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Low fares might leave airlines stranded in the long run

Low fares might leave airlines stranded in the long run

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The sooner the airlines get their act together, the better.

5 big infrastructure projects to kick-start the economy

5 big infrastructure projects to kick-start the economy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Whatever be the political coalition that comes to power at the Centre after May 16, the new government will have five ongoing projects to kick-start a sluggish economy.

America Inc still finds India a difficult market to crack

America Inc still finds India a difficult market to crack

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Though the US has got together a number of vetted and potential Indian business partners, most of these companies say they haven't had much luck in stitching up deals to tap into India as an export market for their goods.

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'A hundred days later, it is a moot point whether the lockdown has been partially or totally effective, or, as sceptics indicate, plain ineffective.' 'Did it actually deflect infections and the loss of lives, or was it merely a hasty decision rammed down the populace's throats that choked the economy and caused the searing tragedy of dispossessed migrant workers?' ask Radha Roy Biswas and Manoj Mohanka.

Gujjars back on train tracks as they revive reservation stir

Gujjars back on train tracks as they revive reservation stir

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Nearly 2,000 people have gathered on the tracks blocking trains, causing inconvenience to passengers.

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Addressing his council of ministers in a video conference, Modi asked them to prepare business continuity plans to fight the economic impact of COVID-19 on a war footing, but also asserted that this crisis is an opportunity to boost the 'Make-in-India' initiative and reduce dependence on other countries.

10 photographs of Maldives that will take your breath away

10 photographs of Maldives that will take your breath away

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The island nation of Maldives is everything that it promises to be and more discovers Mridula Dwivedi

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Mohali.

Unbelievable! 31% of Mumbai's workforce suffers stress

Unbelievable! 31% of Mumbai's workforce suffers stress

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Over 60 per cent working professionals in Tier 1 cities are stressed says study.

Railways' gift: 17 Premium, 38 Express trains

Railways' gift: 17 Premium, 38 Express trains

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Presenting the Interim Railway Budget for 2014-15, Mallikarjun Kharge announced that new trains will be introduced.

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 65 flights after grounding of faulty planes

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 65 flights after grounding of faulty planes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The DGCA cracked the whip after an IndiGo flight bound for Lucknow returned to Ahmedabad within 40 minutes of its getting airborne due to a mid-air engine failure.

Ranji: Mumbai fail to force a win against Railways

Ranji: Mumbai fail to force a win against Railways

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A round-up of Friday's action of the various Ranji Trophy Super League matches.

High-speed Spanish Talgo train hits the tracks

High-speed Spanish Talgo train hits the tracks

Rediff.com30 May 2016

As of now, the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express runs at an average speed of 85 km per hour.

NE women harassed MOST in Delhi, safest in Mumbai

NE women harassed MOST in Delhi, safest in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The national capital has earned the dubious distinction of meting out maximum discrimination and harassment to women from northeast, a survey has said.

Will the 'lotus' finally bloom in Haryana's Mewat?

Will the 'lotus' finally bloom in Haryana's Mewat?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The party hopes that the multiple road projects, schools, canals, and water projects which have come up in the Meo-Muslim-dominated area will be able to sway the votes in its favour.

'I hope Zaira Wasim gets justice'

'I hope Zaira Wasim gets justice'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'There is a problem in our culture where people think, especially if you are an actor, that you are their property.'

AI's new plan to fill up vacant business class seats

AI's new plan to fill up vacant business class seats

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Aiming at filling up vacant business class seats, Air India on Monday launched a scheme where a domestic economy passenger can upgrade to Executive Class after paying Rs 5,000 or Rs 7,000 over and above the original ticket price.

5 reasons a Delhi girl fell in love with Mumbai

5 reasons a Delhi girl fell in love with Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Delhi girl Harnoor Channi-Tiwary has moved to Mumbai. And she loves it already!

