Pavan Lall And Aneesh Phadnis

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Vistara is all set for global foray

Vistara is all set for global foray

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Vistara appoints Vinod Kannan as chief strategy officer; plans to launch its maiden international flight to Colombo in May

Further turbulence for Jet as top execs bail out

Further turbulence for Jet as top execs bail out

Rediff.com   15 May 2019

The top executives who have put in their papers with immediate effect include Jet's chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube, chief finance officer (CFO) and deputy CEO Amit Agarwal and company secretary Kuldeep Sharma.

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

Rediff.com   13 May 2019

The demand is the highest for the India-Pakistan match at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16 and also for the final at Lords on July 14.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com   10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

British bizman Jason Unsworth EoI for Jet will not be considered now

British bizman Jason Unsworth EoI for Jet will not be considered now

Rediff.com   9 May 2019

Sources said Unsworth had submitted a one-page letter indicating his interest in Jet but without any accompanying documents.

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Rediff.com   7 May 2019

The Jaguar has 11 different types of F-Paces in different engine and style combinations that start from a Rs 40-lakh petrol variant and go up to a V-8 engined convertible that can cost Rs 2.8 crore.

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

Delta said the airline will operate a Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft with a three-class configuration on the route and will offer passengers wi-fi connectivity and free mobile messaging.

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

Once a stock market darling, the jewellery chain heads for liquidation.

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

Jet has been operating on international routes since 2004, being the first private airline to do so in decades, after it launched a Chennai-Colombo service in March that year.

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

It currently has invested in 35 locations, some of which border on a luxury level format and are large at 2,500 square feet.

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Ownership battle for Hotel Leela gets murky

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Leela

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

Ticket refunds remain a challenge, though Jet claims the amount would be credited in 7 to 10 working days after the request is processed.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

At the immediate heart of the dispute is an inheritance that involves Rs 1,500 crore of shares that were bequeathed on a gift deed on a Rs 500 non-judicial stamp paper.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2019

The sudden massive cancellations of Jet have put travel agents and customers in jeopardy

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2019

The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the Jet management submits an operational plan on how it intends to use the money till May 7.

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

Over 70 per cent of Jet's fleet has been grounded, leading to massive cancellations.