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Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

On debut, substitute Marcus Rashford became the first Englishman to play a first-team game for Barcelona since former England striker Gary Lineker in 1989.

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

BCCI has intimated the International Cricket Council about India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, have returned to Earth after a 20-day mission to the International Space Station. The crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego and are undergoing medical check-ups and rehabilitation.

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

This would be a 100 per cent jump over 2024, when the state had logged tourist inflow of 650 million

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his summit talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.

'Hard Times Made Me Better'

'Hard Times Made Me Better'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'In cricket, certain things are not in our control.'

SEE: Suvendu Adhikari's convoy attacked in Cooch Behar

SEE: Suvendu Adhikari's convoy attacked in Cooch Behar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The convoy of West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, was allegedly attacked by TMC workers during a protest in Cooch Behar. Bulletproof glasses of Adhikari's vehicle were smashed. TMC denies involvement, calling it a 'well-scripted drama'.

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

From high-end villas with private sommeliers to exclusive showcases at cultural centres to private sessions with Michelin-starred chefs and celebrities, hotel chains are pulling out all the stops

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Experts say Indian Railways must grow its share in the freight market to remain financially sustainable.

Has 'Nobel snub' strained Modi-Trump ties? NYT says...

Has 'Nobel snub' strained Modi-Trump ties? NYT says...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Amid trade tensions between Delhi and Washington, the NYT article gives an account of how relations between Trump and Modi "unraveled" after Trump's repeated claims of solving the four-day conflict in May between India and Pakistan, an assertion denied by India.

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Schedule for India's next tour of England unveiled

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Indian men's team to play 5 T20s, 3ODIs in England in 2026; women to feature in 3 T20Is, one Test

Shivakumar accuses BJP of playing politics in Dharmasthala case

Shivakumar accuses BJP of playing politics in Dharmasthala case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accuses the BJP of politicizing the Dharmasthala 'multiple murders and burials' case, criticizing their protests and questioning their motives.

Important for India, China to work together: Modi

Important for India, China to work together: Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.

Manipur Mourns Nganthoi Sharma

Manipur Mourns Nganthoi Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The mortal remains of Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, one of the two Air India crew members from Manipur who perished in the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash, were brought back to Imphal on Sunday.

Radha Yadav to lead India A for Aus tour

Radha Yadav to lead India A for Aus tour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While Shreyanka's participation in the series against the Aussies will be subject to her getting clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Sadhu has obtained the same.

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

Facing some difficulty, but...: Shuks' first message from ISS

Facing some difficulty, but...: Shuks' first message from ISS

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the 634th astronaut to travel to space as he entered the International Space Station on Thursday after a 28-hour journey.

Never suggested Modi should retire at 75: Mohan Bhagwat

Never suggested Modi should retire at 75: Mohan Bhagwat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarified that he never stated he would retire or that others should retire at 75, addressing speculation following his recent remarks.

IndiGo To Be First Off Runway from Navi Mumbai Airport

IndiGo To Be First Off Runway from Navi Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The airline plans to scale up its operations at NMIA significantly, from 36 air traffic movements (ATMs) daily on the opening day to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures by November this year.

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Amit Shah seemingly encouraging AIADMK dissident Sengottaiyan after party boss Edappadi K Palaniswami had removed his one-time mentor from all party posts has not gone down well with party cadres. They are now ready to buy Team EPS' theory that the BJP and Amit Shah are out to liquidate the AIADMK, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

How To Answer 'Are You Married' And More Tricky Job Qs

How To Answer 'Are You Married' And More Tricky Job Qs

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Career gaps and marital status don't have anything to do with your commitment or capability, says Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting and co-founder of International Inclusion Alliance.

Indian airlines suspend flights to Middle East amid tensions

Indian airlines suspend flights to Middle East amid tensions

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The operations of many global carriers, including Qatar Airways, have also been impacted due to the airspace curbs in the wake of the Middle East tensions.

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

RG Kar anniversary: Bengal drafts 22-point plan for working women's safety

RG Kar anniversary: Bengal drafts 22-point plan for working women's safety

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The West Bengal government has drafted new rules to enhance the security of working women, especially those on night shifts. The rules include setting up a mandatory complaint committee and installing CCTV cameras at workplaces.

'He told me to shut up, lower your head and do as we say': Lovlina

'He told me to shut up, lower your head and do as we say': Lovlina

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Tokyo Olympics bronze-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain's allegations of "disrespectful and gender-discriminatory behaviour" against national federation's executive director Col Arun Malik are being investigated.

Anil Menon Will Spend 8 Months In Space In 2026

Anil Menon Will Spend 8 Months In Space In 2026

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Anil Menon, the latest to join the list of American astronauts with Indian roots, will fly to the International Space Station in June 2026 as a flight engineer.

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Son Heung-min said he is "here to win" after he joined Los Angeles FC for a record Major League Soccer transfer fee, ending a decade-long stint at Tottenham Hotspur.

Iran FM to meet Putin, vows to respond to US bombing

Iran FM to meet Putin, vows to respond to US bombing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Iran on Sunday vowed to avenge the United States bombing of three of its major nuclear facilities saying the American strikes will have 'everlasting consequences'.

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'As humans, we haven't changed much'

Putin: Ukraine War Wouldn't Happened If Trump Had Been President

Putin: Ukraine War Wouldn't Happened If Trump Had Been President

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'We had very narrow negotiations that were quite useful.'

India, China must move ahead with mutual respect, Jaishankar tells Wang Yi

India, China must move ahead with mutual respect, Jaishankar tells Wang Yi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India focuses on border talks with NSA Ajit Doval, amidst efforts to rebuild relations after the Galwan Valley clashes and rising India-US tensions.

India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to fly to ISS on June 25

India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to fly to ISS on June 25

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The mission was originally scheduled for lift-off on May 29 but was put off multiple times when engineers detected a liquid oxygen leak in the boosters of the Falcon-9 rocket and NASA also detected leaks in the ageing Russian module of the ISS.

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Families of victims of the Air India plane crash have hired a US law firm to explore legal options, seeking answers and accountability.

Crashed Dreamliner well-maintained; last check in 2023: Air India CEO

Crashed Dreamliner well-maintained; last check in 2023: Air India CEO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

In a message to flyers, the Air India chief also said the 15 percent reduction in Air India's international wide-body fleet operations for the next few weeks is a temporary move.