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

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them. IMAGE: The Parikhs in Paris in 1984. On December 5, 1988, a cold winter evening, an Air India plane touched......

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.' IMAGE: Lieutenant......

Opposition bandh against price rise hits services

The nationwide strike called by Left parties and their allies on Tuesday to protest Centre's "failure" to check price risehit normal life in many parts of the country.KolkataAir and rail services......

Air India seeks help for selling securities of its PF trusts

Divestment-bound Air India is looking to sell securities of its two provident trusts AIEPF and IAEPF, and has sought applications for transaction advisors to help with the proposed sale of the......

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

To attract potential suitors, the government will ease asset valuation norms for Air India by allowing bidders to put in offers on an enterprise value basis, a source said on Monday. To begin......

Deadline to bid for Air India extended till Apr 30

The changes are in view of the requests received from interested bidders and the prevailing situation arising out of COVID-19. The government on Friday extended the deadline for submitting bids......

Will Vistara bid for Air India pie?

The government in January restarted the divestment process of Air India and invited bids for selling 100 per cent of its equity in the state-owned airline, including Air India's 100 per cent......