Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

Stories by Arindam Majumder &Amp; Sahil Makkar

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2016

From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

Report Card: Modi government's signature schemes

Report Card: Modi government's signature schemes

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Take a look at Modi government's signature initiatives and status report.

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Rediff.com   25 May 2016

The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'

Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?

Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

The National Investigation Agency has accused the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad of planting evidence and coercing witnesses, but its own investigation is incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com   22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

The woman who kicked up a storm

The woman who kicked up a storm

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.

Airlines to have more say on new low-cost airports

Airlines to have more say on new low-cost airports

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2016

40 executives in the middle to senior level are set to join the airline from rival IndiGo.

Airports to get boost via hybrid model

Airports to get boost via hybrid model

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2016

Airlines cry foul.

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2016

AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2016

The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs