Akshat Kaushal &Amp;Amp; Nayanima Basu

Stories by Akshat Kaushal &Amp;Amp; Nayanima Basu

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2020

As the representative of his government in India, Abdul Basit runs a tight ship at the Pakistan High Commission.

Mayawati sees good omen for 2017

Mayawati sees good omen for 2017

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

After a series of defeats since 2012, the results of the recent panchayat polls are being seen by her as a tide changer for the upcoming UP assembly elections

Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics

Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

Several states that imposed prohibition in the past lifted it once revenue loss began to pinch

Will Punjab slip back into militancy?

Will Punjab slip back into militancy?

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2015

It is as much about farmer woes and the lack of job opportunities as about the mixing of religion and politics.

Why dominant castes want 'backward' status

Why dominant castes want 'backward' status

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

Ground surveys have found that several members of the dominant castes are in economic conditions quite similar to that of peer communities with the advantage of quotas.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

A Faridabad village is living on the edge

A Faridabad village is living on the edge

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2015

The burning of a Dalit house has put Sunpedh on tenterhooks, and overenthusiastic politicians and activists aren't helping matters.

We are facing an unprecedented situation: Sahitya Akademi chief

We are facing an unprecedented situation: Sahitya Akademi chief

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2015

A clueless Sahitya Akademi has now called a meeting of its executive council on October 23 to decide the future course of action.

Blissfully serene

Blissfully serene

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2015

A visit to the Palpung Sherabling Monastery where monks are free to choose their own paths.

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Under the current administration, political attitudes toward IP seem to have improved.

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2015

Earlier this year, the US accused India and China of exceeding the WTO limits on farm subsidies, saying these caused trade distortion.

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2015

The talks for normalising trade had begun in November 2011.

'Present crisis unlikely to affect China's economic power'

'Present crisis unlikely to affect China's economic power'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2015

The Chinese had enough foreign reserves.

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Modi's visit to some developed countries such as the US, Japan, China and Australia were sprinkled with humongous investment figures. But do we have the wherewithal to absorb such big investments?

India's infrastructure sector gets a big boost

India's infrastructure sector gets a big boost

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2015

The Narendra Modi government plans to pump around Rs 12.61 lakh crore into the economy over seven years.

India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

Nike files for FDI, as govt revisits policy

Nike files for FDI, as govt revisits policy

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2015

Nike has about 400 stores in India.

'The first thing we have to address is the fear of public opinion'

'The first thing we have to address is the fear of public opinion'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2015

Everything about the way Delhi is governed needs to change, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tells Aditi Phadnis and Akshat Kaushal.

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Contracts with India-based domestic assistants for officials abroad have become a headache for the Indian government.