Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Bhupesh Bhandari

Stories by Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Bhupesh Bhandari

Advice from an ace investor

Advice from an ace investor

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Be a fox by temperament and a hedgehog by conviction, Gaurav Dalmia tells Bhupesh Bhandari. Then, he explains why.

Chidambarams worth Rs 95 crore

Chidambarams worth Rs 95 crore

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2016

Chidambaram showed a total income of Rs 8.58 crore for 2014-15, while his wife Nalini showed income of Rs 1.25 crore for the same period.

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

The PM spoke about financial inclusion.

Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image

Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Narendra Modi seems to prefer that Hindu strongman image remain tucked in reserve, to only come when called; life's been more complicated.

Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?

Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

The widow of Rajdeo Ranjan, the journalist who was gunned down, has said the killers had a connection with someone in jail.

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Rediff.com   20 May 2016

Here is a closer look at politicos who have emerged victorious in the electoral contest of five state assemblies.

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Rediff.com   13 May 2016

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports. Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh Bhandari.

Why Ahmed Patel is so angry

Why Ahmed Patel is so angry

Rediff.com   7 May 2016

He is starting to realise that an era is ending. And he is not ready to have a five-decade career besmirched by two alphabets -- AP -- that have cropped up in the AgustaWestland papers, says Aditi Phadnis.

Chopper scam: Budget session likely casualty as Centre, Congress trade charges

Chopper scam: Budget session likely casualty as Centre, Congress trade charges

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2016

With an aggressive Opposition and unyielding government, important legislation could be the biggest casualty, as details of the helicopter contract surface.

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

Anandiben insists her daughter was not involved in any land allocation scandal.

The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan

The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2016

How does the country's civilian government reclaim legitimacy after the names of many Pakistanis, including the family members of PM Nawaz Sharif, figured in the leaked documents.

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2016

This is the first time the fight is between mother and son. Both sides don't look in the mood to relent: Advisors and spin doctors have been hired, lawyers have been consulted.

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2016

State after state has imposed an alcohol ban, and has had to retreat, unable to address the financial and administrative fallout. Are we set for more of this cycle, asks Aditi Phadnis.

The implications of a high turnout in Assam

The implications of a high turnout in Assam

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2016

Those who have studied Assam elections say the high turnout has the Congress worried.

NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge

NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2016

Mehbooba Mufti is running an alliance that is unnatural -- and one she instinctively militates against. She needs to be responsible in what she says and does -- and her time starts now, says Aditi Phadnis.

When Indian dreams turned sour

When Indian dreams turned sour

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2016

Only a handful of overseas acquisitions by Indian firms have survived the bloodbath, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

Will Manipur be the next blow for Congress?

Will Manipur be the next blow for Congress?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2016

After Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, discontent is brewing among Congress MLAs in Manipur.

Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?

Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2016

Why was everyone wooing Vijayakanth and why was he playing hard to get?

Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time

Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

The Centre needs to have dialogue with the Opposition instead of letting politics come in the way; it needs to stoop to conquer, says Aditi Phadnis.

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2016

An International Policy Network report in 2010 found that seven per cent of drugs bought from wholesale traders were substandard, and 3.6 per cent of the drugs from traders contained no active ingredient whatsoever.