News for 'train-journeys'

'Nothing lasts forever'

'Nothing lasts forever'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'I don't get attached to my success,' Ayushmann Khurrana tells Kavita Chowdhury.

No more cheap airline tickets?

No more cheap airline tickets?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

Win a train trip with Kamal Hassan

Win a train trip with Kamal Hassan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Train passengers can now file FIRs from any place

Train passengers can now file FIRs from any place

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

As per a recent decision, passengers can lodge a 'zero FIR' in any railway station and seek swift action.

Rate Deepika's off-screen Tamasha outfits!

Rate Deepika's off-screen Tamasha outfits!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Take a look, and VOTE for your favourites!

'I ordered egg curry for lunch, it was stinking'

'I ordered egg curry for lunch, it was stinking'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Dr Pranveer Singh from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh shares his experience of having poor quality meals served in the Azad Hind Express.

It's been a 'difficult', but fruitful journey for captain Shaw

It's been a 'difficult', but fruitful journey for captain Shaw

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Shaw comes from Virar, a small town in Palghar district near Mumbai, and the youngster walked down memory lane, retracing his journey from his home town to New Zealand.

PM's address will change if this BJP MP has her way!

PM's address will change if this BJP MP has her way!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Meenkashi Lekhi believes that the existing name, Race Course Road, "does not match with Indian culture".

Who owns GO Airlines?

Who owns GO Airlines?

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Say goodbye to train journeys as a surprisingly large number of low-cost airlines prepare to slug it out. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the new battle in the Indian skies.

Vajpayee to visit Ayodhya by train

Vajpayee to visit Ayodhya by train

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

He will travel from Katra to Ayodhya on February 7 to dedicate to the nation a mega-bridge on Sarayu River.

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I don't think I can go back home before the lockdown is lifted because Nitishji has said he will not allow students from Kota to return.'

Railway hikes Tatkal charges

Railway hikes Tatkal charges

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The Railways have decided to hike the 'Tatkal charges' payable by passengers undertaking train journey at short notice from November 14, railway sources said on Thursday.

Why should I seek bail? Uma Bharti

Why should I seek bail? Uma Bharti

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

'I will surrender before the court. If I am put in jail, I will stay there. If I am released I will take to the streets for the right to unfurl national flag at the Idgah Maidan,' said the fiery leader.

When Eden Gardens crowd gifted Indian cricketers bangles!

When Eden Gardens crowd gifted Indian cricketers bangles!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It's not only bouquets and brickbats but also bangles at Eden Gardens, recollected former India captain Chandu Borde.

A Dilliwalli in Switzerland

A Dilliwalli in Switzerland

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The Swiss show their love of cows by letting them graze in meadows, plump and healthy, instead of by killing minorities.' 'Women drink and kiss their dates in public while wearing tiny skirts, yet walk home unraped.' Mitali Saran on how much she misses Switzerland.

'In 1977, the waiters were prompt and courteous'

'In 1977, the waiters were prompt and courteous'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Readers share their experience of ordering meals in the Indian Railway.

'We end up quarrelling with the pantry car staff'

'We end up quarrelling with the pantry car staff'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Readers share their experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.

Bohra community contributing to 'Mission of Vikas': PM Modi

Bohra community contributing to 'Mission of Vikas': PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The prime minister also praised the Dawoodi Bohras, a sect within Shia Islam known for their trading and business acumen, for their efforts in making the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a success.

Railway passengers will soon get a meal of their choice

Railway passengers will soon get a meal of their choice

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The system will give a boost to regional trade and business.

Senior citizen age limit reduced to 60 years

Senior citizen age limit reduced to 60 years

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Rail Budget for 2003-04 has proposed bringing down the age limit for senior citizens concession from 65 years to 60 years.

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Rediff.com10 May 2018

We've already presented some of the stunning early entries to the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest in the Nature category and now, here are incredible portraits and action shots of people from around the world that have been submitted in the People category. As mentioned earlier, the grand-prize winner will be awarded $10,000 (Rs 6.67 lakh), will have their photo posted on the @NatGeoTravel Instagram account, as well as the bragging rights. Take a look and be amazed!

4 days on, no trace of Army Captain Shikhar Deep

4 days on, no trace of Army Captain Shikhar Deep

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The search operation for the officer posted in Jammu and Kashmir is being carried out jointly by the Army, Bihar police, Railway police, National Investigation Agency and the Intelligence Bureau in the Kanpur-Katihar-Delhi section, a defence spokesman said in Jammu on Thursday.

How many more Indians will be lynched, Modiji?

How many more Indians will be lynched, Modiji?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'Isn't it obvious that the BJP government in Jharkand and its police force care two hoots about the Supreme Court's orders?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge'

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Jasmit Singh, 85, recalls a horrific train journey to New Delhi on the day Indira Gandhi was killed.

How mobile app Haptik can redefine customer services

How mobile app Haptik can redefine customer services

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The app, named after the German word 'Haptik' that means the same as 'haptic' in English, is available both on the iOS and Android platforms.

Did BJP misuse Railways in poll-bound Bihar?

Did BJP misuse Railways in poll-bound Bihar?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Bihar's grand alliance has complained to the Election Commission about Bharatiya Janata Party workers from the state allegedly being taken to saffron party-ruled states for "training" by special trains at concessional rates in violation of the norms and demanded action under the anti-graft law.

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

Tour Album: When Modi embraced Africa

Tour Album: When Modi embraced Africa

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

From displaying his skills as a drummer in Dar-es-Salaam with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli to pensively retracing Mahatma Gandhi's train journey in South Africa, Prime Minister Modi's tour albums are one of their kind.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Indrani was cheering Pasbola on from the back, with little, happy whoops, that she muffled with her chunni. Indrani was in her element on Friday. The defence's cross-examination was clearly going her way and Indrani was delighted.

'The uppuma simply melts in your mouth'

'The uppuma simply melts in your mouth'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Rediff reader Ashok Paskalraj writes about the steaming hot uppuma served at Villupuram railway station.

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Thanks to the flaws in the way it is implementing dynamic pricing, the Indian Railways is losing its premium travel base faster than ever before, say RailYatri's Manish Rathi and Kapil Raizada.

How a Sikh family survived a massacre 30 years ago

How a Sikh family survived a massacre 30 years ago

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

'Koi Sardar hai? Goli se maar dalenge...' 'The only sardars who were spared in the train were the six with us. And the credit goes to the innate goodness of the passengers in our coach.' Payal Singh Mohanka remembers that horrifying train journey in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination.

AAP fears attack on Kejriwal, alleges lax security by police

AAP fears attack on Kejriwal, alleges lax security by police

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The AAP has alleged that the ink attack on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was part of a "big rehearsal" to possibly "physically harm" him in future.

Shah Rukh tweets first look of Salman's Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Shah Rukh tweets first look of Salman's Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com26 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Thirumanam Enum Nikkah fails to impress

Review: Thirumanam Enum Nikkah fails to impress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Thirumanam Enum Nikkah fails to live up to expectation despite the good performance by both Jai and Nazriya.

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a tedious comedy drama that attempts to highlight the inhumane working conditions of factory workers in our country.

Police, paramilitary await 'martyr' status even after 31,895 deaths

Police, paramilitary await 'martyr' status even after 31,895 deaths

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The paramilitary and police forces in the country have lost 31,895 personnel in the last 53 years in the line of duty but they are still fighting for the "martyr" status for the dead officers and men like in the armed forces.