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Indian worker reinstated at Heathrow

Indian worker reinstated at Heathrow

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Amrit Lalji, an employee of Eurest which supplies food and services to British Airway's VIP lounge at Heathrow, was asked to resume work after she won an appeal against the company's decision

WNS to list on NYSE today

WNS to list on NYSE today

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

WNS is all set to list in the US after an initial public offer that has been priced well above the forecasts.

E Bengal player prevented from flying abroad

E Bengal player prevented from flying abroad

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Immigration authorities found that Brazilian Douglas D'Silva had overstayed in the country.

Many MNCs plan to sell India offshore units

Many MNCs plan to sell India offshore units

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Multi-national companies setting up offshore business units in India for saving costs is an old story -- the latest trend is to hive off their Indian units

WNS Global buys US BPO firm; to hire 2,500 more

WNS Global buys US BPO firm; to hire 2,500 more

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

BPO company WNS Global Services has acquired a US based company, Trinity Partners, for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its presence in the mortgage and financial services business.

The product-service gap

The product-service gap

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Chances are that customer disagreements are not that frequent. If they happen, the customer may have little choice but to return. Even in competitive markets, a habit once formed is difficult to break.

BA asked to pay Rs 133 cr service tax

BA asked to pay Rs 133 cr service tax

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

A BA spokesperson maintained that the airline 'has not evaded any taxes.' The revenue department had in July served service tax notice on the airline for payment of balance out of the Rs 143.5 crore (Rs 1.43 billion) liability on tickets sales in India between May 2006 and November 2007, but BA did not pay the amount.

American Airlines to fly Delhi-Chicago from Nov 15

American Airlines to fly Delhi-Chicago from Nov 15

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

American Airlines on Tuesday announced the launch of non-stop daily flights between Delhi and Chicago from November 15 in codeshare with Air Sahara. \n

BA wants to double flights from India

BA wants to double flights from India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

Buoyed by a handsome growth in west bound traffic, British Airways wants to double the number of its weekly flights from India, subject to bilateral settlement in this regard.

How to treat coloured people

How to treat coloured people

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

How to save $1 billion!

How to save $1 billion!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

WNS posts 120% growth

WNS posts 120% growth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

BA introduces new Kolkata-London flight

BA introduces new Kolkata-London flight

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

British Airways on Wednesday introduced its third weekly non-stop flight between Kolkata and London to meet the growing customer demand in the region and promote tourism in both the countries.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately following the death of Elizabeth II on Thursday, and described losing his mother as "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".

India bans all UK flights till Dec 31 fearing new Covid strain

India bans all UK flights till Dec 31 fearing new Covid strain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A number of countries like Canada, Turkey, Belgium, Italy and Israel have banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that the potent new strain of the virus was "out of control" and imposed a stringent new stay-at-home lockdown from Sunday.

Real Kashmir coach Robertson finally heads back home

Real Kashmir coach Robertson finally heads back home

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Stranded in Srinagar for more than a month due to the coronavirus-forced national lockdown, Real Kashmir FC head coach David Robertson and his family will finally return to Scotland on Thursday, ending an anxious wait to attend to his sick mother. Robertson, his wife Kim, son Mason, who plays for the club, and three support staff reached Jammu on Wednesday by an official bus of RKFC which left Srinagar early in the morning. They will fly back home in a British Airways flight from Amritsar on Thursday afternoon.

2016: The ads we loved, the ads that worked

2016: The ads we loved, the ads that worked

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Experts pick the most effective advertisements of the year.

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'

Vistara is all set for global foray

Vistara is all set for global foray

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Vistara appoints Vinod Kannan as chief strategy officer; plans to launch its maiden international flight to Colombo in May

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

Gerrard farewell: How Liverpool legend will avoid the tears?

Gerrard farewell: How Liverpool legend will avoid the tears?

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Steven Gerrard says he has been dreading the moment he must wave goodbye to his adoring Anfield fans .

CBI files cheating case against Paramount Airways promoter

CBI files cheating case against Paramount Airways promoter

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Paramount Airlines had started its operations in 2005 and was flying to southern and eastern parts of India before it wound up 2010.

Airlines attract Indian flyers with premium economy offering

Airlines attract Indian flyers with premium economy offering

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

On Indian routes, Air France, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are offering premium economy seating

10 celebs who've nailed airport fashion

10 celebs who've nailed airport fashion

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Take a look at how these A-listers keep themselves photo-ready at airports.

4 foreign airlines show interest in Air India stake sale

4 foreign airlines show interest in Air India stake sale

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

British Airways, Lufthansa, Etihad and Singapore Airlines are scouting for an Indian partner that meets the net worth criterion

Who is saying what at French Open on Day 2

Who is saying what at French Open on Day 2

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Top tweets from the second day's play at the French Open featuring John Peers, Novak Djokovic, Caroline Wozniacki and Kristina Mladenovic:

India's most reputed airline brands, Air India tops

India's most reputed airline brands, Air India tops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Debt-ridden national carrier Air India tops a brand reputation survey.

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Ajit Singh says will seek cabinet nod to scrap 5-year, 20 aircraft rule.

Foreign airlines join in offering discounts on Independence Day

Foreign airlines join in offering discounts on Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Indian and global carriers are offering limited period discounted fares to attract flyers from New Delhi on the occasion of the 68th Independence Day.

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The travel agents have demanded refunds for customers

Covid-19 gives India's private airlines a chance to go international

Covid-19 gives India's private airlines a chance to go international

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Over 600 slots at three major airports - Heathrow, Dubai and New York's JFK International - could be at stake.

IndiGo charts new flight plan for Gatwick, other EU destinations

IndiGo charts new flight plan for Gatwick, other EU destinations

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The plan is to charge 30 per cent less. Travel sector executives say if IndiGo is able to do so, it could create a new class of flyers.

British bizman Jason Unsworth EoI for Jet will not be considered now

British bizman Jason Unsworth EoI for Jet will not be considered now

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Sources said Unsworth had submitted a one-page letter indicating his interest in Jet but without any accompanying documents.

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.