News for 'flight diversion'

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Define your North Star. Experiment in your 20s be adventurous and experiment and use these experiences to build your flywheel and compliment your IQ with EQ.

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Former Test umpire and Hampshire cricketer John Holder is among those who have called for an independent inquiry into the dearth of non-white match officials in English cricket.

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Intense showers battered Chennai and other northern regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday while the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast by evening.

PIX: Virushka giving us major couple goals yet again!

PIX: Virushka giving us major couple goals yet again!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The couple is currently spending some quality time in New Zealand and have been sharing lovely social media posts about each other.

EPL targets full stadiums; Juventus face expulsion

EPL targets full stadiums; Juventus face expulsion

Rediff.com11 May 2021

This weekend's FA Cup final is expected to have 21,000 fans present.

Over 1,000 rescued from Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks

Over 1,000 rescued from Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

In an unprecedented measure, the Maharashtra government requested defence officials to arrange airlift of the stranded passengers of the 17412 Mahalaxmi Express.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money-laundering charges in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. The banker was held under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) around 3 am as he was allegedly not cooperating in the probe, they said.

How to become a successful investor

How to become a successful investor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Gather information from diverse sources to ensure that your investment decisions are rooted in sound knowledge, says Sandeep Das.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

Air India chairman joins rodent watch as rats ground Boeing 787

Air India chairman joins rodent watch as rats ground Boeing 787

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Lohani orders staff to ensure maintenance and cleanliness of hi-lift catering trucks

Sikh comedian forced to remove turban at US airport

Sikh comedian forced to remove turban at US airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

An Indo-Canadian Sikh comedian was forced to take off his turban in San Francisco during a security check, weeks after a Sikh-American actor was barred from boarding a flight.

Modi takes the flight to Chinese Prez Xi's hometown

Modi takes the flight to Chinese Prez Xi's hometown

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Modi, who is undertaking his first visit to China as prime minister, will reach the ancient city of Xi'an, the home town of President Xi Jinping, for a summit meeting, an unusual departure from normal protocol and seen as a reciprocal gesture by the Chinese leader who was hosted by Modi in Ahmedabad when he visited India in September last year.

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Discussing the prospect of more reform earlier this month, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a delay in the 5G spectrum auction. India's telecom sector regulation has to be benchmarked with the global best, he said. It's another matter that many countries have either introduced or are about to roll out 5G services that will enable cutting-edge tech in diverse areas. For India, too, it will mean a lot for healthcare, robotics and unleashing a new chapter in Digital India perhaps.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The certification will enable Vistara to safely operate under low visibility conditions due to fog or any other poor weather conditions, which is anticipated in the north-east and northern parts of the country typically during the year-end and the beginning of the year, the airline said in a release.

R-Day Debutants: Fl Lt Sneha, Agni-4, Prahaar, C-130J

R-Day Debutants: Fl Lt Sneha, Agni-4, Prahaar, C-130J

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A woman leading an Air Force contingent, a deadly missile covering 3,000km, a newly-developed UAV and recently acquired Super Hercules aircraft were among the firsts at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Thursday when the country showcased its military might and cultural diversity.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Images for Sunday's closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

The Saffronisation of Corporate India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'All these incidents go to show that the day of the anodyne, apolitical corporation is running out fast,' says Kanika Datta.

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

An integrated team of 200 staff crunches data to minimise disruption for 149 planes, but airport infrastructure poses a challenge

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "vital partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday embarked on his first visit to the US confident that his five-day trip will mark a "new chapter" in bilateral strategic ties.

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Country's largest airline has set up a centralised unit to minimise disruptions.

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls, water-logging in Delhi

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls, water-logging in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Heavy rains lashed the national capital, bringing much needed respite from hot and humid conditions, but also caused water-logging and brought the traffic to a standstill in various parts of the city on Tuesday evening.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Fog disrupts air, rail services in Delhi

Fog disrupts air, rail services in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

But the night temperature rose marginally.

All 227 passengers of MH370 cleared: Malaysian police chief

All 227 passengers of MH370 cleared: Malaysian police chief

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A criminal probe into four specific areas including hijacking and sabotage has cleared all 227 passengers aboard the ill-fated Flight MH370, Malaysian police chief said on Wednesday.

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Vistara set for Jan 9 take-off, Delhi fog could be spoiler

Vistara set for Jan 9 take-off, Delhi fog could be spoiler

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Bookings are already open, trial flights are being conducted.

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Women's football is expected to get a boost with India hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year and the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.

At 4 degree Celsius, Tuesday was Delhi's coldest this year

At 4 degree Celsius, Tuesday was Delhi's coldest this year

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Delhi on Tuesday recorded the coldest day of the year so far at 4 degree Celsius, four notches below normal, even as dense fog led to cancellation of 13 trains.

Jet Airways settles case with US regulator

Jet Airways settles case with US regulator

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The carrier had failed to provide accurate information on a tarmac delay.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

BJP forgets there are Hindus and Hindus

BJP forgets there are Hindus and Hindus

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'In enacting the citizenship law, the BJP's focus has been so much on consolidating its Hindu vote bank all over the country to divert attention from the economic downturn that the party forgot that there are Hindus and Hindus and that one group of Hindus may not always be warmly embraced by another,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

US seeks information on Pakistan's potential misuse of F-16s

US seeks information on Pakistan's potential misuse of F-16s

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The United States, which is the largest seller of high-tech defence equipment globally, has a strong end-user monitoring agreement, and as a matter of practice takes all allegations of misuse of defence articles very seriously.

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.