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Doctors Strike Opens Fissures In Bengal

Doctors Strike Opens Fissures In Bengal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The Bengali middle class, who never fully embraced Mamata Banerjee's policies, are now expressing their deep-seated frustration by spilling out on to the streets.'

Secret to India's success- It's not Rohit's captaincy

Secret to India's success- It's not Rohit's captaincy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick: Graeme Swann

'Umran breath of fresh air for pace bowling'

'Umran breath of fresh air for pace bowling'

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Former World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore said fast bowler Umran Malik is a breath of fresh air in the world of pace bowling and expressed hope that the 22-year-old goes from strength to strength.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gambhir, who recently stepped down as KKR's coach after leading them to their first title in a decade, posted an emotional farewell message.

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Obviously, he brings a lot of good things to the Test side. Not only from the batting point of view, but from the keeping point of view as well.'

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his films that have defined Hindi cinema.

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'Inter-ministerial coordination, information on the proposed PSUs, and due diligence are taking longer than expected to conclude the process.'

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Over the years, India has enjoyed bipartisan support in the US and this asset must be kept intact and nurtured through across the board political and civil society engagement, suggests former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Thirteen cities of the country had an average Air Quality Index above 400, which falls in "severe" category, with seven of them in Uttar Pradesh, five in Haryana and one in Bihar, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'It is necessary to have a person at the top who can make strict decisions without hesitation. Modiji has done that.'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Days after an attack on a hospital in Gaza triggered global outrage, India on Thursday called for strict observance of international humanitarian law.

Captain who died in AI plane crash was ex-IAF

Captain who died in AI plane crash was ex-IAF

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Captain Sathe was a former Indian Air Force Test pilot. He was commissioned into service in 1981 and served in the force for 22 years.

MAPPED: Phase II of Vande Bharat Mission

MAPPED: Phase II of Vande Bharat Mission

Rediff.com19 May 2020

During the second phase of the Vande Bharat Mission, 30,000 Indians are being brought back in India from 31 countries on board 149 flights between May 16 and 22.

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Video: Crash survivors recount miraculous escape

Video: Crash survivors recount miraculous escape

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Survivors of Air India Express passenger plane from Dubai that crashed outside the airport in Mangalore after overshooting the runway on Saturday, recounted their near death experience.

Now fly to Sharjah for Rs 2999

Now fly to Sharjah for Rs 2999

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Railway unions back train driver killed in Kanchanjunga accident

Railway unions back train driver killed in Kanchanjunga accident

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The employees' unions said that squarely blaming the driver, who is not alive to defend himself, amounts to making him a scapegoat for the systematic shortcomings of the Railways.

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Rohit Sharma on Sunday lashed out at the IPL broadcasters for 'breaching' cricketers' privacy

Airline apologises to Karnataka governor, derosters airport manager

Airline apologises to Karnataka governor, derosters airport manager

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Budget airline AIX Connect has removed its manager from duty at Bengaluru airport following the incident of a flight taking off without Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot last week, a source said on Monday.

European Union to review air safety in India in November

European Union to review air safety in India in November

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FAA had downgraded India's safety ranking from category-II from -I after an audit revealed deficiencies in regulatory oversight.

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Scindia said on Twitter the Romanian prime minister has assured his continued support to Indian students crossing the Romanian borders.

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

Paramount Airways woos GoAir for buyout

Paramount Airways woos GoAir for buyout

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

GoAir reluctant to respond to overtures.

Kejriwal unveils 15-point plan to fight air pollution ahead of winter

Kejriwal unveils 15-point plan to fight air pollution ahead of winter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The chief minister said certain steps by the government, including the introduction of an electric vehicle policy in 2020 and 24-hour electricity supply, had led to an 18.6 per cent decline in air pollution levels in the last four years.

Govt to rope in ex-IAF officers to probe Kozhikode crash

Govt to rope in ex-IAF officers to probe Kozhikode crash

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Along with IAF officials, the AAIB will also reach out to experienced private sector executives, meteorologists, and aviation psychologists to be part of the probe.

AI to float Rs 2,000-cr bond issue

AI to float Rs 2,000-cr bond issue

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The plan includes expanding the number of flights of AI Express from 204 a week to over 250 a week with a new thrust on West Asia.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The Old Trafford stadium has been made a 'No Fly Zone' for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand, in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Man on way to father's funeral killed in crash

Man on way to father's funeral killed in crash

Rediff.com22 May 2010

It was a double tragedy for a family in Kasargod district of Kerala which lost its Dubai-based son, who was on his way to attend his father's funeral, in the crash of the Air India Express flight in Mangalore. Siddique Sulaiman, a trading salesman, was on his way to attend his father's last rites in Kasargod and ended up boarding the fateful Air India Express flight to Mangalore.

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old.

Etihad beats Gulf rivals to become fastest growing foreign airline

Etihad beats Gulf rivals to become fastest growing foreign airline

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Jet Airways remains the number one airline serving foreign routes.

Boult already plotting 'red-hot' India ambush in semis

Boult already plotting 'red-hot' India ambush in semis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Current calculations point to a World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand in Mumbai, and pacer Trent Boult expressed hope that the aggressive approach of Rohit Sharma's side will give the Kiwis a chance to snap the hosts' red-hot run.

Expat pilots, hiring cos make for AI salary's 10%

Expat pilots, hiring cos make for AI salary's 10%

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

As revealed by the airline in response to a Right to Information application, Nacil paid Rs 93.29 crore (Rs 932.9 million) towards salaries and expenses to the agencies, which provided expatriate pilots to Air India and Air India Express last year.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

A-I gets 1st Boeing for A-I Express

A-I gets 1st Boeing for A-I Express

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Air-India on Tuesday took the delivery of the first of the three Boeing 737-800s for its subsidiary A-I Express for operations to the Gulf.

Narrow escape for Kerala medic as K'taka batch mate killed just 50m away

Narrow escape for Kerala medic as K'taka batch mate killed just 50m away

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

A day later, Hussain's family in Kerala are thankful he escaped but also know that many perils lie ahead.