Reghu Balakrishnan And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Reghu Balakrishnan And Aneesh Phadnis

Etihad Airways to get right of first refusal

Etihad Airways to get right of first refusal

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Will be the first choice if Naresh Goyal decides to sell stake in future.

AirAsia will bank on Expedia to push ticket sales

AirAsia will bank on Expedia to push ticket sales

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

AirAsia runs a joint venture portal with Expedia and it is an exclusive online distribution channel for the airline.

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

GMR, GVK have taken up the issue with civil aviation ministry.

Sun eyes US skincare market

Sun eyes US skincare market

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

Last week, Sun's Israeli subsidiary, Taro Pharma, received the US Food and Drug Administration's approval for its New Drug Application to launch Topicort Topical Spray for the treatment of psoriasis.

Travel agent defaults on Rs 120 crore

Travel agent defaults on Rs 120 crore

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2013

Spring Travels chairman assures 'every thing will be fine next week'.

India holds back plans to eject foreign pilots

India holds back plans to eject foreign pilots

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2013

According to civil aviation ministry records, there were 340 foreign pilots employed by airlines and charter companies in India as of December 2012. It said the number of foreign pilots in India had reduced from 526 in 2011 to 340.

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Compulsory licence application filed for anti-cancer drug of Bristol Myers Squibb; more to come for four drugs.

The man behind Glivec hails verdict against Novartis

The man behind Glivec hails verdict against Novartis

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Brian Druker, who invented the drug's molecule, says it would benefit patients in the short term.

Domestic pharma lauds apex court verdict

Domestic pharma lauds apex court verdict

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2013

Patients' lobbies cheer ruling on anti-cancer drug Glivec, as affordability and access to life-saving drugs get a leg-up.

AirAsia gears up for hiring

AirAsia gears up for hiring

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

In the initial phase, it would concentrate on destinations in south India, and on providing connectivity to small towns.

What Sabeer Bhatia has to say about his new venture

What Sabeer Bhatia has to say about his new venture

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

On Thursday, Sabeer Bhatia, chief executive and co-founder of Jaxtr, launched a global SIM card for travellers.

European airports woo Indian airlines

European airports woo Indian airlines

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

European airports are wooing Indian airlines in the wake of intense competition from aviation hubs such as Dubai and Doha.

Jet-Etihad deal stuck on investor protection pact

Jet-Etihad deal stuck on investor protection pact

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

India, UAE yet to conclude bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement.

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

This carbon credit system is expected to generate greater financial viability for regional operators.

Not worried about AirAsia, says SpiceJet CEO

Not worried about AirAsia, says SpiceJet CEO

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

India is not an easy environment to operate in and grow because of the high cost of operations, says Neil Mills.

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2013

The GVK Group-run Mumbai International Airport Ltd is upgrading the airport at an estimated cost of Rs 12,380 crore.

AirAsia might fly from Chennai to Bangalore, Kolkata

AirAsia might fly from Chennai to Bangalore, Kolkata

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

An aviation website has evaluated AirAsia's potential network in India based on passenger market size, distance from Chennai and competition.

Airlines cannot refuse to share airfare details: Singh

Airlines cannot refuse to share airfare details: Singh

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2013

Ajit Singh says the govt does not intend to regulate fares but in the larger public interest, transparency is required.

AI equity infusion to be less than expected

AI equity infusion to be less than expected

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2013

Air India's total debt stands at about Rs 43,000 crore. It also has dues worth hundreds of crores to oil companies, airports and vendors

AI to expand presence on regional routes

AI to expand presence on regional routes

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

The state-run carrier will shortly invite bids to replace its fleet of 11 ATR-42s and Bombardier CRJ planes with newer fuel-efficient turbo prop planes to improve its operating result.