Bhupesh Bhandari &Amp; Surajeet Dasgupta In New Delhi

Stories by Bhupesh Bhandari &Amp; Surajeet Dasgupta In New Delhi

Bullet trains in India: Fast track to nowhere?

Bullet trains in India: Fast track to nowhere?

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

Some would argue that it bullet trains are too expensive for the cash-starved Indian Railways, and its cost far outweighs the benefits.

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran

Build toilets in the mind first

Build toilets in the mind first

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2014

According to the 2011 census, 67 per cent of rural households and 13 per cent of urban households defecate in the open.

How crony capitalism is killing the Indian economy

How crony capitalism is killing the Indian economy

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2014

Mr Modi, it came across, did not want to be seen as favouring any one business group.

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

Retail giant Tesco's entry into Indian market has hit a regulatory roadblock.

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Freedom of press should not be ruled by politicians, corporates: Trai

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Rahul Khullar, Trai chairman beleives politicians and corporates who own media houses should give freedom to editors.

'People think Modi will create a Dubai or Singapore'

'People think Modi will create a Dubai or Singapore'

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2013

Lunch with BS: Sukhbir Singh Badal, deputy chief minister, Punjab

All about the war of words at McDonald's

All about the war of words at McDonald's

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2013

The war of words that has broken out between Vikram Bakshi and McDonald's Corporation is the latest in the long list of ugly spats between Indian businessmen and their overseas collaborators.

Food Security Bill: A few pertinent questions

Food Security Bill: A few pertinent questions

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2013

Can the leaky public distribution system, or PDS, deliver the subsidised grain to two-thirds of the population?

Should pharma MNCs be peeved?

Should pharma MNCs be peeved?

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2013

In spite of all their complaints, pharma MNCs have been gaining market share in India. And this growth has come largely with generics.

FDI policy set for revamp

FDI policy set for revamp

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

Govt moves to bring in more clarity on definition of 'control'.

Tata Sons caps exposure in airline JV at Rs 49 cr

Tata Sons caps exposure in airline JV at Rs 49 cr

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

Tata said that their exposure in the airline was merely a "financial investment", does not represent a major re-entry into the airlines business.

PAC wants firms to pay for 2G loss

PAC wants firms to pay for 2G loss

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2011

The draft report of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament is understood to have asked the UPA government to quantify the loss to the exchequer from the 2G scam and recover it from companies that benefited from this.

Why Padma awards are important to businessmen

Why Padma awards are important to businessmen

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2011

A Padma award, after all, adds greatly to a businessman's prestige. Walk into the office of anybody who's got it and you won't miss his picture with the President.

How politicians should deal with businessmen

How politicians should deal with businessmen

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2010

All the scams that have tumbled out of the closet in the last few months have exposed one more time the link that exists between businessmen and politicians.

Indian Hotels' four-brand strategy for success

Indian Hotels' four-brand strategy for success

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2010

The Indian Hotels Company has got four brands to cater to different markets.

Why the home market is the kingmaker

Why the home market is the kingmaker

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2010

The good news is that India is hitting critical mass across product categories like mobile telephony, auto and consumer electronics, to name a few.

LTE may score over WiMAX in broadband race

LTE may score over WiMAX in broadband race

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2010

Both Long Term Evolution Time Division Duplex and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access are broadband wireless access technologies.

Indian mobile brands ring loud and clear

Indian mobile brands ring loud and clear

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2010

Young people have come to believe in these start-ups and their dream to change the world.

Sunil Godhwani: The deal maker

Sunil Godhwani: The deal maker

Rediff.com   25 May 2010

Religare's CMD talks about the deals for the Singh brothers of Ranbaxy and how clever structuring of deals, like on loss-making Bollywood film Rann, ensures there's no downside for the group.