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Air Arabia to give online visa to UAE

Air Arabia to give online visa to UAE

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

International budget airline Air Arabia launched on Friday online visa services for passengers to the UAE.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said the trial in the Manipur violence cases being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will take place in neighbouring Assam and asked the Chief Justice of the Gauhati high court to nominate one or more judicial officers to deal with the matters.

Train travel? Get an Itz Cash card

Train travel? Get an Itz Cash card

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Travellers on Indian Railways can now avail of a new alternative method of booking their online tickets through 'Itz Cash'.

Shop online for jewellery, get variety and discounts

Shop online for jewellery, get variety and discounts

Rediff.com29 May 2012

As buyers become accustomed to the process of click-buy-pay, they are slowly shedding their inhibitions towards online shopping for jewellery items. These stores have expertise in solitaires, studded jewellery, gold bangles and coins (for special occasions like Akshaya Tritiya and Dhanteras).

India's most romantic hotels

India's most romantic hotels

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The list of romantic hotels traverses destinations from Manali and Munnar among the hills to the quaint backwaters in Kerala to exquisite locales in Rajasthan.

Google launches campaign to get more women online

Google launches campaign to get more women online

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Google India announced a new social campaign called #ReachForTheSky, in association with MARD initiative.

Travelling by train? Pay 92 paisa and get insurance of Rs 10 lakh

Travelling by train? Pay 92 paisa and get insurance of Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

However, no refund of the premium will be given in case of cancellation of the ticket

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Ebix had signed the agreement last year to acquire Gurugram-based Yatra Online for an enterprise value of $338 million (about Rs 2,327 crore) in an all-stock deal. The deal was supposed to conclude in the October-December quarter after regulatory approvals but went through several extensions, according to regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Holiday packages: MakeMyTrip partners with IRCTC

Holiday packages: MakeMyTrip partners with IRCTC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

This would extend the choice of holidays that the web-site offers to its customers,providing travellers options ofbest-deal railway packages along with air-tickets, hotel bookings and holidays, on a single platform, a statement from the company said.

SpiceJet at it again! Offers tickets at Rs 1,899

SpiceJet at it again! Offers tickets at Rs 1,899

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Such tickets can be booked through the SpiceJet website alone

Flying high in cyberspace

Flying high in cyberspace

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Rail travel: Net booking gains momentum

Rail travel: Net booking gains momentum

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

In fact, with the increasing penetration and use of the internet, IRCTC's ticketing revenue has seen an increase of 462 per cent over the past three years. From Rs 704.9 crore (Rs 7.04 billion) in 2006-07 and Rs 1,744.7 crore (Rs 17.44 billion) in 2007-08, the corporation got Rs 3,966.98 crore (Rs 39.66 billion) from sale of online tickets last year.

Visiting the 'hidden paradise' just got better

Visiting the 'hidden paradise' just got better

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Holidaying in Ladakh -- known for its breathtaking natural beauty but seen as remote and inaccessible by many domestic tourists -- has become slightly easier from this season on.

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Police have advised people to use the navigation app 'Mapmyindia' to get around the city till the restrictions are in place.

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Mobile booking for travel tickets gains speed

Mobile booking for travel tickets gains speed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the country's leading online-ticketing platform, has seen a jump of 60 per cent in mobile ticket booking between January and October.

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The high court said a sense of responsibility has to be attached while retweeting content about which one does not have knowledge and added that retweeting of defamatory content must invite penal, civil as well as tort action if the person retweeting it does not attach a disclaimer.

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Hutch ties up with Flightraja.com

Hutch ties up with Flightraja.com

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Hutch has entered into an agreement with Bangalore-based Flightraja.com, an online travel portal.

Mobile First: A Traveler's Tale

Mobile First: A Traveler's Tale

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Strategy Guru Roopa Unnikrishnan decided to go Mobile Only when she and her family took a recent vacation.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Arrests in MP, Guj over derogatory online posts about Gen Rawat

Arrests in MP, Guj over derogatory online posts about Gen Rawat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

In Karnataka, home minister Araga Jnanendra directed police to track down the 'anti-national' persons who posted objectionable comments about the late chief of defence staff, and 'punish them befitting their distorted minds.'

Online biz: Profit at the click of a mouse?

Online biz: Profit at the click of a mouse?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Business to business collaborations in India are going virtual. Many internet savy businessmen in New Delhi are finding a partner and even landing deals online.

Jet backs down, offers agents 3% commission

Jet backs down, offers agents 3% commission

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Over 2,500 travel agents and online travel portals started selling Jet Airways tickets again from this morning after the airline, the country's largest by market share, succumbed to pressure and agreed to pay them a 3 per cent commission.

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The number of poor people travelling by train has followed a similar trend since 2011.

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

December, January will be the best season to visit Manali, says Amal Purandare, Arzoo.com honcho.

Why Indians Turn To Dating Coaches

Why Indians Turn To Dating Coaches

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The online world is filled with love gurus promising to teach "how to woo someone in minutes", unlike those who talk about the need to do the self-work.

'Recession is the best time to build your biz'

'Recession is the best time to build your biz'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The company sees many more areas of inorganic growth in the future.

Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The US-based firm, however said it does not have any direct evidence of customer data being breached illegally by the government.

Hotels see green shoots of recovery as the fear of pandemic recedes

Hotels see green shoots of recovery as the fear of pandemic recedes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The mood at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA), the annual hospitality industry conference was rather upbeat. But hotel brand operators and owners remain cautiously optimistic of the outlook and are living on a hope that a third wave of the pandemic doesn't become a reality. Having just survived the unprecedented zero revenue situation, the two day confrence organised by consulting firm Hotelivate, was dotted with anecdotes and best practices adopted by the hotels of all hues.

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the common people have always been the focus of all initiatives by the Indian Railways.

MakeMyTrip loses IndiGo, much of Jet biz

MakeMyTrip loses IndiGo, much of Jet biz

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

IndiGo has withdrawn all content from MakeMyTrip, and Jet Airways has drastically reduced its inventory on the site.

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

Now, book tickets, hotels on EMIs

Now, book tickets, hotels on EMIs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The facility will be available at four of Future Group's Big Bazaar outlets in Mumbai. Cleartrip will soon extend this tie-up to other Big Bazaar outlets in the city as well as other metros.

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Indians are the fifth most 'vacation-deprived' in the world. A recent survey conducted by online travel firm, Expedia, said that Indians get an average of 25 vacation days in a year, but one-fifth of these goes unused.

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Indians are vacation-deprived, Japan tops list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Indians are the fifth most 'vacation-deprived' in the world. A recent survey conducted by online travel firm, Expedia, said that Indians get an average of 25 vacation days in a year, but one-fifth of these goes unused.