Megha Manchanda &Amp;Amp; Sohini Das

Stories by Megha Manchanda &Amp;Amp; Sohini Das

Policy to ease traffic has gone nowhere

Policy to ease traffic has gone nowhere

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Road ministry identified bike-sharing, carpooling and e-rickshaws as ways to deal with rising pollution in major cities.

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

Vote: Will you buy Amul Girl merchandise?

Vote: Will you buy Amul Girl merchandise?

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

Even in her 50s, the Amul Girl has far greater clout than any brand ambassador in India. And India's largest dairy organisation may soon cash in on that. Sohini Das reports.

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2016

As FIIs pull out of road projects, doubts have surfaced about the future of new highways and roads

CarTrade.com bets on used car financing

CarTrade.com bets on used car financing

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

The company raised $145 million (about Rs 1,000 crore) recently from investors. The portal, which has 15 million unique customers and 32 million visits per month, is already a market leader. Sohini Das reports from Ahmedabad.

When your employees are family

When your employees are family

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

All in kind! Gujarat's model of employee benefits, as seen in the state's family-owned businesses, retains talent with a human touch.

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Migrant workers are leaving Gujarat, PM Modi's home state, as they have no work.

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

Most of these road contracts are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, with the government struggling to restart them.

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

Advisory in this regard was issued by the Gujarat government three days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

Demonetisation to hurt car sales

Demonetisation to hurt car sales

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

'It is going to be as high as 50% in the coming one or two months and can be about 20% to 25% in the medium term.'

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Unlike Ratan Tata's philosophy, Mistry cared about short-term gains. This is a Diwali gift for many

Speed-breakers ahead for Gadkari's expressway plans

Speed-breakers ahead for Gadkari's expressway plans

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Land acquisition costs have gone up to almost 50% of total project cost.

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.

Kashmir unrest to affect apple prices this season

Kashmir unrest to affect apple prices this season

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2016

In 2015-16, the overall apple production in India stood at 2.8 million, bulk of which came from J&K, followed by Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tamil Nadu

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

The news that Welspun has run into trouble with one of its biggest US-based clients has stressed its suppliers and investors alike

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

If the Anandiben Patel administration was shaken by the Patidar agitation, the Vijay Rupani government would have to deal with the Jignesh Mevani-led Dalit movement.

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Sources indicated that Tata Salt has set aside about 8-10% of their marketing budget for the Olympics this year.

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2016

Savji Dholakia, the diamond magnate who sent away his son to gain a 'hands-on' life experience, likes to do things the hard way.

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

As she steps down, a look at the top two contenders -- Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel -- who could become Gujarat's next chief minister.

Longer highway contracts on cards to attract pension funds, FDI

Longer highway contracts on cards to attract pension funds, FDI

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2016

Cabinet to take up proposal to extend operation & maintenance contracts from 9 to 29 years