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

ED seizes Rs 5,100cr assets of Nirav Modi, moves to revoke his passport

ED seizes Rs 5,100cr assets of Nirav Modi, moves to revoke his passport

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

As many as 17 locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Surat were raided by the ED.

Indian Railways to get special track for high-speed trials

Indian Railways to get special track for high-speed trials

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

As the national transporter is planning to come out with semi-high speed routes where trains can clock an average speed of 160-200 kmph, dedicated testing becomes essential.

Panicked telcos shell out vast sums for spectrum

Panicked telcos shell out vast sums for spectrum

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The auctions for spectrum in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands came to an end on Thursday after 10 days of aggressive bidding by the country's major telecom operators.

Onion prices crashed by 79%, tomato 50% between February and May

Onion prices crashed by 79%, tomato 50% between February and May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The core stir issues of remunerative prices and a basic income for farmers has taken a political turn with three major agrarian states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh going to the polls in the next few months

Mumbai Indians to face Pune Supergiants in IPL opener

Mumbai Indians to face Pune Supergiants in IPL opener

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Mumbai Indians will open their title defence at home against new entrants Rising Pune Supergiants to kick-start the 2016 Indian Premier League on April 9.

AI flight makes emergency landing in Bhopal

AI flight makes emergency landing in Bhopal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

An Air India flight from Bhopal to Mumbai, carrying 90 passengers on board, had to make an emergency landing minutes after its take-off from Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal on Wednesday morning after a bird hit one of its engines, officials said.

Gujjars in Rajasthan revive agitation for job reservation

Gujjars in Rajasthan revive agitation for job reservation

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Reviving their demand for five per cent reservation in jobs, Gujjars in Rajasthan on Thursday launched an agitation, blocking railway tracks, even as the state government expressed readiness to have talks with them.

Railways' plan to mint money: AC tickets at Rs 12,000-Rs 17,000!

Railways' plan to mint money: AC tickets at Rs 12,000-Rs 17,000!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Railways plans to cash in on huge demand to shore up passenger revenues.

Thiruvananthapuram, Barsapara set for Int'l debut this season

Thiruvananthapuram, Barsapara set for Int'l debut this season

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Two new venues, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala and Barsapara in Assam are in contention to host international matches during the home season in which India are set to play a record 23 international matches at home between September and December.

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The list include three Indian airports in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.

Air India offers free tickets under web loyalty scheme

Air India offers free tickets under web loyalty scheme

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Passenger buying tickets for travel in economy class on 10 domestic sectors will be entitled to one free return ticket

Cisco chief meets Sharma to discuss DMIC project

Cisco chief meets Sharma to discuss DMIC project

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The company is preparing Information and Communications Technology master plan for four smart cities proposed under the DMIC project.

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Newly launched Vistara has a passenger load factor of 55% in the busy Delhi-Mumbai sector, compared with 80-85% in other airlines.

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan cricket board chief Shaharyar Khan was stopped by immigration officials at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on his arrival from Dhaka for not entering India through approved route.

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Gujjars remained adamant for calling the committee of ministers at Bayana in Bharatpur for holding talks to resolve the issue

For airlines, it's time for a ferocious fare war

For airlines, it's time for a ferocious fare war

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

This is the first time domestic players have announced steep cuts.

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Gujjar protesters blocked the Delhi-Mumbai rail route and a key national highway for the fifth day on Monday after negotiations with the government over their demand of five per cent quota were stalled due to disagreement over the meeting venue.

GOOD NEWS! Summer airfares cooler by 20%

GOOD NEWS! Summer airfares cooler by 20%

Rediff.com15 May 2015

There were fewer promotion sales in January-February this year.

Land talks on for 'smart cities' project in India

Land talks on for 'smart cities' project in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Maharashtra, Gujarat discussions progress faster than other 4 states in Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor scheme

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Interestingly, the full service carrier's launch coincides with the concluding day of the the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations scheduled to be held in Gujarat's capital city Gandhinagar, near Ahmedabad, from January 7 to January 9.

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".