World's biggest cruise liner makes a splash

Forget Titanic. Cut to present. Longer than three-and-a-half football pitches and boasting an ice rink, the world's biggest and most expensive cruise liner has floated for the first time. The......

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the......

The coup that changed India's Diaspora policy

As India gears up to honour its pravasis on January 9 to mark their contribution in the nation’s development, Rediff.com presents perspectives from eminent writers on the Diaspora.Kicking off......

The moments that shaped 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news......

Foreign cruise liners put India on itinerary

Foreign cruise liners have finally put India on their itinerary. Star Cruises, a Norwegian liner, is in talks with the shipping ministry for making India a regular port of call."The liner, which......

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate Indians are slowly warming up to cruise tourism, particularly in outbound circuits. Back home, the government is gearing up......

Holiday on the high seas

The $13-15 million Indian cruise market is growing at the rate of 20-25 per cent.To cash in on the small but growing number of Indians sailing for a holiday, several international cruise brands......

TCI plans cruise JV with govt

Travel Corporation of India is planning to introduce cruises in the Indian ocean by end of 2004. It has offered the Indian government to pick-up a 26 per cent equity in the cruise......

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

IMAGE: Liam Livingstone said he could not wait to play for RCB, especially in home games at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Photograph: BCCI England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his......

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Veterans

T20 cricket is regarded as a young player's game. Yet, in every IPL season, several senior players prove that age is just a number, as they leave a lasting impact with their brilliant performances......

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai Indians Owners Nita Ambani and......

Royals to offer lucrative multi-year contract to Buttler?

IMAGE: Jos Buttler has been an integral part of the Rajasthan Royals line-up since 2018. Photograph: BCCI Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals is all set to offer a lucrative......

That door is now closed: Narine rules out international return

Sunil Narine's purple patch has compelled West Indies captain Rovman Powell to encourage the spinner to come out of retirement for the home World Cup.   IMAGE: So far this IPL season, Sunil......