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'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'

Tata Sons chief apologises for Air India crash, says AI171 had clean record

Tata Sons chief apologises for Air India crash, says AI171 had clean record

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

When specifically asked about the reason for the crash and whether Air India is privy to any preliminary findings, Chandrasekaran said, "One would have to wait for the probe to conclude."

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A preliminary investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals that both fuel switches were cut off before the crash, followed by pilot confusion. The report also indicates that fuel samples were satisfactory and no immediate action is recommended for Boeing 787-8 operators.

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

'How Do You Get Justice For This Doctor?'

'How Do You Get Justice For This Doctor?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The anger and the anguish are on the rise. News of a botched-up post mortem, tampering of evidence, a hurried cremation has gone global, reports Payal Singh Mohanka from London.

History in Minutes: When Dr Ambedkar Was Denied Water

History in Minutes: When Dr Ambedkar Was Denied Water

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

On the 134th birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Utkarsh Mishra revisits three incidents from Dr B R Ambedkar's life that lay bare the deeply entrenched nature of caste prejudice.

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

Rajiv Gandhi failed twice but became PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rajiv Gandhi failed twice but became PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Responding to the controversy, Congress leader Harish Rawat refused to comment on Aiyar's remarks, dismissing him as a "frustrated individual."

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Dr Pananjay Tiwari lists the options and cost of pursuing an MBBS education outside of India.

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

If the vaccine is safe and shows a promising immune response in humans, then larger trials would be planned for later in the year.

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'At least 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of plastic chewing gum gets dumped.' 'And because the way people spit it out, there's no possible way this plastic can be recycled.'

Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism

Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Presenting the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on May 12, 2025, in which he dictated India's new doctrines on countering terrorism.

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away

Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71

Runner Shalu Chaudhary cleared of doping after DNA test reveals contamination in sample

Runner Shalu Chaudhary cleared of doping after DNA test reveals contamination in sample

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The National Anti-Doping Agency's appeals' panel has exonerated middle-distance runner Shalu Chaudhary of doping charges and lifted her four-year ban after DNA testing revealed that her urine sample had either been tampered with or contaminated at the time of collection.

BCCI to release Rs 1 crore for Gaekwad's cancer treatment

BCCI to release Rs 1 crore for Gaekwad's cancer treatment

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

BCCI's decision has come following emotional appeals for support from former captain Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil.

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'...just be neutral about everything.' 'I will just take life as it comes.'

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

If British industry succeeds in saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic it will be due in part to the pioneering role played by Formula One racing teams in the country. Seven of the 10 Formula One teams have joined forces with leading aerospace and engineering companies to ramp up production of ventilators while Mercedes has also worked with medics and academics to produce an alternative breathing aid.

When Bollywood dressed for college!

When Bollywood dressed for college!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Coolest and craziest campus fashion over the years!

Is laziness a disease? Health experts think so

Is laziness a disease? Health experts think so

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Two health professionals are proposing that physical inactivity is a 'disease' and should be classified as such.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'The internship made me realise that pursuing online courses will not add any value if one does not know where to apply it in the real world.'

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

What Are Bridgerton's Banita and Sara Tendulkar Upto?

What Are Bridgerton's Banita and Sara Tendulkar Upto?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Punjabi singer A P Dhillon's girlfriend is a style icon to watch out for.

7 symptoms can be used to maximise Covid detection, says study

7 symptoms can be used to maximise Covid detection, says study

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

A set of seven symptoms, considered together, can be used to maximise detection of COVID-19 in the community, according to a study.

Applications invited for the Chevening Gurukul Scholarships 2015

Applications invited for the Chevening Gurukul Scholarships 2015

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Fourteen future leaders of India will be offered an intense, all expenses-paid, 12-week residential course at the King's College London (KCL) as part of the Chevening Gurukul Leadership and Excellence Programme.

Tata Steel investment positive for UK ops, but stock has not moved much

Tata Steel investment positive for UK ops, but stock has not moved much

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Tata Steel UK is reformatting its operations in Port Talbot by investing 1.25 billion in an electric arc furnace facility with the UK government contributing 500 million. The project will take around three years to complete, if all the regulatory clearances come through. The facility will use scrap and be classified as green since it will utilise renewable power and cut carbon emissions considerably.

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Present vice chief Lt Gen BS Raju would be succeeding Lt Gen AS Bhinder who is superannuating on February 28 at the South Western Army Command.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.' 'She centralised power to the extent that you would see her representatives or her party office bearers having overly represented in these institutions.' 'That perhaps would have been the biggest blunder that she committed.'

No evidence Omicron has lower severity than Delta: Study

No evidence Omicron has lower severity than Delta: Study

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The study estimates that the risk of reinfection with the Omicron variant is 5.4 times greater than that of the Delta variant.

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Vantika Agrawal, 21, is aiming to become a Grandmaster, which could happen as early as next year.

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata was one of the world's most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status -- a corporate titan who was considered a 'secular living saint' with a reputation for decency and integrity.

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The warming up of ties became apparent after the Centre announced the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna to his grandfather and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday night.

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Pirojsha Godrej, 43, patriarch Adi Godrej's son, is set to take over as chairman of the Godrej Industries Group from 2026 whol Nyrika Holkar, Smita Godrej Crishna's 42-year-old daughter, has emerged as the face of the Godrej Enterprises Group.