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Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran, father of veteran off-spinner Ashwin, said he was caught off guard by his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, but stunningly hinted that there could be underlying reasons for it, including him feeling "humiliated".

'Smuggler' Kannada actress earned Rs 12 lakh for each Dubai trip

'Smuggler' Kannada actress earned Rs 12 lakh for each Dubai trip

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's frequent trips to Dubai have come under intense scrutiny following her arrest for allegedly smuggling gold into India.

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Bari said he is delighted to see the ICC Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan now and multiple teams landing in the country.

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith's unbeaten 120 is his second successive hundred of the series while Carey made a career-best 139 not out hitting 22 fours and three sixes between them.

Govt hopes to put Maha Kumbh Mela on global tourism map

Govt hopes to put Maha Kumbh Mela on global tourism map

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The Ministry of Tourism is inviting people from around the world to visit Prayagraj and experience the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings on Earth. The event, which begins on January 13th and runs for 45 days, will feature an "Incredible India Pavilion" showcasing cultural heritage, luxury tent accommodations, and enhanced air connectivity. The ministry is also launching a major social media campaign to generate buzz about the event, encouraging people to share their experiences and moments from the Maha Kumbh.

Indian Student fled US as immigration agents came knocking

Indian Student fled US as immigration agents came knocking

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University, has left the United States after her student visa was revoked over allegations of supporting Hamas. Srinivasan, a PhD student in Urban Planning, claims her visa was revoked for engaging in protected political speech. The Trump administration has been accused of targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrators through the use of federal immigration powers, and this case has drawn attention to the potential for free speech suppression in the United States.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Jio has partnered with AeroMobile to launch mobile services on 22 flights on international routes, with plans starting at Rs 499 per day.

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'After the plane collided with the wall, passengers were thrown out of the aircraft.'

Tribunal orders liquidation of Go First

Tribunal orders liquidation of Go First

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday ordered the liquidation of Go First, the budget carrier that stopped flying nearly three years ago after being bogged down by financial woes. In May 2023, the airline filed for a voluntary insolvency resolution process citing financial woes. The tribunal, in a 15-page order, said it is ordering the liquidation of the corporate debtor Go Airlines (India) Ltd.

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan, Chandrayaan-4 launch schedules are out

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan, Chandrayaan-4 launch schedules are out

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavylift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.

Ensure ample staff at check-in counters, govt tells airlines as fog sets in

Ensure ample staff at check-in counters, govt tells airlines as fog sets in

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Airlines must ensure that all check-in counters at the Delhi airport are fully staffed to minimise passenger inconvenience as smog has started affecting the flight operations, Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu directed on Wednesday. The minister gave this direction during a meeting with representatives of major airlines, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation within the strict timelines prescribed under IT rules.

US deports Indians staying illegally

US deports Indians staying illegally

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The United States hired a chartered flight to deport Indian nationals who were staying in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security has said, noting that this has been done in cooperation with the Indian government.

Air India-Vistara Merger: What You Must Know

Air India-Vistara Merger: What You Must Know

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

From November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under Air India's banner, identifiable by a special four-digit flight code beginning with '2'. For example, flight UK 955 will become AI 2955, making it easier for customers to recognise when booking on airindia.com after this date.

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

Airlines allowed to fly 60% of pre-Covid domestic flights

Airlines allowed to fly 60% of pre-Covid domestic flights

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

In further easing of restrictions, the government on Wednesday permitted Indian airlines to increase the number of domestic passenger flights to 60 per cent of their pre-Covid services, according to an official order.

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