Ruchika Chitravanshi &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Ruchika Chitravanshi &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Sethusamudram controversy back in the spotlight

Sethusamudram controversy back in the spotlight

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2013

The project involves dredging the stretch of water between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka to make it navigable for ships.

After Delhi, Kempinski to go it alone in more cities

After Delhi, Kempinski to go it alone in more cities

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

Kempinski has debuted in Delhi's Shahdara area with a 480-room property, which it claims is the highest room inventory for any single property in the capital.

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's demand for special-category status still looks a far cry.

Coming soon: 'Milk City' in Delhi

Coming soon: 'Milk City' in Delhi

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

'Milk City' plans to distribute milk at rates which are almost Rs 7-10 a litre less than the current prices.

Revised food security Bill gives states more power

Revised food security Bill gives states more power

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

It does not bar any state or the Centre from continuing or launching other food-based schemes.

Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel gets a lease of life

Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel gets a lease of life

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2013

Development authority said to have passed Taj's file to Delhi lieutenant governor for approval.

Mistaken killing: A problem for piracy wary sailors

Mistaken killing: A problem for piracy wary sailors

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

International Maritime Organisation states that any company or a person can be held liable and be made to face sanctions for committing the offence if they are engaged in an unlawful act.

Plans for amusement park, ropeway projects on PPP

Plans for amusement park, ropeway projects on PPP

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2013

To increase the inbound tourist inflow, the tourism ministry has also given a proposal to the home ministry.

Budget boost likely to small and marginal farmers

Budget boost likely to small and marginal farmers

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2013

FM may announce a credit guarantee fund for Farmer Producer Organisations.

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2013

Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years

Carlson to focus on mid-market

Carlson to focus on mid-market

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2013

The group has a total inventory of 6,582 rooms and another 4,857 in pipeline.

Accor group plans hotel expansion in India

Accor group plans hotel expansion in India

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2013

The company is expanding across five brands, from its Formula One budget brand and Ibis economy hotel brand to the upmarket ones of Novotel, Sofitel and Pullman.

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.

Sharp drop in foreign tourist inflow growth in 2012

Sharp drop in foreign tourist inflow growth in 2012

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2013

Important source markets for inbound tourism such as Europe, the US and the UK have been reeling under slowdown pressures, thereby bringing down tourism.

Thomas Cook India eyes M&As

Thomas Cook India eyes M&As

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2012

Company's strategy is to 'milk the brand' as much as it can, as well as to look at an early transition.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

ABG-Kolkata Port tussle headed for arbitration

ABG-Kolkata Port tussle headed for arbitration

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2012

ABG close to winning bid for container-handling berth at Haldia.

CAG awaits clarity on RIL's KG-D6 audit

CAG awaits clarity on RIL's KG-D6 audit

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General can do a performance audit of production sharing contracts