Aditi Phadnis

Stories by Aditi Phadnis

All the Prime Minister's officers

All the Prime Minister's officers

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.

With Cong on board, govt set to fast-track GST

With Cong on board, govt set to fast-track GST

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2016

The Congress, however, said it wanted to see the final print on the wording of the dispute resolution mechanism before committing its support to the Bill

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

How the GST deal was clinched

How the GST deal was clinched

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

Top Congress sources said they would not hold up the Bill.

'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'

'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

'I realised we are not doing scavenging because we are illiterate or poor. We are doing it because of the way society is organised.'

Why AAP must win Punjab

Why AAP must win Punjab

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

The party desperately needs another state where, unfettered by the Centre, it can fly its flag.

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

'Whether Kashmir or anywhere else, whether in peace or in war, pay commissions or no pay commissions, hollowness and shortages notwithstanding, the Indian Army -- and Sekin Fif -- will always be there to keep India together.'

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2016

Cong leaders speak in two voices but final stand may be decided at a meeting headed by Rahul Gandhi next week

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 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.

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.