Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Stories by Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

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

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

Officials say many politicians and retired bureaucrats make every effort to stay in these government bungalows.

Cloud over surfing the web in the skies

Cloud over surfing the web in the skies

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

Govt's decision to allow in-flight Wi-Fi doesn't take off with budget airlines, full-service carriers enthused

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

The logic behind the BJP targeting Mayawati's votes.

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

She has been losing her party's core voters since the 2007 assembly polls, whereas the Samajwadi Party has managed to keep its flock together. The BJP believes she is a soft target.

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.