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Lufthansa not to bid for AI, IA pie

Lufthansa not to bid for AI, IA pie

Rediff.com7 May 2004

German airliner Lufthansa has no plans to bid for equity in either Air-India or Indian Airlines as a counter to Air France-KLM mega merger, its executive vice-president Thierry Antinori said in New Delhi on Friday.

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The Maharajah and his men are going places, and you can also hitch a ride

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jet Airways, IndiGo and GoAir achieved operating profits of Rs 122.6 crore (Rs 1.22 billion), Rs 795.8 crore (Rs 7.95 billion) and Rs 85.1 crore (Rs 851 million) respectively during the same period, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.

Maha alliances to face AAP hurdle in LS, assembly polls

Maha alliances to face AAP hurdle in LS, assembly polls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

As Maharashtra's main political players, the Congress-nationalist Congress Party alliance and Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena combine, brace for the Lok Sabha and subsequent state assembly polls this year, they would have to contend with a new opponent, the Aam Aadmi Party, which has decided to take the electoral plunge in a big way.

Jet Air appoints new CEO, COO

Jet Air appoints new CEO, COO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Jet Airways on Thursday announced the appointment of Wolfgang Prock-Schauer as chief executive officer and Peter Luethi as chief operating officer with immediate effect.

Poll outcome will prove impact of JD-U breaking alliance with BJP: Advani

Poll outcome will prove impact of JD-U breaking alliance with BJP: Advani

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Monday for the first time targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is considered close to him, by saying that ongoing Lok Sabha polls outcome will prove the impact of the Janata Dal-United's decision to end its alliance with the BJP.

The bigger the stars, the bigger the offence

The bigger the stars, the bigger the offence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'While censorship of any sort is anathema to the creative spirit, political correctness has become more and more the norm rather than the exception,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

Ponniyin Selvan: 2 Review: Amazing Spectacle

Ponniyin Selvan: 2 Review: Amazing Spectacle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Everybody knows he's a master of sublime, but Mani Ratnam's brilliance in escalating drama delivers a goosebumps-inducing impact when bolstered by A R Rahman's musical gravitas,

Bigg Boss 16: Predict The WINNER!

Bigg Boss 16: Predict The WINNER!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

After locking horns on Bigg Boss 16 for over four months, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Archana Gautam, Shalin Bhanot, Shiv Thakare and MC Stan have made it to the grand finale.

Air India opens new hub in Frankfurt

Air India opens new hub in Frankfurt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Air India has officially opened its European hub at the Frankfurt International Airport from where it will operate its west-bound flights.

Air India signs pact with Singapore Airlines

Air India signs pact with Singapore Airlines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a bilateral agreement that would enable passengers of either carrier to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by the other.

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The country now has six national parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist, NPP and AAP.

Delhi cops nab Canada-based terrorist, 4 sharpshooters with Khalistan links

Delhi cops nab Canada-based terrorist, 4 sharpshooters with Khalistan links

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

According to police, Lakhwinder Singh was nabbed from Sarai Kale Khan on September 24, and Gurjeet was apprehended near ISBT Kashmiri Gate on October 13.

TV18-Viacom to take on STAR-Zee in distribution

TV18-Viacom to take on STAR-Zee in distribution

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

TV18 and Viacom18 on Tuesday announced a 50:50 joint venture, IndiaCast, to create a platform to distribute nearly 57 channels.

Deodhar Trophy: North secures big win; Agarwal leads South to victory

Deodhar Trophy: North secures big win; Agarwal leads South to victory

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Nitish Rana were at the top of their game, propelling North Zone to a 48-run win over Central Zone

bmi suspends India-UK flights

bmi suspends India-UK flights

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Cut-throat competition in the India-UK route has taken its toll on the UK's second largest full service scheduled airline bmi (British Midland).

Maha to probe alleged job fraud linked to Aaditya Thackeray's cousin

Maha to probe alleged job fraud linked to Aaditya Thackeray's cousin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The move has come days after the state government announced to form a special investigation team to probe into the death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

How will new Parliament be inaugurated? Here are the details

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The inauguration new parliament building will take place in two phases.

