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IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Passengers complained of last-minute alerts, lack of communication and long queues as flight operations continued to be hit nationwide.

WazirX Reboots Operations After Mega Hack

WazirX Reboots Operations After Mega Hack

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'We've not seen a crypto exchange come back after about 45 per cent of the value on the platform was impacted.'

5 Ways To Build The Essential Men's Skincare Routine:

5 Ways To Build The Essential Men's Skincare Routine:

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Everyone's skin is different, varying between dry, oily, normal, sensitive or a mix. Men's skin is quite different from women's and needs its own regimen.

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a major pullback, with America turning backward and effectively allowing China greater dominance in Asia. while long-time partners like India are left to face an increasingly unstable global order largely on their own, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Bournemouth soar as fatigued Forest stumble again

Bournemouth soar as fatigued Forest stumble again

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'We've crammed in weeks of what you'd normally do into five days, so you know, we have asked a lot, but the first half was a long way short from where we want to be physically.'

Putin's India visit: Rahul takes 'insecurity' jab at Centre

Putin's India visit: Rahul takes 'insecurity' jab at Centre

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges the government discourages foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition due to insecurity, breaking established traditions.

God is with Shreyas Iyer, he is recovering really well: Suryakumar

God is with Shreyas Iyer, he is recovering really well: Suryakumar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer sustained a lower left rib cage injury while attempting a difficult running catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.

India-China relations cannot be normal...: Jaishankar

India-China relations cannot be normal...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Jaishankar said India-China ties have been abnormal since 2020 when peace and tranquillity in border areas were disturbed due to Chinese actions.

India women's team to get foreign S&C coaches

India women's team to get foreign S&C coaches

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

According to BCCI sources, Bangladesh men's S&C coach Nathan Kiely is in talks with the Indian board and he is likely to join the COE.

IndiGo chaos: Passengers left in tears as flight cancellations pile up

IndiGo chaos: Passengers left in tears as flight cancellations pile up

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Long queues, passengers in tears, and repeated flight cancellations created a morning of severe disruption at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Saturday, as IndiGo continued to face nationwide operational delays.

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-time champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday.

Chiranjeevi Files Case Against Deepfake Videos

Chiranjeevi Files Case Against Deepfake Videos

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Chiranjeevi has registered a case with the cybercrime cell in Hyderabad against identified and unidentified individuals who have posted obscene videos of him, created by AI.

World Champ Gukesh knocked out early

World Champ Gukesh knocked out early

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

World champion D Gukesh bowed out of the Chess World Cup, losing the third-round match to Frederik Svane of Germany, while Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa made it to the last-32 stage, in Panjim on Saturday.

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

What looked like a delivery update quickly turned into a WhatsApp hijack, Rishika Shah discovered to her horror.

Cheated, misled, and financially wronged by IndiGo's refund

Cheated, misled, and financially wronged by IndiGo's refund

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'IndiGo abruptly cancelled our Kolkata-Purnea flight citing bad weather, despite clear conditions and another airline operating the same route, causing severe inconvenience.'

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pankaj Kapur, who visibly enjoys playing the ringmaster to this family circus, is the glue that holds Thode Door Thode Paas together, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Tea Before Lunch! Guwahati Test To Break Norm

Tea Before Lunch! Guwahati Test To Break Norm

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A Test match in India usually starts at 9:30 am and the day's play ends at 4:30 pm, while the game in Guwahati will begin at 9 am and end at 4 pm.

Himesh, Live In Concert!

Himesh, Live In Concert!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Himesh knows his audience well and doesn't mind poking fun at himself. 'Yeh gaana main normal gaoon ya naak se?', he asked the crowd.

Blow for India! Shreyas set to miss South Africa ODIs

Blow for India! Shreyas set to miss South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to medical reports, Shreyas Iyer will require over a month to regain full match fitness.

Blast accused doc Shaheen never wore burqa: Ex-husband

Blast accused doc Shaheen never wore burqa: Ex-husband

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

According to investigators, Shaheen Shahid, a doctor associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, was among those arrested following Monday's explosion near the Red Fort.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

How India pegged back Proteas in final session

How India pegged back Proteas in final session

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'It (the pitch) wasn't free-flowing. You felt comfortable, but the scoreboard wasn't going anywhere.'

All or nothing: The enigma called Pant!

All or nothing: The enigma called Pant!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

MCG to Barsapara: Gambhir and Pant might be feeling a sense of deja vu

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'In general, I needed a short break from sports because I had worked extremely hard for the Paralympics. I was happy with my performance, but not winning a medal left me a little disappointed. I channelled my energy into other things... overall, the past year has been wonderful in its own way.'

Revolver Rita Review: OK-OK Comedy

Revolver Rita Review: OK-OK Comedy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Revolver Rita doesn't use its comic potential to its fullest and ends up a passable comedy that could have used more bite, observes Arjun Menon.

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'It makes law-making on the part of the state governments much more difficult and throws up bottlenecks as governors are not acting on bills.'

Tea before lunch? Guwahati Test may break tradition

Tea before lunch? Guwahati Test may break tradition

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The second Test between India and South Africa, scheduled in Guwahati's Barsapara and starting November 22, might feature a swapping of breaks

Lankan security delegation visits Pakistan ahead of T20 series

Lankan security delegation visits Pakistan ahead of T20 series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Sri Lankan cricket board has sent a reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of a tour to the country next month to play a number of T20 internationals

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'We're always looking at how we can keep improving, keep getting better, and keep learning.'

This series defeat won't affect us: Jadeja

This series defeat won't affect us: Jadeja

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja said the looming series defeat to South Africa will have no bearing on India's next Test assignment in Sri Lanka in August next year.

Spain beat Germany; set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Spain beat Germany; set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Six-times champions Spain edged past Germany 2-1 on Saturday to reach their first Davis Cup final since 2019 after their doubles pair of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinched a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive match.

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Arsenal missed a chance to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race with a 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea on Sunday.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Shooter Dhanush Srikanth continued to excel and evolve on the global stage, winning the men's 10m air rifle gold medal to open India's account in the Deaflympics in Tokyo on Sunday.

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Arsenal's miserly defence has conceded three Premier League goals so far this season and manager Mikel Arteta hopes their fortress-like foundation can finally deliver the silverware that has eluded the North London club for so long.

Chess WC: Arjun stuns two-time winner, seals QF spot

Chess WC: Arjun stuns two-time winner, seals QF spot

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

FIDE World Cup: Arjun storms into quarterfinals of the World Cup

Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around Sep 15: IMD

Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around Sep 15: IMD

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from northwest India around September 15. This year's monsoon covered the country earlier than usual, resulting in surplus rainfall and extreme weather events.

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Knockout games different than league, South Africa will start afresh against India: Wolvaardt

No More Beef In The Movies

No More Beef In The Movies

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

According to a source in the know, all references to beef as a cuisine will be banned by the Central Board Of Film Certification.

Sonam Wangchuk not in solitary confinement: SC told

Sonam Wangchuk not in solitary confinement: SC told

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Jodhpur Central Jail superintendent tells Supreme Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, is not in solitary confinement and has access to all rights available to a detenu.