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Go First bankruptcy: IndiGo, SpiceJet good momentum plays, say analysts

Go First bankruptcy: IndiGo, SpiceJet good momentum plays, say analysts

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Wadia Group-owned Go First Airways' (Go First) insolvency plea could trigger a 'momentum rally' in shares of rival airlines, Interglobe Aviation (parent company of IndiGo) and SpiceJet, as they look to gain bankrupt airline's market share, said analysts. On the bourses, shares of InterGlobe Aviation hit a 52-week high of Rs 2,235.95, surging 8 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade, before settling 4.5 per cent higher at Rs 2,164 apiece. Those of SpiceJet and Jet Airways, meanwhile, rallied up to 6 per cent in the intra-day trade, and ended 1 per cent and 5 per cent higher, respectively, following the development, which was announced post market hours on Tuesday.

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet has failed to 'establish safe, efficient and reliable air services' under the terms of Rule 134 and Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the notice issued by the DGCA stated.

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The threats via microblogging platform X came a day after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats, causing trouble to hundreds of passengers and airline crew.

Nia, Pooja, Kajal, Esha Love This Bold Style

Nia, Pooja, Kajal, Esha Love This Bold Style

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

It's cutouts in all the right places, attitude in all the right doses.

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar Review: Predictable

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar Review: Predictable

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar is too pretentious a title for the far-fetched, lightweight thriller that follows, feels Deepa Gahlot.

SpiceJet to transfer logistics biz to subsidiary

SpiceJet to transfer logistics biz to subsidiary

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

SpiceJet on Tuesday said shareholders have approved the transfer of its cargo and logistics services business to a subsidiary, on a slump sale basis, through an all-share deal worth over Rs 2,555 crore, a move that will help the airline to significantly reduce its negative networth. Besides, the shareholders have cleared the proposal to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore through the Qualified institutional placement (QIP) route. These developments also come at a time when the airline industry is slowly recovering after being battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

What Are Kohli, Gambhir Grinning About?

What Are Kohli, Gambhir Grinning About?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Here we are putting an end to all the masala and spice.'

10 Tips To Spice Up Your Sexting Game

10 Tips To Spice Up Your Sexting Game

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A zingy text adds adventure in the relationship, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per cent by volume in the July-September quarter driven by rural demand, consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ said in its quarterly update on Thursday. Price-led growth stood at 1.5 per cent. According to NielsenIQ data, rural volume growth outpaced urban markets for the third straight quarter despite consumption softening in both regions.

No major violation found in spot checks on 48 SpiceJet planes

No major violation found in spot checks on 48 SpiceJet planes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA conducted 53 spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircraft between July 9 and July 13 and it did not find any major safety violations, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said on Monday. "However, as a safety measure, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered SpiceJet to use certain identified aircraft (10) for operations only after confirming to the regulator that all reported defects/malfunctions are rectified," Singh said in his written reply in Rajya Sabha. SpiceJet planes were involved in at least eight technical malfunction incidents in the 18-day period starting June 19, following which the DGCA had on July 6 issued a show-cause notice to the airline, stating that "poor internal safety oversight" and "inadequate maintenance actions" have resulted in degradation of safety margins.

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Indian arm of the Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which owns spice brands like MTR and Eastern, is exploring the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, said a top company executive. "The ASA board just cleared the proposal. "We had done a pre-IPO study last year to understand what we need to do and based on that the board said, 'okay, let's go ahead and explore capital markets'," Sanjay Sharma, CEO, Orkla India, told Business Standard.

Recipe: Heena's Sweet Potato Chaat

Recipe: Heena's Sweet Potato Chaat

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Recipe: Sagar's Bok Choy-Wrapped Chicken Dim Sums

Recipe: Sagar's Bok Choy-Wrapped Chicken Dim Sums

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Chicken mince, arbi, mushrooms and bok choy in one neat package. Delicious!

Over 25 flights receive bomb threats on Friday; 275 planes in 12 days

Over 25 flights receive bomb threats on Friday; 275 planes in 12 days

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The sources in the know said around 7 flights each of IndiGo, Vistara and SpiceJet got the threats while 6 flights of Air India received the threats.

Who's Yamini Malhotra?

Who's Yamini Malhotra?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Yamini, who is making a comeback on small screen with Bigg Boss, called out Shilpa Shirodkar and Kashish for being fake in the game in her interviews.

SpiceJet told to operate only half its flights for 8 weeks

SpiceJet told to operate only half its flights for 8 weeks

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In an unprecedented action, Indian aviation regulator DGCA has directed low-cost airline Spicejet to operate only 50 per cent of its flights for eight weeks. This follows an unusually high number of incidents involving the airline, raising safety concerns. The curtailment of capacity is unlikely to have any commercial impact on the airline owned by entrepreneur Ajay Singh. SpiceJet already operates less than 50 per cent of the flights it had filed for the summer schedule.

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Steamed Hilsa

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Steamed Hilsa

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Enjoy flavourful Odia-style hilsa!

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'We still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for.'

