Archis Mohan, Arindam Majumder

Stories by Archis Mohan, Arindam Majumder

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2019

The Congress surveys, at least until now, have indicated the nationalistic fervour over the Pulwama terror attack is more an effort by mainstream media outlets, like news channels and newspapers, to shape a particular narrative, when the people on the ground are still asking basic questions of livelihood, jobs and better price for farm produce.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean flights to US and Europe will have to take a longer route.

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2019

Additionally, promoter Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways, which owns a 24 per cent stake in the airline, will infuse around Rs 2,000 crore into the airline, sources aware of the development said.

How runway closure at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports hurting fliers

How runway closure at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports hurting fliers

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

According to a survey by travel portal ixigo, economy airfares from Mumbai have shot up by almost 25- 30 per cent till the end of March.

With the launch of Huracan Evo, Lamborghini puts India in fast lane

With the launch of Huracan Evo, Lamborghini puts India in fast lane

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

Lamborghini, which expects 60% growth this year has priced Huracan Evo at Rs 3.73 crore, also said in the next five years India will be one of the top 15 markets for the company.

'Terrific mandate of 2014 is being wasted day after day'

'Terrific mandate of 2014 is being wasted day after day'

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2019

'Whoever whispered in his ears that go for demonetisation, misled him completely' and the PM lacked the sagacity to know that it would not work, Yashwant Sinha tells Archis Mohan.

Budget does its bit, now it's over to the Sangh Parivar

Budget does its bit, now it's over to the Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

The interim Budget has attempted to tick all the boxes that could help the Modi government return to power, reports Archis Mohan.

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2019

While some in the Congress were apprehensive that land grab allegations against her husband Robert Vadra could turn out to be Priyanka's Achilles heel, much of the BJP leadership opted not to bring up the issue at the current juncture.

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2019

Stronger the pitch of various states, the better for India as a country. The two states plan to showcase their improved 'ease of doing business rankings'.

Soon you can fly in a SpiceJet seaplane in Andamans

Soon you can fly in a SpiceJet seaplane in Andamans

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2019

The islands that would be connected through seaplanes are Campbell Bay, Car Nicobar, Havelock, Hutbay, Neil, Long Island and Diglipur, reports Arindam Majumder.

Who donated how much to BJP, Congress

Who donated how much to BJP, Congress

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2019

Who donated how much to BJP, Congress

Post restructuring, SBI-led consortium may hold around 40% stake in Jet

Post restructuring, SBI-led consortium may hold around 40% stake in Jet

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2019

The airline has struggled to pay salaries and vendors on time and its Rs 10,963 crore fund and non fund based facilities have now been assigned 'D' rating by ICRA - the seventh rating downgrade since March 2017.

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2019

IndiGo is providing digital solutions to everyday problems, attracting customers to digital platforms and engaging start-ups to find solutions

Congress looks at 'Jangipur model' in UP

Congress looks at 'Jangipur model' in UP

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2019

Congress hopes to field upper caste candidates to eat into BJP voter base while SP-BSP focuses on consolidating Dalit-OBC votes in their favour.

Engine trouble: Indigo, GoAir A320Neo planes under lens

Engine trouble: Indigo, GoAir A320Neo planes under lens

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2019

Saturday's mid-air engine failure on Indigo flight prompts scrutiny.

Why DGCA is upset with SpiceJet

Why DGCA is upset with SpiceJet

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2019

DGCA was irked by was a video on social media that showed passengers dancing on board a midair flight. The regulator has summoned the airline officials seeking an explanation.

Why Rahul gives Modi-Shah nightmares

Why Rahul gives Modi-Shah nightmares

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2019

'In mocking him, Modi and Shah went horribly wrong.'
'It made Gandhi determined to fight to the finish, which now has the entire Sangh Parivar rattled,' says a Congress leader, privy to the repeated RSS outreach for a rapproachment.

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2019

Success in the Lok Sabha polls would help Twitter chart out its growth story in India.