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Now, a panic button to overcome fear of flying

Now, a panic button to overcome fear of flying

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Scared of flying? Just press the fear button on your iPhone if you are flying with Virgin Atlantic airline. The long-haul airline has launched an iPhone application, or app, that features a panic button aimed at anxious flyers. The app is based on the airline's 'Flying Without Fear' course, which claims to have a 98 per cent success rate and it was developed in partnership with Mental Workout, a software company which specialises in stress relief.

Using a mouthwash can increase risk of diabetes?

Using a mouthwash can increase risk of diabetes?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Nearly all popular mouthwash solutions include ingredients that kill bacteria -- both the good and bad.

C K Prahalad world's most influential thinker

C K Prahalad world's most influential thinker

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Prahalad, who is the first Indian-origin thinker to claim the title, was ranked number three in last year's Thinkers 50 list brought out by Suntop Media. A professor at the University of Michigans' Stephen M Ross School of Business, Prahalad specialises in corporate strategy research and is a globally known figure consulted by the top management of many of the world's foremost companies.

Virgin goes mobile in India, finds Tata Tele ally

Virgin goes mobile in India, finds Tata Tele ally

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The company is also bringing in a regime of 'getting paid for receiving calls,' while offering local calls at 50 paise per minute.

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Lakshmi Mittal and Arun Sarin, two India-born entrepreneurs, have figured out in UK's Power 100 list.

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

With Google CEO Larry Page's wedding planned for Dec. 8, BusinessWeek takes a look at what billionaires risk when they tie the knot.

Virgin targets Indian mythology

Virgin targets Indian mythology

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Gandhi ad sparks protests in South Africa

Gandhi ad sparks protests in South Africa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

Ahmed Tilly, the creative director of the advertising agency behind the ad, said "Gandhi was used as a political figure".

Virgin, Shekhar Kapur, Deepak Chopra in pact

Virgin, Shekhar Kapur, Deepak Chopra in pact

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The partnership would form two companies Virgin Comics and Animation Private Ltd based in Bangalore and Virgin Comics LLC in New York for carrying out their projects.\n\n

Ambani brothers among world's top 50 entrepreneurs

Ambani brothers among world's top 50 entrepreneurs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The Ambanis are ranked 31 ahead of the likes of global soft drink giant PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and music-to-airlines conglomerate Virgin Group's founder Richard Branson.

India-inspired comics take on western superheroes

India-inspired comics take on western superheroes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The popular Indian concept of 'nagin' makes an appearance as the 'Snakewoman' stalking the streets of Los Angeles, to seek revenge.

What you can learn from a dabbawalla

What you can learn from a dabbawalla

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Jet Air boss Naresh Goyal wants everyone to try his airline's superior service -- and he wants his breakfast on time.

Stephen Hawking plans a space journey

Stephen Hawking plans a space journey

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The scientist said he had offered to give his DNA to a project to scan the human genetic code for clues to the cause, in an initiative backed by the MND Association.

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Richard Branson-promoted Virgin Atlantic Airways is interested in investing in the Indian civil aviation sector once the Union government

Essar Telecom Retail to invest $250 mn

Essar Telecom Retail to invest $250 mn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Essar Telecom Retail said on Tuesday it will invest $250 million in two to three years to set up 2,500 stores in a bid to take its revenue beyond $1 billion.

Virgin launches daily Mumbai-London flights

Virgin launches daily Mumbai-London flights

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Richard Branson promoted Virgin Atlantic Airways on Wednesday announced the launch of daily direct flights between Mumbai and London from December 1

Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award

Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The award will be presented in Mumbai on September 23 during Frost & Sullivan's annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress, the global consulting firm said in a statement.

Virgin lauds open sky deal

Virgin lauds open sky deal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Private British airline Virgin Atlantic on Thursday said the memorandum of understanding signed between India and the UK

Best of the Week

Best of the Week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Best of the Week

Virgin keen on more flights to India

Virgin keen on more flights to India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

After the formal announcement of three flights a week from London to Mumbai, Virgin Atlantic Airways is now hoping

UK airlines sore over India quotas

UK airlines sore over India quotas

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Virgin says it will appeal decision, British Airways says it wants more.

Virgin Atlantic to introduce doubled-beds on board

Virgin Atlantic to introduce doubled-beds on board

Rediff.com10 Oct 2004

Travellers can take advantage of the double-beds on three Boeing 747s that fly trans-Atlantic routes out of Heathrow, London.\n\n

Virgin begins daily Mumbai-London flights

Virgin begins daily Mumbai-London flights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The daily flight would depart every day from Mumbai at 1455 hrs arriving in London Heathrow at 1935 hrs. The airline is offering introductory special return economy fare of Rs 17,777.

Recipe: How to make Chocolate Brownies

Recipe: How to make Chocolate Brownies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Craving something sweet? Five ingredients is all you need to make this sinful dessert.

HT Media, Virgin tune into radio

HT Media, Virgin tune into radio

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

Actor DiCaprio involved with Formula E team

Actor DiCaprio involved with Formula E team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be involved in the new Formula E electric racing series as a co-founder of the Monaco-based Venturi team that has secured the 10th and final entry.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Bitcoin fails to gain currency with RBI

Bitcoin fails to gain currency with RBI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Central bank raises red flag, warns of potential risk

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

About 800 people already have paid or put down deposits for rides on SpaceShipTwo, a six-passenger, two-pilot suborbital spaceship owned by Virgin Galactic.

7 qualities of highly successful people

7 qualities of highly successful people

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

These powerful habits will make you more productive and a better human being.

Your toothpaste can fight lung disease

Your toothpaste can fight lung disease

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis, or CF, when combined with an already FDA-approved drug.

#TrillionDollarBaby whizzes past Earth

#TrillionDollarBaby whizzes past Earth

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Asteroid 2011 UW-158, an asteroid with 90 million tons of platinum core worth over five trillion dollars, hurtled past earth early Monday morning.

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mallya failed to repay loans worth Rs 7,200 cr, did not pay salaries, did not deposit PF, and did not pay income tax. It is still a mystery why banks continued to pour money into the airline when it was on life support

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Aditya Ghosh, with no prior aviation background or MBA degree, managed not only to become the CEO of an airline but even piloted it to the top with almost half of the market.

Virgin's test space craft crashes, pilot killed

Virgin's test space craft crashes, pilot killed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

One pilot died and another suffered a major injury after Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo crashed during a test flight in California's Mojave Desert on Friday.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Hamsini Karthik reveals why the ongoing business rejig will help unlock value for shareholders of Grasim, Reliance Capital and Tube Investments