News for 'Holiday Season'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Indian aviation is having a lesser number of aircraft.' 'Besides the Boeing 737 MAX, you have the A320Neos which Indigo is currently grappling with because of a lack of pilots.' 'This has led to cancellation (of flights) and therefore the prices of air tickets are on the higher side this season although generally in March ticket prices are on the lower side.'

Jio effect: Airtel offers free incoming on international roaming

Jio effect: Airtel offers free incoming on international roaming

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Airtel on Wednesday said its customers can enjoy free unlimited incoming calls on international roaming while travelling to popular destinations like the US, Canada, the UK and Singapore.

How markets will fare this week

How markets will fare this week

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The Fed interest rate decision, domestic macroeconomic data announcements and quarterly earnings will be the major sentiment drivers for the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Investors will also take cues from the monthly auto sales numbers to be announced on Monday. Equity markets will remain closed on Thursday for Diwali Laxmi Pujan and on Friday for Diwali Balipratipada.

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Yami?

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Yami?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Summer Somewhere exclusively creates clothes that are kind to the planet.'

Sensex rallies 534 pts led by gains in index heavyweights

Sensex rallies 534 pts led by gains in index heavyweights

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy's and Tata Steel.

Domestic air traffic battling strong headwinds

Domestic air traffic battling strong headwinds

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Domestic air traffic clocked slowest growth in 4 years on high fares and flight cancellations.

Markets this week: Stocks likely to face volatility

Markets this week: Stocks likely to face volatility

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Equity markets would watch out for global cues in absence of any major event on the domestic front, and indices may face volatility in view of the scheduled derivatives expiry this week, analysts said. "During the week, volatility is likely to remain high due to the scheduled derivatives expiry of November month contracts on November 25. "At the same time, the focus would largely remain on the global markets for cues, in absence of any major event on the domestic front," said Ajit Mishra, VP Research, Religare Broking.

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The season of festivities has kick-started and there is a flurry of movie releases in theatres.

How To Save More Money In 2023

How To Save More Money In 2023

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ask your bank to save for you. Plan your taxes. Reward yourself for your addictions... Chartered accountant Shreya Jaiswal's 10 ways to make more money this year.

HDFC, Infy, Kotak Bank rally to power Sensex by 478 pts

HDFC, Infy, Kotak Bank rally to power Sensex by 478 pts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 478 points on Monday after gains in index majors HDFC, Infosys and Kotak Bank despite a negative trend in the global markets.

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming over 10 per cent, followed by M&M, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HCL, TCS, Tech Mahindra and ICICI Bank. The NSE Nifty rose 144 points to 17,790.35.

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

Dia Dazzles. Sonakshi Shines...

Dia Dazzles. Sonakshi Shines...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

It's December and B-Town celebs are already kicking off the festive season in shimmering, party-ready silhouettes.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

Why Bale wants to return to Real Madrid

Why Bale wants to return to Real Madrid

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Gareth Bale has reiterated his plan to return to Real Madrid once his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur is over and played down suggestions his comments were disrespectful to the London club.

Festival Blues? 10 Tips to Fight Anxiety

Festival Blues? 10 Tips to Fight Anxiety

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Kanchan Rai, mental and emotional wellbeing coach, and founder, Let Us Talk tells us how to manage negative emotions and fight anxiety during the festive season.

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Chinese Year of the Pig: What does it mean?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Everything you need to know about the Chinese New Year and its traditions.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Her lawyer told the court that she is suffering from high blood pressure and is unable to travel from Bhopal to Mumbai.

Diego Costa, Arias test positive for coronavirus

Diego Costa, Arias test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid said that both the players will not resume training on September 4 and their return is "expected after completing their quarantine."

Omicron fear: Lower footfall and sales have hit high street stores, malls

Omicron fear: Lower footfall and sales have hit high street stores, malls

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Offline retailers are feeling the Omicron January chill as consumers are apprehensive about venturing out in the midst of rising Covid cases across the country. Covid restrictions, as well as concerns over the new virus variant, are seeing shoppers pull back from the high streets and shopping malls, clearly cautious about streaming into stores and choosing to self-censor instead. Offline retailers' hopes of a bumper End-Of-Season Sale (EOSS) and Republic Day (R-Day) Sale to compensate for losses over the pandemic have been dashed. Fewer trips to malls mean lower footfall and sales, resulting in higher piling of stock - and possibly higher discounts.

