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Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist longer. Also, new airline takeoffs, the future trajectory of revised norms to tackle pilot fatigue and efforts to reduce carbon emissions will be on the radar.

Watch: A Ganpati Celebration In A Mumbai Home

Watch: A Ganpati Celebration In A Mumbai Home

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Kumars, like everyone else in Mumbai, are celebrating Ganesh Utsav with dance, excitement, food and of course, prayer.

Jio seeks revised paper on satellite spectrum allocation

Jio seeks revised paper on satellite spectrum allocation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Reliance Jio has urged telecom regulator Trai to come up with a revised paper on spectrum allocation for satellite communication alleging that it ignores the key point of ensuring level-playing field between satellite and terrestrial services. In a letter to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti, Reliance Jio has sought revision of the consultation paper on recommending rules for "terms and conditions for the assignment of spectrum for certain satellite-based commercial communication services".

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Film folk brought in the New Year with pretty posts and warm wishes on social media.

Review: 3 Dots is an ordinary film

Review: 3 Dots is an ordinary film

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The film held a lot of promise coming from the winning team of Ordinary but couldn't stay up to the expectation.

Landslides turn Wayanad's picturesque hamlets into destruction

Landslides turn Wayanad's picturesque hamlets into destruction

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Swollen water bodies changed their course and flowed through inhabited areas, resulting in more destruction.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

Fierce, Fabulous Krishna

Fierce, Fabulous Krishna

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Strong is the new pretty for this Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestant who is obsessed with suits.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair.

36 Days Review: Yawn Fest

36 Days Review: Yawn Fest

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

When it gets to its silly climax where the dots are finally joined, you can't help but see how cheap these thrills are, sighs Mayur Sanap.

SEE: Grand homecoming for World Cup winner Hardik Pandya in Vadodara

SEE: Grand homecoming for World Cup winner Hardik Pandya in Vadodara

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Legion of fans in Vadodara welcomed the star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, a key component in India's T20 World Cup triumph.

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.

Abandoned newborn survives 50 wounds, animal bites

Abandoned newborn survives 50 wounds, animal bites

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The boy, who was barely two days old when he was found abandoned in Hamirpur, has defied all odds to not only get a new lease of life, but also a new name -- Krishna -- and most recently, a temporary abode, the government-run children's home in Prayagraj.

Bowling to these legends feels normal: Harpreet Brar

Bowling to these legends feels normal: Harpreet Brar

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Punjab Kings left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar opened up about the areas he tries to aim for while bowling against some of the best hitters of the tournament in the ongoing Indian Premier League season.

Priyanka, Rakul And The Magic Of Handspun

Priyanka, Rakul And The Magic Of Handspun

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Mahatma Gandhi showed India how to fight for Independence using khadi. Today khadi and handloom have become one of the many incredible faces India shows the world.

Conditions not as expected in UAE, says Mandhana

Conditions not as expected in UAE, says Mandhana

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mandhana, the best batter in the side, has failed to get going thus far on the slow wickets of the UAE where stroke making has proved to be extremely tough.

Telcos reiterate demands over FSC, 6 GHz spectrum

Telcos reiterate demands over FSC, 6 GHz spectrum

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Telecom service providers have doubled down on their demands for a proposed fair-share charge (FSC) to be levied on major over-the-top (OTT) service providers, opening up the 6 GHz spectrum band and increasing the number of testing labs for telecommunication products. Telecom industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Wednesday said these were the topmost demands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The industry body wants this additional capital expenditure to be borne by these Large Traffic Generator (LTGs) OTTs as a proposed fair-share charge.

DoT starts licensing exercise

DoT starts licensing exercise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Kick starting the process of allotting new telecom licences, the government on Tuesday sought clarifications from all the applicants on as many as 25 issues relating to eligibility criteria. The department of telecom (DoT) has asked all the companies to submit by December 13, clarifications, information or supporting documents as on date of application.

