News for 'Wadia'

2nd day running, GoAir cancels flights across India

2nd day running, GoAir cancels flights across India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Patna and Lucknow, among others, are the cities from where flights have been cancelled.

Will the new engine deal benefit GoAir?

Will the new engine deal benefit GoAir?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

GoAir Managing Director Jeh Wadia is ecstatic. Eight months after ordering 72 Airbus A320 Neos worth over $7 billion (Rs 32,400 crore), he has signed an all-important engine deal for these planes.

Covid+ve report not needed to get hospitalised: Govt

Covid+ve report not needed to get hospitalised: Govt

Rediff.com8 May 2021

"Hospitals under the central government, state governments and UT administration, including private hospitals managing COVID patients, shall ensure that requirement of a positive test for COVID-19 virus is not mandatory for admission to a COVID health facility.

Women Power: For these entrepreneurs, age is just a number

Women Power: For these entrepreneurs, age is just a number

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Meet the trailblazers on Forbes 2018 list.

Danone to return Tiger brand to Britannia

Danone to return Tiger brand to Britannia

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Dispute over competing investments may carry on.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kings XI Punjab traded Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.5 crore and Karnataka spinner Jagadeesha Suchith.

GoAir to add 20 Airbus A320 aircraft by 2008

GoAir to add 20 Airbus A320 aircraft by 2008

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Budget carrier GoAir on Tuesday said it has placed orders for purchase of 20 Airbus A320 aircraft to add to its current fleet of five.

PIX: Rishi, Randhir at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition

PIX: Rishi, Randhir at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Kapoors were present at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition in Mumbai.

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.'

Post retirement, nutritional science will be focus: Vinita Bali

Post retirement, nutritional science will be focus: Vinita Bali

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Going forward, Vinita Bali, outgoing MD, Britannia wants to do other things in life which she was unable to pursue.

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.

Preity Zinta may sell pie in Kings XI Punjab team

Preity Zinta may sell pie in Kings XI Punjab team

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

According to sources, Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia, owners of KXIP, are looking at offloading their stake in the team for $200 million (Rs 920 crore) to a clutch of investors.

Will independent directors back Cyrus in other Tata cos?

Will independent directors back Cyrus in other Tata cos?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Cyrus Mistry camp is confident that independent directors will take their cue from their counterparts in Indian Hotels.

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Gilchrist made the comments after the IPL governing council proposed to have a dedicated "no-ball" umpire to reduce the number of howlers in the lucrative league.

Traders' body asks top industrialists to join 'boycott China' campaign

Traders' body asks top industrialists to join 'boycott China' campaign

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Traders' body CAIT on Wednesday wrote to Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani and 50 other captains of India Inc, including Ratan Tata, Azim Premji, Gautam Adani, Ajay Piramal, Anand Mahindra and Sunil Bharti Mittal seeking their support in its campaign to boycott Chinese goods. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) also urged Kumar Mangalam Birla, Vikram Kirloskar, Rahul Bajaj, Shiv Nadar, Pallonji Mistry, Uday Kotak, Nusli Wadia, Shashi Ruia, Madhukar Parekh, Harsh Mariwala, Satish Reddy and Pankaj Patel, among other prominent industrialists, to join its 'Bhartiya Samaan-Humaara Abhimaan' campaign.

Danone to finally exit Britannia

Danone to finally exit Britannia

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

After fighting for over four years, Groupe Danone and the Wadias have struck a deal that will see the French food giant exit their biscuit joint venture, Britannia Industries Ltd.

SpiceJet, GoAir in talks for consolidation

SpiceJet, GoAir in talks for consolidation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The CEOs met late last month to discuss the agreement. Industry experts said one advantage would be the fact that GoAir was looking at increasing its fleet to 20 aircraft by 2011. "If SpiceJet acquires the airline, it will gain access to slots for the aircraft orders which it can sell," said an industry expert. Selling order slots has emerged as a lucrative revenue stream for several Indian airlines that are feeling the pinch of falling passenger traffic.

17 Indians in WEF's Global Young Leaders list

17 Indians in WEF's Global Young Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

As many as 17 Indians -- including Wadia Group chairman Jeh Wadia, SKS Microfinance CEO Vikram Akula, Bhatia Enterprises chairman Sabeer Bhatia, music composer A R Rahman, and sitar player Anoushka Shankar -- have been named the Young Global Leaders for 2008, in a list announced by the World Economic Forum on Tuesday. As many as 245 leading executives, public figures and intellectuals -- all aged 40 or younger -- were chosen from around the world by the WEF.

GoAir appoints new CEO

GoAir appoints new CEO

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Edgardo Badiali has been appointed CEO of Wadia-promoted GoAir.

GoAir launches new fare plan

GoAir launches new fare plan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

GoAir has launched GoFlexi fare plan, which entails lesser flight cancellation charges and no rescheduling fees.

Investors eye GoAir minority stake

Investors eye GoAir minority stake

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Private equity investors are in talks with the Wadias for acquiring minority stake in GoAir.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

GoAir seeks Airbus instructors as 35 pilots resign

GoAir seeks Airbus instructors as 35 pilots resign

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

GoAir has 19 Airbus A320 planes and operates around 140 daily flights.

GoAir to sub lease older Airbus A320 planes

GoAir to sub lease older Airbus A320 planes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

It has a fleet of 47 planes including 17 Airbus A320Neo. The remainder include Airbus A320Ceo planes.

Enraged Preity Zinta denies assault story

Enraged Preity Zinta denies assault story

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Zinta has denied a story that Ness Wadia's bodyguards beat up labourers in her building.

Bombay Dyeing to set up 2 hotels in Mumbai

Bombay Dyeing to set up 2 hotels in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

In talks with Starwood and Peninsula Hotels.

Mistry is not alone. India Inc's 5 more boardroom coups

Mistry is not alone. India Inc's 5 more boardroom coups

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Mistry is not the first Tata bigwig to be ousted and Tata is not the only big name which saw a doyen or two leave

GoAir plans to spread wings further

GoAir plans to spread wings further

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

GoAir on Monday said it plans expansion and has ordered 20 A320 aircraft .

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

GoAir to buy A-320s from Airbus

GoAir to buy A-320s from Airbus

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

GoAir has signed an agreement with Airbus Industrie toacquire 10 A-320 aircraft with an option of purchasing 10 more, intending to expand its route network in the next few months.

The 15 greatest business rivalries of all time

The 15 greatest business rivalries of all time

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The fiercest corporate battles in India probably have been fought by the Ambanis. Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of Reliance Industries, first locked horns with Bombay Dyeing's Nusli Wadia over polyester. Then, there was a corporate battle with Larsen & Toubro.

Pregnancy FAQs: How to reduce labour pain

Pregnancy FAQs: How to reduce labour pain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Do you know what's the safest and painless way to childbirth?

Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Companies across the sector are restructuring payrolls of crew, cutting allowances, and extending leave without pay duration as they realise they will have more aircraft and employees compared to customers.

GoAir buys 20 Airbus 320s for $1.2 billion

GoAir buys 20 Airbus 320s for $1.2 billion

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The Wadia family-promoted budget carrier GoAir on Wednesday said it has placed an order worth $1.2 billion with Toulouse-based Airbus Industrie to buy 20 Airbus 320 aircraft as part of the airline's fleet expansion programme.

GoAir to expand flight routes

GoAir to expand flight routes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Kings XI Punjab duped by title sponsor

Kings XI Punjab duped by title sponsor

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd, the owners and promoter of the IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab, has filed a criminal complaint against its title sponsor, NVD Solar Ltd and its officials, for "cheating and duping" them of around Rs 14 crore which they were supposed to pay it as per the contract.

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

Preity on Ness case: I was constantly being abused

Preity on Ness case: I was constantly being abused

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Even as the investigation in the Ness Wadia-Preity Zinta case continues, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took to Facebook to clear the air and defend the case she filed against her former boyfriend.

Preity Zinta: I am not settling in USA

Preity Zinta: I am not settling in USA

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollyood celebrities are tweeting.