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Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Simbu has applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in the Beep Song controversy.

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports can issue this visa.

'How does stoning us help their cause?'

'How does stoning us help their cause?'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

For the father of Chennai youth killed in stonethrowing in Srinagar, questions and memories are all that remain.

MPs return from SL, submit report to Karunanidhi

MPs return from SL, submit report to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Completing its mission of studying first-hand the conditions prevailing in the camps housing internally displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka, the delegation of 10 Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu returned to Chennai on Wednesday and submitted its report to Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Passengers have gruelling time as Jet grounds more flights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

While the airline is accommodating passengers on available flights, this is resulting in extending travel time and detour for customers.

'There will be no reservations'

'There will be no reservations'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Why don't they suggest artificial intelligence training for SC/STs?' 'Why can't they be trained in computer programming?'

With privileges withdrawn, Powell calls off Nepal visit

With privileges withdrawn, Powell calls off Nepal visit

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

India's tough measures against United States diplomats following the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat in New York has impacted US Ambassador Nancy Powell who called off her travel to Nepal after her special privileges were withdrawn.

Dhoni and wife Sakshi arrive in Kolkata

Dhoni and wife Sakshi arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Newly-wed Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife Sakshi arrived in Kolkata on Thursday from Ranchi to meet friends and relatives.

Mamata, Azhagiri come to passengers' rescue

Mamata, Azhagiri come to passengers' rescue

Rediff.com30 May 2009

The passengers, who reached Delhi by Kingfisher Airlines, missed their connecting flight as the flight from Srinagar was delayed. Officials of the airlines allegedly did not make alternative arrangements for their stay nor did they help them to catch another flight to Chennai.

Delhi: Fog delays 31 flights, 19 cancelled

Delhi: Fog delays 31 flights, 19 cancelled

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

After a day's respite, a thick blanket of fog again engulfed the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi on Saturday morning causing inconvenience to passengers as 31 domestic and international flights were delayed, 19 were cancelled and three diverted to Mumbai.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.

In a first, British Airways' latest Boeing lands in Delhi

In a first, British Airways' latest Boeing lands in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earlier aircraft did not have a first class

I have no plans to quit DMK, says Alagiri

I have no plans to quit DMK, says Alagiri

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Amid speculations that he may float his own outfit, suspended Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri on Saturday said he did not have any plan to quit the party even if he was forced out.

Your air tickets were not costly, DGCA survey finds out

Your air tickets were not costly, DGCA survey finds out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The average fares of all airlines are almost linear.

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Younger brother Surendra wants to re-invest his share in real estate and education

Jet Airways facing acute shortage of pilots?

Jet Airways facing acute shortage of pilots?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Jet Airways requires at least 200 more pilots to carry out its operations in a seamless manner

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Sources in the know confirmed Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, had booked six slots at the airport in New Delhi, adding it was ready to fly once it secured the government's nod.

Heavy security for PM's visit to new naval academy

Heavy security for PM's visit to new naval academy

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Heavy security arrangements have been made in connection with the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Kannur on Thursday to declare open the Indian Navy's Ezhimala Naval Academy. Arriving at Karipur airport in Kozhikode from Chennai, the Prime Minister will reach Ezhimala on Thursday afternoon and reach the venue 'Nalanda' at 2.45 pm.

No jail for Tamil journalist arrested for 'damaging' references to Guv

No jail for Tamil journalist arrested for 'damaging' references to Guv

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

R Gopal, the editor of Tamil magazine 'Nakkheeran', who had written articles on a sex scandal involving a woman college teacher, was picked up by police from the airport before he could board a flight to Pune, officials said.

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Rediff.com5 May 2017

This is your chance to squeeze in a quick trip before the monsoon sets in.

AAI to create common infra for direct aviation fuel imports

AAI to create common infra for direct aviation fuel imports

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

In a meeting with stakeholders last week, the authority mooted setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle along with airlines and state-owned oil marketing companies to develop common infrastructure to import ATF, among others, at Chennai and Kolkata airports. While AAI and OMCs will hold 76 per cent in the proposed SPV, the airlines will participate in the remaining 24 per cent equity.

Countdown begins for India's most powerful rocket launch

Countdown begins for India's most powerful rocket launch

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

India's heavy-lift rocket GSLV MkIII, carrying communication satellite GSAT-19.

How Subhash Kapoor was caught: A Timeline

How Subhash Kapoor was caught: A Timeline

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The art dealer flees India, but is detained at Frankfurt airport.

Alagiri meets Rajnikanth for 'peace of mind'

Alagiri meets Rajnikanth for 'peace of mind'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Suspended Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri on Friday met Tamil super star Rajnikanth at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai

Hogenakkal row: Yeddyurappa for CMs meet

Hogenakkal row: Yeddyurappa for CMs meet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Asserting that he always favoured cordial relations with neighbouring states, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday suggested chief minister-level talks in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for a negotiated settlement to the Hogenakkal issue with Tamil Nadu.

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

Vijaykanth hurt aboard Madurai flight

Vijaykanth hurt aboard Madurai flight

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Vijaykanth had a slight injury on his forehead and was given first-aid, they said.

Indian conducts probe against pilot

Indian conducts probe against pilot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The public sector Indian on Tuesday conducted a probe against the pilot who had allegedly not allowed Indian Union Muslim League leader Abdul Wahab to board a flight at the Kozhikode International Airport. A statement of the airline staff on duty on Monday had been recorded and submitted to the executive director, Indian Airlines Southern Region, Chennai, AAI Station Manager N Kannan told UNI.

Indian cricket team reaches Colombo

Indian cricket team reaches Colombo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

The Indian cricket team, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, arrived at the Bandaranaike International airport in Colombo this afternoon and was received by Sri Lankan officials.

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

British Airways covers over 150 destinations in 75 countries while in India the carrier operates 49 flights a week from London's Heathrow airport to Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Approval was held up due to CBI investigation into international flying permit of Tata group-owned AirAsia India.

IA flight lands 10-min after takeoff

IA flight lands 10-min after takeoff

Rediff.com11 May 2005

The flight -- with 145 passengers and crew onboard -- made a normal landing, the sources added.

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

20 new industrial clusters will be developed in 2014-15.