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Mallya Hits Back at Critics After RCB Sale Reaches Almost USD 2 Billion

Mallya Hits Back at Critics After RCB Sale Reaches Almost USD 2 Billion

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya responds to criticism of his investment in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the franchise was sold for nearly USD 2 billion.

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dr Ramakanta Panda's unique exhibition, titled Heartbeats -- Wildlife, Our Shared Future, features a compelling collection of over 200 photographs centred around the theme of wildlife conservation.

Khelo India Brings First-Ever Water Sports to Kashmir

Khelo India Brings First-Ever Water Sports to Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival is all set to reveal the iconic Dal Lake in a new avatar.

Kingfisher Airlines: IDBI Bank GM conspired with Mallya

Kingfisher Airlines: IDBI Bank GM conspired with Mallya

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A senior IDBI Bank official allegedly conspired with businessman Vijay Mallya for sanction and disbursement of loan to the latter's Kingfisher Airlines, the Central Bureau of Investigation said in its supplementary chargesheet filed in a Mumbai court. Mallya is an accused in the alleged Rs 900-crore IDBI Bank-Kingfisher Airlines loan fraud case, which is being probed by the CBI. The Central agency had recently filed a supplementary chargesheet before a special CBI court.

Behold! The Kingfisher Calendar 2021

Behold! The Kingfisher Calendar 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Shot in Kerala during the pandemic, the Kingfisher Calendar 2021 introduces five new faces: Gehna Mahiarya, Krithika Babu, Adline Castelino, Sumita Bhandari and Anukreethy Vas.

Air India-Vistara Merger: What You Must Know

Air India-Vistara Merger: What You Must Know

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

From November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under Air India's banner, identifiable by a special four-digit flight code beginning with '2'. For example, flight UK 955 will become AI 2955, making it easier for customers to recognise when booking on airindia.com after this date.

Kingfisher offers free air passage to WC heroes

Kingfisher offers free air passage to WC heroes

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side were crowned the World Cup winners after beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday to become only the second Indian squad to win cricket's showpiece event after Kapil Dev's 1983 outfit.

The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 bikini bombshells!

The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 bikini bombshells!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

It's finally out -- here's a first look at India's most exclusive bikini calendar!

Kingfisher not a wilful defaulter, says HC

Kingfisher not a wilful defaulter, says HC

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Calcutta HC dismisses United Bank of India's decision on technical grounds

Images: The Kingfisher Calendar 2012 bikini bombshells!

Images: The Kingfisher Calendar 2012 bikini bombshells!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Here's a glimpse of the sizzling new bikini shots from the recently-launched Kingfisher Calendar 2012.

Toyota ropes in Kingfisher as Formula 1 sponsor

Toyota ropes in Kingfisher as Formula 1 sponsor

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Marking an entry into the high-profile Formula 1 circuit, liquor baron Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines has inked a multi-year partnership deal with Toyota Motorsport

Toyota ropes in Kingfisher as Formula 1 sponsor

Toyota ropes in Kingfisher as Formula 1 sponsor

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

This partnership also marks for the first time ever that an Indian airline has partnered on this scale with anyone in the F1 circuit worldwide.

Kingfisher inks pact to join 'oneworld' alliance

Kingfisher inks pact to join 'oneworld' alliance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

A formal agreement was signed by liquor baron and Kingfisher chief Vijay Mallya and the top officers of all the 12 'oneworld' partner airlines, after a team of the global alliance visited Delhi and Mumbai, completed a safety audit and set in motion the process through which the Indian carrier would become full-fledged member of the global partnership.

Jet execs queue up for Kingfisher

Jet execs queue up for Kingfisher

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Inside Story: The making of a Kingfisher model

Inside Story: The making of a Kingfisher model

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Atul Kasbekar on the making of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2018.

Meet Kingfisher calendar girl Aishwarya Sushmita

Meet Kingfisher calendar girl Aishwarya Sushmita

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

After a series of challenges on reality show Kingfisher Supermodels 3 on NDTV Good Times, Aishwarya Sushmita from Bihar won the crown.

Behind-the-scenes: Is this the sexiest Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar ever?

Behind-the-scenes: Is this the sexiest Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar ever?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Presenting the making of the calendar.

Kingfisher to join oneworld airlines alliance from Feb 10

Kingfisher to join oneworld airlines alliance from Feb 10

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The Vijay Mallya-owned carrier would become the first airline from the subcontinent to join any of the global airline groups, the two others being 'Star Alliance' and 'SkyTeam', spokespersons of the airline and the alliance said.

Look: Making of the Kingfisher Calendar 2011!

Look: Making of the Kingfisher Calendar 2011!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Here's a first look behind-the-scenes at India's most exclusive bikini bombshell calendar.

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya who inherited the UB Group from his father as a young 28-year-old, said he has got "nothing to prove".

Kejriwal claims he was offloaded from a Kingfisher flight

Kejriwal claims he was offloaded from a Kingfisher flight

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal was to fly to Dharamsala and reached the IGI airport in New Delhi in the afternoon and according to him, he cleared the security check and was waiting for boarding when he was told that his ticket was cancelled

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.

