Swaraj Baggonkar, Sanjay Jog

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar, Sanjay Jog

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2016

Even as the Maharashtra government claims it is implementing in phases the Ram Pradhan committee report, which examined the government's response to the 26/11 terror attacks, gaping holes still exist in the security apparatus.

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

Uber has received support from 118,000 riders to its online petition against some of the rules.

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

"Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini."

Two years in, the hits and misses from the Fadnavis government

Two years in, the hits and misses from the Fadnavis government

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2016

The government has received flak for allegedly shielding the corrupt ministers and slow pace of investigation in irrigation scam.

From safety issues to cheap car tag, Tata Nano is a self induced struggle

From safety issues to cheap car tag, Tata Nano is a self induced struggle

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2016

Nano's production though continues unhindered despite mounting losses

Foreign hotel chains push Indian majors on back foot

Foreign hotel chains push Indian majors on back foot

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

Marriott-Starwood, Carlson Rezidor and others are winning the tug-of-war for customers with local hotel chains as they add new properties at a breakneck speed.

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Foxconn is yet to submit its land requirements to the Maharashtra government to set up its factories.

Sanjay Nirupam: Controversy's child

Sanjay Nirupam: Controversy's child

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2016

From attacking Pramod Mahajan and Smriti Irani and participating in Bigg Boss, Sanjay Nirupam has plunged into an ugly controversy with his latest remark.

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.

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2016

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2016

The luxury SUVs will compete against models of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche and Land Rover

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.

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

Only 10,059 tourists have visited the state this month compared to around 90,000 in July

OYO Rooms a threat: Cyrus Mistry

OYO Rooms a threat: Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2016

OYO Rooms offers rooms for Rs 1,200-5,500 in all major cities.

More buyers for old cars in non-metros

More buyers for old cars in non-metros

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2016

Better roads, more disposable income helps boost demand.

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