Ruchika Chitravanshi And Shine Jacob

Stories by Ruchika Chitravanshi And Shine Jacob

OTAs go offline to sell holiday packages and build brand

OTAs go offline to sell holiday packages and build brand

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

When the founder and CEO of MakeMyTrip.com, Deep Kalra, spoke of his plans to expand the company's offline retail stores, the American board members of the Nasdaq-listed online travel firm found the idea revolutionary.

Inflation, poor monsoon hit consumption in E India

Inflation, poor monsoon hit consumption in E India

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

Last year, Ashok Das, a farmer-cum-fisherman from the small industrial town of Rishra in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, had promised his younger son a branded television.

Airtel, Vodafone hastily given extra spectrum: CBI

Airtel, Vodafone hastily given extra spectrum: CBI

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2012

A presentation by the CBI to a Joint Parliamentary Committee last week said the decision led to a loss of Rs 508 crore to the exchequer.

Taj Palace lease renewal plot thickens

Taj Palace lease renewal plot thickens

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2012

The lease term of the Taj Palace Hotel, owned by the Indian Hotels Company, will expire on April 1, 2013, and it must settle a dispute with the Delhi Development Authority over the quantum of licence fee for a smooth renewal.

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2012

The social media giant is planning to launch roadshows in these locations as part of its 'SMB Boost' programme.

'Recession is the best time to build your biz'

'Recession is the best time to build your biz'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2012

The company sees many more areas of inorganic growth in the future.

Marriott set for debut in mid-market space

Marriott set for debut in mid-market space

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2012

About 12 years ago when the Marriott group started its India stint with the opening of Marriott Goa, it was one of the few international hotels to seize the 'India opportunity.'

Bankers offered 25% raise to turn investigators

Bankers offered 25% raise to turn investigators

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2012

The CBI, facing a shortage of investigative officers and a rise in financial offences, is planning to recruit for short tenures personnel from public sector banks working at the corresponding grade of CBI Inspector. Those hired will be a part of the CBI's Bank Fraud Investigation Cell.

Emami adds 5 sports icons to its team of 60 brand endorsers

Emami adds 5 sports icons to its team of 60 brand endorsers

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2012

After cashing in on the Munni campaign to market the Zandu Balm brand in 2010, the company has now roped in five sporting icons -- cricketer Gautam Gambhir, Olympic medal winning boxer Vijender Singh, badminton champion Saina Nehwal, five-time world boxing champion Mary Kom and wrestler Sushil Kumar -- for its Fast Relief brand.

Mamata nods power tariff hike, mulls VRS for transport staff

Mamata nods power tariff hike, mulls VRS for transport staff

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2012

According to an official in the state power department, the government has given nod to the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company to approach the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission for a further tariff hike and a proposal has been moved in this regard

CIL board gives in, to sign supply pacts with 50 power companies

CIL board gives in, to sign supply pacts with 50 power companies

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

The board, on the urging of six independent members, had earlier turned down a government directive to commit at least 80 per cent supply to power companies.

Coal India may take U-turn on imports in new regime

Coal India may take U-turn on imports in new regime

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2012

CMD designate says company will do everything to meet the presidential directive.

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

Petrochemicals major in talks with rubber producer from Europe, two Western technology providers.

Hit by permit hassles, hotel majors stall projects

Hit by permit hassles, hotel majors stall projects

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2011

Many leading hospitality companies looking at expansion are either deferring launches or stalling projects on the back of various challenges including fund crunch and roadblocks in getting permits.

Want adventure, go holidaying

Want adventure, go holidaying

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2011

Indian appetite for adventure tourism is increasing consistently, with the segment seeing an over 10 per cent year on year increase in travellers.

CBI to soon question Maxis' Krishnan

CBI to soon question Maxis' Krishnan

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2011

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official said the agency would soon call Malaysian businessman T Ananda Krishnan for questioning. Maxis is part of the business empire of Krishnan, who is expected to soon fly to New Delhi.

CBI caught in Loop-Essar tangle

CBI caught in Loop-Essar tangle

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2011

The third chargesheet was scheduled to come out by the first week of July.

Mamata's Singur stand may hurt NTPC project

Mamata's Singur stand may hurt NTPC project

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2011

The new Bengal government is not ready to give over even half the required land.

Meet the man behind India's largest private sector

Meet the man behind India's largest private sector

Rediff.com   26 May 2011

Gautam Adani, the 48-year-old chairman of the Ahmedabad-based company was declared the seventh-richest Indian by Forbes in September 2010 and the second-richest by Business Standard in December 2010.

2G probe: CBI-ED team to visit Cyprus, Mauritius

2G probe: CBI-ED team to visit Cyprus, Mauritius

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2011

Central probe agency likely to file third chargesheet in some weeks, may name Datacom, Loop Telecom.