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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India Express adds flights to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun
Air India Express MUMBAI: Air India Express is set to strengthen its domestic network with the addition of three new cities, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, marking another milestone in the airline's rapid expansion. With these routes, the Tata-owned carrier will operate across 41 domestic and 17 international destinations, totaling 58 points on its network. Services to Ahmedabad and Chandigarh will commence from September 1, 2025, followed by Dehradun on September 15, 2025. All three cities will initially be connected to the airline's Bengaluru hub, a key operational base that already handles over 405 weekly flights to 34 domestic and three international destinations. The airline will operate twice-daily flights on the Ahmedabad–Bengaluru and Chandigarh–Bengaluru routes, and daily flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru. Introductory one-way fares start at Rs 4,100, available via the carrier's website, mobile app, and other booking platforms. 'With our fleet now exceeding 115 aircraft, we continue to build a robust network focusing on connectivity between metros and emerging cities,' said Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo 'Our guests can look forward to a warm, reliable flying experience featuring hot meals, comfortable seats, and thoughtfully curated fare options tailored to individual travel needs. These new destinations are part of a broader strategy to tap into high-potential markets.' The expansion highlights the airline's focus on linking diverse markets — from Ahmedabad's entrepreneurial and cultural vibrancy, to Chandigarh's modernist architecture and proximity to the Himalayan foothills, and Dehradun's role as a gateway to Uttarakhand's spiritual and adventure tourism circuit. In addition to flights, Air India Express offers curated travel experiences through its 'Xpress Holidays' platform, bundling accommodation, transport, and activities. The airline also continues its 'Tales of India' livery series, showcasing regional art forms such as Gujarat's Bandhani, Punjab's Phulkari, and Uttarakhand's Aipan on aircraft exteriors — each design paying homage to India's cultural heritage. Air India Express currently operates a fleet of 116 aircraft, comprising 76 Boeing 737s and 40 Airbus A320s. The airline runs over 500 daily flights, including services to 14 international destinations from Bengaluru via one-stop connections, such as Dubai, Doha, Singapore, and Riyadh. The new Bengaluru connections to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun are expected to boost both business and leisure travel, while enhancing the airline's competitive positioning in India's fast-growing aviation market. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays , public holidays , current gold rate and silver price .
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
After Germany & Dubai, women artisans take Phulkari to London
After showcasing their skills in Germany and Dubai, women from Bathinda are now taking Punjab's Phulkari to the global stage in London through HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited's (HMEL) initiative. HMEL, through its social development and livelihood promotion initiatives, is empowering rural women artisans who work with Phulkari in India and abroad. In the last week of July, at the Source Fashion Exhibition held at Olympia, London, the HMEL-supported Nabha Foundation collaborated with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) under the India Pavilion and presented a display of Punjab's Phulkari. Over 200 handcrafted products, including 45 new designs, were showcased as per the demands of the international market. These included accessories, fabric swatches and traditional embroidered borders, said HMEL in a statement. 'The exhibition stall was visited by Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Minister (Economic), High Commission of India, London; Shreeranjani Kanagavel, First Secretary (Economic); and Rangaswamy from HEPC, who encouraged the artisans. We also visited premium stores such as Harrods to gain insights into global trends and product positioning,' said Manpreet Kaur, a Phulkari trainer and artisan, who was part of this tour. Nabha Foundation's Executive Director Shubhra Singh and Manpreet represented the women artisans. At the event, they connected with over 50 UK-based designers, boutique owners, exporters, and sourcing managers. Shirts and dresses by the Phulkari artisans, furnishing products caught the attention of interior designers and niche segments such as pet lifestyle brands. The visitors also got a chance to witness the intricate details and cultural heritage of Phulkari during the live embroidery demonstrations, the HMEL said. In addition, with HMEL's support, six women artisans participated in the Venix 2025 programme at IIM Bangalore from August 1 to August 3. They received valuable insights on new product ideas such as short kurtis, shrugs, and skirts, and also explored the area of online market and emerging market trends, said HMEL authorities. For the past two years, HMEL, in collaboration with Nabha Foundation, has been working to revive Phulkari through training camps, design innovation, market access, and participation in national and international exhibitions. These efforts have integrated Phulkari into modern fashion and lifestyle. Today, over 300 women from 22 villages are associated with this initiative, becoming self-reliant, and establishing their unique identity, the HMEL statement said.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chandigarh to host its inaugural ET SME Make in India Regional Summit on August 7
Live Events Chandigarh has long been touted as one of the most beautiful and well-planned cities in India. The city's green spaces and modern architecture with well-maintained roads and transportation systems have made it a desirable location not only for living but also as a business hub. Its strategic location as the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, along with its proximity to Delhi, makes it ideal for trade and commerce. It's these very strengths that make Chandigarh the perfect host for the upcoming ET Make in India SME Regional Summit on August has a strong presence in various industries, such as the light engineering sector, textiles, pharmaceuticals, etc. Its strategic location also provides access to educated and skilled talent from nearby states. The city is also recognised for its traditional crafts like Phulkari embroidery and Punjabi city has a total number of 54,865 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—53,494 are micro enterprises, 1,247 are small, and 124 are medium enterprises, as per the Udyam Summit, to be held in the city for the first time, will begin with a keynote address on the topic 'From policy to prosperity: A roadmap for MSME success.'There will be an exclusive fireside chat with Nagaraj