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Domestic Air Traffic Sees 12% Monthly Drop in June

Domestic Air Traffic Sees 12% Monthly Drop in June

Rediff.com6 days ago

Domestic air traffic in India experienced a nearly 12 per cent decline in June, falling to 1.35 crore passengers from 1.53 crore in May, with IndiGo increasing its market share to 66.3 per cent.

Changes to World Cup formats make sense but associate teams need more: Ashwin

Changes to World Cup formats make sense but associate teams need more: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

India's spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin has urged the ICC to integrate lower-ranked teams into every bilateral series, arguing that this is crucial for the sport's global expansion, beyond just expanding World Cup formats.

ICC Revamps Cricket World Cups: Super 7 for ODI WC, Super 10 for T20 WC

ICC Revamps Cricket World Cups: Super 7 for ODI WC, Super 10 for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The International Cricket Council has announced significant format changes for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup, aiming to increase competitiveness and consequence in both tournaments. The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature a Super Series and Super 7 stage, while the 2028 T20 World Cup will introduce a Super 10 stage after the group phase.

The Cornish connection: How English miners shaped Mexican football

The Cornish connection: How English miners shaped Mexican football

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Ahead of England's World Cup clash in Mexico, discover the remarkable 200-year-old story of how Cornish miners introduced football and the famous Cornish pasty to the country, shaping Mexico's sporting and cultural identity.

AI, IndiGo, SpiceJet protest free seat selection rule, warn of fare hikes

AI, IndiGo, SpiceJet protest free seat selection rule, warn of fare hikes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are opposing the government's directive to offer 60% of seats for free selection, arguing it will lead to increased airfares to compensate for lost revenue.

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Police in Pune have detained the fiancee and a male friend of trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, who was initially believed to have died in an accidental fall at Lohagad fort. The case is now being investigated as a murder, with allegations that the two suspects pushed Agarwal into a deep gorge.

India A face must-win clash after back-to-back losses

India A face must-win clash after back-to-back losses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

With their tri-series campaign hanging in the balance, India A take on Afghanistan A in a must-win contest on Wednesday. Another defeat could leave Tilak Varma's side relying on other results to stay in the race for the final.

The Most Interesting Food Pix You Will See

The Most Interesting Food Pix You Will See

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Each of these photographs tells a powerful story through the universal language of food!

Spice Group eyes stake in F1 team

Spice Group eyes stake in F1 team

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

India's Spice Group are in talks with cash-strapped Super Aguri about taking a possible stake in the Formula One team.

June Is A Cruel Month For Airlines, Airports

June Is A Cruel Month For Airlines, Airports

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Airlines are cutting not only international services but also domestic flights, especially on routes projected to remain unprofitable in the coming weeks due to weak demand and high fares.

Tribal Cuisine: Laxmi's Leto, Neelam's Dal Pitha

Tribal Cuisine: Laxmi's Leto, Neelam's Dal Pitha

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tribal food is more than sustenance -- it is memory, medicine, history and community.

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely disrupting Bikaner's food exports, causing delays, rising costs, and impacting the supply of popular snacks like bhujia and papad to Gulf and European markets.

Spice Group's Modi plans shifting base to India

Spice Group's Modi plans shifting base to India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Bhupendra Kumar Modi is the founder of $2-billion Spice Group.

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Rediff.com20 May 2026

From the genius of Drishyam to the misfires of Mirage, here's ranking every Malayalam thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph before Georgekutty returns in Drishyam 3.

Is The Tata Legacy Losing Its Shine?

Is The Tata Legacy Losing Its Shine?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Three disappointing experiences with Tata companies made me question whether the group's historic values of customer focus and accountability are slowly fading, notes Dr N Ravichandran.

How Food Is Stirring Up West Bengal Elections

How Food Is Stirring Up West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The TMC and BJP are clashing over Bengal's food culture, with allegations of potential dietary restrictions adding spice to the West Bengal election campaign.

Government Puts Airline Seat Rule on Hold After Industry Pushback

Government Puts Airline Seat Rule on Hold After Industry Pushback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The government has suspended its directive requiring airlines to offer at least 60% of seats on flights without additional charges, following industry concerns about the impact on fares and pricing structures.

Why Spice Group has renewed biz focus in India

Why Spice Group has renewed biz focus in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

We are looking at a 600-bed hospital from the existing 230 beds, which will help us create new specialities.

