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Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Jet lenders mull open auction process

Jet lenders mull open auction process

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Bids to be evaluated according to guidelines by the civil aviation ministry, following which a buyer will be selected. Transfer of control to the buyer to be effected by June-end.

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Life of air passengers was different in the 1970s.

When my wife returned from a 'phoren' holiday

When my wife returned from a 'phoren' holiday

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

'And when Sarla said she preferred Europe to living in India, my wife's indignation knew no bounds.'

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.

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel.

Sasikala was given VIP facilities in jail, reveals RTI

Sasikala was given VIP facilities in jail, reveals RTI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The report said Sasikala was allowed to wear her personal clothes and cook. A pressure cooker and spices were found in her prison cell.

How Jet Airways plans to strike it big

How Jet Airways plans to strike it big

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Jet's advertising and that of most other airlines has been limited to new routes or promotional fares.

Low-cost onward journey key to flydubai

Low-cost onward journey key to flydubai

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

But its sales pitch will remain muted till India opens up more seats on the route

Nations League: Spain, Bosnia score narrow wins

Nations League: Spain, Bosnia score narrow wins

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Spain began a new era under Luis Enrique in impressive fashion as they came from a goal down to outplay England in a 2-1 win in their Nations League opener at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

UP plans a new airport near Delhi's IGIA

UP plans a new airport near Delhi's IGIA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

UP government renews proposal for one at Jewar, 100 km from Delhi

The hotelier who broke the mould

The hotelier who broke the mould

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Dominic Jose understood that luxury has a new definition. It's not ostentation, but the experience that matters.

Do clouds really affect air strikes as PM Modi said?

Do clouds really affect air strikes as PM Modi said?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'The impact of merely innocent clouding on radar waves is not expected to be significant on air defence radars of either country to affect operational profiles in modern day context. '

The 10 best places to have chai

The 10 best places to have chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the mood for chai?

PIX: Aishwarya brings SEXY back!

PIX: Aishwarya brings SEXY back!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A look at the birthday girl's HOTTEST backless avatars on and off screen.

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said Naresh Goyal would be eligible to bid for the airline when the lenders auction it next month.

Jet Airways' brand new strategies to fly in the black

Jet Airways' brand new strategies to fly in the black

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

A financial turnaround with the Etihad partnership and debt restructuring has not fully materialised.

Jet, IndiGo join low-fare war, offer big discounts

Jet, IndiGo join low-fare war, offer big discounts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Private airlines Jet Airways and IndiGo joined the race for low-fares, offering their customers hefty discounts, after Air India rolled out a similar offer to challenge Vistara, the latest full-service entrant in the domestic market.

ATF price cut to help airlines save big

ATF price cut to help airlines save big

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

ATF for domestic carriers has become 11.22 per cent cheaper since October and is expected to see more price cuts in the next three months.

Jet, set and gone

Jet, set and gone

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Jet Airways of old is no more and the industry mourns its demise. Anjuli Bhargava reports.

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.

Is your low-cost airline pilot overworked, tired and bored?

Is your low-cost airline pilot overworked, tired and bored?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Here's why you should care.

Pak still dicey over granting MFN status to India

Pak still dicey over granting MFN status to India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Over a year after the deadline to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trading status to India, the Pakistani government on Thursday declined to specify any time limit to meet the long-pending demand from here.

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.

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

#TravelTuesday: In the footsteps of the 'Indian trader' who found Petra

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The ancient Jordanian city and its immense faades were lost for almost 1,000 years!

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The government is keeping its options open.

Two Kashmiri Pandits get back to their roots via e-commerce

Two Kashmiri Pandits get back to their roots via e-commerce

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Pandits are missing Kashmir more than ever, and KashmirOneStop.com is their window to Kashmir.

Eat healthy: Recipes for the yogic diet

Eat healthy: Recipes for the yogic diet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Here are some recipes ideas for Sattvic dishes, which contribute to the maintenance of Sattva guna -- the state of being calm and peaceful.

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The future certainly looks good for Bangalore.

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'I will need a few more pictures, sir, can I get some time from you for a more extended photo shoot?' asked Singh. Modi, ever-obliging before the camera, laughed. 'Sure, but let us plan to do it after my swearing-in is over in May!' The Balakot effect was evident. A fascinating excerpt from Rajdeep Sardesai's 2019: How Modi Won India.

Markets end lower amid weak earnings from ITC, L&T

Markets end lower amid weak earnings from ITC, L&T

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Sensex ended lower on unfavourable cues.

No breakfast, only dal-rice on the way. How 30,000 farmers reached Mumbai

No breakfast, only dal-rice on the way. How 30,000 farmers reached Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'All these farmers and tribals were told to bring their own wood and ration to cook food during the march.'

Markets end higher led by metals; Sesa Sterlite up 4%

Markets end higher led by metals; Sesa Sterlite up 4%

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Metal shares gained on hopes that the government may adopt ordinance route for mines sector reforms