Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year.

Two-time CEO Nikos Kardassis returns to Jet Airways

Two-time CEO Nikos Kardassis returns to Jet Airways

Rediff.com   18 May 2018

Kardassis, who quit the airline in 2013, will advise Goyal and senior management on cost-saving and productivity improvement

Be sensitive while dealing with unruly flyers, IndiGo tells crew

Be sensitive while dealing with unruly flyers, IndiGo tells crew

Rediff.com   15 May 2018

IndiGo and other airlines have said they are improving their staff training, looking at better ways of communication and customer awareness on operational matters.

At 25, can Jet Airways restore its earlier leadership position?

At 25, can Jet Airways restore its earlier leadership position?

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

A resurgent SpiceJet is spreading its wings and Vistara is set to challenge Jet on long-haul routes in the coming years.

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

The government proposes to divest 76 per cent of Air India, along with its shareholding in Air India Express and its ground-handling subsidiary, AISATS.

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2018

Aditya Ghosh, with no prior aviation background or MBA degree, managed not only to become the CEO of an airline but even piloted it to the top with almost half of the market.

Highest salary offered to IIM-Amritsar graduate is Rs 54 lakh

Highest salary offered to IIM-Amritsar graduate is Rs 54 lakh

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2018

Seven students were made international offers.

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2018

The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.

Is US no longer a top study destination for Indians?

Is US no longer a top study destination for Indians?

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

Flow of Indian students to US for academic year 2018-19 dipped by 30 per cent.

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2018

14 students at IIT Kharagpur have been awarded scholarships.

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

Placements: Why engineering grads at NITIE are happy

Placements: Why engineering grads at NITIE are happy

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2018

The highest salary rose by 14.22 per cent from last year.

How govt plans to push generic drugs

How govt plans to push generic drugs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2018

The change in labelling, which is seen as a part of government's effort to push generic drugs, will come into effect from September 13.

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2018

Airline pares capacity on routes like Mumbai-Delhi and Mumbai-Bengaluru on weekends, uses freed up slot at Mumbai to fly Amritsar, Patna, Varanasi

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Charters, Udan flights choking Mumbai airport; MIAL may shift general aviation to Navi Mumbai once the airport is ready

'The nature of jobs is changing'

'The nature of jobs is changing'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

'We want to connect unique skills that students have with the unique jobs being created.'

NiMo-Choksi scam: 11,000 people jobless

NiMo-Choksi scam: 11,000 people jobless

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2018

Gitanjali Gems and Firestar Diamonds together account for 5.8 per cent of the diamond and jewellery trade in India.

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Because of lack of pilots, airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments.

Non IITians can also get an IIT degree

Non IITians can also get an IIT degree

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2018

Among these, IIT Madras and IIT Gandhinagar run structured programmes where applications are invited from candidates outside campus.Vinay Umarji reports