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Air India starts vacating offices from govt properties

Air India starts vacating offices from govt properties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The Air India Group has started vacating its offices, which are currently being operated from government-owned properties, from this month, as part of its strategy to consolidate workspaces across the country. The loss-making Air India and its international budget arm Air India Express were taken over by the Tata Group on January 27 this year, after successfully winning the bid for the airline on October 8, last year. Besides these two airlines, Tata Group also holds a majority 51 per cent stake in Vistara, its joint venture airline with Singapore Airlines (SIA), and a 83.67 per cent stake in budget carrier, AirAsia India.

JD-S allied with BJP to save...: Deve Gowda

JD-S allied with BJP to save...: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Asserting that the JD-S does not practice opportunistic politics, Gowda while defending the decision to ally with the BJP said, "This party has to be saved, which has been his pain and struggle for decades, and there is no selfishness in this....I took the decision."

PK, Dhoom 3, Kick: Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST Blockbusters Ever

PK, Dhoom 3, Kick: Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST Blockbusters Ever

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Actor and hitmaker extraordinaire, Aamir Khan leads the pack!

DMK rejects guv's clarification on 'Tamizhagam' row

DMK rejects guv's clarification on 'Tamizhagam' row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

He wanted to depict the DMK as a force fighting for a separate country, Elangovan alleged.

Will enter match against PBKS as season's last: Sandeep

Will enter match against PBKS as season's last: Sandeep

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Ahead of Rajasthan Royals' must-win game against Punjab Kings, Sandeep Sharma said the Royals would enter the game as season's last one.

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amid 'come to Delhi' calls, Stalin bats for Congress as pivot to defeat BJP

Amid 'come to Delhi' calls, Stalin bats for Congress as pivot to defeat BJP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Throwing his party's weight behind the Congress to ensure an Opposition win in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said arguments by some favouring a front without the grand old party should be rejected.

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

This is the kind of essential saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us.

Sanatan Dharma Controversy: Why Stalin Is Unflustered

Sanatan Dharma Controversy: Why Stalin Is Unflustered

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Any narrative against the Dravidian model may impact the BJP's prospects in Tamil Nadu. This may explain why the BJP in Tamil Nadu is placing more emphasis on corruption allegations against the DMK, even as the party focuses nationally on the Sanatana controversy.

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The high court asked him to appear after he tendered an unconditional apology, through an affidavit, for his alleged remarks.

Bollywood's chalk 'n' cheese filmmakers: SLB vs Rohit Shetty

Bollywood's chalk 'n' cheese filmmakers: SLB vs Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

And yet, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rohit Shetty share so much in common!

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations.

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With Tata Motors subsidiary taking over Ford's passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturing unit at Sanand in Gujarat, uncertainty over the future of Ford's Maraimalai Nagar unit in Tamil Nadu continues, with workers protesting on Thursday demanding a better severance package. There are over 2,000 employees working at the unit. On Thursday, there was a meeting between agitating employees and the state labour department. The workers started protests at the Chennai unit after Tata Passenger Electric Mobility signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Ford India and the Government of Gujarat for acquisition of Ford's PV manufacturing plant at Sanand.

RBI cash heist: RPF attempts to narrow down site of robbery

RBI cash heist: RPF attempts to narrow down site of robbery

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The theft came to light on Tuesday as four of the more than 200 wooden boxes stuffed with the cash was found ripped open when the train arrived in Chennai.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

Mozambique to Houston! Har Ghar Tiranga

Mozambique to Houston! Har Ghar Tiranga

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they are celebrating the Tiranga on the 75th Independence Day.

'My dream is to make Ilaiyaraaja's biopic with Dhanush'

'My dream is to make Ilaiyaraaja's biopic with Dhanush'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Dhanush is a unique talent.' 'There is no other person in the industry whom I envy as a writer and a director except Dhanush.'

Who will get the Theri remake, SRK or Akshay Kumar?

Who will get the Theri remake, SRK or Akshay Kumar?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Will Akki, who remade Vijay's Thuppakki in Hindi as Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, thwart SRK?

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Guess how many screens Happy New Year will be shown in!

ISRO launches 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit

ISRO launches 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched a second generation navigation satellite, using a GSLV rocket with a cryogenic upper stage to do the job.

Wawrinka to lock horns with Vasselin in Chennai Open final

Wawrinka to lock horns with Vasselin in Chennai Open final

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Former champion Stanislas Wawrinka lived up to his top billing by cruising into the summit clash of the ATP Chennai Open here, where he will take on seventh seed Edouard Roger Vasselin of France.

Lahore Lions aim to edge past Chennai Super Kings in semi-final race

Lahore Lions aim to edge past Chennai Super Kings in semi-final race

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

After registering a win against Dolphins in the last encounter, Pakistan champions Lahore Lions will go a for the kill to qualify for the semi-final when they lock horns against a formidable Perth Scorchers in the Oppo Champions League T20 in Bangalore.

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

In his letter to Modi, Kharge hit out at the railway minister for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, saying the law enforcement agency is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

PIX: Chess Olympiad draws to a close

PIX: Chess Olympiad draws to a close

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The closing ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad turned out to be a social evening

Tough to pin-point: Zaheer 'puzzled' over injury plagued Indian bowlers

Tough to pin-point: Zaheer 'puzzled' over injury plagued Indian bowlers

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Zaheer Khan said he was "puzzled" over the fact that a string of fast bowlers are spending time away from the field nursing repetitive injuries.

Chennai oil spill: Centre orders probe, 80% clean-up ops over

Chennai oil spill: Centre orders probe, 80% clean-up ops over

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said the vessel had more than 32,000 tonne of oil and has been emptied.

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

T Rama Rao directed almost 70 movies between 1966, when he was a young man of 28, to 2000 when he turned 62.

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

On August 15 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort that the Indian Railways would launch 75 Vande Bharat Express trains by August 2023. Later, in her 2022 Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 400 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured in the next three years, which are expected to cost between Rs 40,000 crore and Rs 50,000 crore. Those upbeat announcements come after a series of cancelled tenders, vigilance actions against officials and interdepartmental rivalry that delayed the addition of these iconic trains developed entirely indigenously by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.

'As long as we prepare well, we'll be able to win against Chennai'

'As long as we prepare well, we'll be able to win against Chennai'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Mumbai Indians' bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has said his side is fully prepared for the Indian Premier League play-off against two-time champions Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.

Kamal Haasan to make electoral debut from Coimbatore South

Kamal Haasan to make electoral debut from Coimbatore South

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan would make his electoral debut, contesting from Coimbatore South constituency in the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

10 times Deepika Padukone impressed us

10 times Deepika Padukone impressed us

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Sukanya Verma picks her favourite Deepika Padukone scenes.

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The director, who gave memorable hits in Tamil and Malayalam, was 70 and passed away in his sleep following a cardiac arrest, his wife Amala Pothen said.

RCB's fit-again pacer Starc ready to fire against Chennai

RCB's fit-again pacer Starc ready to fire against Chennai

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Keen to take the field after missing the first few Indian Premier League matches this season due to a knee injury, Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mitchell Starc expressed his desire to play against Chennai Super Kings, in Bangalore, on Wednesday.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titan have all bases covered to defend their title

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titan have all bases covered to defend their title

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Pandya's stature has grown with his ascendency to India's permanent captaincy job in T20Is, while Shubman Gill has established himself

Hindu gurus outdid missionaries in southern states: Bhagwat

Hindu gurus outdid missionaries in southern states: Bhagwat

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

"But I am not talking about any competition -- about more than them, less than them," the RSS chief added quickly.

Rajnath briefs Austin on F-16 concerns, US greets India on Vikrant

Rajnath briefs Austin on F-16 concerns, US greets India on Vikrant

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin India's concerns over Washington's decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

DMK's A Raja sets off storm with 'Shudra' remarks, draws BJP ire

DMK's A Raja sets off storm with 'Shudra' remarks, draws BJP ire

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam deputy general secretary A Raja stoked a controversy over his Shudra remark and drew the Bharatiya Janata Party's ire with the saffron party accusing him of spewing hatred against a community to appease others.