News for 'revival of Air India'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Govt to introduce an hovercraft on the Yamuna river.

'There are companies with larger liabilities than Mallya'

'There are companies with larger liabilities than Mallya'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'The approach towards Mallya is not right because his unit could have been turned around earlier with additional funds from his side and the bank's side.'

How big is the Islamic State threat to India?

How big is the Islamic State threat to India?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

As far as India is concerned, the danger is the potential of the IS to create mischief rather than its actual capability as of now, says Rajiv Kumar

'I still believe Jet will fly'

'I still believe Jet will fly'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Now we will have real employees as the owner of the airline.'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur corridor was an excellent opportunity for the Congress to seize centre-stage in Sikh religious affairs. After all, the Akalis never achieved this in their years in power, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

A successful entrepreneur who wants to start an airline

A successful entrepreneur who wants to start an airline

Rediff.com26 May 2016

VRL investors have punished the stock for his move, but Sankeshwar is defiant.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Combined Commanders Conference on board the INS Vikramaditya at sea, off the coast of Kochi.

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

For growth in export, continuous gain in productivity is essential.

'If you allow money to flow, people are ready to buy houses, cars'

'If you allow money to flow, people are ready to buy houses, cars'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'If credit is not available, people will postpone buying. That's what has happened.'

The Dadri lynching and the dilemma within the Armed Forces

The Dadri lynching and the dilemma within the Armed Forces

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Senior officers admit the BJP's revival, and the mainstreaming of the Hindutva narrative that has accompanied this political shift, have complicated communal relations within the army.

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Curbing the federal deficit is the government's absolute priority on February 28.

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Minority investors of SpiceJet might be feeling cold-shouldered.

Tharoor: 'Scindia's shallowness and hollowness of convictions'

Tharoor: 'Scindia's shallowness and hollowness of convictions'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Scindia's willingness to consort with the BJP, a party he has rightly, and eloquently, excoriated in various speeches and statements in the recent past suggest a shallowness and hollowness of convictions and principles.'

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Modi said the biggest challenge would be to ensure that the disease does not spread to villages across the country after relaxations provided by the government.

Budget session: India is a haven of stability, says President Pranab

Budget session: India is a haven of stability, says President Pranab

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The president outlined the government's agenda in the coming financial year in his customary address to the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'The ISI is bound to exploit narcoterrorism.'

Why are our airports in such a mess?

Why are our airports in such a mess?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Domestic airports across the country are bursting at the seams. And new ones are stuck.

PIX: Faf, Chahar set up CSK's thrilling win over KKR

PIX: Faf, Chahar set up CSK's thrilling win over KKR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

'No policy to encourage household saving in Budget'

'No policy to encourage household saving in Budget'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The household sector, which is still the largest contributor of financial savings, has been experiencing a decline in the last six years, and it has fallen below 8% of GDP.'

Deepak Parekh seeks pro-growth Budget, large PSU divestments

Deepak Parekh seeks pro-growth Budget, large PSU divestments

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Parekh said divestment can unlock huge funds.

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'

The wind beneath Jaitley's wings

The wind beneath Jaitley's wings

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Without the handsome receipts from the sale of government equity in PSUs and sharp increases in excise revenues from oil, Mr Jaitley's fiscal consolidation drive would have become even more arduous, says A K Bhattacharya.

'Vijay Mallya has completely ruined our lives'

'Vijay Mallya has completely ruined our lives'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'I used to tell my wife to pack extra food in my tiffin so that I could at least offer that to my colleagues who were living on vada pav.'

Ball-tampering a 'cry for help' in batsmen-favouring sport: Steyn

Ball-tampering a 'cry for help' in batsmen-favouring sport: Steyn

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'There's so much in favour of batsmen these days. Fields are small, two new balls, powerplays, bats have got bigger than they used to be, the list can go on. You bowl a 'no ball' and it's a free hit. But I have never seen a rule change that favours the bowler.'

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'In 2019, in Modi we have a leader who has not shied away from showcasing a robust and aggressive response to the Pulwama and Uri attacks,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Modi had promised to deposit money in the accounts of people, but he has done it only in the case of some rich businessmen like the Ambanis'

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Safdar Nagori, SIMI's notorious face, told investigators how he trained his terrorists on the lines of the Taliban.

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Likely to rake up the issue of open offer exemption.

What China will do next in the South China Sea

What China will do next in the South China Sea

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'After a strategic pause though, Beijing will revive its policy of slowly creeping towards acquiring sovereignty over the South China Sea.'

Aizawl FC's success story is harbinger of hope for Indian football

Aizawl FC's success story is harbinger of hope for Indian football

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Relegated in their debut season, Aizawl FC were readmitted to make up the numbers when Goan clubs fell out with the All India Football Federation over the I-League and Indian Super League merger issue. They made the opportunity count by winning the I-League in only their second season to script a rare and incredible story in present-day Indian football.

What it's like to have the second-most important job in India?

What it's like to have the second-most important job in India?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

'Of the 32 captains who have led India in Test cricket, only four have been pure bowlers -- Ghulam Ahmed, Venkatraghavan, Bishan Bedi and myself.' 'The captain must lead with only one idea in mind -- to win the game. The draw mentality is partly because captains lacked confidence and partly because they want to protect their record. If you don't think winning is the point of the game, there is little point in even entering the field.' 'As the Monekygate controversy raged, I received a message from Bishen Bedi, no stranger to controversies himself. "As a captain," he wrote, "take a decision you will be proud of when you look back on history".' Anil Kumble, cricketing legend, on the Art of Captaincy.

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Budget fails to cheer realty players.