Garla, Executive Director of IDBI Bank , on the topic titled 'Catalysing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank 's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs.'This will be followed by an engaging panel discussion on the topic 'Chandigarh & beyond: Strengthening regional MSME ecosystems in North India.' The panellists here include Somveer Anand, CEO, Innovation Punjab; Dilpreet Singh Boparai, General Secretary, Mohali Industries Association (MIA); and Arush Chopra, Co-founder, Just SME Summit will also serve as a platform providing networking opportunities to local small businesses and industry leaders. They can engage, connect, and have an open endeavour will be conducted under the theme of 'Empowering MSMEs: Driving India's Century of Sustainable Growth,' to champion, acknowledge, and fortify the Indian MSME sector. It will be conducted by with IDBI Bank as the Banking & Lending Partner and Canon as the Tech Enabler. Each summit will comprise a diverse array of discussions and sessions, including panel discussions, masterclasses, and showcases of MSME solutions This is the third annual edition of the ET Make in India Regional Summit series. In the inaugural year, the programme covered Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Hyderabad. In this edition, 20 cities will be covered, including Thane, Nagpur, Dehradun, and ET MSME Awards, India's most coveted awards programme celebrating the achievements of the MSME sector, is back with its sixth edition. Register here to be recognised as India's top MSME
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: PU's formal convocation attire to make another appearance
After it first debuted at the convocation event held in March this year, PU's formal convocation attire will make a second appearance at a medal distribution ceremony planned to honour university toppers of previous years on Friday. The medal distribution ceremony will be held for toppers of sessions 2018–2019, 2019–2020, and 2020–2021 who couldn't be honoured earlier. (HT File) There was a controversy at the time of rehearsal for the convocation when it was noticed that the varsity's name was misspelled as 'Punjab'. PU officials however have claimed that it was a lapse on the vendor's side and it has now been fixed. The medal distribution ceremony will be held for toppers of sessions 2018–2019, 2019–2020, and 2020–2021 who couldn't be honoured earlier. This ceremony was first planned in May, however it had to be rescheduled owing to the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. It will now be held on Friday at the Law Auditorium. Former senator Davesh Moudgil had written various letters asking that the ceremony be held to honour the toppers from these previous batches. Registrar YP Verma, controller of examinations Jagat Bhushan, and a number of professors and officials participated in the review meeting for making the necessary arrangements for the Medal Distribution Ceremony. A compulsory rehearsal will be held at 9 am, for which the students have to mark their attendance at 8.30 am in the prescribed Phulkari jackets. Entry to both the rehearsal and the function will be permitted only upon presentation of valid identification cards. Medals will be awarded to the students only. Eighteen students will be awarded as per the endowment funds. In case a candidate is unable to attend, the medals will be handed over to their respective departments/colleges/institutions for further processing. Seating for the parents will be available at the auditorium balcony as per the availability of seats. Otherwise, arrangements for them will be made near the venue as per the earlier practice. All undergraduate and postgraduate candidates have been asked to adhere to the general dress code, as per which boys may wear either white formal shirts with beige trousers (western wear) or white/off-white/beige kurta-pajama (Indian wear), with matching white/off-white/beige turbans where applicable. Girls may opt for white formal shirts with beige trousers (western wear) or white/off-white/beige salwar suits, churidaar suits, or saris (Indian wear), with a matching white/off-white/beige dupatta where applicable.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
From Anushka to Akshata, it rained fashion at the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 finale
Before the final toss at IPL 2025 between finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could occur, rain arrived. However, the rain gods were kind enough to hold the pours, so the highly anticipated match between the well-deserving teams could conclude, turning into a memorable one for either of the teams, with both aiming for their first IPL trophy ever since the 18 years of match happened, RCB finally won, and it rained again. This time, it was tears. Mostly for the star, Virat Kohli, whose loyalty to the franchise since the inception of the league finally culminated in a trophy win for the very first heavy pour that stood out during the final match was that of fashion. From Anushka Sharma to Preity Zinta and former First Lady of the UK, Akshata Murty, there was an impressive rain of style in the for instance, took the classy route in a foolproof white shirt and blue jeans combo. It wasn't without a touch of glam, though. Anushka Sharma gives the white-shirt-with-blue-jeans combo a fashion upgrade. (Photo: Getty) She wore an oversized white shirt from Alexander Wang, a comfy choice, we must say, paired with pearl and rhinestone-embellished blue jeans. A perfect way to elevate a simple and elegant jewellery, she opted for eye-catching diamond earrings, a stack of bracelets and a Rolex watch. She skipped makeup as she joined thousands of spectators in the stadium to cheer for her husband, Virat Preity Zinta's team didn't win the trophy, she came dressed for victory. A proper Punjabi salwar suit with a Phulkari dupatta was her pick for the night.#PreityZinta has tears in her eyes, as expected. She's heartbroken again. I saw similar visuals in 2014. #RCBvPBKS #IPL #IPL18 #IPL2025 #TATAIPL #Ahmedabad #Final Tejan Shrivastava (@BeingTeJan) June 3, 2025Another fashionable appearance came from Akshata Murty, who was accompanied by her husband and former UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The couple cheered for Bengaluru, the city where she previously lived and tied the knot with for her elegant dressing, Murty wore a striking red full-length dress with matching flats. Monotone fashion, for the win! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshata Murty (@akshatamurty_official)Talking about sartorial game at the IPL 2025 finals cannot be complete without mentioning cricket legend Chris Gayle's tribute to both RCB and PBKS, the teams he has played for in the past. He put together an outfit featuring elements from both teams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Gayle (@chrisgayle333)While Gayle was seen sporting an RCB jersey at the team hotel, the West Indies great was also wearing a turban, signalling his support for Punjab Kings. A meaningful fashion statement, we say!Must Watch advertisement
