Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Stories by Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Air India staff to be provided ESOP option

Air India staff to be provided ESOP option

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

The government is betting on the fact that it will be conducive for the new owner to give voluntary retirement scheme

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2018

'Even if something appears to be wrong, we can always request the government and Parliament to make amends.'

How India plans to improve global university rankings

How India plans to improve global university rankings

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2018

Government gives 60 institutes freedom to fix courses, collaborate with foreign peers.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

DGCA's decision to ground A320neo planes upsets Pratt and Whitney

DGCA's decision to ground A320neo planes upsets Pratt and Whitney

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2018

Grounded Indian planes will be up in air by end of April says company president

Airline Passengers: You have rights!

Airline Passengers: You have rights!

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

Government to ask airlines to educate flyers. 'It will be an exhaustive charter which will tell the passenger about all their rights, like whether they are eligible for a refund when there is a delay in flight, what to do in case of a flight delay and other in-flight etiquette.'

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari, managing director of Rotomac Pens, is now fighting a battle that might be difficult to win.

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

The government would be setting up a National Health Protection Council, National Governance Board and National Health Agency before roll-out of the scheme on August 15.

'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.

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

Experts believe that states will be in a predicament because of their tight fiscal position and reluctance to replace their own health schemes with this newly announced National Health Protection Scheme.

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2018

Rawat has a short tenure in his new role, but it is likely going to be an eventful one, reports Sahil Makkar.

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.

'Not just minorities, everyone must feel safe'

'Not just minorities, everyone must feel safe'

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2017

Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje breaks her silence.

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.

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2017

The precautions are being proposed to ensure that other cattle varieties are not exported or transported outside the state as Nagori cattle

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