Markram, De Villiers shine in three-team slogathon

Markram, De Villiers shine in three-team slogathon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cricket South Africa is hopeful the unique format may catch on, though for many the jury will be out as the slogathon produced entertainment off the bat

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.

Team India arrives in Mumbai

Team India arrives in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The team, which reached Mumbai at 10.20am IST, was flown to Delhi in a special Kingfisher Airlines chartered flight where they will be felicitated at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.

Is Mallya's Force India F1 team to be sold?

Is Mallya's Force India F1 team to be sold?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Media reports this week suggested that British energy drink firm Rich Energy was leading a consortium seeking to purchase the Silverstone-based team for 200 million pounds ($278.66 million).

Day 2: Mallya's team gets ready for counter-arguments

Day 2: Mallya's team gets ready for counter-arguments

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The next phase is when factors such as prison conditions in India are likely to take centre-stage.

Cash crunch forces Mallya's F1 team to skip pre-season test?

Cash crunch forces Mallya's F1 team to skip pre-season test?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Force India finished sixth in 2014 but spent much of last season calling for cost cuts.

Let's get business running, crisis-hit Go First's IRP tells staff

Let's get business running, crisis-hit Go First's IRP tells staff

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Go First chief executive officer Kaushik Khona and tribunal-appointed interim resolution professional Abhilash Lal on Thursday reached out to the airline's staff, seeking their support for revival. While Khona said the company had taken all steps for the airline's revival, Lal put forward the view it would have to raise funds. Employee engagement took place a day after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted the airline's insolvency plea on Wednesday and ordered a moratorium on recoveries.

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Civil Aviation minister says that certain regulations restricting the growth in the aviation sector needs to be re-looked to attract investments.

Force One? Force Racing? What will Mallya call his F1 team?

Force One? Force Racing? What will Mallya call his F1 team?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya has steered his Formula One team through a decade of growth and is looking forward to another, although the 'India' moniker looks destined to be dropped.

Mallya 'devastated' to lose control of Force India F1 team

Mallya 'devastated' to lose control of Force India F1 team

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The administration was triggered by Force India's Mexican driver Sergio Perez, supported by engine provider Mercedes and team sponsor BWT who were also owed money by a team struggling financially.

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

They said creditors would be paid in full and all 405 jobs at the Silverstone-based team, that was co-owned by embattled Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and finished fourth last year, were safe.

Goa's 2nd airport a big boost for regional aviation

Goa's 2nd airport a big boost for regional aviation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Goa's second airport began operations last week and if all goes according to plans, the state will be the base for a new regional airline, Fly91. Promoted by the ex-executive vice-president of now grounded Kingfisher Airlines, Manoj Chacko, and Fairfax India's former head, Harsha Raghavan, the airline will offer no-frills buy on board product and serve unconnected routes with two ATR 72 aircraft. An application for the initial no-objection clearance was filed with the civil aviation ministry last week.

Why Sahara may find it difficult to sell stake in Force India F1 team

Why Sahara may find it difficult to sell stake in Force India F1 team

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Sahara India needs to pay back $5.3 billion, raised from millions of small investors through the sale of bonds ruled by the Supreme Court to be illegal, before founder Subrata Roy can be released.

Banks can sell Mallya's properties, shares worth Rs 5,646 cr

Banks can sell Mallya's properties, shares worth Rs 5,646 cr

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Armed with court order, a consortium of lenders led by SBI can now sell certain real estate properties and securities belonging to fugitive Vijay Mallya to recover loans turned bad with failure of Kingfisher Airlines. A consortium of 11 banks that gave Mallya loans, led by State Bank of India (SBI), had approached a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court seeking restoration of his properties seized by the Enforcement Directorate. The special PMLA court in Mumbai on Tuesday allowed the restoration of properties worth Rs 5,646.54 crore to banks.

Mallya's Force India aim to be a top three team

Mallya's Force India aim to be a top three team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Force India set their sights on breaking into Formula One's top three at the launch of their new car on Wednesday and hit back at suggestions that they lack the budget to match the manufacturers in a spending 'arms race'.

CBI, ED team in London to push for Mallya's extradition

CBI, ED team in London to push for Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com2 May 2017

A four-member team led by CBI additional director Rakesh Asthana will apprise British authorities about the finer points of the loan default cases against Mallya. Two senior ED officials are also part of the team.

We intend to pay everyone, unlike Kingfisher: SpiceJet promoter

We intend to pay everyone, unlike Kingfisher: SpiceJet promoter

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

We have cleared all dues to our employees, says Ajay Singh

Failure to deploy full flaps may have caused Nepal plane crash: Report

Failure to deploy full flaps may have caused Nepal plane crash: Report

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The aircraft that took off from Kathmandu at 10:30 am crashed into the Seti river gorge, killing all four crew members and 68 passengers. One person on board the aircraft is still missing.