UDF hike – self defeating??

Came across this news today about how various airports in the Metros (BIAL, DIAL, Hyderabad Intl Airport) etc. are planning to hike the UDF (User Development Fee) for both domestic and international passengers.
The reason being stated for the proposed hikes is slower than expected traffic growth resulting in slower revenue growths from these consortium airports. [...]

Stop bursting crackers or maybe not?

It is sometimes said that the best intentions of mankind might do more bad than good for the society at large.

Costs of 26/11

The Mumbai 26/11 attacks have left India scathed and seething.
This is not only an attack at the very heart of India’s economic prosperity, but more so an attack on people’s very freedom.
Look at the after-effects of the attack – Severely increased security checks at almost all imaginable places – offices, malls, airports etc; travel advisories [...]

Sham’s Bday

We celebrated Sham’s ** (in the name of courtesy ) birthday, this 5th.
I was guilty of not making it on time – 5th, 12:00am – thanks to the air traffic congestion in Mumbai, leading to my late arrival in Bangalore. I reached home 30 mins late .
The gang – Adarsh, Garima, Prakash, Kajal, [...]

Ganguly’s Retirement

The indian media’s obsession with mindless sensationalism continues. I personally think that Ganguly’s retirement from active cricket is unnecessarily getting blown out of proportion.
On the day he announced his retirement, they kept reporting the “BREAKING NEWS”! Ya right, there’s so much happening around the world and they have no better news to report on, ALL [...]