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How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

Officials offer tough options to cut spending, deficit

Officials offer tough options to cut spending, deficit

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Politically, it will not be easy for Modi to take hard decisions such as raising fuel prices in the first budget, given the risk of higher inflation.

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Jet Airways (India) Ltd hopes to minimise the impact of a sharp rupee depreciation by growing its international network over the next few months.

IB allegations malicious, riddled with mistruths: Greenpeace

IB allegations malicious, riddled with mistruths: Greenpeace

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a statement, Greenpeace India said it believed that this leak was a concerted effort by parties with vested interests to ensure elimination of any opposition.

Oil ministry to cut ONGC's subsidy burden, adjust its cess payment

Oil ministry to cut ONGC's subsidy burden, adjust its cess payment

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

According to a new subsidy sharing formula, the payout of upstream oil producers like ONGC is to be reduced to the extent of Rs 4,500 per tonne oil development cess they pay to the government, sources privy to the development said.

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

'Pay panel award may affect Railways' cost optimisation process'

'Pay panel award may affect Railways' cost optimisation process'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Railways is expected to mobilise a substantial chunk of funds through dynamic pricing.

Govt says 'learn to live with virus' as COVID-19 tally nears 60K

Govt says 'learn to live with virus' as COVID-19 tally nears 60K

Rediff.com8 May 2020

If the precautions are not taken and guidelines are not followed properly, there can be chances of spike in cases, the government said.

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In 2016, almost two-thirds of Indian imports that appear to be most at risk for some degree of potential revenues losses are imports from just one country, China, which was by far India's largest source of imports in that year

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The only reason why the Marazzo interests you is because your budget doesn't afford you the better MPV, the Toyota Innova and that's where Mahindra has played the masterstroke, the price, it fits right between the Ertiga and Innova and if you want an MPV in this price bracket, the Marazzo is just unbeatable.

MP cops made to push plane to make way for Kamal Nath's aircraft

MP cops made to push plane to make way for Kamal Nath's aircraft

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Around eight policemen and some officials had to push the parked plane of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for about 15-20 feet at an airstrip in Chhindwara on Monday to give way to an incoming aircraft of Congress leader Kamal Nath.

Datsun launches Rs 4.1 lakh GO-NXT

Datsun launches Rs 4.1 lakh GO-NXT

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Datsun GO NXT Limited Festive Edition offers add-ons worth Rs 20,000 at a minimal price increase of just Rs 5,000

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Chairing the plenary session of an event to celebrate the World Environment Day 2018, being hosted by India, he said India's traditions have for long underlined the importance of living in harmony with nature.

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.

Fiscal deficit target to be met without budgetary cuts: FM

Fiscal deficit target to be met without budgetary cuts: FM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said for the first time fiscal deficit target will be met without budgetary cuts.

Mangalyaan: From drawing board to Mars in just 4 years

Mangalyaan: From drawing board to Mars in just 4 years

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

A quick recap of the Mars Orbiter Mission's major milestones on the way to Mars

Rupee seen at 66-68 against USD, says Deutsche Bank

Rupee seen at 66-68 against USD, says Deutsche Bank

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

US interest rate normalisation policy is likely to keep global FX markets volatile.

Why SpiceJet rescue is no fix for India's ailing aviation sector

Why SpiceJet rescue is no fix for India's ailing aviation sector

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

India must address issues that are plaguing its aviation sector.

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Since the US, the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, has shifted in a major way to shale gas, the focus of global environmentalists' ire has fallen on India, which is the third biggest emitter, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Budget is widely seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This word-class expressway is a recipe for potential disaster

This word-class expressway is a recipe for potential disaster

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The reason for the EPE's relatively low volume of traffic may lie in the lack of adequate safety measures, especially after sundown. Barring intermittent patches, the highway has no street lights.

Stable government brightens recovery hopes: RBI

Stable government brightens recovery hopes: RBI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The report said efforts to stabilise the economy through monetary policy interventions need to be complemented by appropriate fiscal policy measures.

Rate cut dilemma: Banks dispute RBI's rationale

Rate cut dilemma: Banks dispute RBI's rationale

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Banks seems to be upset over RBI's move over rate cut.

A curry button washing machine!

A curry button washing machine!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LG, Panasonic: Making in and for India LG and Panasonic are looking to revive their fortunes in India by building local insights into their new products.

Modi and the art of distraction

Modi and the art of distraction

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'The arrests of Sanatan Sanstha members for committing murder and stockpiling explosives with the alleged intent of committing mass murder must be embarrassing to a majoritarian government,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Has Didi begun her campaign to be PM?

Has Didi begun her campaign to be PM?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

With her various overtures and right noises at the right time, Mamata is once again trying to reshape her image from being a regional leader to one with national appeal and acceptability. After all, the charge of building a Federal Front may also bring to the fore Mamata's chances to become prime minister in 2019.

'God grabbed me and gave me a second chance'

'God grabbed me and gave me a second chance'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Seat swap may have saved Chapecoense player's life in plane crash

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Move comes in view of big debt overhang in two sectors; companies unwilling.

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Move comes in view of big debt overhang in two sectors; companies unwilling.

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Govt wants to up investment in Railways

EGoM on gas to meet on July 17

EGoM on gas to meet on July 17

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

An empowered group of ministers headed by Defence Minister A K Antony is to consider an Oil Ministry proposal of abolishing the priority ranking according to which natural gas is first given to urea manufacturing fertiliser plants, then to LPG units, followed by power plants, city gas, steel and refineries.

Can solar energy power India's growth story?

Can solar energy power India's growth story?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

India has an unprecedented opportunity to develop solar industry because like China, it offers scale which is critical to reducing costs and to stimulate innovation, says Shyam Saran.

Michelin enter bidding for F1 tyre contract

Michelin enter bidding for F1 tyre contract

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Michelin have made a bid to supply tyres to Formula One from 2017, providing the sport agrees to them being bigger and longer-lasting.

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Beside flying squads from RTOs at different points on highways, challans are imposed without any reason. The situation is especially difficult in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.

Clown-Prince vs Court Jester: Cong-BJP battle over Rafale turns personal

Clown-Prince vs Court Jester: Cong-BJP battle over Rafale turns personal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The bitter war between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Rafale deal on Tuesday saw more name-calling with the opposition party dubbing Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as a "babble blogger" and dismissing his "clown prince out-clowning himself" barb at Rahul Gandhi as "hollow rants of a court jester".

Why Indian Railways is bullish on getting huge investment

Why Indian Railways is bullish on getting huge investment

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

India's decrepit state-run train services stand to receive at least a 25 per cent boost in investment to over $9 billion.

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.