Ruchika Chitravanshi And Ishaan Gera

Stories by Ruchika Chitravanshi And Ishaan Gera

None to steer, 3 cos sail unevenly on choppy waters

None to steer, 3 cos sail unevenly on choppy waters

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

Important appointments at these companies have been stuck for long

Travel companies bet on fixed departure packages

Travel companies bet on fixed departure packages

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2013

Holidayers' plans have gone topsy-turvy of late and the options have got limited.

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2013

The differing wings are the the Union home and urban development ministries -- the former is the parent ministry for the capital's administration and the other controls land decisions in this city. The issues is the proposed auction of the Taj Mahal (popularly called the Taj Mansingh, after the road on which it stands).

Welcome to India's discount economy

Welcome to India's discount economy

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2013

Besides malls and high-street stores, there's a rush of discounts while you are flying or holidaying in fancy hotels.

JNPT wants only 'big boys' for the 4th container terminal

JNPT wants only 'big boys' for the 4th container terminal

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2013

The project has been delayed by three years, after a consortium of Port of Singapore and ABG Ports, which had won the bid by offering to share more than 50 per cent of the revenue with JNPT, backed off from the project, citing several reasons.

Why do hotels fear a dent on margins

Why do hotels fear a dent on margins

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

Sectoral players feel addition of rooms could hit earnings.

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

The lease extension for the property expires in October.

Aircel-Maxis probe stuck in last leg

Aircel-Maxis probe stuck in last leg

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2013

The agency had "almost finished" its probe into the matter, which involved Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, an official said.

Coal scam: Jharkhand govt went against its own recommendations

Coal scam: Jharkhand govt went against its own recommendations

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

Govt went against its own recommendation of Jun 20, 2007, where along with the 2 Jindal companies, it wanted 40% coal block to go to Lanco.

Taj Mansingh auction: Indian Hotels could lose first right of refusal

Taj Mansingh auction: Indian Hotels could lose first right of refusal

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

The decision was taken at a council meeting on Thursday after the home ministry wrote to the civic body to cancel the company's first right of refusal.

Amid tragedy, ministry mulls '777 days in Himalayas'

Amid tragedy, ministry mulls '777 days in Himalayas'

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2013

Even as the Uttarakhand floods are being referred to as man-made disasters, experts say such disasters are waiting to happen at places like Ooty and Munnar.

Floods choke travel sector's business

Floods choke travel sector's business

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2013

Travel companies, seeing massive cancellations, are now advising tourists to visit these destinations in August.

Rupee fall: Indian tourists cancel vacations abroad

Rupee fall: Indian tourists cancel vacations abroad

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2013

Travel companies are reducing the number of days from packages to make it more affordable for globe trotters.

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

CBI action soon on Maran's role in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2013

The CBI had registered a case against former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother MP Kalanithi Maran, Malaysian business tycoon and Maxis owner T Ananda Krishnan, and Maxis Director Ralph Marshall in October 2011.

Indian tourists cancel Turkey plans

Indian tourists cancel Turkey plans

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2013

Travel companies have been seeing cancellations and enquiries on safety issues are piling up.

Hotels offer freebies amid demand blues

Hotels offer freebies amid demand blues

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

Experts indicated the Indian hospitality companies were too quick to push the panic button and cut rates, impacting the ability to do business.

CBI's Letters Rogatory wait: Aircel-Maxis on list

CBI's Letters Rogatory wait: Aircel-Maxis on list

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

The Aircel-Maxis case is among 140 pending letters rogatory.

Hotel HEISTS: Things that are HIGH on the list

Hotel HEISTS: Things that are HIGH on the list

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

Temptations inc;ude wooden hangers, stationery, bathrobes, slippers, laundry bags, ashtrays and coasters.

AirAsia to replicate low-cost model in hotels

AirAsia to replicate low-cost model in hotels

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

The hotel brand goes by the 'great value, great savings' tagline.

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.