Arindam Majumder And Alokananda Chakraborty

Stories by Arindam Majumder And Alokananda Chakraborty

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 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.

'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.

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

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

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

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

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.