Nayanima Basu And Sanjay Jog

Stories by Nayanima Basu And Sanjay Jog

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2016

They would call US citizens and demand their financial and bank details, failing which they would allegedly threaten them with dire consequences, including legal action and jail term

70 call centre workers in Mumbai held for duping US citizens

70 call centre workers in Mumbai held for duping US citizens

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2016

The staffers posed as US Internal Revenue Service department officials, making a daily turnover of Rs 1.5 crore.

The man who wants Pakistani actors to leave India

The man who wants Pakistani actors to leave India

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Ameya Khopkar, MNS chief Raj Thackeray's close friend, defending his stance, says, "When our soldiers are being killed on the borders by Pakistan, why should we host their actors here?"

Maratha stir puts Fadnavis government in a fix

Maratha stir puts Fadnavis government in a fix

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2016

The state government is worried that the agitation may pose a serious threat to it, reports Sanjay Jog.

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

65% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.

How Nitin Gadkari plans to make Indian roads safe and pollution-free

How Nitin Gadkari plans to make Indian roads safe and pollution-free

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

The Centre has accorded top priority for cost-effective, pollution-free transportation modes, such as waterways, which reduce logistic costs and increase road safety. Union minister of roads, highways, ports and shipping Nitin Gadkari speaks to Sanjay Jog about the government's strategy.

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Union ministry of home affairs changed its mind and gave bid clearance for Hiranandani Developers and its consortium partner, Zurich Airport

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

The UK India Business Council expects more emphasis to be put on improving bilateral economic ties.

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.

Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow

Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

There are 1.9 million employees and 650,000 pensioners in Maharashtra.

Buying a house in Mumbai may become cheaper

Buying a house in Mumbai may become cheaper

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Realtors expect BMC's 'single window' clearance to be a game changer, leading to correction in property prices.

Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis

Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

This is despite a 10 per cent rise in the average weekday ridership.

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

Around 7 billion units of coal power valued at Rs 2,400 crore lost due to drought.

Why NSG membership is crucial for India

Why NSG membership is crucial for India

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group ensures continued availability of fuel sufficient to operate India's nuclear plants.

'IRCTC to be one-stop shop for travel services'

'IRCTC to be one-stop shop for travel services'

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Fifty-nine per cent of reserved tickets on Indian Railways are now booked online.

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

These projects will be undertaken by BMC, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Realty prices rose only 3.3% in Mumbai, suburbs in 2015

Realty prices rose only 3.3% in Mumbai, suburbs in 2015

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

the 2015 figure also showed how developers had absorbed some of the increased holding costs.

Maharashtra mulls use of recycled water by industries

Maharashtra mulls use of recycled water by industries

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

Many industrial units are facing huge water shortage

BJP, Sena gear up for solo fight for Mumbai civic polls next year

BJP, Sena gear up for solo fight for Mumbai civic polls next year

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

Parties are currently trading charges over issues of corruption.

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2015

Expresses inability to provide land for train terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex, a cash cow for MMRDA