Middle East conflict: Indian airlines cancel 278 flights

Middle East conflict: Indian airlines cancel 278 flights

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Due to airspace restrictions resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, Indian domestic carriers have cancelled 278 international flights. Some airlines are operating limited services and special flights to assist stranded passengers.

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Air India and Air India Express are introducing a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices, impacting travel costs for passengers.

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

T20 WC: England eye Super 8s as plucky Italy beckon

T20 WC: England eye Super 8s as plucky Italy beckon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

England aim to seal Super Eights qualification against T20 World Cup debutants Italy at Eden Gardens, as the historic football rivalry adds spice to their Group C clash.

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

With 7.64 million seats, the Mumbai-Delhi route in 2025 was the eighth busiest route in the world.

'We can put any team under pressure: Scotland skipper eyes England upset

'We can put any team under pressure": Scotland skipper eyes England upset

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.

IndiGo's domestic mkt share slides to 63.6% in Nov

IndiGo's domestic mkt share slides to 63.6% in Nov

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

The country's largest airline IndiGo, which faced massive operational disruptions earlier this month, saw its domestic market share slide to 63.6 per cent in November, according to official data. Air India Group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, and SpiceJet had their respective market shares in November rise to 26.7 per cent and 3.7 per cent, respectively.

India to get 3 more airlines in 2026. Here are details

India to get 3 more airlines in 2026. Here are details

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Two new airlines -- Al Hind Air and FlyExpress -- are set to take to the skies, with the carriers receiving their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry.

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

GPS spoofing, jamming on rise, IATA warns pilots to stay alert

GPS spoofing, jamming on rise, IATA warns pilots to stay alert

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

In recent times, there have also been instances of GPS spoofing and interference incidents at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai airports.

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

We were talking to a real-life spy!! Wow!

Over 800 IndiGo flights cancelled on day 5 as cancellation chaos persists

Over 800 IndiGo flights cancelled on day 5 as cancellation chaos persists

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

DGCA provided temporary relief to IndiGo, which is partially owned by Rahul Bhatia, by rolling back the night duty definition to 12 am-5 am from 12 am-6 am earlier, and allowing its pilots to do six night-landings from two earlier, besides other relaxations.

SpiceJet's Ajay Singh may sell over 10% stake

SpiceJet's Ajay Singh may sell over 10% stake

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

SpiceJet promoter and chairman Ajay Singh may offload more than 10 per cent stake in the struggling carrier as part of the latest funding round that is expected to close by the end of September, according to sources. The budget carrier -- which is grappling with multiple woes, including financial challenges, legal battles and grounding of aircraft -- is looking to raise money that will help it meet various obligations.

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The battle between Shaheen Afridi's pace and Shubman Gill's bat could decide the game, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram offering advice on how Afridi can evolve to meet the challenge.

Indian airlines to resume normal services to Kathmandu from Thursday

Indian airlines to resume normal services to Kathmandu from Thursday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Indian airlines are resuming normal services to Kathmandu after the airport reopened following unrest in Nepal. Air India and IndiGo will operate additional flights to bring back stranded passengers.

DGCA orders inspection of Boeing 787, 737 fuel switch system

DGCA orders inspection of Boeing 787, 737 fuel switch system

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The DGCA has asked airlines to inspect the fuel switch locking system in their Boeing 787 and 737 planes after a preliminary probe report into the Air India crash found that the switches were cut off before the accident.

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the vice-presidential election. The BJP-led alliance has a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Owners face ruin after kanwariyas vandalise UP dhaba

Owners face ruin after kanwariyas vandalise UP dhaba

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A roadside eatery in Muzaffarnagar, India, was vandalized by a group of Kanwariyas after they allegedly found onions in their food. The owners are now facing financial ruin.

Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1: Awe And Wonder

Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1: Awe And Wonder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 is an ambitious, bold update of the ideas of the first film in a much bigger canvas, discovers Arjun Menon.

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Kudumbashree's new initiatives like onasadya, Onam kits and gift hampers are a huge hit.

Virgin Mob, Spice bid for MTNL's 3G franchise deal

Virgin Mob, Spice bid for MTNL's 3G franchise deal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

BK Modi-promoted Spice Group and British Virgin Mobile have bid for MTNL's franchise deals to offer 3G services in Mumbai and Delhi.