Vinay Umarji And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Vinay Umarji And Aneesh Phadnis

Production slumps in the powerloom hub of Bhiwandi

Production slumps in the powerloom hub of Bhiwandi

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2021

Hit hard by volatility in yarn prices, 50% of the looms said to be operating only 3-4 days a week.

Petition by employees of debt-laden Jet Airways rejected

Petition by employees of debt-laden Jet Airways rejected

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2021

A committee of creditors had, in October, approved of the resolution plan submitted by UAE businessman Murari Lal Jalan and Kalrock Capital.

Over 50% MBA students bag international offers

Over 50% MBA students bag international offers

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2021

The highest compensation package for the Global MBA class at the S P Jain School of Management stood at Rs 43.9 lakh while that for the MGB programme was Rs 35 lakh.

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power.

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2021

Railway employees including station masters, engine drivers, ticket checkers, etc too have been selected for vaccination and their list is being compiled for the exercise.

Bharat Biotech has two more Covid vaccines in pipeline

Bharat Biotech has two more Covid vaccines in pipeline

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2021

First a scientist and then a businessman, founder chairman Krishna Ella quit his faculty position at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, United States, in 1996 to return to India.

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2021

Currently, TCS is India's second most valuable firm after Reliance Industries, which has a market cap of nearly Rs 12.9 trillion.

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2021

While the number of operational airports in the country will rise to 131, other smaller towns too are seeing a surge in connectivity.

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2020

Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Miffed hotels, restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve.

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Jio accuses Airtel, Vodafone Idea of fanning farmers' ire against it

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

The latest telecom war kicked off after some pictures surfaced, showing Airtel banners among agitating farmers. According to the Jio camp, it was a giveaway that farmers were being enticed to port their phone numbers.

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2020

Some of the second-generation IITs have seen more job offers from the start of the first phase of final placements to date than compared to the previous year.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

Ministry urges Covid-19 insurance cover for foreign tourists

Ministry urges Covid-19 insurance cover for foreign tourists

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

Indian and global airlines such as SpiceJet, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic among others too are marketing Covid-19 insurance products to attract passengers.

At 1.39 crore, is this IITs' highest job offer this year?

At 1.39 crore, is this IITs' highest job offer this year?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2020

The likes of Microsoft and Cohesity have offered crore plus salaries to some students.

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

The latest move, even if it is symbolic, is the first rate hike after the one announced end of 2019.

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

IITs anticipate COVID-19 restrictions to impact international offers being extended by global recruiters.

How states are preparing for Covid vaccine distribution

How states are preparing for Covid vaccine distribution

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

Each state has its own weak areas that need attention. Some states have already identified the gaps and sought the Centre's help. Vinay Umarji, Ishita Ayan Dutt, Samreen Ahmad and Sohini Das report.