Hotels and travel firms look for summer relief

Hotels and travel firms look for summer relief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Holidayers, including those who would head overseas between April and June, are set to escape to the hills, beaches, and resorts in the country. This is to fend off the heat and beat the pandemic blues, indicates the initial bookings and online search trends.

About 46% Indians plan to travel in Oct-Dec: Survey

About 46% Indians plan to travel in Oct-Dec: Survey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

As much as 46 per cent of the respondents in India are looking to travel in October-December, even as only six per cent of them have made bookings, indicating that most of them may look either for last-minute deals or opt for a road journey, as per a survey. The survey, conducted by the online platform LocalCircles, also revealed that the festive season (October-December) is likely to see a 60 per cent jump in citizens travelling as compared to the monsoon season (August-September). About 34 per cent of respondents said they are planning to visit family and friends in October-December.

Why loneliness is bad for your heart

Why loneliness is bad for your heart

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Loneliness increases early death risk in heart patients, says study.

What is Tiger Shroff up to?

What is Tiger Shroff up to?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

What the stars are up to these days...

Dhoom 3 breaks box office records, beats Chennai Express

Dhoom 3 breaks box office records, beats Chennai Express

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Yash Raj Films' Dhoom 3 has managed to achieve what was pretty much expected out of it at the box office.

SANTA Arrives on OTT!

SANTA Arrives on OTT!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Musicals and mysteries, superheroes and Santa, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

British Airways covers over 150 destinations in 75 countries while in India the carrier operates 49 flights a week from London's Heathrow airport to Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Why Sikka is upbeat about Infy's industry-leading growth by next fiscal

Why Sikka is upbeat about Infy's industry-leading growth by next fiscal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Infosys aims to achieve an aspirational goal of $20 billion in topline by 2020.

Sensex pares gains; ends down 237 points

Sensex pares gains; ends down 237 points

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Equity indices gave up early gains to close in the red for the third session on the trot on Wednesday, weighed by selling in banking and finance counters amid inflationary pressures and persistent foreign fund outflows. A weak rupee and lacklustre global cues also kept buying sentiment in check, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a firm footing but failed to hold on the momentum, finishing 237.44 points or 0.41 per cent lower at 58,338.93. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty dipped 54.65 points or 0.31 per cent to close at 17,475.65.

Don't fall into a debt trap this festive season

Don't fall into a debt trap this festive season

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Investmentyogi tells you how to use your credit cards judiciously during this festive season and avoid falling into a debt trap.

The Biggest Releases on Gandhi Jayanti

The Biggest Releases on Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Gandhi Jayanti holiday on October 2 has worked quite well for Bollywood movie releases.

'It's because of Bigg Boss that I am here'

'It's because of Bigg Boss that I am here'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'So many things opened up for me after I did the show.'

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

With the hope that 2018 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, our favourite sports personalities took to their social media handles to wish their fans a very `Happy New Year`.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunny Leone brings early X'mas cheer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

These celebs are all set to spread some festive joy.

Seasons change, but nothing really moves in the Sheena Bora trial

Seasons change, but nothing really moves in the Sheena Bora trial

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'At the back of the courtroom the three accused sat trying to catch the drift and fathom the new, inexplicable turn the case could be taking.' 'And the consequences it might have on their lives.'

Disha Patani raises the temperature

Disha Patani raises the temperature

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Bollywood stars have posted gorgeous pictures on Instagram.

Trouble brewing in Air India over pilots' pay cut

Trouble brewing in Air India over pilots' pay cut

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Trouble is again brewing in Air India ahead of the upcoming busy holiday season, with a section of pilots resenting a proposed 15 per cent cut in their allowances, saying such a reduction would place their pay packets below what was prevailing in the market.

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Deals from online travel portals, in partnership with credit cards, are good.