Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Abhishek Waghmare

Stories by Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Abhishek Waghmare

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

The vigour Divya Spandana has added to Rahul Gandhi's social media persona has brought him back in the reckoning.

Mystery of India's employment figure

Mystery of India's employment figure

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Most employment surveys suffer from drawbacks such as limited data coverage, infrequent data collection, and time lag

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

'The BJP will be wiped out in rural Gujarat.' 'In urban areas, its tally may come down from 55 of the 60 urban seats it won in 2012 to 35 to 40 seats this time.'

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2017

Dubs Modi government a "one trick horse" which will make the Hindu-Muslim issue the dominant one in political discourse; asks Opposition to field one candidate in every seat against BJP nominee in 2019 polls.

Modi in lead, BJP plans to blitz Gujarat with Union ministers and CMs

Modi in lead, BJP plans to blitz Gujarat with Union ministers and CMs

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2017

The BJP hopes to highlight the "insulting" Congress meme on social media that had described the PM as a 'chaiwala', reports Archis Mohan.

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2017

The Centre has to bear the maximum burden of borrowing NSSF loans to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

BJP is certain it will win Gujarat

BJP is certain it will win Gujarat

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

The BJP assessment -- or at least that of some of its leaders -- is that the Congress in Gujarat has peaked too soon, having already fired all its weapons and has nothing new to say.

How Congress plans to defeat Modi in 2019

How Congress plans to defeat Modi in 2019

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

The Congress's revival plan says it needs to bring back into its fold Hindus repelled by the Sangh Parivar, take its message to youth and women and sections upset at curbs on their personal freedoms.

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2017

Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to again visit poll-bound Gujarat from Saturday, said the government can't break the back of small and medium businesses, crush the informal sector and destroy millions of jobs.

Modi not keen about Parliament's winter session

Modi not keen about Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2017

The government says MPs will be busy campaigning in Gujarat. The Opposition counters this, saying campaigning for elections in 5 states was held in the midst of the Budget session earlier this year.

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2017

While Bihar and J&K have the least proportion of bank account holders using debit cards at PoS machines, Telangana's record is the highest.

Gujarat poll effect: GST changes likely on Friday

Gujarat poll effect: GST changes likely on Friday

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2017

Finance ministers from Congress-ruled states say they have alerted the Centre about the problems in GST for several months, but it is only now with the Gujarat assembly election around the corner that the Modi regime has started heeding these suggestions.

Poll campaign, Parliament, meets: PM has punishing schedule

Poll campaign, Parliament, meets: PM has punishing schedule

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2017

In the midst of a hectic campaign schedule, Modi needs to find time to meet visiting leaders and attend the East Asia Summit in the Philippines.

Yashwant Sinha to campaign against BJP in Gujarat

Yashwant Sinha to campaign against BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2017

He is likely to speak on economic issues, particularly the impact of GST and demonetisation.

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2017

De-scaling of businesses, job losses and subsequent impact on disposable incomes has created negative sentiment among traders, business owners and workers alike, says Abhishek Waghmare.

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2017

The protests will highlight the impact of the twin blows of demonetisation and GST

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

'We appreciate his positive evaluation of the relationship and share his optimism about its future directions.' 'We look forward to welcoming him in India next week for detailed discussions on further strengthening of our partnership,' the MEA said on Friday.

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2017

Manmohan Singh, reveals the former President, was keen that either P Chidambaram or Montek Singh Ahluwalia be the finance minister.

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

BMS, a union affiliated to RSS, plans rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on Nov 17; SJM to protest on Oct 29.