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Spicejet offers low fares at Rs 1,430

Spicejet offers low fares at Rs 1,430

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday announced lower fares starting from Rs 1,430, inclusive of all taxes and charges, across its network.The offer is valid for tickets purchased on its website from June 10-12 for travel between July 1 and September 15, the carrier said in a statement.

12 players look to be part of Diamond Quadrilateral project

12 players look to be part of Diamond Quadrilateral project

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Feasibility study is being sought for high-speed rail corridors.

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What we want from spectrum allocation is access to broadband networks at prices that will result in productivity gains.

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

OAIS would start the taxi service in Mumbai and Bangalore with 100 cars each and expand the fleet in phases as per instructions by the local authorities in the two metros. The investment for launching the taxis in Mumbai and Bangalore would be Rs 10-12 crore (Rs 100-Rs 120 million).

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has always taken care of the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils and 'consistently' flagged the issue of their rights with the leaders in the island nation.

Vodafone, Airtel win spectrum; Govt gets Rs 61,162 cr

Vodafone, Airtel win spectrum; Govt gets Rs 61,162 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Spectrum auction on Thursday entered the 10th day of bidding and started off from Rs 61,091.83 crore (Rs 610.91 billion) in terms of value.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

Lufthansa to fly to Kolkata after 35 years

Lufthansa to fly to Kolkata after 35 years

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

German airlines Lufthansa will after a gap of 35 years resume passenger services between Frankfurt and Kolkata from December 1 this year, with three weekly flights.

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Bigbasket's founder V S Sudhakar said his company was reengineering its supply chain to allow for faster delivery to its resellers and to reduce the time from farm to customer.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Kaushik Khona's second innings at GoAir will be more challenging than the first. Globally, the aviation industry is in deep distress because of the pandemic, reports Aneesh Phadnis.

The world's thinnest laptop

The world's thinnest laptop

Rediff.com30 May 2007

If it catches on, Intel's sleek laptop could be a game changer for PCs.

Vending it like Mercedes

Vending it like Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The company plans to collaborate with stopover management consolidators, who will participate in the bids to develop food courts and rest areas along the highways. Such stopovers will house multiple restaurant brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

E-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others witnessed successful festive season sales this year, Experts say e-commerce adoption in the country is accelerating by multiple years or what it would have looked like in 2025.

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.

'Let's integrate our rail, airport infrastructure'

'Let's integrate our rail, airport infrastructure'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

India as a large country should have inter-modal connectivity, which will help us make travel easier, safer and seamless. That is how you will also gain. You will gain more money, make more revenues, says Praful Patel.

Jet launches flights to Bangkok

Jet launches flights to Bangkok

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Jet Airways launched direct flights from Delhi and Kolkata to Bangkok.

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

And learn what not to do from the so far jinxed Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Adlabs launches BIG 92.7 FM, to invest 400 cr

Adlabs launches BIG 92.7 FM, to invest 400 cr

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Adlabs Films Ltd, which on Monday launched its first FM radio station - BIG 92.7 FM - from New Delhi will invest Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) to set up its network spanning 45 cities in the country by April 2007.

BSNL revises call rates

BSNL revises call rates

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Even as the BSNL's call charges between metros and circles have been reduced for basic-to-basic, cell and unified access operators with inter-service area connectivity, the PSU has realigned pulse durations for various category calls within and outsi

Buying Mediclaim? An 8 point checklist

Buying Mediclaim? An 8 point checklist

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Instead of getting confused by what agents tell you, check waiting period, claim-settlement ratio, price comparison etc to make the right choice.

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cashless transactions need ubiquitous connectivity, which we don't have. And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence, says Shyam Ponappa.

Reliance plans more knowledge cities

Reliance plans more knowledge cities

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

Kejriwal gets some help in tackling Delhi's water woes

Kejriwal gets some help in tackling Delhi's water woes

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has promised to alleviate the severe water woes faced by many residents of the national capital.

Small-town traffic fires up GoAir's engines

Small-town traffic fires up GoAir's engines

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Non-metro routes get 73 per cent of its flyers -- a factor that has earned it double-digit share with only 19 planes.

How e-commerce is making India a fashion republic

How e-commerce is making India a fashion republic

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Men and women from mofussil India are buying designerwear either on their laptops or their cellphones.

Good connectivity, robust infra make Navi Mumbai the next big hotspot

Good connectivity, robust infra make Navi Mumbai the next big hotspot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Navi Mumbai is emerging as the next big real estate location.

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

T E Narasimhan/Business Standard reports from Chennai on how the Future group plans to shore up its small store network in the South.

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Thomas Cook India's internal data had highlighted Lucknow region as a high potential source market for holiday business.

Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech

Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The reason for digital and IT interventions increasingly being adopted is not just the change in ways commuters move but also the mode on which this transport moves, says Jyoti Mukul.

StanChart to open 23 more branches in 2003

StanChart to open 23 more branches in 2003

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

To mark its 150th year of inception, Standard Chartered Bank would strengthen its presence in the country and open 23 new branches and 81 ATMs in this calendar year.

Why telcos have little interest in 5G auctions

Why telcos have little interest in 5G auctions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bharti Airtel called the prices exorbitant while Vodafone Idea wants the auctions take place in 2020. The auctions need to happen when the infrastructure is ready for the roll out, be it in terms of fiberisation levels, or optimisation of equipment and software etc. Spending a hefty amount on a technology (airwaves) that at present offers limited returns is not going to be a priority for the incumbent telcos.

Are you happy with Railway Budget 2014-15?

Are you happy with Railway Budget 2014-15?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Railway Minister Sadanand Gowda presented the Railway Budget for 2014-15 on Tuesday.

AirAsia to start red eye flights to improve aircraft utilisation

AirAsia to start red eye flights to improve aircraft utilisation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

It has aircraft utilisation target of 16 hours as against the current 13 hours.

E-refund of income tax from April

E-refund of income tax from April

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

In a bid to make tax collection paperless and hassle-free, Centre will start E-refund of income tax from April, having put in place E-filing of tax deduction at source and tax information network.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

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.

Front seat for Jagdish Tytler at Congress event sparks row

Front seat for Jagdish Tytler at Congress event sparks row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Tytler, who remains sidelined in the party, was seated along with other party leaders including Dikshit on the stage where the function took place at the Delhi Congress office.