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A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

When there is a state government committed to development, it is important that Mumbai has a civic body that, too, shares that goal, Modi said.

Modi: Cong busy digging my grave, while I'm working for poor

Modi: Cong busy digging my grave, while I'm working for poor

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

On his sixth visit this year to Karnataka, where assembly elections are due by May, he also asserted that the 'double engine' government is a necessity for the fast-paced development of the state.

2 years on, Railways passenger bookings still far from pre-Covid levels

2 years on, Railways passenger bookings still far from pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hit by Covid waves and slowdown, the Indian Railways has still not been able to return to its pre-pandemic passenger traffic, data by ministry of Railways has revealed. In February, the national transporter received 413 million ticket bookings - 43 per cent higher than the previous year, but only 61 per cent of the 675 million in February 2020. According to the statistics, that was the last time the Railways saw more than 500 million bookings in a single month.

Budget carriers' price war to take toll on sector: Airlines

Budget carriers' price war to take toll on sector: Airlines

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Civil aviation ministry to monitor flash sales and discount schemes: Source

Galileo has a solution for travel industry

Galileo has a solution for travel industry

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The 'Galileo Budget Hotels' solution would enable customers to access midsized hotel providers, guest houses, heritage properties, homestays and camps in real time with the Inventory Management System, Galileo said. Galileo has a global reach in over 83,000 hotels and 12,000 travel agency branches and terminals, it added.

Dear Nirmalaji: Please CREATE JOBS!

Dear Nirmalaji: Please CREATE JOBS!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Dimrailiu Moita, a teacher from Manipur, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Wadia-owned Go First files for insolvency, suspends flights for 3 days

Wadia-owned Go First files for insolvency, suspends flights for 3 days

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Wadia group-owned Go First will temporarily suspend flights on May 3 and 4 amid severe fund crunch, the airline's chief Kaushik Khona said on Tuesday.

Unacademy gives pink slips to 350 employees in second round of layoffs

Unacademy gives pink slips to 350 employees in second round of layoffs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Unacademy is conducting another round of job cuts and laying off 350 employees or 10 per cent of its workforce of 3,500, as the SoftBank-backed edtech firm targets profitability and reduces costs, according to an internal note sent by Gaurav Munjal, co-founder and CEO of Unacademy group, to the staff. Munjal said the restructuring exercise would affect about 10 per cent of employees across the group. "I am deeply saddened to share that we will have to say goodbye to some of our extremely talented Unacademy employees," said Munjal in the letter addressed to employees and reviewed by Business Standard.

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement to explain her majesty's absence: 'The queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems' which is why she 'reluctantly decided' to absent herself in person from the formal opening of Great Britain's 2022-2023 legislative session.

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Best places to visit on a low budget this monsoon!

Best places to visit on a low budget this monsoon!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Packages for this season are 30-40% cheaper than peak season and are for value-conscious travellers.

Holidaying abroad? Here's your financial bucket list

Holidaying abroad? Here's your financial bucket list

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Want a stress free vacation? Amar Pandit tells you what you need to keep in mind.

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Thanks to the flaws in the way it is implementing dynamic pricing, the Indian Railways is losing its premium travel base faster than ever before, say RailYatri's Manish Rathi and Kapil Raizada.

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

India's Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

When India's Arif Khan steps into the Beijing National Stadium for the opening ceremony at next month's Winter Olympics it will mark the culmination of a journey over a decade in the making.

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

Mumbai local train travel may get better

Mumbai local train travel may get better

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Mumbai rail service may get a facelift as the Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav announces the Phase II of developmental plans this Budget.

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Now, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Kandla flight aborts take off

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

This is at least the ninth incident of technical malfunction on a SpiceJet aircraft in the last 40 days.

Win MP govt's Ramayana quiz, get air ticket to Ayodhya

Win MP govt's Ramayana quiz, get air ticket to Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A general knowledge competition based on the 'Ramayana' will be organised at national and international levels, an official statement on Sunday said quoting the minister.

How to travel without burning a hole in your pocket

How to travel without burning a hole in your pocket

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Some tips: Cut costs by booking tickets and hotel rooms in advance, opt for group packages, and eat and shop where the locals do. Read for more...

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Hopefully, Hindi and non-Tamil audiences that have been patronising gangster movies from the South will give this fabulous looking historical a chance, says Deepa Gahlot.

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Modi knows that the BMC elections are critical for his party which has never won a majority in the city's 227 wards.

Here's why Jaitley idolised Deendayal Upadhyaya in his budget speech

Here's why Jaitley idolised Deendayal Upadhyaya in his budget speech

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Jaitley's endorsement of Upadhyaya doesn't come as a surprise, for the latter has been the source of ideological guidance and moral inspiration for the BJP since its inception.

Free travel for some; sops for others!

Free travel for some; sops for others!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The railway minister also proposed to extend 75 per cent concession in second-class fares to government rural school students, once in a year, for study tour.

Brands enhance marketing budgets to push online sales

Brands enhance marketing budgets to push online sales

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

FMCG and healthcare firms are keen to push online sales.

Kharge to pick Karnataka CM based on opinions of all Cong MLAs

Kharge to pick Karnataka CM based on opinions of all Cong MLAs

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Congress Legislature Party, which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, passed a unanimous resolution authorising the party chief to pick its leader.

Budget airports may transport you to an era long lost

Budget airports may transport you to an era long lost

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Get ready to walk into an airport minutes before a flight, check in your own luggage, walk on to the tarmac to board a plane.

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

Your Car Queries Answered!

Your Car Queries Answered!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Please send your queries to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'Cars' and experts from CarJasoos.com will answer your queries related to buying new or used cars.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Hailing former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, calling him a "role model", he also advocated for more women representation in the assembly.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

Re 1 surcharge for lower berths pinches travellers

Re 1 surcharge for lower berths pinches travellers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The Railway Board issued a notification a few months ago under which divisional regional managers of certain zones were given financial powers to levy a surcharge from passengers who insist on seeking reservation for lower berths.

Will Deccan-Mallya deal kill low-cost travel?

Will Deccan-Mallya deal kill low-cost travel?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

With this extra buck in it kitty, will Air Deccan be able to expand its fleet and revamp its services?

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

All you need to do is pack your bags and reach the airport, bus terminal or train station, as the case may be, on the day of departure.

Now, travel in AC 'Yuva' train for Rs 299!

Now, travel in AC 'Yuva' train for Rs 299!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced Yuva air-conditioned (AC) trains to be introduced for the youth whereby one would have to pay Rs 299 for distances upto 1,500 km and Rs 399 for distances upto 2,500 km. The Railways will also start non-stop trains, Turonta for the first time in history. The 12 trains include - Howrah-Mumbai, Chennai-Delhi, Delhi-Pune, Howrah-Delhi, Kolkata-Amritsar, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Delhi-Jammu, Delhi-Allahabad.

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Train passenger fares may soon be linked to inflation rate, sources say, adding that the new model may be based on the Wholesale Price Index.