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SpiceJet posts Rs 238-crore profit for third quarter

SpiceJet posts Rs 238-crore profit for third quarter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

This is also the highest ever profit recorded by the carrier, which was facing turbulent times a year ago.

SpiceJet's contract still stands: Boeing

SpiceJet's contract still stands: Boeing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

SpiceJet had last year announced a $4.4-bn deal for 42 Boeing 737 Max.

SpiceJet flies into Rs 24 crore Q2 profit

SpiceJet flies into Rs 24 crore Q2 profit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

This is the third consecutive profitable quarter for SpiceJet.

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

SpiceJet cancels over 1,800 flights in domestic sector

SpiceJet cancels over 1,800 flights in domestic sector

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Cash-strapped SpiceJet has cancelled over 1,800 flights across the country for the current month, in signs of mounting troubles for the budget airline.

SpiceJet to pay passengers for flight delays, cancellations

SpiceJet to pay passengers for flight delays, cancellations

Rediff.com5 May 2014

No-frill carrier SpiceJet on Monday announced compensation to passengers for delay or cancellation of flights due to factors within their control, through travel vouchers worth Rs 500 or Rs 1,000.

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Last week, the carrier had asked about 60 pilots who had resigned to leave after serving only half the six-month notice period.

4 Tips To Spice Up Your Love Life

4 Tips To Spice Up Your Love Life

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Invest in the person you are dating or romancing and enjoy the time you two spend together, advises Sybil Shiddell.

SpiceJet resumes operations after being grounded

SpiceJet resumes operations after being grounded

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

After all its flights remained grounded for most part of the day on Wednesday, cash-strapped SpiceJet resumed operations in the evening as oil companies, which had stopped fuel supplies to its aircraft, eased the restriction.

Idea: Spice minority owners to get sell

Idea: Spice minority owners to get sell

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

The Aditya Birla group's wireless telephony firm Idea Cellular has agreed to buy Spice Communications in a three-stage deal in which minority shareholders of Spice would be given an option either to swap their shares for the Birla group firm or sell them in an open offer.

The secret behind SpiceJet's success

The secret behind SpiceJet's success

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Barring one quarter, SpiceJet made a profit in every quarter last year.

Flight delays: Scindia warns passengers against unruly behaviour

Flight delays: Scindia warns passengers against unruly behaviour

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

With low-visibility conditions significantly disrupting flight operations at the Delhi airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said all stakeholders are working round-the-clock to minimise fog-related impact as well as passenger inconvenience, and asserted that unruly passenger behaviour is unacceptable.

SpiceJet shares tank over 8% on fresh financial worries

SpiceJet shares tank over 8% on fresh financial worries

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

SpiceJet owes around Rs 240 crore (Rs 2.40 billion) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for using its airports in the country.

Thanks to SpiceJet, seaplanes will be back to Indian skies

Thanks to SpiceJet, seaplanes will be back to Indian skies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Seaplanes are fixed-wing aircraft that can take off and land on both water and airfields.

SpiceJet opens advance bookings up to March next year

SpiceJet opens advance bookings up to March next year

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

SpiceJet also plans to increase its daily flights to 251.

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

With the Ram Mandir scheduled to open its doors to visitors in January, Ayodhya is expected to welcome travelers both from India and abroad.

DGCA allows SpiceJet to open advance bookings beyond March 31

DGCA allows SpiceJet to open advance bookings beyond March 31

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The DGCA has allowed SpiceJet to accept advance bookings beyond March 31.

SpiceJet to resolve settlement disputes with lessors shortly

SpiceJet to resolve settlement disputes with lessors shortly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd on Friday said it expects to resolve settlement disputes with its lessors shortly.

SpiceJet set to buy Boeing 737 Max plane

SpiceJet set to buy Boeing 737 Max plane

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Though a formal purchase agreement with Boeing is yet to be signed, SpiceJet's order size could be of 40-50 planes, a source familiar with the development said. At list price, a 737 Max aircraft is valued at about $100 million (Rs 620 crore).

