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Jyotiraditya Scindia's Biggest Challenge

Jyotiraditya Scindia's Biggest Challenge

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

A free and open aviation market, where the government keeps the interest of consumers higher than saving any airline.

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

Stuck in Spain, Indian paddler finally set to return

Stuck in Spain, Indian paddler finally set to return

Rediff.com20 May 2020

She now hopes that she is not quarantined for two weeks in New Delhi upon returning and seeks the West Bengal government's help to arrange for her return to Siliguri.

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

Shaken and stunned, Kozhikode crash survivors recall the horror

Shaken and stunned, Kozhikode crash survivors recall the horror

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The 184 passengers on board the Air India Express plane from Dubai that crashed on Friday evening had waited a long time to get tickets on the repatriation flight, part of the Centre's Vande Bharat Mission to bring back Indians stranded abroad in the coronavirus pandemic. For some, the homecoming never happened. 18 people were killed, including the two pilots.

Airlines ground last-minute fare discounts

Airlines ground last-minute fare discounts

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Prices of tickets booked three days prior have soared 70% over last summer's fares

The value of customised credit cards

The value of customised credit cards

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

If you use customised cards that suit your lifestyle needs, you could also end up availing of a variety of deals, rewards, and discounts.

Vistara inks codeshare pact with Lufthansa

Vistara inks codeshare pact with Lufthansa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Apart from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, the codeshare agreement with Lufthansa will cover Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi and Pune.

'Taiwan has always been a target of intimidation by China'

'Taiwan has always been a target of intimidation by China'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'If the situation deteriorates and there is further escalation, the USA is in preparedness.'

'The roads are blocked with military tanks'

'The roads are blocked with military tanks'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Those (Russian) fighter jets just drop bombs and fly away.' 'How will they know if a bus is carrying Indian students?'

Pay less for flight ticket cancellations from August 1

Pay less for flight ticket cancellations from August 1

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The move would come as a relief to air passengers.

Don't fly with us: Air India and 4 other airlines bar Sena MP

Don't fly with us: Air India and 4 other airlines bar Sena MP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Air India said it has also written to the Shiv Sena communicating the decision to cancel the ticket. Shiv Sena Secretary Anil Desai said that he has asked Gaikwad to change his travel plans as the party doesn't want the tensions to escalate.

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

It was supposed to be a happy journey to London, one that the Imam family had been planning for the past two months. Everything was set - except the visa, which did not arrive in time for one of its members. "Visa was the villain...As a consequence, half of the family of four will be in London today and the other half at home in India and the US, respectively," Sanjar Imam, director of travel firm Panache World, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Maha travellers to K'taka must carry Covid negative report

Maha travellers to K'taka must carry Covid negative report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The Karnataka government on Saturday mandated a negative RT-PCR certificate that is not older than 72 hours for those arriving in the state by flights, buses, trains and personal transport from Maharashtra, following the recent spike in COVID cases there.

GoAir to expand flight routes

GoAir to expand flight routes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

How law school alumni helped migrants fly home to Jharkhand

How law school alumni helped migrants fly home to Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Shyel Trehan, an alumna of the 2000 batch of the National Law School, was one of the organisers who managed this near impossible achievement.

Air India hardens stand on Sena MP, cancels 2 tickets

Air India hardens stand on Sena MP, cancels 2 tickets

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Gaikwad booked a seat on flight AI 806 from Mumbai to Delhi for Wednesday earlier on Tuesday through his staff which was promptly cancelled by the airline. This was followed by another attempt to book a seat on AI 551 from Hyderabad to Delhi, again for on Wednesday, which was cancelled, too.

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The district administration has issued strict instructions to the heritage hotel management to observe strict COVID-19 protocol.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'These ladies have sacrificed their husbands so that you can celebrate your birthday parties and anniversaries.' 'It is your moral duty to treat them right and with respect.' 'When they visit a bank or a hospital, they should not be made to stand in queue, but treated like Presidents or prime ministers.'

SpiceJet stops inflight meal service

SpiceJet stops inflight meal service

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Cites technical reasons; crew told to apologies to passengers and provide feedback forms for those seeking a refund for pre-booked meals

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Omicron: Concerns mount as South African Covid rate doubles

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last Sunday that there would be no change to the current lowest Level One of the country's five-level lockdown strategy.

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'

Why Goa hotels may be forced to cut rates

Why Goa hotels may be forced to cut rates

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The company operated chartered flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airports to Goa between November and March and its closure will adversely impact local tourism.

He built India's first airplane

He built India's first airplane

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'I will be happy when Indians will get to see a plane made by an Indian taking to the skies.'

'You can kill me if you want'

'You can kill me if you want'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.' Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up. 'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the truth.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'She seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet after telling different people different things.'

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Virtually addressing employees of Air India across the globe, he said for the airline to be the best again there will be an organisational redesign, and it will "require a huge transformation, probably the largest transformation and the change all of you would ever go through". The carrier will expand its "outreach both domestically and internationally" and it has the desire to connect India with every part of the globe, he added.

Arsenal prepare to re-write record books

Arsenal prepare to re-write record books

Rediff.com14 May 2004

Arsenal will also extend their unbeaten league run to 40 games, two short of Nottingham Forest's record of 42 set over two seasons in 1977-78.

Flights lag trains on cost for short-haul travel

Flights lag trains on cost for short-haul travel

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Some airline companies suggest that the fare difference vis-a-vis the Indian Railways is offset by shortage of seats.

Haseen Dillruba review

Haseen Dillruba review

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

A messy love story, a tale of infidelity, a jab on sexism, a whodunit -- Haseen Dillruba wildly oscillates between diabolical provocations and unrealistic sentiment, notes Sukanya Verma.

Now, accident cover for train travel

Now, accident cover for train travel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online, those booking tickets on IRCTC's website would get an option to purchase insurance for their train journey

Buy tickets on Jet website and get sop

Buy tickets on Jet website and get sop

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The new initiative allows passengers to amend or cancel their booking without any penalty fee by simply using the "manage booking" facility

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

More than 25 aircraft of Jet Airways has been grounded by lessors due to non-payment of lease rentals. The airline, which started the winter schedule with 103 planes, is now down to 83.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Imagine hanging from a thin steel cable under a helicopter with certain death staring at you below, being pulled up slowly in the din and downwash of the helicopter.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

Air India apologises after Indian TT squad denied boarding

Air India apologises after Indian TT squad denied boarding

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Terming the incident unfortunate, the national carrier Air India has tendered an apology to the Indian table tennis team, who were denied boarding on the Delhi-Melbourne flight on Sunday.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.