.

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.

French co-pilot was 'flying AirAsia plane' when it crashed

French co-pilot was 'flying AirAsia plane' when it crashed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The first officer, not the captain, was flying AirAsia Flight 8501 when it crashed.

Tejas Mk1A Gets Ready To Boost IAF Air Power

Tejas Mk1A Gets Ready To Boost IAF Air Power

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

HAL executives said deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A to the IAF would begin within this year, but only after the successful completion of the weapons-firing trials currently underway.

AirAsia India to debut on June 12, fare war to heat up

AirAsia India to debut on June 12, fare war to heat up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

AirAsia India, whose top officials have promised to offer low and competitive airfares, will focus on connecting tier-II cities to begin with.

AirAsia India set to miss Dec take-off deadline

AirAsia India set to miss Dec take-off deadline

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

New DGCA rules stipulate airlines have to apply for permit at least 90 days before launch

Another body, 5th large object found from AirAsia wreckage site

Another body, 5th large object found from AirAsia wreckage site

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Rescuers on Sunday recovered another body and a fifth large object belonging to the doomed AirAsia jet in the JavaSea as they continued to scour the choppy waters for the eighth day.

India, Israel upgrade ties to 'strategic partnership'; Modi backs Gaza peace

India, Israel upgrade ties to 'strategic partnership'; Modi backs Gaza peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India and Israel have elevated their relationship to a special strategic partnership, focusing on enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, and defense, while also addressing regional peace initiatives.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

An AirAsia flight from Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people aboard reportedly went missing on Sunday morning after losing contact with air traffic controllers.

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'When We Come Together, We Can Move Mountains'

'When We Come Together, We Can Move Mountains'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

'I want to show bearded men actually caring and loving for their sons or a woman from Pakistan in a position of power. How radical is that?'

3 bodies not 40 recovered in AirAsia search, says Indonesia rescue chief

3 bodies not 40 recovered in AirAsia search, says Indonesia rescue chief

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

After three days of intense search, debris of the missing AirAsia aircraft carrying 162 people was found on Tuesday in the Java Sea off Indonesia but only three bodies have been retrieved so far as the mystery remained over the cause of the crash.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.