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India Scrap Arrival Cards For Foreigners

India Scrap Arrival Cards For Foreigners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Starting Wednesday, October 1, foreigners in India have the option to submit a 'digital arrival card' online instead of the paper card.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

Mystery shrouds death of Assam's 'Lady Singham' as video, audio clips go viral

Mystery shrouds death of Assam's 'Lady Singham' as video, audio clips go viral

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Adding more mystery to the sensational death case, another video clip of a different person also went viral, claiming that the deceased police officer's vehicle was stationary and a speeding truck had hit it.

New Covid strain: Total 25 people in India test positive

New Covid strain: Total 25 people in India test positive

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

These 25 people include the 20 who were found positive with the mutated strain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Centre's Covid norms in place, says Mumbai airport

Centre's Covid norms in place, says Mumbai airport

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has put in place all necessary measures to implement the health ministry's latest COVID-19 guidelines on international passengers arriving in India, the private airport operator said on Wednesday.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Strict norms for arriving international passengers, especially from 'at-risk' countries, will come into effect from Tuesday midnight and authorities are stepping their vigil for effective surveillance amid mounting concerns over the emergence of the coronavirus variant Omicron.

Sena MP should be punished, says Air India staffer

Sena MP should be punished, says Air India staffer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The victim, R Sukumar said that the MP should be punished so that they should not take it as their birthright to assault a person.

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla.

Unlock 2: Schools, malls, cinemas to remain shut till July 31

Unlock 2: Schools, malls, cinemas to remain shut till July 31

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

International air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. Further opening-up will take place in a calibrated manner.

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

... 'Or any country which has reasonable vaccine coverage.' 'The emergence of Omicron clearly proves that if we allow a virus to circulate in an unvaccinated population, it would take a form which could be a Variant of Concern, or a new variant.'

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Gaikwad was travelling from Pune to New Delhi when the scuffle broke out over the sitting arrangement.

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'What prevents infection are masks, physical distancing and good ventilation.'

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Remember these 5 moments when you wanted to yell, scream, whoop, shout, cringe?

How COVID-19 affects the heart

How COVID-19 affects the heart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.'

What you learn when you sail around the world

What you learn when you sail around the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'I have realised that to be happy, you don't need luxury in life.' 'Simple things in life make you happy.'

Is your low-cost airline pilot overworked, tired and bored?

Is your low-cost airline pilot overworked, tired and bored?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Here's why you should care.

With social media came the decline of civility

With social media came the decline of civility

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The effects of creating 'baiting crowds' on social media, and their use by politicians, have diluted the civilising processes of parliamentary democracy, says Deepak Lal.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 34 kilos in 10 months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 34 kilos in 10 months

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Devansh Sharma tells us how he lost those extra pounds.

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Vipin Vijayan/Rediff.com witnesses the passing out parade at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala, and comes away with mixed emotions.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Mumbai's famous dabbawalas are reinventing themselves to meet the challenge posed by food delivery portals.