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

These Bollywood beauties who show you how to rock the colour of 2024.

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture

Now, SpiceJet offers Rs 499 fare on domestic network

Now, SpiceJet offers Rs 499 fare on domestic network

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The bookings for this three-day offer commences from Monday with a travel validity period between January 16 and October 24 next year, SpiceJet said.

Spice Corp shortlisted for Satyam bid

Spice Corp shortlisted for Satyam bid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The B K Modi-led Spice Corporation said on Monday it has been shortlisted by the Satyam board to put its bid for a majority stake in the crisis-ridden IT firm. A senior official of Spice Corp told PTI the company would now get access to financial data relating to revenues, number of employees and clients and other details to value the firm for putting the auction price.

Travel agents nervous about SpiceJet ending up like Kingfisher

Travel agents nervous about SpiceJet ending up like Kingfisher

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Frequent flight cancellations and the Airports Authority of India's decision to put SpiceJet on a cash-and-carry mode have made online travel agencies nervous.

SpiceJet shares crash over 8% as flight operations grounded

SpiceJet shares crash over 8% as flight operations grounded

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Shares of SpiceJet fell sharply by over 8 per cent as flight operations of the cash-strapped company were grounded on Wednesday on payment woes.

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'

Recipe: Bethica's Shola

Recipe: Bethica's Shola

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

This dish is a meal on its own.

Big plans to expand India's spices business

Big plans to expand India's spices business

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Spices export increased close to 50 percent during April-August period. India exported US$421.16 million worth spices during this period while it was only US$ 280.71 million in same time last year.

Will SpiceJet continue to fly amid massive financial crisis?

Will SpiceJet continue to fly amid massive financial crisis?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Spicejet has sought extention from the Airports Authority of India over payment schedule.

Emirates to train SpiceJet pilots

Emirates to train SpiceJet pilots

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The pilots of India's budget carrier SpiceJet would now be trained by flight training establishment of the Dubai carrier, Emirates.

Temasek, SpiceJet deal falls apart

Temasek, SpiceJet deal falls apart

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd., the Singapore government's investment company, said it would not invest in SpiceJet Ltd., an Indian low-fare carrier that started flying in May, because of a disagreement on terms.

Recipe: Bethica's Matar Paneer Madra

Recipe: Bethica's Matar Paneer Madra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

An adaptation of one of the signature dishes of Himachal Pradesh.

SpiceJet offers 5 lakh tickets at cheap rates

SpiceJet offers 5 lakh tickets at cheap rates

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday joined the low fare race in the domestic market putting on the block half a million seats with ticket prices starting at Rs 1,499 under a limited period promotional offer.

5 Curries That Don't Need Tomatoes

5 Curries That Don't Need Tomatoes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

With tomato selling at Rs 120 to Rs 160 per kilo, these desi curries will be your saviours.

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

SpiceJet is expanding international operations to improve dollar earnings and offset losses caused by currency rate fluctuations.

SpiceJet orders 205 aircraft from Boeing for Rs 1.5 lakh crores

SpiceJet orders 205 aircraft from Boeing for Rs 1.5 lakh crores

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

With the earlier order for 55 planes and additional 100 new 737-8 MAX aircraft, the no-frills carrier now has firmed up the order for a total of 155 planes, besides purchase rights for 50 B737-8 MAX and wide body aircraft.

SpiceJet stock soars on buyout buzz

SpiceJet stock soars on buyout buzz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Carrier in denial, even as Paramount looks for a buy.

Spice Group's Modi plans shifting base to India

Spice Group's Modi plans shifting base to India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Bhupendra Kumar Modi is the founder of $2-billion Spice Group.

Fuel to SpiceJet only on immediate payment, say oil cos

Fuel to SpiceJet only on immediate payment, say oil cos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

SpiceJet grounded all its aircraft due to payment woes

Recipe: Vaal Or Butter Beans Curry

Recipe: Vaal Or Butter Beans Curry

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Quick, nutritious curry of butter beans that tastes wonderful slopped over rice or had with garam rotis.