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Lone survivor attends brother's cremation who perished in AI crash

Lone survivor attends brother's cremation who perished in AI crash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, has been discharged from the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital following his recovery, and he later attended the cremation of his deceased brother who was flying with him on the same aircraft, officials said on Wednesday.

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

India put Lord's heartbreak behind with music, banter!

India put Lord's heartbreak behind with music, banter!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The usually mobbed Indian cricket team likes training in a relaxed atmosphere and that was evident in their body language as the players went about their business in their only practice session at the Kent County Cricket Ground before the fourth Test in Manchester.

Beckham gets knighthood in King Charles birthday honours

Beckham gets knighthood in King Charles birthday honours

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Former England soccer captain David Beckham officially received Knighthood from King Charles III on Saturday. He was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sport and charity.

AI crash shatters flight attendant's dream weeks before engagement

AI crash shatters flight attendant's dream weeks before engagement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A native of Mandangad in coastal Ratnagiri district, the Songhare family had moved to Mumbai for work and shifted to Dombivli two years ago.

DGCA orders enhanced inspection of AI's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

DGCA orders enhanced inspection of AI's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 planes equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect.

That call never happened: AI crash silences decades-long friendship

That call never happened: AI crash silences decades-long friendship

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Their bond, forged in the skies and strengthened by countless shared takeoffs and landings, was characterised by a simple, unwavering ritual: A phone call after every landing or before the takeoff of a flight.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

'She had said she was very scared of plane crash'

'She had said she was very scared of plane crash'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Twenty-year-old Nganthoi, who was a cabin crew member for the last three years, was among the 242 people onboard Air India Flight AI 171, which crashed minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'India is a big market for StanC, and it is also fastest growing economy in the world.'

'Somebody's wife is calling...'

'Somebody's wife is calling...'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Bumrah was speaking about tackling with judgment when the funny moment took place.

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova's title defence ended in defeat and tears.

High-level panel to probe what caused Ahmedabad crash

High-level panel to probe what caused Ahmedabad crash

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"Decoding of the black box is going to give in-depth insight into what happened moments before the plane crash," Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said at a briefing in the national capital.

AI plane crash: Panel may frame SOPs to prevent tragedies in future

AI plane crash: Panel may frame SOPs to prevent tragedies in future

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The panel, chaired by the home secretary, is expected to submit its report in three months.

Rahul's ton a massive boost to a top order in transition

Rahul's ton a massive boost to a top order in transition

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

While Rahul, who can bat practically anywhere in the line-up, is likely to succeed Rohit as Jaiswal's opening partner, either Gill or Karun Nair is likely to fill the void of Kohli at number four.

England suffer huge blow as India look to seal series

England suffer huge blow as India look to seal series

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

India eye maiden women's T20I series win over England; hosts to miss injured skipper Brunt

'Wore oxygen masks, tied hands with wet clothes to lift bodies'

'Wore oxygen masks, tied hands with wet clothes to lift bodies'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'70-80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the SDRF...We also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place'

Medical college bears brunt of AI crash, 5 students among 7 killed

Medical college bears brunt of AI crash, 5 students among 7 killed

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Two other MBBS students and three relatives of doctors are missing, she said.

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

How Much Will Karisma's Kids Inherit?

How Much Will Karisma's Kids Inherit?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Karisma Kapoor's billionaire ex-husband Sanjay Kapur passed away suddenly on June 13 when he succumbed to a heart attack in London.

Fritz downs Zverev to lift Stuttgart tittle

Fritz downs Zverev to lift Stuttgart tittle

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'I don't have much time to celebrate. I have doubles tomorrow in London, in Queen's.'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Maria crowned first Queen's Club women's champion in 52 years

Reality Bites: Djokovic reeling after Wimbledon blow

Reality Bites: Djokovic reeling after Wimbledon blow

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic admitted reality was beginning to bite after the Serb was unable to bridge a 15-year age gap in a Wimbledon semi-final drubbing against Italian Jannik Sinner on Friday.

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Film folk are busy travelling: Avneet enjoys the night life in London... Soha does yoga in the Maldives... Ibrahim lives his F1 dream...

AI Crash Report Raises More Questions: Pilots

AI Crash Report Raises More Questions: Pilots

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Pilot groups have accused the AAIB of portraying the pilots as responsible for the incident, with vague and selective presentation of cockpit conversations.

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission chairperson and boxing legend M C Mary Kom on Tuesday denied reports that she has resigned from her position.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

'Film Industry Is Not Conducive To New Mothers'

'Film Industry Is Not Conducive To New Mothers'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Her statement comes soon after Deepika Padukone was ousted from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit for not budging from her eight-hour work day due to motherhood, among other demands.

Draper ready to carry torch for Britain at Wimbledon

Draper ready to carry torch for Britain at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Draper, 23, has won only two matches in three previous visits to Wimbledon. But the past 12 months has seen him evolve from a player regarded as physically fragile to a beast of the courts with the weapons to challenge the very best.

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.

'Her Mother Is Broken With Grief'

'Her Mother Is Broken With Grief'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'We are holding up in this difficult time and hope to bring her home on Thursday morning.'

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.'

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.'

'We Were There At Every Crew Funeral': AI CEO

'We Were There At Every Crew Funeral': AI CEO

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

'We will continue supporting those affected long after the work in Ahmedabad is done.'

Will Kuldeep Play Oval Test?

Will Kuldeep Play Oval Test?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the fifth Test against England?

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Washington Sundar's double strike pegged England back in the afternoon session, leaving them struggling 175/6 at tea on Day 4 of the third Test, at Lord's.