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Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

By 2023, Vistara's hangars will house a total of 70 aircraft, up from the current 42.

Vistara plans to start in-flight broadband service by March-end

Vistara plans to start in-flight broadband service by March-end

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The airline would offer access to in-flight connectivity only on Dreamliners and Airbus 321 aircraft on international routes.

Domestic airfare caps to be removed from Aug 31

Domestic airfare caps to be removed from Aug 31

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Limits imposed on domestic airfares will be removed from August 31, after a span of approximately 27 months, the Union aviation ministry said on Wednesday. "The decision to remove air fare caps has been taken after careful analysis of daily demand and prices of air turbine fuel (ATF). "Stabilisation has set in and we are certain that the sector is poised for growth in domestic traffic in the near future," Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Twitter.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.

'Happy birthday, my forever Rockstar'

'Happy birthday, my forever Rockstar'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

As Salman Khan turns 56 on December 27, his friends from the film industry get together on social media to wish him well.

Karan Johar will tell a hero's story every I-Day!

Karan Johar will tell a hero's story every I-Day!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The hunt is on to gather the names and achievements of other soldiers, war heroes and freedom fighters.'

Stalin asks Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Odisha to lift firecracker ban

Stalin asks Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Odisha to lift firecracker ban

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

According to the Indian Fireworks' Manufacturers' Association, the ban would wipe out sales of around Rs 600 crore during the upcoming Deepavali season.

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Metro Park 2 review

Metro Park 2 review

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Metro Park 2 has the same cliched jokes, sighs Moumita Bhattacharjee.

'If demand happens, fares will correct themselves'

'If demand happens, fares will correct themselves'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'I don't think there will be a direct reaction to the fuel price hike on air ticket prices.'

Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: India Inc

Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: India Inc

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

In order for life insurance customers to attain maximum benefits, it is crucial for the persistency ratio to be far higher than its current level, top executives of the industry said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit on Thursday. The persistency ratio is a metric that measures the number of policyholders who continue paying renewal premium and is gauged at varying stages in the life of a policy. A higher persistency ratio is seen as an indicator of an insurance product that caters satisfactorily to the needs of a customer.

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Parsi community, business leaders and politicians were among those who attended the cremation.

Harshvardhan will not play Abhinav Bindra

Harshvardhan will not play Abhinav Bindra

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Earlier, the late Rishi Kapoor had been roped in to play the father while Ranbir Kapoor -- who shares his birthday with Abhinav -- was to play Bindra.

Ambedkar posters in saffron robes stoke row in TN

Ambedkar posters in saffron robes stoke row in TN

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

As the posters suddenly sprang up in Kumbakonam, the VCK members staged an agitation demanding stringent action on the Indu Makkal Katchi for their affront on Ambedkar.

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

Alaya, Taapsee win Filmfare Awards

Alaya, Taapsee win Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards were held in Mumbai on March 27.

What Vistara merger means for Air India

What Vistara merger means for Air India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Singapore Airlines on Tuesday said Vistara will be merged with Tata group-owned Air India. Tata group owns a 51 per cent stake in Vistara, and the remaining 49 per cent shareholding is with Singapore Airlines (SIA). As part of the transaction, SIA will also invest Rs 2,058.5 crore in Air India.

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Business executives are finally dusting off their long-unused suitcases to resume travel, thanks to a good vaccination rate, a drop in fresh cases, and an easing of travel restrictions. It comes as a huge relief for the ravaged aviation, travel and hospitality sectors. "We are witnessing a 40 per cent recovery on pre-covid volumes from our business travellers, signalling the return of corporate confidence in air travel," said Indiver Rastogi, president & group head, Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook (India) & SOTC.

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.

Shah Rukh, Tabu, Taapsee cheer Ayushmann

Shah Rukh, Tabu, Taapsee cheer Ayushmann

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Article 15 releases on June 28.

ULIPs remain popular despite tax tweak

ULIPs remain popular despite tax tweak

Rediff.com5 May 2021

These products are extremely transparent and are the lowest charged products in the insurance space. The policyholder has to only pay the fund management charge. Hence, from the cost side, ULIPs are very competitive.

