Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Stories by Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Labour reforms in India may get going, finally

Labour reforms in India may get going, finally

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

As the Centre faces multiple hurdles, BJP-governed states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have swiftly moved in to usher in radical reforms as they aim to take a larger share of the FDI pie.

Air India opposes changes to ownership norms

Air India opposes changes to ownership norms

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Existing norms mandate 2/3rd of members of an airline's board must comprise Indian nationals

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2017

In the past, Qatar Airways has repeatedly expressed a desire to invest in IndiGo, the country's largest domestic airline.

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

'She should review her strategy of social engineering and get back to the BSP's initial plank of social change.'

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

The company has charted out a three step process in achieving the target

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

Increments in 2017 would be less than in 2016, says survey.

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2017

Units employing up to 49 workers are not required to list themselves with the government.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2017

Anti-incumbency sentiment in Punjab puts SAD in a weak spot. But voters remain divided over AAP and Congress. Sahil Makkar reports.

Will AAP be the change Punjab seeks?

Will AAP be the change Punjab seeks?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

The only factor working against the AAP, and in favour of the Congress, is the infighting in the former.

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

According to sources in the aviation ministry, only State-owned Air India and private carrier AirAsia India have agreed to pay the surcharge.

After loss of Rs 400 crore...

After loss of Rs 400 crore...

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

Vistara is trying to be leaner and meaner, while staying focused on the original brand promise; it aims to be profitable by FY21. Arindam Majumder reports.

Handcuffed from Dubai to Delhi

Handcuffed from Dubai to Delhi

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

With passengers flying Indian skies getting more and more unruly, day by day, airlines are forced to stock rope and handcuffs on board and use them as they did the other day on a Dubai-Delhi flight.

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.

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series Sahil Makkar finds out how badly Jalandhar's sports goods industry was hit by the note ban and the price it continues to pay.

In non-election year, political donations down 84%

In non-election year, political donations down 84%

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2016

despite an Election Commission notification, disallowing tax benefits on cash donations to political parties, the cash contribution increased from 0.14% in FY15 to 1.42% in FY16.