Akshat Kaushal &Amp;Amp; Mayank Mishra

Stories by Akshat Kaushal &Amp;Amp; Mayank Mishra

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

For an institution looking to revive past glory, the Nalanda University's initial days have been far from glorious.

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

Biggest contribution came from Bharti group-led Satya Electoral Trust.

5 factors that will drive e-commerce growth

5 factors that will drive e-commerce growth

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

Online retail is increasing market share rapidly.

Nearly every Indian household has a bank account

Nearly every Indian household has a bank account

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

More than 127 million new bank accounts have been opened.

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

The Delhi assembly lacks the powers to make laws relating to police, public order and land

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

After six years in the business, the scorecard of Bengaluru-based QwikCilver is impressive, with a 90 per cent market share.

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

Villagers attribute Adarsh Nangla's 'fall' to a combination of government apathy and decline of the collective spirit

How MLAs are getting richer faster than MPs

How MLAs are getting richer faster than MPs

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

"When it comes to economic matters, state governments have a far bigger role to play. Whether it is acquiring land for a major project or issuing a licence to a private university, the role of the state government has become very important. MLAs are bound to be natural beneficiaries of this heightened economic activity."

How BJP won and what it means for politics

How BJP won and what it means for politics

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's solid solo performance in Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections confirms continuation of some of the trends that emerged in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year.

Jan Dhan target to be met, but only on paper

Jan Dhan target to be met, but only on paper

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

As the Jan-Dhan scheme completes a month since its official launch, reports coming in from various parts of the country suggest the stated target of 75 million new accounts will be achieved much before January 26 next year.

Cash may no longer be king

Cash may no longer be king

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2014

Debit card use at POS terminals increasing at rapid clip, transactions at ATMs declining

Jan Dhan Yojana: Outlets everywhere, not many to bank on

Jan Dhan Yojana: Outlets everywhere, not many to bank on

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

In addition to the problem of long queues at automated teller machines, there would be the problem of guiding new cardholders, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, on how to use those cards, some bankers told Business Standard.

Infrastructure is key to Jan Dhan Yojana's success

Infrastructure is key to Jan Dhan Yojana's success

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

The problem is set to grow following issuance of 75 million new RuPay cards in the next six months with the launch of the Jan Dhan Yojana.

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2014

While dynastic politics may have receded in the Lok Sabha, it is alive and kicking in states

Milk prices won't go up in 3-6 months: Amul

Milk prices won't go up in 3-6 months: Amul

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2014

The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, the country's largest dairy products distributor and the owner of Amul brand, has also indicated that prices of milk are likely to remain relatively stable in the next 24 to 48 months.

Sustainable auto turnaround still months away

Sustainable auto turnaround still months away

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2014

Paris-based international advisory firm Mazars predicts four per cent growth in India's automobile sector this financial year.

Monsoon deficiency to hurt urban consumption more

Monsoon deficiency to hurt urban consumption more

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2014

There are chances of taps running dry and prices of fruits and vegetables spiking.

Narendra Modi's cyber army is on the move

Narendra Modi's cyber army is on the move

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

Volunteers have been asked to provide details of their core competencies for future projects, says Mayank Mishra

Former top cop won't go down without a fight

Former top cop won't go down without a fight

Rediff.com   7 May 2014

Consolidation of influential voting blocs might hurt the chances of AAP's Kanchan Choudhary Bhattacharya in Haridwar but she will not go down without a good fight. Mayank Mishra reports