90 SpiceJet pilots barred from flying 737 Max planes

90 SpiceJet pilots barred from flying 737 Max planes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Indian aviation regulator DGCA has barred 90 SpiceJet pilots from operating the Boeing 737 Max aircraft after finding them not properly trained. "For the moment, we have barred these pilots from flying the Max and they have to retrain successfully for flying the aircraft," DGCA chief Arun Kumar said in a statement. He also said that the regulator will take "strict action against those found responsible for the lapse."

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A nut-filled basmati rice pudding from Bengal.

Snags: DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of flights for 8 weeks

Snags: DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of flights for 8 weeks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

During these eight weeks, the budget carrier will be subjected to "enhanced surveillance" by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

PIX: Pant sets up exciting finish after fiery fifty

PIX: Pant sets up exciting finish after fiery fifty

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

As many as 19 flights have received bomb threats in three days and a Riyadh-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat, according to officials.

2 SpiceJet flights suffer snag, 1 had to land in Pak

2 SpiceJet flights suffer snag, 1 had to land in Pak

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The two episodes on a single day have taken the total number of technical malfunction incidents involving SpiceJet aircraft to seven in the last 17 days.

SpiceJet's licence to carry dangerous goods temporarily suspended

SpiceJet's licence to carry dangerous goods temporarily suspended

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Aviation regulator DGCA has temporarily suspended SpiceJet's licence for the transportation of 'dangerous goods' for alleged violations, according to sources. The suspension is for 30 days, and during this period, SpiceJet will not be allowed to carry dangerous goods, including lithium-ion batteries, on its domestic as well as international flights, the sources told PTI on Friday. When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson did not directly mention the suspension.

Recipes: Joan's Yummy Yuletide Cookies

Recipes: Joan's Yummy Yuletide Cookies

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season

Air India, SpiceJet, and Go First lost domestic market share in Q4FY23

Air India, SpiceJet, and Go First lost domestic market share in Q4FY23

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Indian carriers transported 12.8 million domestic passengers in March 2023, a year-on-year growth of 21.41 per cent. India's largest carrier IndiGo shored up its domestic market share from 53.8 per cent in Q4 of FY22 to 55.7 per cent in Q4 of FY23, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data released on Monday.

Tata airlines seat capacity soars, but IndiGo way ahead

Tata airlines seat capacity soars, but IndiGo way ahead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The Tatas have collectively increased their aggregate airlines seat capacity across domestic and international markets by an impressive 20 per cent, going from 64.03 million in calendar year (CY) 2023 to 76.72 million in the current CY, according to data shared by the group that controls Air India in which Vistara has been merged recently. The Tatas also run Air India Express in which Air Asia India has been merged.

Recipe: Sarab's Penne With Jalapenos, Mushrooms And Sundried Tomatoes.

Recipe: Sarab's Penne With Jalapenos, Mushrooms And Sundried Tomatoes.

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.

No cancer-causing agents in our products: MDH on quality claims

No cancer-causing agents in our products: MDH on quality claims

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

MDH Spices has denied allegations that its products have traces of cancer-causing agent ethylene oxide (ETO), calling them "untrue" and "lacking any substantiating evidence." "Amid speculations doing rounds that there is presence of ETO in our products, we clarify and state unequivocally that these claims are untrue and lack any substantiating evidence," a statement released by the company said.

Electrifyingly Exciting Sarah

Electrifyingly Exciting Sarah

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The stylish actor, who will be seen in Kareena Kapoor Khan's The Buckingham Murders, makes sure that her fashion game is fleek.

Ekadashi Recipe: Shristi's Buckwheat Chila

Ekadashi Recipe: Shristi's Buckwheat Chila

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Chilas or kuttu ka aatta pancakes stuffed with vegetables is a fasting treat.

90 SpiceJet pilots barred from flying Boeing 737 Max aircraft

90 SpiceJet pilots barred from flying Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'For the moment, we have barred these pilots from flying the Max and they have to retrain successfully for flying the aircraft,' DGCA chief Arun Kumar said in a statement.

Anjini Dhawan Knows How To Slay

Anjini Dhawan Knows How To Slay

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Body and edgy, Anjini fashion game is always on point.

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

SpiceHealth had on January 6 and January 7 tested 469 passengers who arrived on two charter flights from Italian capital Rome and found 298 of them to be COVID-19-positive.

DGCA inspects entire SpiceJet fleet after 17 hurt in turbulence

DGCA inspects entire SpiceJet fleet after 17 hurt in turbulence

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A SpiceJet spokesperson said, 'On May 1, SpiceJet Boeing B737 aircraft operating flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers.'

Recipe: Chef Narendra's Goan Sabzi Vindaloo

Recipe: Chef Narendra's Goan Sabzi Vindaloo

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

A vegetable curry made using the signature vindaloo paste.

SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke noticed in cabin mid-air

SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke noticed in cabin mid-air

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

SpiceJet said its flight heading to Jabalpur returned to Delhi on Saturday after the crew members observed smoke in the cabin at around 5,000-feet altitude.

Diwali Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Halwa

Diwali Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Black pepper and jeera-accented pumpkin halwa will contribute special flavour to your Diwali feast.