Megha Manchanda And Surajeet Dasgupta

Stories by Megha Manchanda And Surajeet Dasgupta

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Why Air India has failed to find a suitor so far

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2018

The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.

Now pay toll only for distance travelled

Now pay toll only for distance travelled

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2018

Geo-fencing to map vehicle route; pilot run expected on Delhi-Mumbai highway

Companies bag Rs 5000 crore 'Make in India' contracts

Companies bag Rs 5000 crore 'Make in India' contracts

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2018

One of the beneficiaries is Jindal Steel and Power, which had earlier been kept out of procurement for rails

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2018

India, World Bank ink $375 mn deal to help develop country's first waterway

Highway projects: A tightrope walk for Nitin Gadkari

Highway projects: A tightrope walk for Nitin Gadkari

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2018

The central government's highway award and construction target for the current fiscal is dominated by the Bharatmala scheme.

Decongesting big cities tops Gadkari's priority list

Decongesting big cities tops Gadkari's priority list

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2017

The ministry also wants to extend support to states through a special provision from the proposed Rs 25,000 crore fund for electric bus and personal rapid transport initiatives.

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Why some states are opposing the Road Safety Bill

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu opposing the Bill as they fear losing some of their powers

Highway rides will soon become a lot smoother

Highway rides will soon become a lot smoother

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

Toll booths may be kept 50 km apart for seamless travel

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

How govt plans to ensure timely completion of national highways

How govt plans to ensure timely completion of national highways

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2017

Plans to offer up to 10% of project cost as bonus to highway contractors, compared to 5% at present

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis, three-wheelers

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

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

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.

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.