Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Abhishek Waghmare

Stories by Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Abhishek Waghmare

'India is still fastest growing large economy'

'India is still fastest growing large economy'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2018

'A growth of above 7 per cent when the fundamentals of the economy are becoming stronger still makes India the fastest growing large economy.'

The price of victory for the Congress

The price of victory for the Congress

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

The new governments will have to spend much more than Rs 220 billion in Rajasthan, more than Rs 160 billion in MP, and nearly Rs 30 billion in Chhattisgarh.

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Opposition leaders plan to go to the people to create awareness, as well as protest the "erosion of RBI's credibility" in Parliament, in the coming days and weeks to build public opinion against the Modi government's move to take away the RBI reserves, reports Archis Mohan.

EXPLAINED! 'Back series' of GDP and more

EXPLAINED! 'Back series' of GDP and more

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

The GDP always has a base year, which defines the composition of the economy in that year. As the composition changes, the base year needs to be revised regularly. Abhishek Waghmare explains how that is done.

Soon, filing income tax returns may get easier

Soon, filing income tax returns may get easier

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2018

The forms might soon come "pre-filled" and taxpayers won't have to fill details such as income, income sources, and personal details

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

'You have to do good politics'

'You have to do good politics'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2018

'You have to do good work and also do good politics.' 'I think that part was missing, communication was an issue, but we have bridged that gap.'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan's teachers plan to teach Vasundhara Raje a lesson.

GST collection is way short of the Rs 12-trillion target

GST collection is way short of the Rs 12-trillion target

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

To meet the yearly target, each of the next five months has to yield Rs 1.107 trillion GST collections.

When it comes to salary, women in India are paid 34% less than men

When it comes to salary, women in India are paid 34% less than men

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

The trend holds true globally as well, but with lower levels of inequality among the sexes, where on average, hourly wages of women are 16 per cent less than those of men.

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

All is not lost! Govt can still meet fiscal deficit target

All is not lost! Govt can still meet fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2018

The challenge before the government now is to use the factors that are favourable to its benefit.

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2018

During his maiden visit to India, the 41-year-old, nose ring-sporting Dorsey wants "to experience everything", according to a tweet he posted on November 10, but mainly reach out to all political parties and meet government officials -- at the Centre and in states -- as well as senior police officer and civic body officials, so that he can assist in delivering governance through Twitter. This will also help the social media giant chalk out its next stage of expansion.

Acche Din for super-rich in Modi regime

Acche Din for super-rich in Modi regime

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Crorepatis' income rose by a staggering 40% between 2015-2016 and 2017-2018.

Naidu ready to save 'great nation' from Modi

Naidu ready to save 'great nation' from Modi

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2018

'As a seasoned politician I know how to talk and understand the opinion and sentiments (of other political leaders).'

Jobs are growing only in big firms, smaller ones continue to downsize

Jobs are growing only in big firms, smaller ones continue to downsize

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

More than 40% of the companies surveyed showed job contraction in FY18, says a report by CARE Ratings

Should there be a calamity levy?

Should there be a calamity levy?

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

Experts have flagged issues regarding the levying of new cess/tax, especially those related to complications in administering the cess.

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

The micro-blogging platform hopes its new emphasis on governance would help differentiate it from Facebook and Instagram.