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Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

An Air India flight landed safely in San Francisco on Thursday carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members from Magadan in far east Russia where they were stranded for two days after the original......

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

'Everyone knew the G20 summit will take place on September 9 and 10. The order could have been issued in July itself. IMAGE: G20 logos on footpaths and road roundabouts near the Indira Gandhi......

Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Army drones and helicopters kept a close watch on Manipur on Sunday as curfew was relaxed in some parts of the Northeastern state, which was rocked by ethnic violence over the last few days,......

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.' IMAGE: The Atal Setu. Photographs: Sahil Salvi Prime Minister......

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

The border clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Ladakh broke the brittle quiet -- and also the sense of security for anxious Chinese nationals in India who fear a backlash with anti-Chinese......

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months. Plagued by a shortage of commanders, airlines in India are trying to lure back pilots who......

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

Although Gorakhpur is the largest urban centre and trading hub in Eastern UP, catering not only to the neighbouring district but also the adjoining Bihar and Nepal, it had been lacking in proper......

Govt to continue aid to loss-making PSUs

Giving relief to the employees of loss-making public sector units, the government on Wednesday decided to continue supporting distressed public sector units in meeting their wage bills and other......

China to start daily flights to India

In view of increasing tourist exchange between China and India, Air China on Friday said it will start operating daily flights between Beijing and New Delhi starting October 31. Presently it has......

Travel to Far East was never cheaper

So you were packing your bags and were all geared to visit the Far East.Just as you were picturing yourself amidst the sun, the sea and the sands, the horrible news came -- SARS had struck. Flights......

Arsenal pay respects to Highbury

Stand at the top of Highbury hill in north London and, at a glance, you can see how big money has transformed English football.Down Avenell Road lies Highbury stadium, home of Arsenal for 93 years......

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

IMAGE: Jehan Daruvala came 3rd for a podium finish in the F2 race on the sidelines of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on Sunday. Photograph: Jehan Daruvala/Twitter Indian racer Jehan......

Players need to rethink pay: NBA chief Stern

NBA Commissioner David Stern is not in a giving mood these days despite having an office that overlooks the holiday-season revelry of glittery Fifth Avenue. Stern figures he has given enough over......

Jordan stops the bleeding for Wizards

Michael Jordan started for the second successive game and performed like his old self to inspire the Washington Wizards to a 103-78 pasting of the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday."We needed to stop the......

Gunners use football for peace

Arsenal will start next week with the twin aims of building momentum in the Champions League and building bridges between young Jews and Arabs in Israel.While the spotlight will be on their Group B......

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