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HC asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job

HC asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"Here is an opportunity to look at it from a different perspective. It is an out of the box situation. It maybe a first of its kind situation.

10 takeaways from IndiGo's prospectus

10 takeaways from IndiGo's prospectus

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Despite having started at least a decade later than Jet Airways, IndiGo accounts for the lion's share in the domestic market

Govt mulling strategy to boost performance of airlines: Raju

Govt mulling strategy to boost performance of airlines: Raju

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Indian airlines are running into losses.

Husband had accidentally touched actor, claims wife of Zaira's 'molester'

Husband had accidentally touched actor, claims wife of Zaira's 'molester'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Sachdev's wife Divya said that before deboarding, her husband had "apologised" to the teenager to which she said it was "okay".

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said a submarine was deployed to locate the black boxes of doomed EgyptAir plane.

New Merc C-Class: A worthy competitor to Audi A4, BMW 3-series

New Merc C-Class: A worthy competitor to Audi A4, BMW 3-series

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The new generation offering looks better inside out, carries more equipment and drives better.

Railways target reduction in operating cost

Railways target reduction in operating cost

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

He said that efforts were being made either to close or man such crossings in the next two years.

In Dhaka, Pope apologises for indifference towards Rohingyas

In Dhaka, Pope apologises for indifference towards Rohingyas

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

In a moving encounter, Francis blessed them, held their hands and intently listened to their heart-rending tales of escape from the Buddhist-majority nation, in an apparent show of public solidarity towards Asia's worst refugee crisis in decades.

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations, especially in Kashmir, as a means of waging proxy war against the Indian military and the country's superior economic resources.' 'The evidence is irrefutable with the recent killing of 46 paramilitary troops being just the latest example.'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'Part A of the Budget was like it was written by somebody from the 21st century and Part B was written by somebody from the 19th century.'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

After allowing FDI by foreign carriers in their Indian counterparts, the government has put in place provisions to prevent Indian airlines from being controlled and managed by the foreign investor.

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Airline now financially more stable but still in the doldrums as the operating environment remains tough.

Terrorists attack Karachi airport, at least 11 killed in gun battle

Terrorists attack Karachi airport, at least 11 killed in gun battle

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

A gun battle was still continuing inside the old airport near the hangars and workshop as military and other security personnel tried to clear up the runaway and surrounding area from the terrorists.

Energy is India's key challenge in 2019

Energy is India's key challenge in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The country must get its act on global alliances right in order to feed its fuel-hungry economy, points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Sorry, India's on the mobile please

Sorry, India's on the mobile please

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'If the volume of ceaseless chatter causes surprise, so does the boorishness of many mobile users.' 'The richer an Indian, the more s/he rates phones over politeness. It screams status,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

Man shouts 'go back to Lebanon' to Sikh-American girl on NY subway

Man shouts 'go back to Lebanon' to Sikh-American girl on NY subway

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Rajpreet Heir was taking the subway train when the white man shouted at her saying, "Do you even know what a Marine looks like? Do you know what they have to see? What they do for this country? Because of people like you."

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

At present, there are many vehicles that weigh close to the proposed increased weight of 600 kg.

'It unfortunately became a feud between brothers'

'It unfortunately became a feud between brothers'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'... And I don't think it really is that despite a lot going wrong.' 'Naiveté or stupidity or trusting the wrong person, the outcome is the same, which is that the group has gone to trash.' 'I'm not OK with people saying I had a role to play in crooking the system, which is not what I did.'

Hyperloop One: The future is here!

Hyperloop One: The future is here!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Hyperloop is a new way to move people and things at airline speeds for the price of a bus ticket. It's on-demand, energy-efficient and safe. Rob Lloyd, CEO & board member of Hyperloop One talks about the company's plan to harness the potential of the world's densely populated geography through the technology.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Shekhar Chakravarty has developed and patented Curvo -- world's first non-linear ropeway system.

Mamata demands roll-back of rail fare hike

Mamata demands roll-back of rail fare hike

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded roll-back of the "unprecedented, anti-people" rail fare hike considering the problems faced by common people.

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.

I'm ashamed, says Indian origin doctor for assaulting Uber cabbie while drunk

I'm ashamed, says Indian origin doctor for assaulting Uber cabbie while drunk

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Ramkissoon, a fourth-year neurology resident, can be seen in the video berating the driver, trying to hit him, and throwing items out of the window of the passenger seat, and ultimately trying to knee the driver.

Bitter medicine to be swallowed for economy: Venkaiah on rail fare hike

Bitter medicine to be swallowed for economy: Venkaiah on rail fare hike

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Attacking the previous government, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the hike in rail fares was "thrusted upon" by the United Progressive Alliance, but it was a "bitter medicine" that had to be swallowed in the interest of sound health of the economy.

Pichai on how to bring the web to more people

Pichai on how to bring the web to more people

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"I feel that this is the new power of democracy," Modi said.

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'I'm very, very happy.' Winners react after the 64th National awards announcement.

'Mistry brought biggest turnaround in Indian corporate history'

'Mistry brought biggest turnaround in Indian corporate history'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Cyrus Mistry had put in place a strategy that would have pulled most of the Tata group's 'legacy hotspots' out of the financial mess from legacy issues and helped turn around the group's finances.

Parrikar tamed death and lived like a warrior king

Parrikar tamed death and lived like a warrior king

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Close friend Tarun Vijay pays tribute to the four-time Goa chief minister and former defence minister who passed into the ages on Sunday.

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Several changes have been carried out in the existing rules or Civil Aviation Requirements, including one which clearly states that a passenger airline 'shall not enter into an agreement with a foreign investing institution or a foreign airline, which may give such foreign investing institution or foreign airlines or others on behalf of them, the right to control the management of the domestic operator.'

Looking for a self-driven luxury sedan? Go for BMW 320d Sport Line!

Looking for a self-driven luxury sedan? Go for BMW 320d Sport Line!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The BMW 3-Series has always been a driver's car and the current generation (F30) car was launched in India in the 320d and 328i guises. The 328i was later discontinued but the 320d continues to remain on sale. While we sampled the 320d M-Sport last year, this time around, Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com reviews the 320d in the Sport Line trim.

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Volkswagen has pitted Rapid and Vento againsts Hyundai Verna.

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Formula One teams say they will race in Russia, despite the crisis in Ukraine and downing of a Malaysian airliner, unless the country's debut Grand Prix in October is called off or they are ordered not to go.

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

This is the first terrorist attack on British soil since the murder of fusilier Lee Rigby in May, 2013.

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Vistara is likely to offer 148 seats in a three-class configuration in its Airbus A320s, industry sources said.

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

There is enough room for growth in smaller Indian towns as per US and European aircraft manufacturers

Radical anti-hijacking Bill in the works

Radical anti-hijacking Bill in the works

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Bill proposes death penalty for hijackers and stringent punishment for people acting in concert with such anti-national forces.