Bollywood gets ready for a fight!

Bollywood gets ready for a fight!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Tiger Shroff and his sister Krishna Shroff hosted the Matrix Fight Night in Mumbai on Tuesday night.

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Jallikattu

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Jallikattu

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The petitioner demanded that Jallikattu must be conducted under the supervision of the district collector.

How airlines are monetising the middle seat amid Covid fear

How airlines are monetising the middle seat amid Covid fear

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Vistara started allowing passengers to book an extra seat from Tuesday. IndiGo and SpiceJet, too, are in the final stages of designing such a product to be sold as an add-on.

'We have retained the look of Delhi Belly in Settai'

'We have retained the look of Delhi Belly in Settai'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Director R Kannan talks about Settai- A tamil remake of Delhi Belly

'OPS is a shining light in the darkness of corruption'

'OPS is a shining light in the darkness of corruption'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'I am not on OPS's side or anyone else's side.' 'I am on the side of truth. And the truth shall set us free,' says former MP P Kannan, who quit the AIADMK on Sunday.

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The film appears more colorful and vibrant but drags a bit in the second half, writes S Saraswathi.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Prithviraj takes on Mammootty this weekend

Prithviraj takes on Mammootty this weekend

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Kannan's Jawan of Vellimala and Ayalum Njanum Thammil will release this week.

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Why did the department and his colleagues not stop this 'rogue' officer from implicating an innocent man while the entire nation was watching for weeks? The answer is they either approved, or disapproved and refused to intervene or they didn't care, notes Aakar Patel.

Spotted: Harbhajan, Dravid, Laxman & Billy Bowden

Spotted: Harbhajan, Dravid, Laxman & Billy Bowden

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Reader Kannan Venugopal sent us pictures of Harbhajan, Dravid, Laxman and Billy Bowden from Perth.

Kerala HC 'alarmed' by over 42K flag poles in state, asks govt to act

Kerala HC 'alarmed' by over 42K flag poles in state, asks govt to act

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Alarmed and amazed by the 'mind-boggling' figure of over 42,000 flag poles existing across the state, the Kerala high court on Monday told the Left government that action under every applicable law must be taken against the perpetrators, irrespective of political affiliations.

Hadiya spoke to husband from my phone, says college dean

Hadiya spoke to husband from my phone, says college dean

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The dean said: "She appeared to be relieved from depression after talking to him (husband). There is no restriction imposed on her to talk or to meet anybody."

Love jihad case: Hadiya returns to college, will resume classes as Akhila

Love jihad case: Hadiya returns to college, will resume classes as Akhila

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Principal Kannan said no special treatment will be accorded to Hadiya at the hostel.

Admission process at the ISB

Admission process at the ISB

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

In a chat with Get Ahead readers, A M Kannan, Director -- Admissions and Financial Aid at the ISB -- answered queries related to the admission process at the Indian School of Business. Here is the unedited chat transcript

Low-cost ATMs: Vortex's pioneering gift to rural India

Low-cost ATMs: Vortex's pioneering gift to rural India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Vortex Engineering has launched one of India's greatest initiatives to extend banking services to several parts of rural India.

Adah, Patralekhaa, Sandeepa step out in style

Adah, Patralekhaa, Sandeepa step out in style

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The hottest looks from Lonely Planet Magazine India's travel awards.

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'You should raise your voice even at the cost of being called a deshdrohi. 'This country is built because of the raising of voices of the people and no one can silence such voices,' says Kannan Gopinathan who resigned from the IAS to protest against revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir.

BSE chief on Sensex and the bourse's bold plans

BSE chief on Sensex and the bourse's bold plans

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

'We have a lot of hope from mobile, algorithmic trading and the small and medium enterprise segment. The journey has just begun.'

Rajinikanth in the Tamil remake of Bhaskar The Rascal

Rajinikanth in the Tamil remake of Bhaskar The Rascal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.