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IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Recipe: Thandai Gulab Jamun Mousse

Recipe: Thandai Gulab Jamun Mousse

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Three desserts come together in one delicious offering.

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Lucky Us! Our Flight Was Delayed, But Took Off

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Stranded at an airport because of flight delays/cancellations? Do tell us your travel story; mail us at newsdesk@rediff.co.in with your name, where you were traveling to, and what happened to your flight.

Mumbai airport readies for Cyclone Nisarga

Mumbai airport readies for Cyclone Nisarga

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

As part of the exercise, preventive checks at different airport functions have been carried out and the airport has ensured that diesel generator sets are in place to provide uninterrupted power supply, the MIAL said in a release.

Videocon loses bid for Delhi, Mumbai airports

Videocon loses bid for Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The government has rejected Videocon's bid for modernisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said.

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to the health department, both samples have been sent for whole genome sequencing.

Virgin Atlantic flyers stuck in Turkey land in Mumbai after 40 hrs

Virgin Atlantic flyers stuck in Turkey land in Mumbai after 40 hrs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, landed at the Mumbai airport late in the evening on Friday after being stranded for more than 40 hours at a Turkey airport. The passengers were stuck at the Diyarbakir Airport in Turkey after their Mumbai-bound aircraft from London was diverted to the airport on Wednesday. The flight landed at around 9 pm at the Mumbai airport. A spokesperson for Virgin Atlantic said the plane departed Diyarbakir Airport at 13:00 local time on Friday, April 4, operating as flight VS1358. The passengers were provided with overnight hotel accommodation on Thursday evening.

British architecture firm bags deal to design Navi Mumbai airport

British architecture firm bags deal to design Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

British architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects bagged the contract from Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited after a 12-week design competition, and will design the new airport's Terminal 1 and air traffic control tower.

Mumbai airport becomes operational after two days

Mumbai airport becomes operational after two days

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Mumbai airport becomes operational after two days

Baramati crash due to 'missed approach', says aircraft owner

Baramati crash due to 'missed approach', says aircraft owner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The owner of VSR Ventures, whose aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed, suggests the pilot initiated a 'missed approach' due to poor visibility. The owner vouches for the pilot's experience and the aircraft's maintenance.

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while the India meteorological department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges, officials said.

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Indians returning from the Middle East share their experiences of fear and uncertainty as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran disrupts travel and daily life, leaving many stranded and facing financial strain.

O'Romeo: The Real Story Of Hussain Ustara And Sapna

O'Romeo: The Real Story Of Hussain Ustara And Sapna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In O'Romeo, Shahid Kapoor plays dreaded gangster Hussain Ustara, whose life has been touched upon in S Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges' book Mafia Queens.

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The GVK Group-run Mumbai International Airport Ltd is upgrading the airport at an estimated cost of Rs 12,380 crore.

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested six individuals in two separate incidents for allegedly selling narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro weed ganja, to college students and young women.

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Adani in talks to buy out GVK, partners in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Adani group is in talks to acquire a 50.5 per cent stake held by GVK Group in Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) and another 23.5 per cent of minority partners, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), and Bidvest Group, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Zero FIR filed in Bengaluru, conspiracy angle probed

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Zero FIR filed in Bengaluru, conspiracy angle probed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have registered a case related to the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, following a complaint by his nephew alleging a criminal conspiracy.

New Mumbai airport terminal to open on January 15

New Mumbai airport terminal to open on January 15

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Mumbai airport's new integrated terminal will open on January 15. Air India's Newark-Mumbai flight will be the first to arrive at the new terminal.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Reader Abhinav Mathur spotted India's cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport.

Over 1,000 Indians stranded in Doha evacuated in 3 days

Over 1,000 Indians stranded in Doha evacuated in 3 days

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Qatar Airways operated a Doha-New Delhi flight on Monday on which more than 300 Indian passengers stranded in Doha travelled to India, the Embassy of India in Doha, Qatar, said on its X handle.

