Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumder

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

In his press conference on Wednesday, Trump targeted drug-makers and vowed to bring back production in the US.

Who likes flights at unearthly hours?

Who likes flights at unearthly hours?

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

India may make peak-time allocation of airport slots for its airlines an essential part of any bilateral signed in future. Arindam Majumder reports.

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2016

If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2016

The government is ready to support Air India, but wants the airline to improve its performance.

What next? You can't fly without Aadhar

What next? You can't fly without Aadhar

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2016

'In the US, they have created a blacklist for fliers. We are trying to do the same here.'

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

Country's largest airline has set up a centralised unit to minimise disruptions.

Why the Maharaja has failed to turn around Air India

Why the Maharaja has failed to turn around Air India

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

An additional lease rental of Rs 200 crore on nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners was the reason for ending in the red this quarter, Arindam Majumder reports from New Delhi.

Demonetisation blues? How to travel at ease

Demonetisation blues? How to travel at ease

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

'We feel EMI holidays should pick up now.' How travel companies are trying to win customers after demonetisation.

Demonetisation chill on flight bookings, airlines fight back with cheap fares

Demonetisation chill on flight bookings, airlines fight back with cheap fares

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

To fill seats, airlines have resorted to fare wars following the adverse impact on ticket sales, reports Arindam Majumder.

India to hold start-up fest in London

India to hold start-up fest in London

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

Tie-ups and access to infrastructure of a developed ecosystem prompt choice of venue.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Congruence on terrorism, current disquiet on immigration, short-term visa would top the wish list.

'I would hire Arnab Goswami, but who will pay his salary?'

'I would hire Arnab Goswami, but who will pay his salary?'

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

'People don't want to watch a screaming channel if given a decent alternative.'

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

'The regional market has been brought to life. This is a big development in India's aviation sector,' says Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Govt plans all social security for workers

Govt plans all social security for workers

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2016

Rules being drafted, to also cover unorganised sector; maternity benefit, old age pension, sickness allowance to be included

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

A comparison shows that for Delhi to Mumbai air travel, the lowest airfare price is in the range of Rs 2,755, while the surged price for second-AC comes at Rs 4,104, a 42 per cent increase from the current train fares

India's contract labour laws need to catch up with reality

India's contract labour laws need to catch up with reality

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2016

Contract workers are paid much less than regular workers. This year's Economic Survey estimates wages are on an average 20 times higher in the formal sector than in the informal sector. Arindam Majumder reports.

Dogfight in the Indian sky

Dogfight in the Indian sky

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2016

Federation of Indian Airlines has appealed to DGCA to extend notice period of flyers from 6 months to a year