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Meet the family who sold everything to travel the world... Jealous yet?

Meet the family who sold everything to travel the world... Jealous yet?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Known as the Bucket List Family on Instagram, they have visited Tonga, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and many more.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

AI's new plan to fill up vacant business class seats

AI's new plan to fill up vacant business class seats

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Aiming at filling up vacant business class seats, Air India on Monday launched a scheme where a domestic economy passenger can upgrade to Executive Class after paying Rs 5,000 or Rs 7,000 over and above the original ticket price.

Mallika Sherawat's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Mallika Sherawat's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The actress celebrates he 40th birthday today!

'Why did Abis Rizvi have to go in such a brutal way?'

'Why did Abis Rizvi have to go in such a brutal way?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'I lost my friend in the most bizarre way possible. We think of terror attacks as something that happens to others. Now, it's reached our doorstep.'

Making a trip? Low budget airline be the guide

Making a trip? Low budget airline be the guide

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Low fare air tickets and Air Deccan were synonymous for a while before the low cost bug bit the other airlines in India. Then the low cost carrier decided to not just offer low fares, but also went on to add destinations to the aviation map.

Kerala offers 'Dream Season' deals

Kerala offers 'Dream Season' deals

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Kerala for the rich? Not in the off-season at least, assures the tourism department.

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

If you plan to go on a holiday soon, we can help you out with the list of places which are really fascinating.

More Sri Lankan flights to India

More Sri Lankan flights to India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Sri Lanka will permit three domestic airlines to launch flights to India before they are allowed to operate on other international routes, the Civil Aviation Authority said on Tuesday.

The Soul Catcher

The Soul Catcher

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Yamini has superpowers that help her intercept souls headed to heaven or the afterworld or for reincarnation and spirits them away, on another course, to those in need.

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Air Deccan said on Monday it recorded a 90 to 100 per cent load factor in May as the holiday season increased the passenger traffic in most of the sectors.

You cannot use your LTA when...

You cannot use your LTA when...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

Healthcare chains on tourism map

Healthcare chains on tourism map

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Telangana shuts down for a headcount

Telangana shuts down for a headcount

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Life in Telangana is likely to come to a standstill on Tuesday, thanks to the state government's Intensive Household Survey. Not just the state-owned public transport buses, even private vehicles, will remain off the roads.

DGCA to monitor airfares, as India grounds all Boeing 737 MAX

DGCA to monitor airfares, as India grounds all Boeing 737 MAX

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The airfares are already 15 per cent higher than last season and due to this shortage it will go higher, said Sharat Dhall, COO of Yatra.com.

Why India fails to attract foreign tourists

Why India fails to attract foreign tourists

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Tourist arrival growth down to 1.9% over poor marketing and terror threats. Airlines, too, have been forced to reroute following airspace closure. UK and Australia advised their citizens from travelling to Srinagar following the Pulwama attack.

Internet fuels India's wanderlust

Internet fuels India's wanderlust

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

How to save money on travel insurance

How to save money on travel insurance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

If you are a frequent traveller, then you should opt for a multi-trip travel plan because it works out to be cheaper.

Schools shut as heavy rains lash Chennai

Schools shut as heavy rains lash Chennai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Sharp showers continued to lash many parts of Tamil Nadu, including capital Chennai, resulting in water-logging in many areas and forcing closure of schools in the city even as the weather office forecast more rains.

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Indian billionaires do not believe in sitting on their wealth.

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Its economy dependent on tourist arrivals, the hill state is looking at a summer of discontent. Not that the rest of the year promises to be any different. Ashwani Sharma reports from Shimla.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The singer announced the news on Instagram with a pic of her gorgeous ring.

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.' 'So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?' 'It took the company two years of hard work to tear apart our operations and processes and rebuild them through fresh ideas and by leveraging technology.' 'We reduced the time of loan approval to 3 hours and another year to get it down to 30 seconds,' Sanjiv Bajaj tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Aiming at attracting Indian travellers to major global and domestic destinations, foreign and Indian carriers are vying with each other by offering discounted tickets.

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Trump had a hastily-arranged bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

How does one measure the value of a 'like' in terms of two specific metrics, brand affinity/preference and brand purchase intent/loyalty?

Claiming LTA? Be ready for a QnA with your employer

Claiming LTA? Be ready for a QnA with your employer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The government has made employers responsible for verifying whether the claims filed are according to the law. Earlier, companies went only by self-declaration of employees.

CAG criticises army for 'unauthorised' utilisation of choppers

CAG criticises army for 'unauthorised' utilisation of choppers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has criticised the army for "unauthorised" utilisation of helicopters of the aviation corps including sorties undertaken on Saturday, Sunday and holidays which cost the exchequer nearly Rs three crore extra as unauthorised expenditure.

2nd phase of odd-even rolls out in New Delhi

2nd phase of odd-even rolls out in New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Few vehicles are expected to be on the roads for three days beginning on Friday as it is a holiday because of Ram Navami on Friday and Saturday and Sunday follow.

Travel companies bet on fixed departure packages

Travel companies bet on fixed departure packages

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Holidayers' plans have gone topsy-turvy of late and the options have got limited.

How to buy the best travel insurance plan

How to buy the best travel insurance plan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With the advent of many online insurance web aggregators, buying an appropriate travel insurance plan to match your tour package has never been so trouble-free.

SpiceJet to resume flights to Bangkok from next month

SpiceJet to resume flights to Bangkok from next month

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Airlines' summer schedule in India commences from late March and lasts till October every year.

Domestic travel to get boost this winter

Domestic travel to get boost this winter

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Online travel companies such as Yatra.com are offering a flat 33 per cent off on hotel bookings for a limited period.

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Why IndiGo is betting on low fare for long-haul

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

"The return fare on economy class to most European capitals from Mumbai are close to 50,000 plus. If an LCC can offer direct connectivity for a basic fare of 25,000 with additional top ups for meals, baggage and blankets, which further takes the fare to, say, 35,000, it is still a value deal."

21% rise in Indians travelling abroad: TripAdvisor

21% rise in Indians travelling abroad: TripAdvisor

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

A foreign holiday has now become non-negotiable for Indian consumers.

She was grilled for reading book about Syrian art on plane

She was grilled for reading book about Syrian art on plane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A newly-wed British Muslim woman was detained by airport police in the UK after cabin crew reported her reading a book on Syrian art on her honeymoon flight.

New Zealand rolls out easy visa route to encourage Indian tourists

New Zealand rolls out easy visa route to encourage Indian tourists

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The US has already eased the procedure for issuing visa to attract a million Indian tourists by 2015

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.