Hardik Rings In 32nd Birthday With New Flame

Hardik Rings In 32nd Birthday With New Flame

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Hardik Pandya went public with his sizzling new romance, whisking girlfriend model Mahieka Sharma away to a sun-kissed, undisclosed beach getaway for his birthday bash.

RT-PCR test must at Mumbai airport for passengers from at-risk

RT-PCR test must at Mumbai airport for passengers from at-risk

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A day earlier confusion was created due to misinterpretation of revised guidelines by a civic official who had said that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had made rapid RT-PCR test compulsory for all the international passengers landing at the Mumbai airport, sources said.

Govt to develop New Delhi, Mumbai airports soon

Govt to develop New Delhi, Mumbai airports soon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

The government is shortly going to move ahead with the process of developing airports at New Delhi and Mumbai to international standards, Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain said on Friday.\n\n\n\n

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar at the Mumbai airport

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar at the Mumbai airport

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Reader Swapnil Agarwal sent us this picture from California.

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Adanis', which already has won the bids to run six Airport Authority-built non-metro airports in Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, bid to enter the country's second busiest airport by buying out Bid Services Division Mauritius from MIAL was stalled after GVK chose to exercise its first right of refusal, and matched the Rs 1,248-crore offer that the Adanis made to the Bidvest in March.

Spotted: SRK, Sanjay Dutt at Mumbai Airport

Spotted: SRK, Sanjay Dutt at Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Reader Gautam Tourani sends us pictures.

Iran moves closer to naming Khamenei's successor

Iran moves closer to naming Khamenei's successor

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Quoting assembly of experts member Mirbaqeri, the report stated that while a "majority consensus over Khamenei's successor has been reached," the transition process is not yet fully complete as "some obstacles regarding the process need to be resolved."

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.

Ramesh hints at accord on Navi Mumbai airport

Ramesh hints at accord on Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

After months of uncertainty, there is finally a glimmer of hope for the proposed Navi Mumbai airport. Environment & Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh told a TV channel today that he had already spoken to his counterpart in the aviation ministry, Praful Patel, and hoped "to find a compromise soon". "There will be an agreement. Our team is going to Navi Mumbai," Ramesh said.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

Mumbai airport's domestic passenger terminal T1 to reopen from Oct 20

Mumbai airport's domestic passenger terminal T1 to reopen from Oct 20

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

GoFirst, AirAsia India, Star Air and TruJet will resume all their domestic operations from Terminal 1 from October 20 midnight, the private airport operator said in a release.

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

GMR, GVK have taken up the issue with civil aviation ministry.

Bharti-Changi JV to manage Delhi, Mumbai airports

Bharti-Changi JV to manage Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Sunil Mittal-owned Bharti Group has formed a consortium with Changi Airport of Singapore (a 50:50 joint venture) to bid for the development and management of Delhi and Mumbai airports.

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

Cidco bats for hybrid model to levy fees at Navi Mumbai airport

Cidco bats for hybrid model to levy fees at Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Under the hybrid-till model, a portion of non-aeronautical revenue (commercial revenue) at the airport is taken into consideration while fixing the landing and parking charges, user fees and other aeronautical charges.

'I Am Beautiful The Way I Am'

'I Am Beautiful The Way I Am'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Shahid hints at Farzi 2... Shubangi at her film screening... Shanaya promotes her film...

Air India staffer sucked into jet engine at Mumbai airport, dies

Air India staffer sucked into jet engine at Mumbai airport, dies

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

In a freak accident, an aircraft technician died after being sucked into the engine of an AI aircraft during push back at the Mumbai airport on Wednesday evening.

How Women Power India

How Women Power India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?

Middle East conflict: 52,000 Indians return

Middle East conflict: 52,000 Indians return

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

India is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and working to ensure the safety of its citizens stranded in the region. Over 52,000 Indians have returned home following the partial opening of airspace.