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What IndiGo Learnt From The Pandemic

What IndiGo Learnt From The Pandemic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Everyone says never waste a crisis.' 'When we went into Covid and we were in total lockdown, we were at work.' 'The planes were not flying and we wondered what to do.' 'We looked at each of our performance metrics -- what are customers complaining about, how do employees feel, how do investors feel?'

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal.

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The best summer foods of India

Healthy Recipe: Rice Paper Rolls

Healthy Recipe: Rice Paper Rolls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.

Rate cut to take some time, say bankers

Rate cut to take some time, say bankers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The RBI left the policy rates unchanged in Tuesday''s sixth bi-monthly monetary policy review.

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Kishore Singh on Jean-Michel Basquiat and his worth.

Which is India's cleanest railway station?

Which is India's cleanest railway station?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Cleanliness of stations will be rated as per certain parameters finalised by the Railways.

World's top 10 richest self-made billionaires

World's top 10 richest self-made billionaires

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tops list of the world's top 25 richest self-made billionaires.

Couple of right legal age indulging in sex are husband, wife: HC

Couple of right legal age indulging in sex are husband, wife: HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

In a ruling which might have a far reaching impact, the Madras high court has said if a couple in the right legal age indulge in sexual gratification, it will be considered a valid marriage and they could be termed as husband and wife.

The best James Bond cars of all time

The best James Bond cars of all time

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

None of James Bond movies are complete without beautiful women, hi-tech gadgets and of course gorgeous four wheels.

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Project Aero will enable creative executives and developers to design AR experiences and new forms of immersive content. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow.

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

After stripping Pluto of planet status in 2006, some astronomers want to reclassify it once again, says Devangshu Datta.

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

Why the BJP wants to banish Tipu

Why the BJP wants to banish Tipu

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Tipu Sultan may have had his flaws, but that does not mean he can be axed from textbooks.' 'Besides, if it is Tipu today, who will it be tomorrow?' asks Shuma Raha.

T N Seshan: The man who changed the EC

T N Seshan: The man who changed the EC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Till he took over, political parties ferrying people to the polling stations was considered quite 'normal', and it was during Seshan's stint that it became impossible with the model code being made sacrosanct.

The top 10 business schools in the US

The top 10 business schools in the US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Take a look at the annual US News and World Report's 2016 business school rankings.

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

'Known for his innovative styles and perfumes, Issey Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' famous black turtle neck jumpers.'

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Blue City is calling out to you. Are you ready?

Very Quick Snacks For 2023

Very Quick Snacks For 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Whip up spreads on the double, especially when supplies run low.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

Mumbai among top 10 tourist destinations in APAC

Mumbai among top 10 tourist destinations in APAC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Bangkok is the top spot in Asia/Pacific's top 10 destinations in terms of international overnight visitor.

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Like a kulcha or a baida roti, this Turkish street food is made from maida and may have a variety of stuffings.

Good news! IISc among top 15 world universities

Good news! IISc among top 15 world universities

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

For the first time, an Indian university has made it to the top 15 of the Times Higher Education University Rankings.

Buses off roads in TN for the second day

Buses off roads in TN for the second day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

About 200 employees were detained across the state in connection with incidents related to strike

IndiGo, Jet Airways gain while SpiceJet loses market share

IndiGo, Jet Airways gain while SpiceJet loses market share

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Jet Airways, IndiGo have gained market shares as SpiceJet cancels flights.

No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.

Now, Indian Railway is going the EV way

Now, Indian Railway is going the EV way

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Railways is testing waters for locomotives to run on lithium-ion batteries, the most common ones used in electric vehicles.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

8 smart ways to lose weight this year

8 smart ways to lose weight this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

This New Year, focus on your fitness goals and shed those extra kilos to live a healthy life.

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Streaming will get to 100-200 million subscribers, but the journey is not as rose-tinted.'

Recipes: Swati's Diplomat Pudding. Suzanna's Trifle

Recipes: Swati's Diplomat Pudding. Suzanna's Trifle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Try an alternative to the traditional pudding.

10 cities in the world with worst traffic jams

10 cities in the world with worst traffic jams

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The TomTom Traffic Index compares travel time during non-congested hours with travel times in peak hours experienced by passenger vehicles.

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Chengdu Airlines said the ARJ21 has a lower cost per seat than similar models of Airbus and Boeing models.

The Last Headhunters in India

The Last Headhunters in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

There was a time when the fierce warriors of the Konyak tribe displayed the skulls of their vanquished enemies as war trophies. Today, their world is disappearing.