Archis Mohan &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Stories by Archis Mohan &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

In touch with the Swiss government under the DTAA mandate

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Tech giant allowed to set up fully owned shops, with 30% local sourcing like everyone else.

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Two years of Modi's foreign policy can be best remembered for its flip-flops on Pakistan and the PM's blockbuster speeches to delirious non-resident communities and the grand receptions he has received.

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

Implementation of GST is expected to increase the gross domestic product of the country.

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Modi said there was a need to make transactions 'transparent' in India.

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

PM to launch outreach campaign with a rally in UP on May 26, ministers to visit 200 cities in 2 weeks.

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

Rediff.com   20 May 2016

The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Saurabh Patel, energy minister, Gujarat, who has handled the energy portfolio since 2002, speaks to Archis Mohan on GPSC's investment in the KG basin and says the criticism is politically motivated.

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

Lavasa will replace Rajan Watal, who retires on Saturday, even as the budgetary process is yet to be finally completed.

Panel gives bankruptcy law overseas ambit

Panel gives bankruptcy law overseas ambit

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

The Bill suggests an insolvency regulator.

For a change, Parliament does some business

For a change, Parliament does some business

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

Opposition does not stall legislative agenda; Upper House passes two bills.

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.