All stories by SANJAY JOG
The man who wants Pakistani actors to leave India
Rediff.com3 Oct 2016Ameya 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
Rediff.com27 Sep 2016The 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
Rediff.com22 Sep 201665% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.
How Nitin Gadkari plans to make Indian roads safe and pollution-free
Rediff.com25 Aug 2016The 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
Rediff.com19 Aug 2016Union 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'
Rediff.com11 Jul 2016The UK India Business Council expects more emphasis to be put on improving bilateral economic ties.
Pay hike: Maharashtra readies for Rs 21,000-cr mega blow
Rediff.com8 Jul 2016There are 1.9 million employees and 650,000 pensioners in Maharashtra.
Buying a house in Mumbai may become cheaper
Rediff.com5 Jul 2016Realtors expect BMC's 'single window' clearance to be a game changer, leading to correction in property prices.
Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis
Rediff.com29 Jun 2016This is despite a 10 per cent rise in the average weekday ridership.
Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage
Rediff.com10 Jun 2016Around 7 billion units of coal power valued at Rs 2,400 crore lost due to drought.
Why NSG membership is crucial for India
Rediff.com9 Jun 2016Membership 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'
Rediff.com17 May 2016Fifty-nine per cent of reserved tickets on Indian Railways are now booked online.
Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline
Rediff.com11 May 2016These 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
Rediff.com10 May 2016the 2015 figure also showed how developers had absorbed some of the increased holding costs.
Maharashtra mulls use of recycled water by industries
Rediff.com25 Apr 2016Many industrial units are facing huge water shortage
BJP, Sena gear up for solo fight for Mumbai civic polls next year
Rediff.com21 Apr 2016Parties are currently trading charges over issues of corruption.
Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt
Rediff.com21 Dec 2015Expresses inability to provide land for train terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex, a cash cow for MMRDA
Chennai floods, a wake-up call for Mumbai
Rediff.com15 Dec 2015Since the disastrous 2005 floods, that crippled Mumbai, little work has been done on disaster management and relief preparations.
Chennai floods, a wake-up call for Mumbai
Rediff.com15 Dec 2015Brihanmumbai Storm-water Drainage (Brimstowad) project is behind schedule.
What would happen if Mumbai faces Chennai's fate?
Rediff.com4 Dec 2015The civic body had come under severe attack in June.