Air India fires trainer pilot, grounds 10 others trained by him

Air India on Wednesday said it has terminated the services of a trainer pilot for lapses and 10 pilots who underwent training under the trainer pilot have been removed from flying duties pending......

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North.Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South.Nearly 79% of......

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

According to a parliamentary response by the Union health ministry in 2023, around 654,000 families in Delhi are eligible to enrol under the scheme. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts......

'IAF's Job Is To Keep India Secure'

'Today's situation is unacceptable. It has the potential to affect the IAF's operational capability.' IMAGE: The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft takes off. Photograph: Press Information Bureau  ......

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist......

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period......

'Industry Has To Help Us'

'There will be 200 ITIs developed as hubs, while 800 will be developed as spoke, connected with five National Skill Training Institutes.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Skill......

Bigg Boss 18 Looks Very HOT!

First of all, Nia Sharma will not be in Bigg Boss 18. There was a lot of buzz about this actor participating in the reality show, but fans will have to wait a little longer to see her on this......

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditya Seal/Instagram Remember that teenager who romanced Manisha Koirala in the bold and controversial film Ek......

Alia Gives Us Chal Kudiye

Rakul is a denim girl... Raashii in London... Fatima in Amsterdam... Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt collaborates with Diljit Dosanjh for the second time after Udta......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

Tamim Iqbal discharged after heart attack, thanks fans for prayers

'I learned later, the specialist doctors said that I wouldn't have been saved if Dalim bhai had not given CPR properly at that time.'   IMAGE: Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal had......

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

'I always had the belief that my performance and my sincerity will bring back the opportunity.' IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has built himself into one of India's most consistent middle order batters in......

Today's players more focussed on IPL, says Rishabh Pant

'I believe that if your goal is to play for your country, everything else -- including the IPL -- will eventually fall into place.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant adviced young players to focusing on playing......

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

'My journey back to competitive cricket was incredibly challenging.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries in December 2020 before beginning a......

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

IMAGE: Under Jaspal Rana's tutelage, Manu Bhaker became the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics since Independence at the Paris Games. Photograph: ANI Double Olympic......