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Air-India's profits hit a turbulence

Air-India's profits hit a turbulence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Air-India's profits hit a turbulence.

US launches air strikes against jihadists in Iraq

US launches air strikes against jihadists in Iraq

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The United States military on Friday began its air strikes on areas in Iraq controlled by Islamist militants as it dropped laser-guided bombs on a mobile artillery in a bid to halt the advance of terrorists on the city of Erbil where American diplomats are stationed.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

After curbing import of toys, India to turn tap off for Chinese fans, smart meters

After curbing import of toys, India to turn tap off for Chinese fans, smart meters

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

We are looking at bringing quality control orders for mass production items such as smart meters and ceiling fans. This will benefit our own industry and consumers, a government official said.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

LTTE stages air attack in Colombo

LTTE stages air attack in Colombo

Rediff.com29 Oct 2008

An LTTE aircraft on Tuesday night carried out an air strike in Colombo, though no major damages were reported, the defence sources said. "The LTTE aircraft dropped two bombs at around 23:15 in Colombo," sources said.

PIX! Stoinis, Avesh lead LSG to 10-run win over high-flying Royals

PIX! Stoinis, Avesh lead LSG to 10-run win over high-flying Royals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.

COVID-19: 'We should not drop our guard thinking the vaccine is coming'

COVID-19: 'We should not drop our guard thinking the vaccine is coming'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'If we take such an approach, we may find ourselves in a tough situation.' 'COVID-19 doesn't spread through water or air or mosquito; it only spreads from person to person.' 'We should make wearing a mask as part of our life.'

New York court pauses Cairn tax suit

New York court pauses Cairn tax suit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

A New York court has paused Cairn Energy's pursuit of US assets of Air India for the recovery of $1.2 billion arbitral award, so as to allow the British firm to reach a settlement with the Indian government on the long drawn dispute. The New York district court delayed the tax suit to November 18, according to court documents reviewed by PTI. This follows Cairn Energy and Air India jointly asking the court to stay further proceedings in view of the fresh government enacting a fresh law to scrap retrospective taxation in the country.

Monsoon Recipes: Healthy Jowar Laddoos. Nut Laddoos

Monsoon Recipes: Healthy Jowar Laddoos. Nut Laddoos

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Eat healthy with these nutritious laddoos.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.' 'I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.'

Russian arms imports by India fell from 69% to 46%: Report

Russian arms imports by India fell from 69% to 46%: Report

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

In contrast, India's arms imports from France increased more than tenfold, making it India's second largest arms supplier in 2017-21, it stated.

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The intelligently conceptualized show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

The Most Daring Cholis of 2022

The Most Daring Cholis of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The tribe of Adventuruous Cholis went forth and multiplied further this year, spawning all sorts of offspring -- short, mischievous sheer numbers, racy wee things with complicated cutouts, delicious velvet babies, strappy, fitted stuff in clashing prints.

Army sets out to shop for drone detection system, issues request for info

Army sets out to shop for drone detection system, issues request for info

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Indian Army on Tuesday issued a request for information for procuring integrated drone detection systems.

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Keeping the contents of the BBC documentary aside, Rishi Sunak's response needs to be viewed in the backdrop of Britain's historically close relations with Pakistan, argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

New Air India boss bets on people power to fix ailing carrier

New Air India boss bets on people power to fix ailing carrier

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Air India is in a better state now than it was when Lohani's predecessor took over in 2011, four years after a merger with state-run carrier Indian Airlines.

Under-fire Kohli gets Shoaib Akhtar's backing

Under-fire Kohli gets Shoaib Akhtar's backing

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'...as a Pakistani, why am I supporting Kohli? Well, he has 70 hundreds. Woh 70 sau khaala ke ghar mein, ya candy crush khelte huye nahi banein hain'.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

Airline bookings to SE Asia drop 60%

Airline bookings to SE Asia drop 60%

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Australian Open: The Heat Is On!

Australian Open: The Heat Is On!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The move by these broadcasters comes close on the heels of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announcing a review of its earlier tariff order, announced six months ago, which among others capped the prices for la carte channels.

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Only the Indian elite would rather not breathe than be ordinary.

India, Russia perform joint air exercises

India, Russia perform joint air exercises

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Soon there will also be joint land exercises between the two countries in Suratgarh in Rajasthan.

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The navy has also found some of the passengers' belongings and was sweeping the area in search of the plane's black box, the military said.

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.

SpiceJet COO hits out at AirAsia's Tony Fernandes on Twitter

SpiceJet COO hits out at AirAsia's Tony Fernandes on Twitter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Sanjiv Kapoor questions the rival's change in strategy and claims of full load.

Govt hands over probe into Jammu drone attack to NIA

Govt hands over probe into Jammu drone attack to NIA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Explosives were dropped on the Indian Air Force station in Jammu by two drones in the early hours of Sunday, injuring two personnel.

Islamic State's revenue drops 30 per cent

Islamic State's revenue drops 30 per cent

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The readed groups' income plummeted from around $80 million (Rs 532 crore) each month to $56 million (Rs 372 crore).

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

Current crisis may not impact AirAsia's long-term plans

Current crisis may not impact AirAsia's long-term plans

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

AirAsia's India plans may not be hit with the current crisis that the airline is going through

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in an epic Miami Open semi-final duel on Friday, as Petra Kvitova set up a meeting with Elena Rybakina in the women's championship match.

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Torrential rains in north Gujarat have caused flood in Banaskantha and Patan districts.

'I have been hit!'

'I have been hit!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Air Commodore Jawahar Lal Bhargava recalls how he ejected from his failing aircraft in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Last October, the national carrier sold five planes of the same type to Etihad Airways for about $350 million.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

On comeback trail, Shikha raring to go on for India

On comeback trail, Shikha raring to go on for India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'I try to take it one day at a time. Short term goals help me a lot. There is always pressure to perform and I am hoping I am better equipped this time around.'

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Within 12 to 24 hours of stopping smoking, carbon monoxide levels in your blood will drop, and your lung function will improve in a month, notes Dr Pujan Parikh.