Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Bhupesh Bhandari

Stories by Aditi Phadnis &Amp; Bhupesh Bhandari

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Rediff.com   18 May 2015

How Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung handles the fight with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of appointment of a chief secretary will be an interesting insight into his personality, says Aditi Phadnis

Why Upendra Kushwaha is a man to watch in Bihar

Why Upendra Kushwaha is a man to watch in Bihar

Rediff.com   9 May 2015

If the BJP doesn't do as well as it is expected to, it might have to seek Upendra Kushwaha's help in forming a government for a price: the chief ministership

Why Rahul Gandhi needs to be careful

Why Rahul Gandhi needs to be careful

Rediff.com   8 May 2015

The leader should be cautious while accusing the Modi government of cronyism.

India needs net neutrality? Pros and Cons

India needs net neutrality? Pros and Cons

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2015

The debate on net neutrality has turned into another fight between ordinary folks and a large corporation.

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

Who will pay the cost of local self-governance?

Who will pay the cost of local self-governance?

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2015

With Centre, state and municipal governments passing the buck on issues as critical as sanitation, Aditi Phadnis looks at the revolving door politics that is often played with the running of local self government

'Modi government is receptive to creating consensus'

'Modi government is receptive to creating consensus'

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2015

The Biju Janata Dal will not oppose the government simply for the sake of opposing it, BJD Member of Parliament Bhratruhari Mahtab tells Aditi Phadnis.

Agricultural minister's silence on land bill strategic or tactical?

Agricultural minister's silence on land bill strategic or tactical?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2015

The fact that everyone but Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh is speaking on the issue only gives credence to the specious fears of farmers that this government is out to get them. Aditi Phadnis reports

So where does Sonia go from here?

So where does Sonia go from here?

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2015

The decision to take to the streets and demonstrate support for beleaguered former PM Manmohan Singh could be a turning point for the Congress.

Why banks are unwilling to support the sugar industry

Why banks are unwilling to support the sugar industry

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2015

ugar mills in UP owe thousands of crores to cane farmers.

Dilip Shanghvi's X factor shows up in different ways

Dilip Shanghvi's X factor shows up in different ways

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2015

Dilip Shanghvi has never tried to be everything to everybody.

Mr Modi, sarcasm and humiliation are a waste of time

Mr Modi, sarcasm and humiliation are a waste of time

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party might have a majority in the Lok Sabha but sarcasm and public humiliation of rivals may not be the way to assert this. In fact, it is a waste of time

The amazing success story of Sunil Mittal

The amazing success story of Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2015

Mittal would travel in trucks with his consignments.

For AAP, there is ground just waiting to be captured

For AAP, there is ground just waiting to be captured

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2015

The party will need organisation, preparation, funding and ideological clarity, says Aditi Phadnis

What NaMo, Amit and Rahul learnt @ AAP ki paathshala

What NaMo, Amit and Rahul learnt @ AAP ki paathshala

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2015

Facing an AAP whitewash, all three leaders need to re-examine their approaches to politics and elections

Kamalnayan Bajaj: A 'Gandhian' rebel

Kamalnayan Bajaj: A 'Gandhian' rebel

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2015

He was a plain talker and never hesitated to put forth his point of view

Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?

Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

His plan revolves around new products, a renewed thrust on exports and some serious cost savings

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

Behind 80 senseless deaths

Behind 80 senseless deaths

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

It is possible that the December clashes in Assam merely exploited an issue simmering for decades. The motivation, however, was something else, says Aditi Phadnis