One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.
The office space absorption in seven cities, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, rose 14 per cent during the July-September quarter compared with the year-ago period.
There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.
Mumbai received 231.4 mm rain in the last 24 hours, while Thane received 229.81 mm.
Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.
Ministry sources say investors are looking at pumping in around Rs 1,100 crore
'While economic ties are making incremental progress, it is in the security and strategic domains that the India-Japan synergy is more compelling,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.
One hopes that the government will act on the Kelkar panel recommendations.
'As each week brings fresh tales of the woes of Rio on the eve of the Olympics, I wonder whether my friends had a foreboding that the Gods of the Olympics will bring only misfortunes to their country.' 'For, surely, Brazil is now getting ready to host the Games with a joyless spirit, says B S Prakash, formerly India's ambassador to Brazil.
What we want from spectrum allocation is access to broadband networks at prices that will result in productivity gains.
It and Vistara both book slots here; former also likely to launch Mumbai flights from early 2015.
Movement of prices in international oil market and rupee-USD exchange rate will be monitored
Accused No 1 announced that there had been a change in the circumstances of her health condition. She produced a thick 19-page document, written in her neat, very feminine handwriting, detailing her condition, its symptoms and the consequences it could have on her health and well-being.
Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.
MPs will, however, continue to enjoy facilities like being served tea, coffee and water for free at airports, have free access to the terminal building and enjoy reserved lounge facilities at international and domestic terminals
DMRC-like SPV to be floated in a month for the Rs 98,000 crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
Puneet Wadhwa and Debashish Pachal locate real estate stocks to watch out for.
Others taxed at 5, 12, 18, 28%
Officials also denied that security concern regarding construction of multi-level parking lot near the ATC tower was behind the idea to build control tower in Kalina
Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.
The Indian community in the UAE is eagerly waiting to hear and cheer Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Madison Square-like event in Abu Dhabi on Monday that is expected to draw over 50,000 people.
The previous government set up a cabinet task force to clear the backlog of projects but failed to make much of an impact.
BJP's total silence on Delhi statehood is intriguing.
'We hope there shall be more focus on existing projects and their completion rather than new projects.' 'Any new project announcements should be largely for decongesting the existing lines rather than new lines.'
'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.
After 11 years at the helm of Jubilant, Ajay Kaul, the 'nuts and bolts' executive, called it a day amid speculation that his expansionist strategy was not clicking, says Viveat Susan Pinto.
Qarib Qarib Singlle is not a film that can be rushed. It moves languorously, pausing to savour moments at will, notes Savera R Someshwar.
SN Subrahmanyan is known to be a fitness enthusiast and loves taking long walks.
'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'
A social venture is recycling shoes so that barefoot children have proper footwear.
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.
National brands prefer the acquisition route since the southern market is culturally different, reports T E Narasimhan from Chennai.
'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'
The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality in an understated form.
The cash crunch following demonetisation and transaction fees that do not cover costs are among the reasons why the sector is struggling.
India had its own battle over gauges.
The BJP president further said that Andhra Pradesh has always been on the agenda of national development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to ensure its growth and prosperity.
Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.
While the government insists that the road will help in solving traffic woes, environmentalists and locals decry cutting of trees, impact on environment.
Swadesi condoms, sports shoes...Patanjali App maybe?
