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698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The INS Jalashwa, the Navy's amphibious warship, reached Male on Thursday to undertake the massive repatriation mission named 'Operation Samudra Setu' (Sea Bridge).

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram, considered as the festival of festivals in the state, will be held this week without people's participation, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases in the southern state, officials said Thrissur on Tuesday.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Having established its presence in the country, luxury carmaker Lexus is now looking to chart its next phase of growth in India as it looks to consolidate sales network and drive in new models, including fully electric cars in the country, according to a top company official. The company, which is the luxury car arm of Japanese auto major Toyota, initiated operations in India in 2017 and currently sells seven models in the country, including the locally-produced ES 300h sedan. Known for its self charging hybrid cars, the company is now gearing up to drive in battery electric vehicles, besides ramping up its existing product portfolio in the market.

Darren Aronofsky watches his new film Noah in India

Darren Aronofsky watches his new film Noah in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Gosavi's photos and videos with actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan went viral on social media after the NCB's raid.

Navy says goodbye to aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Navy says goodbye to aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

INS Viraat, the world's oldest aircraft carrier, was accorded a grand send-off from the port city in Kochi on Sunday, after over five decades of its service to the Navy.

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The affected nurse is being treated and is recovering well, junior foreign minister V Muraleedharan said. Meanwhile, China has locked down five cities, including Wuhan, suspending all public transport in an unprecedented move to contain the coronavirus that has infected over 630 people and left 17 others dead.

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Mr (Gautam) Adani invested in Vizhinjam port when no other viable party was willing to bid.' 'He has also been active in charitable work and CSR projects in our coastal areas.' 'As the local MP, I do not judge the local situation purely through the prism of politics.'

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The annual Thrissur Pooram, billed as the mother of all temple festivals in Kerala, will not be held this year in the wake of the nationwide lockdown, the Kerala government said on Wednesday. The iconic festival, known for the parade of richly caparisoned jumbos, performance of traditional music ensembles and a sea of cheering people, was to be held at the sprawling Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur city on May 2 this year.

3 days in Kochi makes him an India fan

3 days in Kochi makes him an India fan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Forget everything you think you know about India. This is Kochi, the southern coast's sybaritic retreat. Tad Friend explores lush backwaters, dabbles in local cooking, and expands his mind through the ayurvedic treatment sirodhara.

Bose Corp aims to make India 3rd largest market

Bose Corp aims to make India 3rd largest market

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The company's second largest retail presence is in Japan with 23 stores. China currently has only 2 stores, both in Hong Kong.

The secret behind Paramount Airways' success

The secret behind Paramount Airways' success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Today, Paramount is the market leader in the South with a 27 per cent share.

New IPL teams to be unveiled on March 8

New IPL teams to be unveiled on March 8

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Two new Indian Premier League franchisees will be unveiled on March 8, IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi said on Wednesday.

Kerala to create 100,000 IT jobs

Kerala to create 100,000 IT jobs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The Kerala government's budget for 2010-11 also proposed to extend the ambit of welfare schemes like employment guarantee and food subsidy, reduce taxes on tourism, beer and wine and impose fresh ones on direct to home services and jewellery shop owners.

Solo biking: Pune to Bengaluru in 18 hours

Solo biking: Pune to Bengaluru in 18 hours

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

A first-hand account of an avid biker who drove 800 km in a single day's journey.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Rediff.com20 May 2021

In 2020, after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, several five-star hotel chains commenced home delivery of food as a lot of people preferred to stay indoors. A year later, as the Covid situation worsens, such hotels are going the extra mile to cater for the gastronomical needs of their customers. With health, nutrition, and immunity occupying the mind spaces, these hotels are crafting menus that are not only high on health quotient, but also have food capable of improving the mood. The move, they hope, would help them get more customers as prices are also competitive.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Emirates to start Dubai-Ahmedabad service from Oct

Emirates to start Dubai-Ahmedabad service from Oct

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The Dubai-based airline will commence six-times weekly non-stop services to Ahmedabad from October 28, providing a first direct link between India's sixth largest city and Dubai.

Tiger Airways to fly to India

Tiger Airways to fly to India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Singapore's budget airline Tiger Airways announced on Tuesday that it had bagged approval to fly between Singapore and six Indian cities. Consequently the airlines will soon start flights to Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Trivandrum, Kolkata and Kozikhode.

Demand for entry-level jobs rise 6.7 pc in 2013: Study

Demand for entry-level jobs rise 6.7 pc in 2013: Study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Overall, jobs created in the cities dipped marginally to 550,000.

Need a break? Try Munnar

Need a break? Try Munnar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of ACC Cement, ruling that if a product is manufactured by one firm and sold by another with the latter's brand name, that sale would attract sales tax, not the first transaction.

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Airlines flying in from any airport in China including Hong Kong have been asked to make in-flight announcements requesting passengers with history of fever and cough and travel to Wuhan city in the past 14 days to self-declare at the port of arrival in order to facilitate early isolation, according to an official statement.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Over 20,000 passengers returning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Norwegian national asked to leave India for violating visa norms

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Janne-Mette Johansson, a Norwegian national on a tourist visa, came under the scanner of Bureau of Immigration authorities over her suspected participation in an anti- Citizenship Amendment Act protest in the Kochi three days ago.

Destinations AirAsia plans to fly in India

Destinations AirAsia plans to fly in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

AirAsia India appears to have chosen destinations where it would face intense competition from other airlines, which fly directly to all these, barring one.

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The company plans to collaborate with stopover management consolidators, who will participate in the bids to develop food courts and rest areas along the highways. Such stopovers will house multiple restaurant brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Why are the protesters still on their own and why are political parties abstaining from joining this mass movement? Aakar Patel explains.

PM Modi receives UN's highest environmental honour

PM Modi receives UN's highest environmental honour

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

rench President Emmanuel Macron and Modi have been jointly recognised in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action, including Macron's work on the Global Pact for the Environment and Modi's unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022.

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

Follow these Instagrammers if you love Mallu food

Follow these Instagrammers if you love Mallu food

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

These foodies will take you on a memorable gastronomical journey across Kerala.

Operation Raahat: India rushes to evacuate 4,000 citizens from Yemen

Operation Raahat: India rushes to evacuate 4,000 citizens from Yemen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

India on Tuesday night got permission to dock its ship at the Aden harbour for the evacuation of nearly 400 Indians from the sea port city as the government launched a massive air and sea evacuation operation for its over 4,000 nationals in strife-torn Yemen.

Rural BPOs may get up to 50% subsidy

Rural BPOs may get up to 50% subsidy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Companies will be offered incentives for employing more women.

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.