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IndiGo's new CEO Pieter Elbers takes over, eyes 'new frontiers'

IndiGo's new CEO Pieter Elbers takes over, eyes 'new frontiers'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The coming years will be among the most exciting of your professional lives, IndiGo's new chief executive officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers wrote to the airline's staff after taking charge on Tuesday. Elbers, who spent three decades at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, replaces Ronojoy Dutta at the top post. "Earlier, IndiGo communication summarised it all in just three words: 'Towards new heights' and-let me add here: 'across new frontiers'. "With that vision in mind, you should feel assured that the coming years will be among the most exciting of your professional lives," Elbers said.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

We will press China for return of stranded Indians: Top diplomat

We will press China for return of stranded Indians: Top diplomat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India will continue to take up with China the return of over 23,000 stranded Indian students, besides a large number of Indian workers and their families who are currently stranded back home for the last two years due travel restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior diplomat has said.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

Britannia plans to go West, targets Indian diaspora

Britannia plans to go West, targets Indian diaspora

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The company, which logged 19 per cent growth in top line at Rs 5,400 crore (Rs 54 billion), derives around Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion) from global operations and is looking at all vectors to expand its presence overseas.

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Stepping up his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the structures of Indian democracy are under 'brutal attack' and there is a full-scale assault on the institutions of the country.

Deadlock continues in Parliament over Rahul apology, Adani

Deadlock continues in Parliament over Rahul apology, Adani

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

As soon as Lok Sabha assembled, opposition members stormed into the well holding placards and shouting slogans. They demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the alleged stock manipulation by the Adani Group.

Diaspora takes a shine to India

Diaspora takes a shine to India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss will chair her final Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday morning before she makes her way to Buckingham Palace to formally tender her resignation to the 73-year-old monarch.

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Those on H-1B visas have to find a new job within 60 days or head back to India.

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Opposition MP pointed to a set of changes taking place in India that had caught the Congress and UPA government off guard, such as a shift from rural to urban.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

Trade fair for Diaspora in Malaysia

Trade fair for Diaspora in Malaysia

Rediff.com29 May 2003

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately halt his controversial judicial overhaul, warning that the move has put the country's security, economy and society under threat.

The Night The Diaspora Met Sonia

The Night The Diaspora Met Sonia

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'

Modi arrives in Germany to attend G7 summit; leaders' focus likely on Ukraine

Modi arrives in Germany to attend G7 summit; leaders' focus likely on Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Modi is attending the G7 summit, to be held on June 26 and 27, following an invitation by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

ISI spied on Pak diaspora inside US: report

ISI spied on Pak diaspora inside US: report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

Months before the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai, it had forced a Pakistani Consulate official in New York, who spied on Pakistanis living in the United States in a systematic Inter-Services Intelligence campaign, to leave the country.

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Rediff.com1 May 2022

In a statement, Modi said he will be visiting Berlin on May 2 at the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following which he will travel to Copenhagen on May 3-4 at the invitation of his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit.

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

'This is a much more sophisticated Emergency'

'This is a much more sophisticated Emergency'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Where you change the law and then say, we are following the law.' 'The fact is, the law is not meeting any international standards.' 'How can you call UAPA or PMLA a law when you are guilty until proven innocent?'

Your hard work inspires us, PM tells diaspora

Your hard work inspires us, PM tells diaspora

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Text of the Prime Minister's speech on the occasion

Indian envoy urges citizens in Ukraine to stay calm, mission remains open

Indian envoy urges citizens in Ukraine to stay calm, mission remains open

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In a message to the Indians in Ukraine, Partha Satpathy said the situation is 'highly tense and very uncertain' and it is causing a lot of anxiety.

Ranbir-Alia Wrap Up Brahmastra

Ranbir-Alia Wrap Up Brahmastra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Malaika wraps up a trip... Abhay meets Baby Yoda... Prithviraj quotes Will Smith...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

TN gets diaspora's help to boost school education

TN gets diaspora's help to boost school education

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States-based Tamil Nadu Foundation to reduce the number of school dropouts in the state's villages.

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party on Diwali.

Farmers' protest internal issue of India, for it to resolve: British govt

Farmers' protest internal issue of India, for it to resolve: British govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

British lawmakers will debate the issue of press freedom and safety of protesters in India next Monday in response to an e-petition which had crossed the 1,00,000-signature threshold required for such a debate, the House of Commons Petitions Committee had confirmed earlier this week.

'Why hasn't Amritpal Singh been arrested?'

'Why hasn't Amritpal Singh been arrested?'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'This incident is likely to embolden the radicals as also the sleeper cells of terrorists and their masters hiding abroad, including Pakistan.'

Diaspora joins R-Day celebrations around the world

Diaspora joins R-Day celebrations around the world

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Unfurling of the national tricolour, cultural programmes and festivities marked the 60th Republic Day celebrations by the Indian community all over the world with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kurt Campbell, the White House Asia Coordinator, said that in his view India is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States in the 21st century.

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

"I am confident that Indians living overseas will join in the endeavour to contribute to India's growth. As members of the Indian diaspora, you know better than others the challenges and opportunities that a resurgent India represents," Patil, who is the first Indian Head of State to visit the UK in the last 20 years, said.

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that China has committed to "other predominantly Muslim communities" in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The Emirati organisers of this year's Indian Premier League are hopeful of at least some fan presence in the stands during the matches, a top official said. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is finalising preparations to host the world's richest Twenty20 league from September 19 after India's struggle to contain the COVID-19 surge prompted its relocation.

India tour of WI: Check out the complete schedule

India tour of WI: Check out the complete schedule

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

BCCI announced India's tour of the West Indies where the 'Men in Blue' will play three ODIs and five T20Is between July 22 and August 7.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Modi to hold summit meets in Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4

Modi to hold summit meets in Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 to 4 to further expand bilateral ties in diverse areas.

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.