Arindam Majumder And Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Arindam Majumder And Nivedita Mookerji

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.

'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.'

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2018

Decades apart, but the drama linked to the two appears similar, says Nivedita Mookerji.

PNB fraud: 'Probability of bank scams is much higher in PSBs'

PNB fraud: 'Probability of bank scams is much higher in PSBs'

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

The RBI expects the assessment to show if the systemic failure was only in PNB or in the overall banking universe

'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.

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.

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.

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

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

The airline would offer Re 1 ticket to a few passengers through a lucky draw as part of its promotional campaign.

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months.

In a first, Modi to deliver inaugural address at Ficci AGM

In a first, Modi to deliver inaugural address at Ficci AGM

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2017

It's seen as a signal that he wants to engage with India Inc at a time when the economy has started looking up.

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

Whether it's about colonising Mars or donning Net-connected apparel, 2022 is a year everyone seems to be planning for, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

How EPFO subscribers will gain from equity investment

How EPFO subscribers will gain from equity investment

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2017

The 15% invested every month in equity would be allotted to subscribers in the form of units.