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Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'We're always looking at how we can keep improving, keep getting better, and keep learning.'

No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin on Friday asserted that "there will be no rest" until amending the Constitution to fix timelines for governors to clear bills.

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said.

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A timeline of events related to the investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, including investigation initiation, black box recovery, and safety measures taken.

1 survives, at least 265 killed in AI crash in Ahmedabad

1 survives, at least 265 killed in AI crash in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

An Air India aircraft with 242 passengers on board heading to London crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, the police said.

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Between January 1, 2017 and September 18, 2018, one manual scavenger died every five days. He is no caped superhero, but Bezwada Wilson continues to fight the good fight for manual scavengers, says Manavi Kapur.

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The actor said he was humbled in the presence of people who worked so hard to better the lives of a marginalised section of society.

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Megha Gupta never planned on being an actress. However, fate had other plans for the lead actress of NDTV Imagine's Main Teri Parchhain Hoon.

Students rough up  Mumbai prof

Students rough up Mumbai prof

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

National Students Union of India activists blackened the face of a Wilson College professor for allegedly misbehaving with a girl student, and paraded him with a garland of slippers before handing him over to the police.

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

As Ae Watan Mere Watan and Swatantra Veer Savarkar release this week, Utkarsh Mishra takes us down history and reminds us about India's freedom struggle.

Adline Castelino does India proud at Miss Universe 2020

Adline Castelino does India proud at Miss Universe 2020

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Adline Castelino's most beautiful pics from Miss Universe 2020.

Shetty ineligible to contest election as MCA alters rules

Shetty ineligible to contest election as MCA alters rules

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association has changed its eligibility rules for contesting its forthcoming elections. The move is widely seen as a bid to prevent senior administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty from regaining his place in its managing committee.

Romance, Action, Koffee: On OTT This Week

Romance, Action, Koffee: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

JLO's dazzling bride, Kamal Haasan's action packed antics, Karan Johar in gossip mode, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Renowned athletics coach O M Nambiar, who nurtured Indian athletics great P T Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 89.

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams appeared to suggest last month that she would end her playing career at the U.S. Ope

'I want the youth to watch Madaari'

'I want the youth to watch Madaari'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'Madaari is a very strong film for the younger generation. If they understand this film correctly, it would be great fun. It is serious cinema and our youth want to see that too; they don't just want entertainment.' Madaari director Nishikant Kamat discusses his new film.

Controversy erupts over lecture in Mumbai

Controversy erupts over lecture in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh refuses to 'retreat in the face of threats'.

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

An Indian-American legend says goodbye

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan bids adieu to an unusual human being who passed away into ages on Saturday.

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

'So what if I am blind? Don't I have aspirations about my life?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Payal Taori, Mumbai University's MA topper this year, shares her journey.

Where screen and real lives meet

Where screen and real lives meet

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Owen Wilson, a close friend of director Wes Anderson, won't be doing the publicity for The Darjeeling Limited.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

To Lonar Crater With The Blue Beast

To Lonar Crater With The Blue Beast

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys in monsoon rains and through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The next 10 images will prove why the world is a mad, mad place to be in!

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.

E-mails a big threat to IQ!

E-mails a big threat to IQ!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

People who constantly write e-mails / text messages and attend phone calls suffer a greater loss of IQ and concentration than those who smoke marijuana, says a report in The Guardian quoting a recent study.

PHOTOS: America's students march for their lives!

PHOTOS: America's students march for their lives!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people have flooded the American capital on Saturday for the "March for Our Lives" to support tougher gun controls and protest Congress's refusal to consider them. The event is being led by the student survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14 when 17 were slaughtered by a teenage gunman carrying a legally-purchased AR-15.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Pallon has already joined the boards of some of the unlisted companies such as Afcons

Trainee to VP: How my first salary changed my life

Trainee to VP: How my first salary changed my life

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries meant to them.

John Glenn, first American to orbit the earth, dies at 95

John Glenn, first American to orbit the earth, dies at 95

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honour, in 2012.

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Responding to a discussion during Zero Hour in the Lower House, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.