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Etihad to double its flights to Mumbai, Delhi

Etihad to double its flights to Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

This follows the Union Cabinet approving enhanced traffic rights between India and Abu Dhabi.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

Why Google chose this firm for its first Indian start-up investment

Why Google chose this firm for its first Indian start-up investment

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

After the Google investment, the company's monthly transactions have spiralled up from 65,000 to nearly one million in just a year. According to reports, the start-up is in fresh talks to raise about $6 million from investors, including Google, says Samreen Ahmad.

How I shot the viral photo of a single mother doing kanyadaan

How I shot the viral photo of a single mother doing kanyadaan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Chennai-based wedding photographer Varun Suresh tells his story.

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

How sustainable and prudent is the policy of boosting services without commensurate growth in infrastructure in the relevant sectors, asksA K Bhattacharya.

NIA arrests 6 in Kerala for plotting terror attacks

NIA arrests 6 in Kerala for plotting terror attacks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

During searches conducted in Kozikhode and Kannur districts of Kerala these six people were arrested, the spokesman said. Five of them were arrested when they were allegedly conducting a meeting at Kanakamala hilltop in Kannur district.

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's $12-billion loan at an incredibly low interest rate may have trumped China's aim to enter the enormous Indian Railways market, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen told NIA investigators that on his return, he collected money, procured explosives and plotted to target tourists and judges in Kerala.

Jayalalithaa's assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.4 crore less than last year

Jayalalithaa's assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.4 crore less than last year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In the 2015 bypoll in the same RK Nagar seat, she had declared total assets of Rs 117.13 crore.

Good news for regional airlines!

Good news for regional airlines!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

This proposal is a part of the comprehensive aviation policy that the ministry has submitted to the Cabinet and which has now been referred to a Group of Ministers.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

A helpline for women in distress

A helpline for women in distress

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The call centre works round the clock attending to calls ranging from domestic violence to suicide attempts to seeking medical help.

No bail for YSRC MP who bashed up Air India staffer

No bail for YSRC MP who bashed up Air India staffer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A court in Andhra Pradesh has dismissed the bail pleas of YSR Congress MP P Mithun Reddy and another party leader who were arrested for allegedly assaulting an Air India official in November last year.

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

On August 13, Bombay High Court lifted the ban on nine variants of the fast food.

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Considering the common linkages, high-level trust, complementarities, and convergent interests between the two nations, Malaysia has the potential to become India's key partner in Southeast Asia, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Jet may fly Mumbai-Shanghai-San Francisco

Jet may fly Mumbai-Shanghai-San Francisco

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

New Delhi's move is expected to encourage Beijing to grant long-pending clearance to Air India and Jet Airways to launch flights to Chinese cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai, respectively. Air India already operates to Shanghai.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

It's time India moved beyond bijli, sadak, pani

It's time India moved beyond bijli, sadak, pani

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Climate change, air quality, nutrition, even connectivity are joining the political agenda, and it will force a shift in policies.

Never met Peter or Indrani Mukerjea, says Karti

Never met Peter or Indrani Mukerjea, says Karti

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

On the arrest of P Chidambaram, Karti said, "This is like a staged reality show to have all these dramatic visuals on television. There is no reason for this kind of drama... It's not done in an honest investigation.

A day after I-T raids, TN chief secy replaced

A day after I-T raids, TN chief secy replaced

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The fate of Mohana Rao was not immediately known.

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

During the arguments, the ASG said FIPB officials have also been interrogated and all of them are holding high offices in their respective fields.

Lufthansa to resume Kolkata-Frankfurt flight

Lufthansa to resume Kolkata-Frankfurt flight

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Lufthansa would resume passenger services connecting Frankfurt and Kolkata from December 2, after 35 years with three weekly flights, a top airline official said.

Madras HC dismisses Sun Group's plea against property attachment

Madras HC dismisses Sun Group's plea against property attachment

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

In a setback to Maran brothers, the Madras high court on Wednesday dismissed petitions filed by Kalanithi Maran owned Sun TV and Kal Communications challenging the attachment of their properties by Enforcement Directorate in connection with money laundering probe in Aircel-Maxis deal.

Paramount Air to fly into western India

Paramount Air to fly into western India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The airline is inducting two more 70-seater Embraer planes, which will be based in Bangalore and will be used to connect Bangalore and Chennai with Pune and Goa, and then other cities in western India.

TN: 11 arrested in bus torching case

TN: 11 arrested in bus torching case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The Chennai-bound bus was set on fire on Hosur Road in protest against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's remarks on Lord Ram in the context of the Sethusamudram project.

Rajnikant, Shankar get court notice

Rajnikant, Shankar get court notice

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

They get notice in plagiarism case in their film, Sivaji.

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India said it is committed to building up Indian Ocean Rim Association in line with its own expanding bilateral ties with the members of the grouping.

Pune leads India towards wi-fi age

Pune leads India towards wi-fi age

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

On Monday, Pune moved a step closer towards becoming the first location in India where citizens can access the Internet anywhere without cables, thanks to the rollout of WiMax technology.

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Indian team boasts of world's best spinners and it has enough experience in both bowling and batting to outwit hosts England during the upcoming series, said former coach Anil Kumble.

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

ED issues summons to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Officials said the agency had issued a notice to Karti to present himself in person or through an authorised representative and submit personal financial documents and those related to a firm this week.

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'I am sure Amma's soul is watching over Tamil Nadu and blessing it," Modi said, and was met with a thunderous applause.

'Finally, they have shown the door to Srini'

'Finally, they have shown the door to Srini'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi hailed the Supreme Court's observation that N Srinivasan should step down as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India to facilitate a fair probe into the IPL spot-fixing scandal, saying the Tamil Nadu strongman must now be shown the door once and for all.

Jaya allots houses for people who lost homes in deluge

Jaya allots houses for people who lost homes in deluge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government has also announced that families that relocate would get an allowance of Rs 5,000 towards shifting expenses.

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of Indian assets in Kodaikanal and Ooty in Tamil Nadu and a flat in Delhi's Jorbagh. A cottage and house in Somerset in the UK and a tennis club located in Barcelona, Spain have also been attached as part of the same order, the agency said.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.