News for 'Paramount'

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.

Kotak buys 10% in Paramount Airways

Kotak buys 10% in Paramount Airways

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Paramount breaches all flying, permit rules: DGCA

Paramount breaches all flying, permit rules: DGCA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The DGCA report, a copy of which is with Business Standard, stated that under the Madras high court direction, an inspection was carried out by a team headed by V K Arora, deputy director general, DGCA.

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Karra, who became the J&K Congress chief last Friday replacing Vikar Rasool Wani, said a call is already there for all secular parties who are opposed to the "hegemonic attitude" of the BJP to unite.

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

Paramount Airways might be revived with lawsuit money

Paramount Airways might be revived with lawsuit money

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Lawsuit issue was a dispute over payment, with GE Capital Aviation Services and Celestial Aviation Trading.

CBI files cheating case against Paramount Airways promoter

CBI files cheating case against Paramount Airways promoter

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Paramount Airlines had started its operations in 2005 and was flying to southern and eastern parts of India before it wound up 2010.

Paramount in talks to buy GoAir: Report

Paramount in talks to buy GoAir: Report

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Chennai-based Paramount Airways is looking to acquire GoAir, the budget carrier promoted by the Wadia Group, in a cash and stock deal, a business news channel reported on Sunday quoting sources close to the development.

'I Want To Make More Money'

'I Want To Make More Money'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'I want to do some things, like take my mum on the Orient Express to Venice.'

Paramount to hire 500 pilots, 600 crew

Paramount to hire 500 pilots, 600 crew

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

The airline, which currently has five Embraer jets, will take delivery of another 20 aircraft by 2010-11. The carrier would begin the hiring shortly with two more Embraer aircraft slated for delivery by the end of March.

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary.

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra said he is focussing on training and strengthening his blocking leg.

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough probe into Siddique's murder and said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, who holds home portfolio, should take moral responsibility for law and order "failure" and resign.

Paramount Airways woos GoAir for buyout

Paramount Airways woos GoAir for buyout

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

GoAir reluctant to respond to overtures.

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Hours after another failed attempt on his life, former United States president Donald Trump on Monday said he will never surrender and never stop fighting for Americans.

Paramount to fly Kochi-Delhi from Sept

Paramount to fly Kochi-Delhi from Sept

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Coimbatore-based Paramount Airlines will start operations by the first week of September, connecting Kochi and Delhi, sources said on Wednesday.

Manchester blast disturbing but Champions Trophy paramount, says Kohli

Manchester blast disturbing but Champions Trophy paramount, says Kohli

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Virat Kohli arrived at the United Kingdom heartbroken but the Manchester blast has failed to break his unwavering focus on cricket, as the India captain geared up for a tournament that is of 'paramount importance'.

Paramount plans on-board mobile service

Paramount plans on-board mobile service

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The all-business-class carrier Paramount Airways is planning to increase its fleet fourfold by 2011 to 20 air planes at a time when major airlines are grounding aircraft and adopting low-cost model.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

SC overturns bail for 8 PFI members, cites national security

SC overturns bail for 8 PFI members, cites national security

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The court observed it can't be denied that national security is always of paramount importance and any act linked to terrorism is liable to be restricted.

Paramount may order 15 aircraft worth $1 bn

Paramount may order 15 aircraft worth $1 bn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Paramount Airways, the Coimbatore-based private airline, is in an advanced stages of negotiations with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing for a $1 billion order of 15 wide-bodied aircraft. The deal is likely to be announced shortly.

Paramount Airlines to buy 40 more jets by 2011

Paramount Airlines to buy 40 more jets by 2011

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Paramount Airways, the Madurai-based full service airline, is planning to acquire 40 more made-in-Brazil Embraer jets at a list price of $2 billion in a bid to have a pan-India presence.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Paramount to add 15 more aircraft

Paramount to add 15 more aircraft

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Paramount Airways plans to expand its fleet from the present five to 20 by 2009-end, M Thiagarajan, managing director said on Friday.

What Melania Trump said on assassination attempt on husband

What Melania Trump said on assassination attempt on husband

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Melania reflected on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to "ascend above the hate".

Paramount to induct 10 planes in 2010

Paramount to induct 10 planes in 2010

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Chennai-based Paramount Airways plans to expand its route network as it inducts ten aircraft in its fleet by December this year, an airline official said.

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'

Paramount to fly to 35 more cities

Paramount to fly to 35 more cities

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The fully business-class airline is to commence services to 35 more cities, increasing its domestic routes to 50 by the end of 2010. Delhi is one of the new planned destinations, so are Imphal, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Bhopal, Nagpur, Porbander and other places in Gujarat. This is in addition to the earlier announced plans of launching services to Kolkata, Guwahati and Agartala, connecting these to the south Indian cities of Chennai, Coimbatore and Kochi.

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections.

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid speculation over Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United's next move in the wake of vote counting trends, senior party leader K C Tyagi on Tuesday said they are in the National Democratic Alliance and 'we will be in the NDA'.

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The ATP Tour brought the world number ones for a short conversation as they prepared for the prestigious tournament.

No plans to buy budget airline: Paramount

No plans to buy budget airline: Paramount

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Paramount Airways has ruled out buying a budget airline in India to expand operations as the company feels this would not be an attractive proposition for its business model.

UP sub-station fire leaves Delhi 'powerless' for 1 hour, homes of LG, CM hit

UP sub-station fire leaves Delhi 'powerless' for 1 hour, homes of LG, CM hit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Power distribution company officials said several areas, largely in central and east Delhi, were affected due to the failure. Some areas in north Delhi also faced outages.

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'We emphasise the importance of not basing investment decisions solely on electoral outcomes.' 'Instead, focusing on investing in high-quality businesses capable of prospering regardless of the political landscape is paramount.'

Paramount Air to fly into western India

Paramount Air to fly into western India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The airline is inducting two more 70-seater Embraer planes, which will be based in Bangalore and will be used to connect Bangalore and Chennai with Pune and Goa, and then other cities in western India.

Paramount to buy 10 Airbus aircraft for $1.5 bn

Paramount to buy 10 Airbus aircraft for $1.5 bn

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Aiming at launching international services, all-business-class carrier Paramount Airways on Friday placed a $1.5 billion order for acquiring 10 Airbus A-321 aircraft with each of them costing over $900 million.

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

They said there was "genuine concern" that if the present ruling dispensation loses people's mandate, the transition of power may not be smooth and there could be a constitutional crisis.