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Air India plans new ventures to increase revenue

Air India plans new ventures to increase revenue

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Air India's earnings of one-two per cent of total air cargo business of Rs 900 crore per annum is almost negligible.

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Rakesh Kaul, CDO, Edelweiss General Insurance, answers your health insurance queries.

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Can a t-shirt really save the Earth?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

30 Indian designers have come together for Duniya, a unique t-shirt project.

Cryptocurrency heists just got harder, thanks to tech

Cryptocurrency heists just got harder, thanks to tech

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Earlier last month, for the first time ever, an anonymous hacker was served with a restraining order as a non-fungible token (NFT), reports Shivani Shinde.

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The situation is severe in North India as most of the logistics operation was manned by migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The problem with manpower is not only in courier and delivery services, but also at a shop level.

Why Chappell will never apologise for underarm ball

Why Chappell will never apologise for underarm ball

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Whether I am sorry or whether I am not is not going to change anything'

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Serial killer confusion in small-town South Korea, a struggling mission to save the tiger in the heartland of India, a slice-of-summer friendship by the Italian coast, Sukanya Verma lists a fascinating mix of must-watch fare on OTT this week.

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Nisha Gupta and Guddi Thapliyal set up Geek Monkey with an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh. Today it's worth Rs 2 crores.

Will Ferrell's tips on how to beat the heat in Melbourne

Will Ferrell's tips on how to beat the heat in Melbourne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Comedian Will Ferrell discussed how he plans to beat the heat.

'Nadal will not be the favourite to win Roland Garros'

'Nadal will not be the favourite to win Roland Garros'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Nadal no longer 'immovable' object in Paris.

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei province, in December and has now spread across the globe. The Chinese authorities are trying to contain the epidemic while other countries, including India, are working on plans to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.

CBSE Political Science paper was also leaked, says whistleblower

CBSE Political Science paper was also leaked, says whistleblower

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

He said that he had alerted the CBSE, prime minister and the police on March 17, but no action was taken.

The TOP job trends in India

The TOP job trends in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Hiring for management professionals with greater than 16 years of experience witnessed a spike of 66% compared to last year.

JuD medical team applies for Indian visa to travel to Kashmir

JuD medical team applies for Indian visa to travel to Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The team of 30 doctors of 'Muslim Medical Mission' of the Jamaat-ud-Dawah applied for a visa through online and courier.

Who inspired Kajal Aggarwal's wedding lehenga?

Who inspired Kajal Aggarwal's wedding lehenga?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A closer look at Kajal Aggarwal's wedding lehenga designed by Anamika Khanna.

How I became a Wedding Manager

How I became a Wedding Manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Weddings make you wish you had a hundred hands instead of a brain that feels like a sponge attached to 10 different heads being pulled in different directions, says Kishore Singh.

India may highlight Pak's inaction on terror at FATF meet

India may highlight Pak's inaction on terror at FATF meet

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Pakistan is yet to comply with 13 conditions out of the 27-point Action Plan of the FATF including curbing terror financing, enforcement of the laws against the proscribed organisations and improving the legal systems.

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Puri Jagannadh also gave his blood sample.

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite Slam on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the covid-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week 'total lockdown' across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It said the decision will immediately benefit approximately 7.8 lakh paramilitary personnel of the ranks of constable, head constable and assistant sub-inspector who were otherwise not eligible earlier.

These 50 listed companies raised money from investors and 'vanished'!

These 50 listed companies raised money from investors and 'vanished'!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

A number of listed companies are not to be found on their registered address. The stock exchange has also been unable to contact them through other means. These 50 companies had been suspended for violations for more than six months. The BSE had reached out to them with show cause notices in December 2020.

ED seizes $1.97 lakh being sent through MoneyGram

ED seizes $1.97 lakh being sent through MoneyGram

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The directorate said money was hidden inside books and greeting cards and could not have been easily detected by X-ray machines. The incident came to light after ED officials, acting on a tip-off, searched the regional office of the courier service in Naraina in Delhi.

Gay magazine editor stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Gay magazine editor stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Bangladesh's first gay magazine editor was brutally murdered on Monday along with a friend in his flat in Dhaka by suspected Islamists, in the latest audacious attack on high-profile bloggers and intellectuals in the Muslim-majority country.

Touching tribute to Hughes: Local batsman sacrifices record

Touching tribute to Hughes: Local batsman sacrifices record

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A batsman in a club match in Victoria has paid a touching tribute to Phillip Hughes by deciding to sacrifice breaking a long-standing record.

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

the past few days have been hectic for shooter Shreyasi Singh and cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who have been juggling political duties with focused preparation for their respective competitive outings as well.

Gayle posts picture with Vijay Mallya; internet can't keep calm

Gayle posts picture with Vijay Mallya; internet can't keep calm

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Mallya, who flew out of India in March 2016, has been living in the United Kingdom since then.

Service tax evaders beware! Govt is out to get you

Service tax evaders beware! Govt is out to get you

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

A courier company owner was arrested for allegedly evading service tax of about Rs 70 lakh

Noose tightens around Chinese e-com firms evading duties

Noose tightens around Chinese e-com firms evading duties

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The government is looking to plug loopholes in the Indian customs law provision that allows tax exemptions for gifts up to Rs 5,000 and trade samples up to Rs 10,000 sent to India from abroad.

Lockdown 3.0: What's open and what's closed

Lockdown 3.0: What's open and what's closed

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Centre has announced an extension for two more weeks in the nationwide lockdown. However, several relaxations will be allowed as per zones.

WB: Jalpaiguri blast mastermind held in Siliguri

WB: Jalpaiguri blast mastermind held in Siliguri

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The police on Wednesday arrested three Kamtapur Liberation Organisation ultras including the mastermind of the December 26 blast in Jalpaiguri that left six persons dead.

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Unpaused: Naya Safar holds on to a light-at-the-end-of-a-tunnel thought and looks at the pandemic-afflicted people from all walks of life through the prism of optimism in five poignant stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

Govt clears 17 FDI plans worth Rs 122 cr

Govt clears 17 FDI plans worth Rs 122 cr

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The government approved 17 foreign direct investment proposals on Tueday involving total inflow of Rs 122.3 crore (Rs 1.22 billion), including that of First Flight Couriers and Carlson Hotels.

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Because from June 1, 2015, you will have to fork out 14 per cent service tax instead of 12.36 per cent

Complaints rise exposing the ugly side of online shopping

Complaints rise exposing the ugly side of online shopping

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A soap bar got delivered instead of a mobile phone to a buyer, defective Diwali lights were couriered to another and fake items were dispatched in yet another case.

Mahesh Babu gifts Audi A6 to Srimanthudu director

Mahesh Babu gifts Audi A6 to Srimanthudu director

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

Photos: The BEST fashion moments of 2019

Photos: The BEST fashion moments of 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

We look back at some of the most inspiring fashion moments of the year.

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Bhutto was killed in a gun-and-bomb attack during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007 outside the Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.

8 of Bali Nine leaders executed by firing squad in Indonesia

8 of Bali Nine leaders executed by firing squad in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

"We've carried out the executions," an attorney general official told the Jakarta Post.