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Air Sahara sales agents fear job loss

Air Sahara sales agents fear job loss

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The sales and ground handling agents of Air Sahara are up in arms against the management of Jet Airways

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The least expensive among these starts at Rs 22,60,560, according to a list compiled by MotorBeam.com

JD-U MP's 'LTC scam': CBI approaches RS secretariat for papers

JD-U MP's 'LTC scam': CBI approaches RS secretariat for papers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Invesigation on Monday approached the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking documents related to fake travel bills allegedly submitted by a Janata Dal-United MP against whom a case has been registered for making such claims.

AAI employees threaten strike over privatisation move

AAI employees threaten strike over privatisation move

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Union says move to privatise four more airports violates Tripartite Panel recommendations that govt accepted long back

India loses tennis events due to closure of Pakistan's air space

India loses tennis events due to closure of Pakistan's air space

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The source said logistics became a big issue for almost all the participating countries.

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

At the recently concluded Dubai airshow, Akasa, Rakesh Radheyshyam Jhunjhunwala's new airline, signed a $9 billion deal with American aircraft maker Boeing to buy its 737 MAX planes and a $4 billion one for engines with CFM, a joint venture between GE of the US and Safran of France. Unlike his financial doppelganger Warren Buffett, who divested billions from his airline stock portfolio at the start of the pandemic, Jhunjhunwala is wagering his billions in a brand new airline. The legendary investor bought a roughly 40 per cent stake in SNV Aviation in September, Akasa's holding company, started in March by three former Jet Airways colleagues. With aviation still to recover from its pandemic slump, the big question around his foray into domestic aviation, due to take off in summer 2022, is whether it is another pie in the sky.

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Through multiple transportation modes, flood waters, a couple of PPE kits, multiple temperature checks, quarantine check point, immigration approval, health declaration forms and through two Covid tests, which thankfully were negative, I finally reached home in Dubai.' Abhijit Masih reveals what it takes to embark on an international journey in the times of the pandemic.

Aviation security fee revision could push up airfares

Aviation security fee revision could push up airfares

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Starting July 1, passengers will be charged an aviation security fee of Rs 150, as opposed to the current Rs 130 for domestic flights, and $4.85 as compared to the current $3.25 for international flights.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Services that will make your travel cheaper

Services that will make your travel cheaper

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Start-ups are changing the way people take vacations.

Maharashtra: SEC pulls up Deshmukh

Maharashtra: SEC pulls up Deshmukh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The commission also asked Deshmukh to pay to the state government the expenses incurred during his air travel to Pune and Kolhapur districts last month to attend, what it called, "political and private functions."

How the Budget will make you poorer

How the Budget will make you poorer

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

On retirement, you will draw a lesser amount as pension.

North Eastern states set for Ranji Trophy; BCCI to bear all expenses

North Eastern states set for Ranji Trophy; BCCI to bear all expenses

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will bear the entire cost of the cash-strapped North Eastern states' Ranji Trophy debut, which has been mandated by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee, a couple of whom will play their home games at neutral venues due to lack of infrastructure.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

ASK HR GURU: Confused about WFH rules, please help

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

No violation of safety norm or unfair seat allotment: Air India

No violation of safety norm or unfair seat allotment: Air India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The airline asserted that the incident "did not affect the flight safety of any crew"

Air India asked to compensate flyers for causing inconvenience

Air India asked to compensate flyers for causing inconvenience

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Air India has been directed by a consumer forum to compensate a couple for the inconvenience caused to them.

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Executives of Indian airlines said that the drop is primarily for flights to major metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, which are the prime revenue generators on the domestic front.

Taxpayers don't have to file high value deal details in ITR

Taxpayers don't have to file high value deal details in ITR

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There is no proposal to modify income tax returns forms, finance ministry sources clarified when asked to comment on news reports that the purported statement of financial transactions expansion would result in the filing of high-value financial transactions in ITR by the taxpayers themselves.

TOPS approves Bajrang, Vinesh's request

TOPS approves Bajrang, Vinesh's request

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's request to train in Kyrgyzstan and Poland respectively was approved by TOPS.

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Karan Narsu takes a look at the most gob-smackingly expensive bikes launched in India this year

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Airlines likely to be allowed to operate with smaller aircraft.

Govt may relax LTC norms in Budget to boost tourism

Govt may relax LTC norms in Budget to boost tourism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The Budget is likely to expand the scope of LTA and LTC.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Govt officials are grumbling over foreign travel memo

Govt officials are grumbling over foreign travel memo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Many argue there's a mismatch between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on international exposure and his government's diktat to officials on limiting travel.

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

According to the 'American Express Business Travel Monitor' which tracks and analyses published airfares on a quarterly basis, 'although fares moderated in the fourth quarter, the influences of rising oil prices and economic growth in the region are too strong to keep prices steady'.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Use of jail office, women visitors, cars at disposal...: ED in conman bail plea

Use of jail office, women visitors, cars at disposal...: ED in conman bail plea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The probe agency sought to intervene in a plea of Chandrashekhar, who is lodged in Tihar jail on charges of money laundering and duping several people, and his wife seeking their transfer to a prison outside Delhi alleging threat to their lives from jail staff.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

About 16,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the east European country entered its second day on Friday. Of the students, many studying medicine in Kharkiv and Kyiv, about 2,500 are from Gujarat and 2,320 from Kerala.

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With its nominees on the board, Tata Sons will have the controlling stake of 51%.

Pan-India spread a test for AirAsia's strategy

Pan-India spread a test for AirAsia's strategy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Two months after launch, low-cost warrior AirAsia is expanding to uncharted routes in India.

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Only a small percentage of passengers who traveled on the trains involved in the June 2, 2023 accident in Odisha had availed of travel accident insurance while booking their tickets online on the IRCTC portal.

Rs 2.5 lakh pension, Lutyen's bungalow for Kovind

Rs 2.5 lakh pension, Lutyen's bungalow for Kovind

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The retired president is also entitled to a secretarial staff consisting of a private secretary, an additional private secretary, one personal assistant, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum.

Journalist rebuts ED, says did not use public funds for self

Journalist rebuts ED, says did not use public funds for self

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Journalist Rana Ayyub rejected allegations on Friday that she "misused" donor funds raised in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying money-laundering charges levelled against her are "preposterous and wholly mala fide".

Porsche Macan is luxurious, fast and expensive!

Porsche Macan is luxurious, fast and expensive!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Apart from being luxurious, fast and expensive, it can take a serious beating any time of the day

Lack of Delhi-based crew for Dreamliners cost Air India Rs 17 cr

Lack of Delhi-based crew for Dreamliners cost Air India Rs 17 cr

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

It said Air India "accepted" that though the number of flights from Delhi "increased substantially.

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

With substantial number of employees having been with Jet Airways for around 20 years, getting another job is also not easy considering the age factor and the job market situation.

ED stops scribe Rana Ayyub at airport from flying abroad, asks to join probe

ED stops scribe Rana Ayyub at airport from flying abroad, asks to join probe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The federal probe agency wants to question and record Ayyub's statement in a money laundering case against her.