Shine Jacob &Amp; Ishita Ayan Dutt

Stories by Shine Jacob &Amp; Ishita Ayan Dutt

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Surge pricing: Flying looks cheaper than train travel

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

A comparison shows that for Delhi to Mumbai air travel, the lowest airfare price is in the range of Rs 2,755, while the surged price for second-AC comes at Rs 4,104, a 42 per cent increase from the current train fares

Reliance must pay penalty to govt: Shah panel

Reliance must pay penalty to govt: Shah panel

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2016

The committee said whatever benefit RIL received in terms of the migrated gas is liable to be returned to the government.

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

Fulfilling Deveshwar's dreams: A big challenge for ITC's new chief

Fulfilling Deveshwar's dreams: A big challenge for ITC's new chief

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

The outgoing chairman believed in building for the future; for his successor, the challenge will be to maintain the momentum, says Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Apart from rail mishaps, the coverage would take care of terrorist attacks and accidental fall of a passenger from a train and normal accidents, riots, robbery and dacoity

Indian Railways to run magnetic trains soon

Indian Railways to run magnetic trains soon

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

Magnets on the track push and lift the train up in the air by about 1 inch to 6 inches

Rail Budget's 92-year-old journey set to end

Rail Budget's 92-year-old journey set to end

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2016

Likely to be merged with Union Budget from FY18

Oil India wants to develop a major belt in Rajasthan: Utpal Bora

Oil India wants to develop a major belt in Rajasthan: Utpal Bora

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Oil India is set to usher in a new era with a road map drawn to ramp up production and diversification plans to foray into liquefied natural gas

'A time bomb is ticking towards a fiscal crisis in states'

'A time bomb is ticking towards a fiscal crisis in states'

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

An interview with Amit Mitra, the finance minister of West Bengal.

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The focus is now on having premium service to give passenger comfort and increasing train speeds.

Kerosene, LPG prices to be raised every month

Kerosene, LPG prices to be raised every month

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

The phased increase of prices is being done to sell the fuel at international prices.

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2016

West Bengal has a 2,200 km porous border with Bangladesh over 10 districts.

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

The company said it had extended financial support to the UK business.

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

In 2011, the Trinamool manifesto had said, the government would not allow SEZs in West Bengal, to protect multi-crop lands.

How Deveshwar transformed ITC into a successful company

How Deveshwar transformed ITC into a successful company

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2016

As Deveshwar announces his decision to step down, he has a rich legacy to leave behind.

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

To get three-year term as non-executive chairman from Feb; firm to create CEO's post; AGM to ratify Sanjiv Puri, Rajiv Tandon's appointment as directors

Mamata picks Red Road for coronation as CM

Mamata picks Red Road for coronation as CM

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

In a deviation from the usual venue of Raj Bhavan, the event of May 27, will be held on the Red Road, one of the arterial roads in Kolkata that houses the Fort William where the Army is headquartered. And, it will remain blocked for at least five days, probably more.

Will Infosys' Bengal dream finally come true?

Will Infosys' Bengal dream finally come true?

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

The first option that the state government might opt for is offer Infosys space in one of the SEZs that are coming up, but that is unlikely to be accepted

Mamata's run-ins with the media

Mamata's run-ins with the media

Rediff.com   6 May 2016

The West Bengal CM's media equation wasn't always this bad. In the run-up to the assembly elections of 2011, she was a clear favourite.

This Turkish airport has an Indian touch

This Turkish airport has an Indian touch

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

The first phase will end in 2018 and have the world's largest terminal under one roofThe first phase will end in 2018 and have the world's largest terminal under one roof