7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

  Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo In less than 24 hours, nine flights received bomb threats and the total count has......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Jaishankar reveals his father was on hijacked flight in 1984

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday revealed that his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984 and said he had a unique window on “both sides” in such situations -- the......

Maldives resumes India-gifted Dornier, helicopters for evacuations

The Maldives has resumed using a Dornier aircraft and two helicopters gifted by India for medical evacuations after the two countries reached an understanding over the repatriation of Indian......

Air India-Vistara merger may impact 600 non-flying staff

Around 600 non-flying staff of Air India and Vistara are likely to be impacted by the two airlines' mega-merger, and efforts will be made to provide job opportunities to the affected employees......

Breath analyser tests: DGCA's diktat for pilots

Pilots might soon be asked not to use perfume, mouthwash and tooth gel as that may result in positive breath analyser test. Photograph: Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters The Directorate General of Civil......

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Photograph: Reuters Menezes,......

Grounded Jet Airways' cabin crew association moves NCLT for liquidation

A Jet Airways employees’ union has moved court for liquidation amid continued differences between lenders and the Kalrock-Jalan consortium over the revival of the grounded airline.......

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

While big hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.......

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot. There are certain realities of......

Kareena, Malaika's Girls' Night Out

Photograph: Kind courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram What do the Kapoor sisters do on a night out with the Arora sisters? Karisma gave us a little peek by posting pictures of a fun night with......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

IMAGE: In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Lionel Messi scored 20 goals and had 16 assists in 19 matches. Photograph: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Lionel Messi......

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

IMAGE: A statement from the Gambia Football Federation said preliminary investigations indicated that there was a loss of cabin pressure and oxygen. Photograph: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters Gambia......

What's Ishan Kishan Doing On All Fours?

IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan shared a glimpse of the celebrations on his Instagram page. Photograph and video: Shikhar Dhawan/Instagram After Team India's 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe, it was time for......

Gujarat Titans And The Art of the Heist

IMAGE: Gujarat Titans Captain Hardik Pandya can barely believe the finish he just witnessed -- and not for the first time this season. Photograph: BCCI Scorecard: GT v SRH Gujarat Titans have......

Virtual commentary likely for IPL amid COVID-19

'Star is usually very thorough with its planning and execution but commentary from home in the IPL will be a massive challenge.' IMAGE: Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar during an IPL match......