Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Stories by Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

As fliers find themselves spoilt for choice, airlines are looking at ways in which to position themselves distinctively.

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2016

The fare for the inaugural flight is Rs 1 and the tariff for the first three months is Rs 999.

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

Bank employees to go on strike on July 12-13

Bank employees to go on strike on July 12-13

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2016

The unions have called for a strike against proposed closure of associate banks and their merger with the State Bank of India

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport utility vehicles to vans to pick-up trucks. It also has a range of electric and hybrid vehicles

Tamil Nadu: In debt, state faces pressure to implement pay hike

Tamil Nadu: In debt, state faces pressure to implement pay hike

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

This time, five states, including Tamil Nadu, have requested the Centre to delay the pay hikes.

Pay hike: Gujarat faces Rs 6,000-cr burden

Pay hike: Gujarat faces Rs 6,000-cr burden

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

The Gujarat government paid salaries and pensions worth Rs 29,000 crore in 2015-16.

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

The sops sanctioned by J Jayalalithaa on her first day in office could cost the exchequer up to Rs 8,000 crore annually.

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

Rediff.com   31 May 2016

The withdrawal of offer letters is an indication that the company might have overestimated its future business after giving offer letters.

Toyota considers petrol Innova to skip diesel ban

Toyota considers petrol Innova to skip diesel ban

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

The company says if the ban on diesel vehicles continues, around 13% of its sales will be hit.

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

While only the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has voiced its concerns so far, the company says it has done so due to the ongoing restructuring of its business

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

The company's Datsun Go and Go+ ply in the same category.

5 reasons why the DMK lost the plot in TN

5 reasons why the DMK lost the plot in TN

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

For the first time since 1985, Tamil Nadu has voted in favour of an incumbent party which has been a shock to those in Anna Arivalayam -- the office of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Chennai.

Poll promises of TN parties may cost state Rs 30,000 crore a year

Poll promises of TN parties may cost state Rs 30,000 crore a year

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

Implementing the poll promises of TN parties will cost state exchequer Rs 30,000 cr a year, say experts.

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor M N Patel revealed the MA results of Narendra Modi at an impromptu press briefing at his house.