News for 'Spice'

SpiceJet takes off

SpiceJet takes off

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel flagged off SpiceJet, India's latest low cost, no-frills airline on Tuesday on the Delhi-Ahmedabad-Mumbai route with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft in an efficient all economy 189 seat configuration.

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The airline was forced to ground its fleet in December after running out of cash.

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans in Lucknow on Sunday.

Former SpiceJet owner leading rescue plan: Reports

Former SpiceJet owner leading rescue plan: Reports

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Ajay Singh will team up with two blue-chip investors to bail out the airline

10 kitchen spices with healing powers

10 kitchen spices with healing powers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

From the unassuming methi to the repulsive hing, a few spices standing on your kitchen shelf can aid everything from high blood pressure to lowering the risk of strokes.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

A one-pot meal packed with nutrition and taste.

Is This Alia, Khushi, Bhumi's Favourite New Colour?

Is This Alia, Khushi, Bhumi's Favourite New Colour?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Not sure how to wear brown? It's time to get inspired.

SpiceJet overshooting: 2 pilots banned from flying for a year

SpiceJet overshooting: 2 pilots banned from flying for a year

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The official said that the licences of the two pilots -- Ajinkya Hanchate and Tushar Dasgupta -- have been suspended for one year and they also have to undergo corrective training.

Recipe: Chicken Falafel

Recipe: Chicken Falafel

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The classical Middle Eastern snack gets a chicken twist.

Recipe: Toovar Dal Soup

Recipe: Toovar Dal Soup

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

It's time for a wonderful bowl of lentil soup.

SpiceJet, Maran agree to resolve warrants' issue

SpiceJet, Maran agree to resolve warrants' issue

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

SpiceJet board is likely to pass a resolution within three days after the court order.

DGCA acts tough against troubled SpiceJet

DGCA acts tough against troubled SpiceJet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Concerned over the deteriorating condition of SpiceJet, aviation regulator DGCA on Friday withdrew 186 of its slots and asked it to clear salary dues of all its employees in the next ten days.

Recipe: Easy Prawn Pulau

Recipe: Easy Prawn Pulau

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Seafood lovers, this recipe is meant for you!

Street Signs: Nifty50 enters 'overbought' zone

Street Signs: Nifty50 enters 'overbought' zone

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Going 'long' is becoming an overcrowded trade on Dalal Street, and any negative trigger could lead to a sharp correction, warn experts. However, given the strong momentum, particularly in IT stocks, the downside could be protected in the immediate term. "With the Nifty50 surging to new life-time highs, the bulls remain in control. Further upsides are likely once the immediate resistance of 21,492 is taken out.

Bikanervala to go for IPO in next three years

Bikanervala to go for IPO in next three years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Indian sweet, snack, and restaurant chain group Bikanervala, with revenues of over Rs 3,000 crore, is working towards an initial public offering (IPO) for its food company in the next three years. Before that, it could also bring in private equity (PE) investors. The low-profile Aggarwal family-owned group company, Bikanervala Foods (which also sells under the brand name Bikano), operates in the snack business.

Recipe: Taruna's Benarasi Hajmola Chai

Recipe: Taruna's Benarasi Hajmola Chai

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

This hot beverage is a great substitute for tea.

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

England have retained old warhorse James Anderson who is seven shy of reaching the landmark 700 wickets and become the first pacer to achieve the feat.

Jet, SpiceJet start another fare war

Jet, SpiceJet start another fare war

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

SpiceJet announced discounted fares on domestic sector.

SpiceJet extends special fare offer

SpiceJet extends special fare offer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

the airline is giving 30 per cent discount on tickets.

Recipe: Natasha's Kutchi Dabeli

Recipe: Natasha's Kutchi Dabeli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A Mumbai girl, who has grown up eating dabeli all her life, the dish is her absolute favourite.

Electoral bonds: Who is lottery king Santiago Martin?

