News for 'Holiday Season'

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Some of England's leading players will go head-to-head from their living rooms over Easter as part of a new FIFA 20 tournament launched by the FA on Thursday.

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."

The favourite summer destination for Indians is...

The favourite summer destination for Indians is...

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Europe still a favourite among Indians for summer, says survey.

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Some English clubs may consider vaccine status of transfer targets

Uber, Ola may have to stop surge pricing

Uber, Ola may have to stop surge pricing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says surge pricing is daylight robbery and no responsible govt can allow that.

Kareena in a bikini steals the show from Taimur

Kareena in a bikini steals the show from Taimur

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Bollywood royalty holidays in style.

F1 cancels August break, 21 day shutdown in March-April

F1 cancels August break, 21 day shutdown in March-April

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Formula One's August shutdown will be brought forward and extended to a mandatory 21 successive days in March and April as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the governing body FIA said on Wednesday. The 2020 race calendar has already been suspended, with last weekend's Australian season opener in Melbourne cancelled and the next three races at least postponed. The sport hopes to race again at the end of May.

Street finds comfort in hospitality stocks on hopes of recovery

Street finds comfort in hospitality stocks on hopes of recovery

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The hospitality sector has been hit very hard by the pandemic. In the past 18 months, it has lost business, first because of the harsh lockdowns and after that because of lack of demand due to the ensuing economic slowdown. Most hospitality businesses have sustained low revenues and losses since April 2020. Is this the classic case of a beaten-down cyclical sector that may be close to bottoming out?

Vistara flew with half its seats vacant in Jan

Vistara flew with half its seats vacant in Jan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Vistara reported a passenger load factor of 45.4 per cent.

'I am scared to be back on Bigg Boss sets'

'I am scared to be back on Bigg Boss sets'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Bigg Boss returns in its 14th season on Colors TV.

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tennis: Felix Auger-Aliassime toppled in Morocco

Modric felt 'completely drained' after World Cup heroics

Modric felt 'completely drained' after World Cup heroics

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Modric still working towards peak fitness after draining season

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A monsoon holiday can be cheaper because of discounts.

NASCAR back on track as F1, IndyCar stuck in virtual world

NASCAR back on track as F1, IndyCar stuck in virtual world

Rediff.com23 May 2020

In fact, NASCAR will just about be the only show in town, with the NBA and NHL, which would in the thick of the playoffs at this point of the season, and MLB all on the sidelines muddling through various return to play scenarios.

Mourinho bemoans 'crazy' fixture congestion

Mourinho bemoans 'crazy' fixture congestion

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'The accumulation of the games, I never had that'

Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl at 43

Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl at 43

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to Super Bowl win on home field

Air India's prospects of finding a buyer look bleak

Air India's prospects of finding a buyer look bleak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'With a less than comely bride and no dowry to speak of, the prospects of landing a good match look bleak, a grim, sinister and no-nonsense prospective father-in-law notwithstanding,' says Anjuli Bhargava.

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Tis the season to be jolly! And to celebrate the festive season, the White House has been decorated for Christmas with care and United States First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled its patriotic theme, which contain nods to the first family's various interests, the US president's love of buildings, her 'Be Best' campaign and Barron Trump's love of soccer. Take a look at the decorations.

Kajal, Amrya, Sophie sparkle under the hot summer sun

Kajal, Amrya, Sophie sparkle under the hot summer sun

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The stars turned muses for their favourite designers.

PHOTOS: The crazy, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The crazy, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

We bring you a collection of some of the odd moments from around the world.

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A court in Canada has ordered the seizure of amounts collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of Air India and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Separate orders were passed on November 24 and December 21 on pleas by shareholders of Devas Multimedia Private Limited who have filed multiple petitions to enforce arbitration awards against the Indian government. According to a Devas spokesperson, more than $30 million has been seized to date under the IATA action.

Sensex closes at 2-week low, goes down 115 pts in muted trade

Sensex closes at 2-week low, goes down 115 pts in muted trade

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Out of the 30-share Sensex pack, 21 ended lower and one remained unchanged

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is Mumbai's favourite festival and is celebrated each year with fervour and frenzy. But when the city welcomes "Ganpati Bappa" this Friday, the celebrations will be low key. With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. Festival budgets have shrunk and as a result, corporate sponsorships have dried out.

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'We are not organising any large celebrations on New Year's Eve to avoid last-minute changes in guidelines.'

NZC defends coach Stead's break during India tour

NZC defends coach Stead's break during India tour

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

New Zealand Cricket has defended the under-fire national team's head coach Gary Stead, who is drawing flak for taking a break in the middle of the ongoing home series against India, saying his "week off was planned six months ago".

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Norris finished ninth in the drivers' standings last season.

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The news about the new virus strain in the UK provided them with an opportunity to take money off the table.'

Bhumi's Bali pics will make you go green with envy

Bhumi's Bali pics will make you go green with envy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Bhumi Pednekar is Conde Nast Traveller's stunning cover girl for the month.

Sensex rallies 629 points; Nifty reclaims 11,400

Sensex rallies 629 points; Nifty reclaims 11,400

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming over 12 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, ITC, NTPC, Titan, Reliance Industries and ONGC were the laggards.

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Reliance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy, Maruti and ITC.

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he is ready to help the team clinch their first ever Champions League title.

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.

Summer 2018: Paris, London among top travel destinations

Summer 2018: Paris, London among top travel destinations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Indians are preferring long-haul foreign locations this summer, says report.

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The players, and referee Michael Oliver, also took a knee as the opening whistle was blown, following a moment's silence before kick off in memory of those who died in the pandemic.

CAA protests: Tourism may be hit badly

CAA protests: Tourism may be hit badly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Foreign tourists are postponing their India holiday and there have been some cancellations as well, with trips to the North-East seeing the most adverse impact.

Beware! 7 skin care mistakes you are making

Beware! 7 skin care mistakes you are making

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Are you touching your skin too often? Ignoring sweat?

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

After years of waiting, the stamp was released on Wednesday, October 5.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Juergen Klopp was a relieved man on Saturday after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final ended the German coach's miserable run of six defeats in cup finals.