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The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.

BA launches limited period special fares for UK, North America

BA launches limited period special fares for UK, North America

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

It would offer 15% discount to its premium economy class passengers bound for the US from India.

Vistara, BA in code share talks?

Vistara, BA in code share talks?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Vistara Chief Executive Officer Phee Teik Yeoh is expected to meet the senior management of BA over the next few days to discuss the partnership.

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Jet will, however, continue to pay the sale-linked productivity bonus to them.

Flight delay frustrates Du Plessis ahead of India Test series

Flight delay frustrates Du Plessis ahead of India Test series

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The three-Test series begins in Visakhapatnam from October 2.

SpiceJet bomb hoax: Man wanted friends to stay longer with lovers

SpiceJet bomb hoax: Man wanted friends to stay longer with lovers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The accused made the call so that his childhood friends could spend more time with their girlfriends, who were going to Pune, at the Delhi airport, the police said.

Fly Mumbai-London at Rs 28,000

Fly Mumbai-London at Rs 28,000

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

British Airways on Thursday announced a promotional scheme offering a basic fare of Rs 9,990 for London from major Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai, instead of the usual basic fare of about Rs 22,000.

UK airlines sore over India quotas

UK airlines sore over India quotas

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Virgin says it will appeal decision, British Airways says it wants more.

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP also went on to label Kaul a "Pakistani sympathiser" and posted headings of a couple of her writings on X.

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Here are eight images that prove we live in a mad, mad world.

Boehly-led consortium wins bid to take over Chelsea

Boehly-led consortium wins bid to take over Chelsea

Rediff.com7 May 2022

A consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital has won the bid to acquire Premier League club Chelsea in a deal worth up to 4.0 billion pounds, Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported on Friday.

It's difficult to run airlines in India: BA

It's difficult to run airlines in India: BA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Air Turbine Fuel cost in India constitutes nearly 40 per cent of the ticket cost against 25 per cent in other countries.

Virgin to resume Mumbai flights soon

Virgin to resume Mumbai flights soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The airline had quit the Mumbai-London route in 2009 because of losses

Hike in IGI airport charges: BA reviewing strategy

Hike in IGI airport charges: BA reviewing strategy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Other foreign airlines like Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Altantic have joined Indian carriers in opposing the hike in airport charges.

Minimum one-way Delhi-London airfare zooms over Rs 1 lakh

Minimum one-way Delhi-London airfare zooms over Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Minimum one-way air fares between Delhi and London are priced upwards of Rs one lakh in August due to limited number of seats, data collected by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows. The United Kingdom has included India in the amber list and the change came into effect from Sunday. With this, passengers from India needn't undergo institutional quarantine and can self-isolate at home for 10 days.

When Boris Johnson Celebrated Diwali

When Boris Johnson Celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel celebrated Diwali at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London.

Airlines raise fuel surcharge

Airlines raise fuel surcharge

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

BA, Kingfisher to announce a codeshare deal

BA, Kingfisher to announce a codeshare deal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Premier airlines, British Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, are likely to announce a codeshare agreement next month which would facilitate seamless travel for passengers, who can also enjoy benefits while travelling on each other's networks.

BA to compensate buyers of $40 US-India tickets

BA to compensate buyers of $40 US-India tickets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The airline had cancelled the bookings and offered all affected passengers a travel voucher of $300. The lowest US-India fare being offered by British Airways prior to the mistaken ad, not including taxes, was over $750.

BA strike over X'mas to hit India flights

BA strike over X'mas to hit India flights

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The British Airways said it was exploring "all options" to cope with the impact of the strike, but millions of holiday-makers are expected to face disruptions and the prospect of having journeys cancelled.

Sky opens to price war

Sky opens to price war

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan gets back his sarod missing on BA flight

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan gets back his sarod missing on BA flight

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been strumming for the last 45 years, was restored to the iconic musician by British Airways after it went missing on a flight while he was returning to Delhi from London on Saturday night.

India-US and back at Rs 36,000!

India-US and back at Rs 36,000!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Dishing out a bonanza for air travellers, British Airways on Friday announced a low starting return fare of Rs 36,000 for travel between India and the US in the summer season.

A-I, Virgin, BA in fare war

A-I, Virgin, BA in fare war

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Closely competing with Air-India and British Airways in passing the benefits to passengers on flights to the West, Virgin Atlantic said it would add more value to its services on the Delhi-London sector, especially on its premium economy class.

Premier League approves proposed takeover of Chelsea

Premier League approves proposed takeover of Chelsea

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Boehly-Clearlake consortium, which agreed terms to acquire Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.33 billion) earlier this month, will take over ownership of Chelsea FC

BA to offer more holiday packages

BA to offer more holiday packages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Strike leaves thousands stranded at Heathrow

Strike leaves thousands stranded at Heathrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

At least 70,000 travelers were stranded Friday after British Airways canceled all flights to and from Heathrow Airport because of an industrial dispute, an airline spokesman said.\n\n

Fly Mumbai-London @ Rs 19,000

Fly Mumbai-London @ Rs 19,000

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

British Airways has announced a special return economy fare of Rs 19,000 from India to the UK from October this year, besides reductions in all other classes.

London air fares may drop by 10%

London air fares may drop by 10%

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

BA to fly 35 flights to India

BA to fly 35 flights to India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Spotted: Sunny Deol on a flight to London

Spotted: Sunny Deol on a flight to London

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Reader Amit Patel has sent us a photograph.

Spotted: A R Rahman en route to London

Spotted: A R Rahman en route to London

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Reader Udaya Chandru has sent us a photograph.

UK govt gives nod for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

UK govt gives nod for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com25 May 2022

On Tuesday the consortium, which agreed terms to acquire Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.33 billion) earlier this month, passed the Premier League Owners' and Directors' Test.

Air France-KLM offers 30% discount to Indian travellers

Air France-KLM offers 30% discount to Indian travellers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The discount offer is valid in all classes for booking starting tomorrow till September 14 and for travel between October one till December 15, an airline statement said.

Going to US? Makes sense to fly via Abu Dhabi

Going to US? Makes sense to fly via Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Waiting time for customs, immigration clearance cut drastically; Jet-Etihad alliance to get competitive advantage

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes.

Jet inks e-ticketing deal with KLM, BA

Jet inks e-ticketing deal with KLM, BA

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Jet Airways on Monday announced India's first interline e-ticketing agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Northwest Airlines and British Airways.

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Ticket refunds remain a challenge, though Jet claims the amount would be credited in 7 to 10 working days after the request is processed.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Almost all Indian airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airways and Air India, have been offering discounted fares on domestic sectors almost on a month-to-month basis.