Fadnavis meets Shah, Nadda amid Maha political crisis

Fadnavis meets Shah, Nadda amid Maha political crisis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sources said the BJP is expecting Sena rebels, who include 39 MLAs and have been joined by at least 10 independents in a Guwahati hotel, to make the first move by approaching Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Nitish in Delhi, Tejashwi goes on surprise midnight checks of govt hospitals

Nitish in Delhi, Tejashwi goes on surprise midnight checks of govt hospitals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Doctors at government hospitals in the Bihar capital were left in a daze when they realised that a young man knocking at their doors past midnight was none other than Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The intrinsic inclusivity of Goa is the key to its great attraction, observes Rahul Singh.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

In a boost to the electric vehicle boom in India, Taiwanese major Hon Hai Technology Group (aka Foxconn) is likely to set up an EV manufacturing unit in India through its subsidiary Foxtron. Amid speculation that the company may look at Tamil Nadu and probably the Ford India unit near Chennai for its new facility, sources indicate that the group was already betting big in the electric vehicle component space in India through Bharat FIH, which is already having a tie up with companies like Ola Electric and Ather. Bharat FIH currently has two manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur that manufactures phones like Apple iPhones and Xiaomi phones.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

BJP MLA gets 2-day suspension for breaking microphone in Bihar assembly

BJP MLA gets 2-day suspension for breaking microphone in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Bedlam erupted in the House for a few minutes and continued till all BJP members staged a walkout in protest.

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Hours before Narendra Modi takes the stage at Madison Square Garden, fans thronged in thousands to the venue to catch their seats at the arena.

Bollywood star Ranveer to promote English Premier League in India

Bollywood star Ranveer to promote English Premier League in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The Bollywood star is a passionate football fan and will help promote the Premier League to fans in India and globally.

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ashwani Lohani is the new chief of Air India

Ashwani Lohani is the new chief of Air India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Ashwani Lohani is presently working as Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation in Bhopal.

Mumbai Airport puts Air India on cash-and-carry mode

Mumbai Airport puts Air India on cash-and-carry mode

Rediff.com22 May 2014

MIAL's move comes at a time when the national carrier is in the process of joining Star Alliance.

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

In a four-cornered fight, the real battle is between Union minister Pratima Bhoumik and CPM's Kaushik Chanda.

Naidu banks on freebies, bullet train, and star power

Naidu banks on freebies, bullet train, and star power

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telugu Desam party face a dilemma of how to woo both sides of the Andhra Pradesh divide, reports Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

Air India to be the 'preferred carrier' for Indian cricket team

Air India to be the 'preferred carrier' for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Air India will be Indian cricket team's 'preferred airline' for travel from now on with the national carrier signing an MoU with the BCCI in this regard. The deal, which comes into effect from September 1, has been signed for a period of one year.

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Here is a closer look at politicos who have emerged victorious in the electoral contest of five state assemblies.

Rebel Sena MLAs shifted to Mumbai hotel after return from Goa

Rebel Sena MLAs shifted to Mumbai hotel after return from Goa

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Their flight landed at the Mumbai airport around 8 pm nearly 50 minutes after it took off from Dabolim airport in Goa.

Why Kejriwal Has Tied Up With This Kerala Businessman

Why Kejriwal Has Tied Up With This Kerala Businessman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Both of us are not politicians. We were forced to enter politics to counter corruption that is looting the country.'

Review: The force is with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Review: The force is with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Star Wars cannot age, neither in memory nor on screen. Sukanya Verma raves about the latest film in the franchise.

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

Too many film stars fighting for votes in 'divided' Andhra Pradesh

Too many film stars fighting for votes in 'divided' Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

There's a lot riding on the film stars campaigning in Andhra Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections, as the state bifurcation issue will play a dominant factor in the regions of Seema-Andhra and Telangana. Vicky Nanjappa reports