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Air India issues new grooming guidelines for cabin crew

Air India issues new grooming guidelines for cabin crew

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Tata group-owned Air India has issued new guidelines on grooming for its male and female cabin crew, including barring them from sporting black and religious thread on the wrist, neck and ankle. Among others, the airline has told the crew that they should not have grey hair and must be regularly coloured in natural shade. "Religious rings with coloured stones and pearls, nose-pins and neck jewellery" along with thumb rings are not allowed.

PIX, WPL Eliminator: RCB edge MI in thriller to enter final

PIX, WPL Eliminator: RCB edge MI in thriller to enter final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the WPL Eliminator played in New Delhi on Friday.

iGate sells off Canada operations

iGate sells off Canada operations

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Canada is a rapidly growing market for iGate Global. "We have seen a lot of traction around our consulting, IT and finance and accounting outsourcing services.

Nitish all set to quit, Bihar to get new govt on Sunday: Source

Nitish all set to quit, Bihar to get new govt on Sunday: Source

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday appeared all set to make his second political volte face in less than three years, with a highly-placed source close to Kumar saying that the Janata Dal-United president is likely to tender his resignation by Sunday morning.

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla will pay 138 million (about Rs 1,444 crore) for a Mayfair mansion in London in one of the city's most expensive home sales of the year

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

iGate's next big ambition

iGate's next big ambition

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

It wants to increase its revenue to $3 billion by 2017 from $1 billion now.

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Army on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry's website.

Plea in Delhi HC seeks suspension of Central Vista project

Plea in Delhi HC seeks suspension of Central Vista project

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The plea also states that the petitioners are also questioning why or how the project constitutes an "essential service", merely because some executive mandated contractual deadline has to be met.

Secrets From The MasterChef Kitchen...

Secrets From The MasterChef Kitchen...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

When MasterChef India judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra start talking, you can be sure it will be a masaledaar conversation.

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Jadeja raised 81 runs for the unbroken eighth wicket with Axar Patel (52) to drive home India's advantage.

Air pollution reducing life expectancy in India by 5 years

Air pollution reducing life expectancy in India by 5 years

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The residents of Delhi stand to lose 10 years of life expectancy if the current air pollution level persists.

William Gates meets Maharashtra chief minister

William Gates meets Maharashtra chief minister

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation expressed satisfaction at the Foundation's programmes in the state on AIDS.

PHOTOS: How India welcomed 2020

PHOTOS: How India welcomed 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Thousands of people held celebrations at various places throughout the night to welcome 2020.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

HC asks Army to consider major martyred in 1965 war for gallantry award

HC asks Army to consider major martyred in 1965 war for gallantry award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Nearly 58 years after an army officer laid down his life in the Indo-Pak war and was promoted posthumously, the Delhi high court has asked the honours and awards committee to consider a representation by his son for conferring a gallantry award upon him.

Amid hunt for CDS, govt asks tri-services for names of top defence officers

Amid hunt for CDS, govt asks tri-services for names of top defence officers

Rediff.com26 May 2022

At a time when the process to appoint the new chief of defence staff is on, the government has sought the names of senior serving and retired officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Pakistan refuses Eid sweets, India keeps Wagah gate shut

Pakistan refuses Eid sweets, India keeps Wagah gate shut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

With tension prevailing on the border, the traditional exchange of sweets between the troops of India and Pakistan along the Wagah border in Punjab on Eid has been called off.

Prajakta Koli Gets Engaged!

Prajakta Koli Gets Engaged!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

YouTuber Prajakta Koli announced her engagement to boyfriend Vrishank Khanal.

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane was attacked by Khalistan supporters on Saturday, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia.

How to crack the GATE: Tips from a topper

How to crack the GATE: Tips from a topper

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Saurabh Sarda who holds the All India Rank 3 for GATE 2014 in Computer Science Engineering shares his study secrets.

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in Delhi reprimanded Jadavpur University for submitting a "generic" report about the incident.

Last minute tips to crack the GATE 2013

Last minute tips to crack the GATE 2013

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

In an online chat, Jitendra Sinha, co-founder and head of academics, Gateforum addressed students' queries on how to crack the GATE 2013.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Khalistani extremists vandalise yet another Hindu temple in Canada

Khalistani extremists vandalise yet another Hindu temple in Canada

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The posters shared by Australia Today, read "Canada investigates the role of India in June 18th assassination".

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

He said more than one crore children have sent him 'their Mann Ki Baat' via postcards which have come from many parts of the country and even from abroad.

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

Rediff.com30 May 2023

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. The fund has been set up to finance critical investments in a bid to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. It was created in the aftermath of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

US defence secretary Robert Gates meets PM

US defence secretary Robert Gates meets PM

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

United States Defence Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh amidst a desire by the US to step up military cooperation and see that India and Pakistan join hands to combat terrorism.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

'If Rajpath was a symbol of slavery, how is the Central Vista not a symbol of slavery?'

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

In an interview, Ravi Venkatesan, chairman Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd, spoke to rediff.comabout Gates, his insatiable curiosity and indomitable courage to take risks.

What Tanya Maniktala Would Do On A Date

What Tanya Maniktala Would Do On A Date

Rediff.com11 May 2023

It's always the tiny details that matter for her.

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Giving the slogan of "one earth, many efforts", he said India is ready to lend its support to actions to make environment better and improve global wellness.

Gate's visit boosts Indo-US ties: Expert

Gate's visit boosts Indo-US ties: Expert

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The visit of US Defence Secretary Robert Gates to New Delhi - the first by a top Obama administration member after the State Visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here last year - is all set to bolster Indo-US ties, a leading American expert on South Asia has said.

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Opposition's stand on the Ayodhya consecration is puzzling. Their only objection seems to be that the BJP has hijacked a religious event for political benefit. In saying this, the Opposition is either being naive or hypocritical, argues Jyoti Punwani.

PM celebrates Diwali in Kargil with soldiers; says India never waged war

PM celebrates Diwali in Kargil with soldiers; says India never waged war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Modi invoked the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata to assert that it is in Indian tradition to avoid war be it in Lanka or Kurukshetra and the country stands for world peace.

iGate-Apax closes in on Patni deal

iGate-Apax closes in on Patni deal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

However, the Carlyle-Advent consortium could revise its bid upwards, said two independent sources tracking the deal.

'Ram Mandir Is With 2024 Election In Mind'

'Ram Mandir Is With 2024 Election In Mind'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'We should not underestimate the power of Hindutva.'