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PIX: IAF air show is back in Srinagar after 14 years

PIX: IAF air show is back in Srinagar after 14 years

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

IAF conducts the air show, Srinagar and the government is part of the ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations

Cochin airport gears up to receive A380s

Cochin airport gears up to receive A380s

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

The Cochin International Airport Ltd is undergoing expansion at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion), which when completed would allow it to receive the world's largest aircraft, Airbus A380, a top CIAL executive said on Thursday.

Congress ruined Uttarakhand, opposed creation of state: Modi

Congress ruined Uttarakhand, opposed creation of state: Modi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

"Why did Congress oppose creation of Uttarakhand as a state? Those who cannot think well of the people here, how can they govern?" Prime Minister Modi said while addressing an election rally.

India will be a $5 trillion economy by 2025: Modi

India will be a $5 trillion economy by 2025: Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Referring to the government's Make in India initiative, he said India has become a hub of mobile phone manufacturing, which has provided employment to 4-5 lakh youth in the last four years and has helped the country save Rs 3 lakh crore foreign exchange.

Government should take bold and decisive steps

Government should take bold and decisive steps

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Budget should be a platform for govt to take bold steps.

Touring Ladakh just got easier

Touring Ladakh just got easier

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

The state has appointed professional Adventure and Cultural Tourist (Act) guides to familiarise visitors with the landscape, heritage and culture of the place, a popular destination for foreign tourists.

If US, Iran can end hostilities, why not India, Pak: Mehbooba

If US, Iran can end hostilities, why not India, Pak: Mehbooba

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The chief minister invoked the legacy of former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, by sending a strong message of peace and reconciliation to both India and Pakistan.

Review: This Spanish Masala is bland!

Review: This Spanish Masala is bland!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Set in Spanish locales with food as one of its motifs, the film turns out to be stale and bland.

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

MakeMyTrip chairman, CEO to forego salary from April

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip's top executives Deep kalra and Rajesh Magow have decided to draw 'zero salary' from April 2020, while the rest of its leadership team will take a reduction of around 50 per cent in their compensation amid the covid-19 outbreak. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and its group CEO Rajesh Magow have decided to take 'zero salary' from April 2020 as the company plans to undertake multiple "tough measures" to keep overall expenses at a minimum amid the covid-19 outbreak.

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A central leader of radical Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, Rehmat Salam Khattak, is among 30 arrested in raids following the attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Karak district on Wednesday, Station House Officer Rehmatullah Khan told PTI.

UP govt files 'vision document' before SC to save Taj

UP govt files 'vision document' before SC to save Taj

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The vision document was submitted after an angry apex court on July 11 lashed out the state government for its apathy towards the 17th century Mughal era monument

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The 28 new ministers who joined the Chouhan cabinet on July 2 include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state.

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

Eco-friendly cars to Ganga as transport hub... Gadkari's big plans

Eco-friendly cars to Ganga as transport hub... Gadkari's big plans

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Promoting ethanol-friendly cars, turning river Ganga into a waterway and rolling out 50 stalled road projects are three top agendas for him.

Travel: Exploring Montenegro's wild beauty

Travel: Exploring Montenegro's wild beauty

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

GetAhead reader Soma Biswas shares her visit to Montenegro, a beautiful Balkan country in south eastern Europe.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

4 lakh foreigners visit India in June

4 lakh foreigners visit India in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The 'Incredible India' campaign has attracted around four lakh foreign tourists in June this year as against 3.70 lakh in the corresponding period last year, data prepared by the Tourism Ministry said.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Railways to start Bharat Teerth tourist trains

Railways to start Bharat Teerth tourist trains

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

"The running of Bharat Teerth is to emphasise our unity in diversity and bring to reality Kabiguru's (Rabindranath Tagore) words in our national anthem Punjab Sindhu Gujarat Maratha, Dravida Utkala Banga, Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga," railway minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The hotels in the pipeline will include a range of Marriott brand portfolios such as JW Marriott, Tribute Portfolio and Sheraton.

'I was in modelling school by age 12'

'I was in modelling school by age 12'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

On a visit to Mumbai, Miss South Africa 2010 Nicole Flint talks culture, food, and how she made her career in the fashion industry.

India's new visa regime problematic: Travel agents

India's new visa regime problematic: Travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Speaking at a tourism ministry's Singapore roadshow for promoting the Delhi Commonwealth Games and visa on arrival on Monday night, the agents said travelers were no longer comfortable to make a return trip to India, having landed at one of its airports and then travelling to neighbouring countries.

Aamir Khan: I am the brand ambassador of India

Aamir Khan: I am the brand ambassador of India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The actor on Wednesday steered clear of the controversy over superstar Amitabh Bachchan endorsing Gujarat, saying he is the brand ambassador of whole of India.

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'The Olympics postponement may not be a political body blow to Abe Shinzo, but it is no denying that the economic cost of the postponement of the Games will be heavy for Japan,' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

In pix: The tigers of Bandhavgarh

In pix: The tigers of Bandhavgarh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Filmmaker and wildlife conservationist Dhruv Singh explains why tigers are important and what you can do to improve the numbers.

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'The Ayush minister (Shripad Yesso Naik) himself was suffering from COVID-19 and got treated in a modern hospital.'

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sania Mirza has said that French Open is going to be the "toughest" for her and Swiss partner Martina Hingis as clay court is not among their favourite surfaces.

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.

ONGC hikes Pawan Hans stake to 49 pc

ONGC hikes Pawan Hans stake to 49 pc

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

This is the first time such a service is being offered in India. While ONGC will raise its stake in Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited to 21 per cent from 49 per cent, NTPC has proposed to make an investment of Rs 55 crore in the company, Tyagi said.

Bihar tops DIPP's real-time ease of doing biz ranking

Bihar tops DIPP's real-time ease of doing biz ranking

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar is followed by Telangana and Jharkhand.

Be soldiers of development: Modi's advice to India Inc

Be soldiers of development: Modi's advice to India Inc

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Calling the young CEOs as his team, Modi said India's development must be made a mass movement and entrepreneurs should think of what more they can do for the country's growth and for the poor.

PHOTOS: Nadal and Djokovic go sightseeing in Bangkok

PHOTOS: Nadal and Djokovic go sightseeing in Bangkok

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Tennis titans Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday and visited the site of a deadly Bangkok bomb blast.

After Panama Papers, decision on Big B as face of Incredible India delayed

After Panama Papers, decision on Big B as face of Incredible India delayed

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The final decision was supposed to be taken this month, however, it has been postponed.

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

Here's why Olympics must go ahead next year...

Here's why Olympics must go ahead next year...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has pledged to win public support for the Games, although a media survey showed a majority think they should be cancelled or postponed again.

Tougher norms for import of cars

Tougher norms for import of cars

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The government on Wednesday tightened norms for import of high end cars and sports utility vehicles by hotels, travel agents and tour operators following reports of misuse of tax concessions available on import of vehicles for tourism.