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The BJP accused Congress leaders of colluding with foreign forces to destabilize India and demanded Sonia Gandhi to disclose her role in a George Soros Foundation-funded organization's activities. The ruling party also attacked Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "pawn" for his protests against the Adani issue.

Gurleen's Super-Fun Avatars

Gurleen's Super-Fun Avatars

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'A girl is at her prettiest with no make-up on', she says.

PIX: India avoid follow-on after tail wags on Day 4

PIX: India avoid follow-on after tail wags on Day 4

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Samoa batter Visser breaks Yuvraj Singh's T20 World record

Samoa batter Visser breaks Yuvraj Singh's T20 World record

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Samoa batter Darius Visser blasted six sixes to break the record for most runs from one over in a men's T20 International, against Vanuatu.

DoT may withdraw penalty on Loop Telecom

DoT may withdraw penalty on Loop Telecom

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The DoT has sought legal opinion on whether to seek a review of the court order or withdraw the penalty.

Why Bhuvi wants to bowl more dot balls

Why Bhuvi wants to bowl more dot balls

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli brought up his 42nd ODI ton in brilliant fashion while guiding India to victory over the West Indies, and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said the skipper was determined to end his 11-innings century drought.

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

If growth reverts to the pre-Covid level, a lot of people may have to temper their rosy optimism, points out Debashis Basu.

After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by midnight

After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by midnight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While in all, 15 entities owe the government Rs 1.47 lakh crore -- Rs 92,642 crore in unpaid licence fee and another Rs 55,054 crore in outstanding spectrum usage charges, it is not immediately clear just how much of that has been sought by the government by midnight.

I tried to dry up the runs as much as possible: Harpreet Brar

I tried to dry up the runs as much as possible: Harpreet Brar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Punjab Kings fought their hearts out but went down by four wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Monday.

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Many who track the ministry and the technology sector closely believe that the space won't see much impact on the policymaking side, but the gestation time for regulations might get long, as now there could be a wider consensus-building exercise on policy matters under a coalition government.

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz slams double ton, RoI in trouble

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz slams double ton, RoI in trouble

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz became the first cricketer to score a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, solidifying his reputation as a formidable batsman.

Mrs Bumrah's Knockout Style

Mrs Bumrah's Knockout Style

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

No wonder Jasprit Bumrah's dil goes 'boom boom' each time he sees her.

What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump

What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Our politicians need to take a leaf out of Mr Trump's personalised merchandise sale: It keeps his image in the public eye, continuing to engage him differently and innovatively with his supporters, points out Sandeep Goyal.

DoT engages with banks to find solution for telecom sector

DoT engages with banks to find solution for telecom sector

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated discussions with banks to address financial stress in the telecom sector, particularly Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) that urgently requires fund infusion to stay afloat. There was a meeting of DOT officials and senior bankers on Friday on the issue of Vodafone, sources said, adding that banks have been asked to look for a solution within the prudential guidelines. According to sources, senior officials from the country's biggest lenders State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda were also present among others in the meeting. More such meetings are expected to take place in the coming days, they said.

How Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Fell In Love

How Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Fell In Love

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya and Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala were engaged on August 8 in Hyderabad.

T20 WC: Bangladesh outclass Nepal; advance to Super 8

T20 WC: Bangladesh outclass Nepal; advance to Super 8

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Tanzim Hasan Shakib picked up four wickets as Bangladesh outclassed Nepal by 21 runs.

DoT likely to get 150Mhz spectrum from Defence

DoT likely to get 150Mhz spectrum from Defence

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Cabinet in January 2015, resolved the spectrum tussle between DoT and the Defence by approving a harmonisation plan.

Like Taapsee's Sari Game in Paris? Vote!

Like Taapsee's Sari Game in Paris? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

While everyone is eagerly waiting to see Taapsee Pannu in her latest thriller, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, she's already winning hearts with her sari looks at the Paris Olympics 2024.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

Azmeri's Khufiya Fashion Fundas!

Azmeri's Khufiya Fashion Fundas!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At times badass, at times classy, here's presenting Azmeri's style secrets.