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Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.

How Smriti Mandhana Battled Flu To Lead RCB To WPL 2026 Title

How Smriti Mandhana Battled Flu To Lead RCB To WPL 2026 Title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Smriti Mandhana stroked a brilliant 41-ball 87 in the final against Delhi Capitals as RCB chased down a record 204 -- the highest successful chase in the history of WPL.

She told me, I am flying with Ajit dada: Crew member's father

She told me, I am flying with Ajit dada: Crew member's father

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Pinky Mali was an attendant on the Learjet 46, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, that crash-landed at the Baramati airport

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be played behind closed doors due to the Navi Mumbai municipal corporation elections on January 15 at the DY Patil Sports Academy.

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals secure first win of WPL after scratchy run chase

Wedding plans turn to grief as pilot Pathak dies in Baramati crash

Wedding plans turn to grief as pilot Pathak dies in Baramati crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Captain Shambhavi Pathak, a pilot with VSR Ventures, was among those killed in the Learjet 45 crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. Her family in Delhi is devastated by the loss.

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton sends warning to India ahead of T20 WC match

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton sends warning to India ahead of T20 WC match

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Namibia all-rounder Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton believes that pressure will be on defending champions India on their home turf and that his team has nothing to lose in their T20 World Cup match in New Delhi on Thursday.

India seizes 3 Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers

India seizes 3 Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran and increased surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that ash clouds from volcanic activity in Ethiopia, which impacted flight operations in India, are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan are representatives of a new generation, unfazed by pace, bounce, or any bowler.

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title as DC suffer another heartbreak

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Cheaper Harleys Likely To Test Enfield's Pricing Power

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between 14.5 lakh and 45.8 lakh but after the duty cut volumes are expected to remain modest.

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

With 7.64 million seats, the Mumbai-Delhi route in 2025 was the eighth busiest route in the world.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Went Wrong?

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Learjet 45XR aircraft, which was carrying Ajit Pawar and four others from Mumbai, crashed near Baramati airport at 8.48 am on Wednesday.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Black Box of the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed near the Baramati airstrip on Wednesday has been recovered, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

Delhi blast accused Dr Shaheen divorced Maha man in 2015

Delhi blast accused Dr Shaheen divorced Maha man in 2015

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A woman doctor from Lucknow, arrested in connection with an inter-state terror module, was previously married to a man from Maharashtra, police said.

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Some Indian museum collections go far beyond the expected, unlocking quirky facts you never knew about. Or displaying the most intriguing items.

Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The Railway Ministry has decided to increase coaches in premium trains to accommodate travelers affected by Indigo airline's flight disruptions.

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Mumbai Congress has accused the ruling BJP of deliberately omitting Jawaharlal Nehru's name from the Science Centre Metro station on Line 3, alleging it's a deliberate attempt to malign his legacy.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

Centre probes GPS spoofing after alerts from 7 major airports

Centre probes GPS spoofing after alerts from 7 major airports

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital is the country's busiest airport and RWY refers to runway.

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

BCCI banned the display of fireworks during the World Cup games in Delhi and Mumbai due to worsening air quality.

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.

WPL: Mandhana dazzles as RCB keep win streak going

WPL: Mandhana dazzles as RCB keep win streak going

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Mandhana, Voll guide RCB to fourth consecutive win in WPL

Air India grounds engineer as A320 flights operated without valid papers

Air India grounds engineer as A320 flights operated without valid papers

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing the incident reported on November 26. The regulator had asked the airline to carry out an internal probe to fix the responsibility and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

Shahid Kapoor's 'Fun, Fun, Fun' Song In O'Romeo

Shahid Kapoor's 'Fun, Fun, Fun' Song In O'Romeo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The cheerful mood of the Paan Ki Dukaan song launch was briefly interrupted when Shahid Kapoor was mobbed by fans on stage.

Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain

Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Sophie Molineux will take over as Australia's all-formats captain after Alyssa Healy retires at the end of the upcoming home series against India.

Vijay Hazare: Rohit, Kohli Back In Nets

Vijay Hazare: Rohit, Kohli Back In Nets

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India had advised both veterans to play domestic cricket to remain in contention for ODI selection ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Baramati crash due to 'missed approach', says aircraft owner

Baramati crash due to 'missed approach', says aircraft owner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The owner of VSR Ventures, whose aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed, suggests the pilot initiated a 'missed approach' due to poor visibility. The owner vouches for the pilot's experience and the aircraft's maintenance.

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

Bhujbal, 45 others cleared in Maha Sadan money laundering case

Bhujbal, 45 others cleared in Maha Sadan money laundering case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Besides Bhujbal, who is currently the food and civil supplies minister, his son Pankaj, nephew Sameer, former MP Sanjay Kakade, were among the 46 individuals and entities who were cleared from the case by the court.

Stuck Flying IndiGo? Tell Us What Happened

Stuck Flying IndiGo? Tell Us What Happened

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

If you travelled on IndiGo in the last few days -- or if you were stranded at an airport because of these delays -- share your experience with us at getahead@rediff.co.in.

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. It is still early days but Rodrigues and Co. would be desperate to get their campaign back on track.

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli returns to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy -- India's national ODI tournament -- after 15 years with his previous match in the competition dating back to February 18, 2010.

'Hunt down every culprit', Shah orders as NIA handed over Delhi blast probe

'Hunt down every culprit', Shah orders as NIA handed over Delhi blast probe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has handed over the probe into a blast near the Red Fort to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), indicating a suspected terror link. The blast claimed 12 lives.