Ravi Teja Sharma &Amp; Arati Menon Carroll

Stories by Ravi Teja Sharma &Amp; Arati Menon Carroll

Why Mumbai's Chor Bazar is buzzing

Why Mumbai's Chor Bazar is buzzing

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2007

Antique dealers around the country are getting cannier.

'Mills For Sale: The Way Ahead'

'Mills For Sale: The Way Ahead'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2007

Darryl D'Monte, editor of MARG's latest title 'Mills For Sale: The Way Ahead', on why everybody should be concerned about the controversial mill land redevelopment issue

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2007

Ravi Teja Sharma studies the real-estate market of Kochi and finds that developers are excited about the town's future.

Now, Roaming Indian for an NRI

Now, Roaming Indian for an NRI

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2007

Four visits annually, 14-day stays on average, high spends...any wonder the tourism ministry is taking cognizance of them.

To book tickets online, use cash card

To book tickets online, use cash card

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2007

The prepaid cash card concept seems to have caught the fancy of online travel customers.

The new avatar of Vizag

The new avatar of Vizag

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2007

We examine real estate development in Visakhapatnam and find that the city is rejoicing in its new avatar.

Budget hotels could lose their edge

Budget hotels could lose their edge

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2007

With land prices going up, the budget hotel segment is likely to get affected.

Perfect food for the winter

Perfect food for the winter

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

Designing menus according to what's in season has great benefits, not least being vis-a-vis quality and price.

Have it, flaunt it: India's luxury boom

Have it, flaunt it: India's luxury boom

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

Self-indulgence is the new motto of the uber rich as more foreign luxury brands announce their presence in India.

How Ahmedabad is changing

How Ahmedabad is changing

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2007

A series of new residential projects are changing the face of the city.

Barista brewing a fresh look

Barista brewing a fresh look

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2007

Starting this month, Baristas everywhere will sport a fresh appearance. As part of its exercise to refresh its image, the coffee chain will reveal a conceptual shift from cafe to lounge.

Property booms in Ahmedabad

Property booms in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2006

Ahmedabad looks like a big construction site today -- what with malls, flyovers, roads, residential townships, a waterfront development plan, and office spaces that are fast changing the city's landscape.

Oh, for a few thousand more hotel rooms

Oh, for a few thousand more hotel rooms

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2006

A booming economy has every chain worth its salt building for the future, but there's little to show for it this year and next.

Hot honeymoon spots this season

Hot honeymoon spots this season

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

For this honeymoon season, it's all about exclusivity, price no bar.

The 2 billion dollar boom town

The 2 billion dollar boom town

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2006

These days, there simply isn't enough housing in the area, with so many industries coming in.

Travel portals attract big investments

Travel portals attract big investments

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2006

Investments are pouring into online portals for add-ons.

Artists launch trust to fund pension

Artists launch trust to fund pension

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2006

Here's a trust fund that professes to replace investor-welfare with the welfare of the artist.

Now, book air tickets through SMS

Now, book air tickets through SMS

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2006

Now, an SMS is all that you need to book an air seat.

Why service apartments are in demand

Why service apartments are in demand

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2006

Experts are of the view that the trend of serviced apartments is beginning to catch on in India.