Electoral bonds: Who is lottery king Santiago Martin?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Future Gaming and Hotel Services whose director is the lottery magnate Santiago Martin is the top purchaser of electoral bonds having purchased bonds worth Rs 1,368, according to data uploaded by the Election Commission of India on its website on Thursday.

Spices and herbs for better health

Spices and herbs for better health

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Your everyday spices have more health benefits than you can imagine discovers Aditi Bose.

Distacom drags Spice to court

Distacom drags Spice to court

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

SpiceJet offers 1 lakh Re 1 tickets!

SpiceJet offers 1 lakh Re 1 tickets!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday put on sale 1 lakh seats on its select domestic flights for just Re 1.

Suspended SpiceJet pilot resigns

Suspended SpiceJet pilot resigns

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Passi was suspended from her job from March 16 this year.

SpiceJet accepts CEO Neil Mills' resignation

SpiceJet accepts CEO Neil Mills' resignation

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Budget carrier SpiceJet has accepted the resignation of its chief Executive Niel Raymond Mills, 18 months before his service contract was to expire.

Wipro Consumer to launch snack brand, focus on southern markets

Wipro Consumer to launch snack brand, focus on southern markets

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting on Thursday announced the acquisition of Brahmins - a Kerala-based traditional vegetarian, spice mix and ready-to-cook brand - and it has also drawn up plans to launch its snacks brand targeting the southern market. The company will focus on the southern market and is in the process of launching its own brand in the fast-growing ready-to-eat and snacks segment, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and managing director Vineet Agrawal told PTI. He further said Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting would take the acquisition route for expanding in the spices segment.

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The airline is trying to save on wage costs by cutting the normal notice period of six months by about half for pilots who have already resigned.

Tyre of SpiceJet flight bursts ahead of take-off, none hurt

Tyre of SpiceJet flight bursts ahead of take-off, none hurt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While nobody was injured in the incident, it forced the airport to divert a few other flights.

Spices imports go up

Spices imports go up

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Spices import showed an increase of about 5,000 tonnes in volume and about Rs 65 crore in value from the previous financial year mainly because of the competitive prices for most of the items in the world market.

Will legalising MSP reduce the import bill for edible oils and pulses?

Will legalising MSP reduce the import bill for edible oils and pulses?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The protesting farmers' main demand to legalise the minimum support price (MSP) regime has divided opinion. One school of thought says it would lead to crop diversification and help India keep under check its burgeoning import bill on edible oils and pulses, while another says it would incentivise farmers to produce low-quality crops. Contrary to popular perception, India has a trade surplus in agriculture and allied activities, which stood at $18.65 billion during 2022-23 (FY23) against $15.92 billion in the previous year. However, the surplus was mainly on account of rice, wheat, sugar, spices, and buffalo meat.

Ananya, Khushi's Dhinchak Garba Swag

Ananya, Khushi's Dhinchak Garba Swag

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

No dandiya party is complete without a heavy dose of bling and colour.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

SpiceJet seeks lifeline as it flies into crisis

SpiceJet seeks lifeline as it flies into crisis

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The civil aviation ministry appears supportive of SpiceJet because it does not want another airline to fail. The real test now will be the capacity of the airline's chairman, Kalanithi Maran, to raise funds. And he needs to do this quickly.

SpiceJet running short of planes for scheduled flights

SpiceJet running short of planes for scheduled flights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

SpiceJet was forced to ground its fleet and cancel hundreds of its flights in December.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

SpiceJet CEO Aggarwal resigns

SpiceJet CEO Aggarwal resigns

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Confirming the resignation of Aggarwal, airline sources said Kishore Gupta, a member of the SpiceJet board, is likely to take over the position for the time being as part of an interim arrangement.

Why Is Rajinikanth Selling Tea In Kerala?

Why Is Rajinikanth Selling Tea In Kerala?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Meet Sudhakar Prabhu, who has become an overnight Internet sensation.

SpiceJet says Singh back as promoter; Marans exit

SpiceJet says Singh back as promoter; Marans exit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

SpiceJet would see a capital infusion of Rs 1,500 crore.