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How The Cheetahs Were Sent To India

How The Cheetahs Were Sent To India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

How did the South African cheetahs make their way to India?

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

AI evacuation flights costing Rs 7-8 lakh per hour

AI evacuation flights costing Rs 7-8 lakh per hour

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The total cost will include expenses related to crew, fuel, navigation, landing and parking charges.

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympics appearances.

AI panel to begin meetings with unions next week

AI panel to begin meetings with unions next week

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The panel, which is a sub-committee of the Air India board, was set up on Tuesday following which the executive pilots withdrew their five-day long agitation against slashing of their productivity-linked incentive and flying allowance by half.

AI blast probe: New air safety regime from June 18

AI blast probe: New air safety regime from June 18

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The names in the list are supposed to be shared -- at least initially -- only with commercial airlines that will be responsible for the actual passenger screening.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

'Don't know how long it'll take Israel to heal'

'Don't know how long it'll take Israel to heal'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'The unity among Israelis is such that the killing of the many Israelis is like a personal loss.' 'They feel as if they have lost someone from their own family. The whole of Israel is sad.'

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Veterans in the travel industry, a well-known corporate lawyer, and a marquee US-based hedge fund have backed the upcoming low-cost airline Akasa Air. Founded by former Jet Airways chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube, the venture counts ace stock trader and investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as its biggest financial backer with an investment of around Rs 300 crore. A person with knowledge of the development said most of the people were well known to Jhunjhunwala and Dube, who approached them during the conception stage.

Chennai floods: Rail, air services restored as water retreats

Chennai floods: Rail, air services restored as water retreats

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

With water receding in most parts of this rain-battered city and its suburbs, the focus is now on clearing the various areas of the waste and muck left behind.

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, from 108 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 to 99.71 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022, the report by NCAP Tracker said.

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Canadian police have arrested two persons and charged them with first-degree murder in the targeted shooting of Ripudaman Singh Malik, the Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case that killed 331 people.

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The sustainable impact of this process is under scrutiny, Tripathi added.

De-boarding of Kerala MP turns into a major row

De-boarding of Kerala MP turns into a major row

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The de-boarding of a Kerala MP from an Air India aircraft today erupted into a major row with the Parliamentarian being accused of calling the pilot a "glorified driver" while the politician threatened to move Parliament's Privileges Committee on the issue.

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The city is in garba and dandiya practice mode.

AI flight brings 225 stranded Indians from US to Mumbai

AI flight brings 225 stranded Indians from US to Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Air India is operating the San Francisco sector after 50 days as India had imposed restrictions due to COVID-19 spread.

19 Indians test Covid positive on Vande Bharat flight to Wuhan

19 Indians test Covid positive on Vande Bharat flight to Wuhan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Besides the 19 Indians who tested positive, antibodies were found in the tests of 39 others, officials said.

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

Goa's 2nd airport a big boost for regional aviation

Goa's 2nd airport a big boost for regional aviation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Goa's second airport began operations last week and if all goes according to plans, the state will be the base for a new regional airline, Fly91. Promoted by the ex-executive vice-president of now grounded Kingfisher Airlines, Manoj Chacko, and Fairfax India's former head, Harsha Raghavan, the airline will offer no-frills buy on board product and serve unconnected routes with two ATR 72 aircraft. An application for the initial no-objection clearance was filed with the civil aviation ministry last week.

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The guidelines come in the wake of back-to-back two urination incidents on Air India flights last year.

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Pollution levels in Delhi during the Diwali period are likely to remain in the higher end of the 'very poor' category in the absence of emissions due to fireworks, the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR said.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Govt may approve Boeing compensation package

Govt may approve Boeing compensation package

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A meeting of the CCEA is likely to be held next week.

Is boarding an airline first the right way of honouring the soldier?

Is boarding an airline first the right way of honouring the soldier?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'The Indian soldier will fight where he is asked to, and he always has.' 'It is up to us as a democratic society to see that his service and sacrifice is for the most useful causes, and that we do not needlessly ask him to die for us,' says Aakar Patel.

'Mumbai Indians a very confused team; Hardik looks flattened'

'Mumbai Indians a very confused team; Hardik looks flattened'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

India vice-captain Hardik Pandya looks drained, flattened, under pressure and Mumbai Indians appear like a confused unit under him, reckon former cricketers Aaron Finch and Greame Smith.

Traffic Surges; Airlines Grapple With Grounded Planes

Traffic Surges; Airlines Grapple With Grounded Planes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

If all 102 grounded planes could fly, there will theoretically be 400 more Delhi-Mumbai flights every day.

How Go First Left 55 Passengers Behind!

How Go First Left 55 Passengers Behind!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'Were the Go First pilots aware that 55 passengers were missing when the aircraft was on ground?'

Hard to do business in India, but will remain here: AirAsia CEO

Hard to do business in India, but will remain here: AirAsia CEO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Tony Fernandes said the aviation sector here was a "double marathon" and not a "sprint".

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

AirAsia India files application to launch operations

AirAsia India files application to launch operations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

The newly formed AirAsia India, the Indian arm of Malaysia's low cost carrier AirAsia, has filed an application with the Civil Aviation Ministry seeking permission to launch its operations, official sources said on Thursday.

Before tragic crash-landing, pilot aborted 2 landings

Before tragic crash-landing, pilot aborted 2 landings

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Two landings were aborted by pilots due to tailwind.

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All efforts are being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau," the minister said on Twitter.

On-board meals banned in flights with duration under 2 hours

On-board meals banned in flights with duration under 2 hours

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The aviation ministry stated it has decided to review the on-board meal services in domestic flights considering "the increasing threat of COVID-19 and its variants".

Indians from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt, but not clear how

Indians from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt, but not clear how

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Centre on Thursday said Indian passengers from Ukraine can return via Qatar, with aviation industry experts stating that civilian flights will restart from Ukraine only when its airspace opens.

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Once called India's garden city, this upper middle-class residential area in Bangalore has India's most toxic air, says Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com.

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

AIE crash: Those involved in rescue ops to be tested for Covid

AIE crash: Those involved in rescue ops to be tested for Covid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All those who were involved in rescue operations at Kozhikode Airport should go into self-quarantine. State Government will conduct COVID-19 tests of all," said K K Shailaja.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.