Archis Mohan And Karan Choudhury

Stories by Archis Mohan And Karan Choudhury

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2017

India needs to follow countries such as Singapore who have and are further bolstering their cyber security apparatus.

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.

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2017

International Finance Corporation will put in $200 million and HDFC will contribute $600 million to create $800-mn corpus for affordable homes

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.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2017

'The leadership values I learnt while playing cricket in India helped me compete vigorously in the face of uncertainty -- putting the team first and bringing out the best in everybody.'

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.

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2017

A trust deficit had been building between developers and their customers, with massive incidence of project delays and deviations. Compliance with Rera is an opportunity to revive buyers' confidence.

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

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

Digital transaction players are hurriedly drawing up a memorandum to be taken to the central bank in hope of having a few of the guidelines -- such as full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance in 12 months -- overturned, reports Karan Choudhury

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.

Dhanteras took the online route this year

Dhanteras took the online route this year

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2017

Demonetisation and changes in buying patterns of consumers help in pushing online sales.

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the government needs more innovative ways to secure the cyber space in the country and a cess is more like a punishment which would not help in the long run.

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced