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VVIP scam: Court issues fresh warrant against Christian Michel

VVIP scam: Court issues fresh warrant against Christian Michel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

A special court on Saturday issued fresh summons against three accused in a money laundering case related to the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal in which it had earlier issued an open-ended non-bailable warrant against British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel James.

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A rampaging David Warner smashed a run-a-ball century to fire Australia to 278 for two and wrest back the momentum from Pakistan after Azhar Ali's unbeaten double-century buoyed the touring side on day three of the second Test on Wednesday.

High airfares do not dampen travellers' spirit in India

High airfares do not dampen travellers' spirit in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

High airfares and currency depreciation have not dampened the spirit of travellers in the country as they remain keen on travelling during winter break albeit with curtailed budget, according to a survey findings.

PIX: Looking at Nayanthara's SUPERSTAR life!

PIX: Looking at Nayanthara's SUPERSTAR life!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Nayanthara!

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Refuting all the allegations, IOC has clarified that no monopolistic situation exists in supply and pricing of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to airlines.

India's airlines face severe talent crunch

India's airlines face severe talent crunch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Stressful work schedules and limited growth opportunities are taking a toll on a large number of senior professionals in airlines.

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.

Why the aviation sector needs more than just policies

Why the aviation sector needs more than just policies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The sector requires proper implementation of policies, coupled with reasonable taxes and improved basic infrastructure.

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Filmmaker Suresh Krissna talks about directing films for television, a first-of-its-kind concept.

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The top-seeded Serb, who had not dropped a set in four matches since the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January, looked out-of-sorts throughout the 98-minute contest.

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Investigators on Sunday began probing the crash of a Russian Airbus plane in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that killed all the 224 people on board.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

From drinks with worms to a snake stuck in a woman's ear, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

DGCA grounds Bajaj Auto and Sobha Purvankara's aircraft

DGCA grounds Bajaj Auto and Sobha Purvankara's aircraft

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Sobha Puravankara is yet to explain to the safety lapses found by the DGCA.

Second season of IPTL to adopt changes in format

Second season of IPTL to adopt changes in format

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) cannot be called an Indian league, its founder managing director Mahesh Bhupathi has clarified though the new competition has borrowed heavily from the cricket-based IPL, especially in the franchise business model.

Ex-actress Mamta Kulkarni involved in drug trade: Police

Ex-actress Mamta Kulkarni involved in drug trade: Police

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Former actress Mamta Kulkarni was on Saturday named as a prime accused in a multi-crore drug racket linked to drug baron Vicky Goswami, with Mumbai police claiming that she was actively involved in the illicit activities and would seek her extradition from Kenya.

Pakistan strike late after Cook scores his 28th Test century

Pakistan strike late after Cook scores his 28th Test century

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

With two days remaining and 17 wickets still potentially to fall, a draw looks the probable outcome, although Wahab Riaz's removal of Bell (63) and Mark Wood (4) in successive overs near the close again put the hosts in the ascendancy.

How to salvage your foreign holiday

How to salvage your foreign holiday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Essel Group on Monday rebutted news reports that it is setting up parallel cricket boards across different countries in collaboration with Ten Sports Network but said it is now geared up to enter the sports business at a global level, focusing on cricket.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

India's new aviation policy is disappointing

India's new aviation policy is disappointing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The intellectual vacuum that the government is often accused of is more than evident in the policy draft.

Aviation ministry rules out more flights from Qatar

Aviation ministry rules out more flights from Qatar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The ministry of civil aviation has disagreed with a proposal of the Prime Minister's Office to explore raising the cap on the number of weekly flights from Qatar in exchange for discounts on additional supplies of liquefied natural gas from there.

Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

AAI has 51% stake in the project while Punjab and Haryana have 24.5% equity each.

Sports Shorts: Indian juniors pip Malaysia to win Youth Olympic Qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Indian juniors pip Malaysia to win Youth Olympic Qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Jet Airways flight spins out of control in Goa; 15 hurt, 2 pilots suspended

Jet Airways flight spins out of control in Goa; 15 hurt, 2 pilots suspended

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The flying licence of the two pilots was suspended and a probe launched into the accident.

Talbott's tweet: LeT has major plans to attack India from the skies

Talbott's tweet: LeT has major plans to attack India from the skies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Strobe Talbott's tweet that hijackers may have wanted to use the missing Malaysian flight to attack Indian cities should be seen in the context of Lashkar-e-Tayiba's long standing plans to attack Indian cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai from the skies. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

The hotelier who broke the mould

The hotelier who broke the mould

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Dominic Jose understood that luxury has a new definition. It's not ostentation, but the experience that matters.

He has freed 4,500 people from UAE jails

He has freed 4,500 people from UAE jails

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

'Please mention my phone number in your article: +97-144479988.' And if you know of a person who is stuck in a UAE jail, then tell his relatives to call me.' 'I will help them for sure.'

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

ISIS's online propaganda radicalises Muslim youth in Kerala. A revealing excerpt from Stanly Johny's new book, The ISIS Caliphate From Syria to the Doorsteps of India.

Emotional Djokovic wants to be his own man

Emotional Djokovic wants to be his own man

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic's flamboyant on-court demeanour may be occasionally unacceptable but it is an integral part of his success, the world number one said.

Yemen: Intense shelling force Indian crew to seek shelter in village

Yemen: Intense shelling force Indian crew to seek shelter in village

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Around 70 crew members had to abandon abandoned their ship in search of safety and are now scattered in nearby villages. Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com spoke to one of the Indian crew member from Kutch Mandvi.

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.

These 10 stunts are for those who DARE!

These 10 stunts are for those who DARE!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A look at some daredevil acts in recent years

'India does not hide from its reality'

'India does not hide from its reality'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A former US military lieutenant travels to India to fight a battle of another kind. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met Robin Chaurasiya and the girls whose lives she is changing -- one day at a time.

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all over. It's working out very nicely," Trump said.

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

New Zealand are placed in Group B along with Turkey, Paraguay and Mali.

Chhota Rajan brought to Delhi, quizzed by CBI

Chhota Rajan brought to Delhi, quizzed by CBI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The 55-year-old gangster was taken straight to the CBI headquarters where he was quizzed on Dawood Ibrahim, India's most-wanted terrorist.

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Hyperloop concept was first released in 2013 by Tesla and SpaceX's Elon Musk as an alternative to high-speed rail

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

When 27-year-old Karthik Kamalakannan founded Skcript with his friend Swathi Kakarla in December 2013, little did he realise that it would become the Pied Piper of India one day.