Megha Manchanda &Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Megha Manchanda &Amp; Sohini Das

GM Halol workers continue to protest even after plant shuts down

GM Halol workers continue to protest even after plant shuts down

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

The contractual workers at Halol were severed by 2016 as the contracts were not renewed, while the permanent workers were offered a separation package in the form of a voluntary retirement scheme

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Modi sets stricter deadlines for infrastructure projects

Modi sets stricter deadlines for infrastructure projects

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The highest ever average daily construction rate of 130 km has been achieved for rural roads

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

How Amul is changing the face of dairying in Jammu & Kashmir. Some 15,000 dairy farmers, many women, are participating in the initiative.

Tata Tigor looks to drive between two lanes

Tata Tigor looks to drive between two lanes

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

Tata group bets on design and price. It looks to mark its spot in a highly cluttered category with its newest offering. Tata Tigor might drives between the lanes!

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Two giant brands get into a slugfest over the goodness of ice creams and frozen desserts, reports Sohini Das.

The return of Kashmir's tourists

The return of Kashmir's tourists

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

The violence in the state last year reduced tourist inflow by 55% and revenue by 80%. Kasmiris hope the summer of 2017 will take them back to the highs of 2015. Sohini Das reports.

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Second body blow after diesel ban on engines of 2,000 cc and above in NCR.

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Political observers say that except for a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, there is little that might go against the BJP.

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Around 625 workers have been fasting since Monday; no disruption of production at the plant

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

Parks would cut transport cost by 10% for industries, allow freight movement on larger trucks and rail.

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

From a 15-16-level hierarchy, the organisation is moving to a flat five-level hierarchy.

Trouble brewing at Tata Motors' Sanand plant

Trouble brewing at Tata Motors' Sanand plant

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Though the workers have not gone on strike, they moved the labour department for not receiving any wage hike since 2015.

On eve of summer, milk cos feel the heat to raise prices

On eve of summer, milk cos feel the heat to raise prices

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

Some players have already raised prices; others in wait-and-watch mode.

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

End of the road for Nano?

End of the road for Nano?

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2017

Sanand produced only 515 Nanos in January, and sold even less, just around 391 units.