Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

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'Autonomous' Prasar Bharati rejects I&B ministry's diktat

'Autonomous' Prasar Bharati rejects I&B ministry's diktat

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

I&B Ministry, Prasar Bharati are in tussle over ministry's directives, reports Shreya Jai and Arindam Majumder.

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2018

In contrast to its global peers, a lion's share of Delhi airport's growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Because of lack of pilots, airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments.

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2018

Only 11 antibiotics in clinical trials have received qualified infectious disease product status from the US FDA, of which five are Wockhardt's drugs.

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2018

Modi's 'UDAN' project faces fund crunch as too many airlines have come on board

Post sell-off, govt likely to hold around 26% stake in Air India

Post sell-off, govt likely to hold around 26% stake in Air India

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

Government believes privatisation would increase the airline's efficiency and make it profitable, enriching the value of the remaining stake with it.

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2018

The good news is that the government has taken notice of the pain and has formed a task force to improve operating procedure during foggy days.

Buy your ticket from the airline and win sops

Buy your ticket from the airline and win sops

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

While global majors like JetBlue, RyanAir, Southwest sell almost 90 per cent of their tickets through their own websites or apps, airlines in India have a minuscule share of around 25 per cent through direct channel booking.

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2017

An integrated team of 200 staff crunches data to minimise disruption for 149 planes, but airport infrastructure poses a challenge

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

The airline would offer Re 1 ticket to a few passengers through a lucky draw as part of its promotional campaign.

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months.

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

How Jet Airways plans to save cost

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

Jet will, however, continue to pay the sale-linked productivity bonus to them.

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

How EPFO subscribers will gain from equity investment

How EPFO subscribers will gain from equity investment

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2017

The 15% invested every month in equity would be allotted to subscribers in the form of units.

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2017

Small Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code likely to be redrafted under pressure from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Revamped GST rules cheer avaition sector

Revamped GST rules cheer avaition sector

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

The revised structure will help to keep airfares down, when airlines already face a triple challenge of rising crude oil prices, rupee depreciation and constrained airport capacity.

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2017

Drones or unmanned aircraft are being used for several purposes such as mapping, survey and commercial photography, while e-commerce giant Amazon is looking to use them for deliveries to its consumers in the US.

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2017

The government plans to rationalise trade margins for many other medical devices, besides stents and knee implants.