Archis Mohan, Arindam Majumder

Stories by Archis Mohan, Arindam Majumder

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

'There will be some issues of contention, especially on H1B visa and on trade policy.'

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

IndiGo taps in expats as it soars higher

IndiGo taps in expats as it soars higher

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

IndiGo which has close to 40 per cent market share, at present has 129 aircraft and operates 883 daily flights to 44 destinations. It also has around 400 aircraft on order.

Labour reforms in India may get going, finally

Labour reforms in India may get going, finally

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

As the Centre faces multiple hurdles, BJP-governed states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have swiftly moved in to usher in radical reforms as they aim to take a larger share of the FDI pie.

Air India opposes changes to ownership norms

Air India opposes changes to ownership norms

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Existing norms mandate 2/3rd of members of an airline's board must comprise Indian nationals

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Keeping an eye on the 2019 elections, the PM has asked leaders to connect with the youth and hold events in each panchayat and municipal ward across the country.

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

The reshuffle is likely to take place after the ongoing Budget session ends on April 12, reports Archis Mohan.

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2017

Except drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP president has had a good record since he took over the reins of the party in June 2014, says Archis Mohan.

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

Qatar Airways may start domestic airline in India

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2017

In the past, Qatar Airways has repeatedly expressed a desire to invest in IndiGo, the country's largest domestic airline.

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

The company has charted out a three step process in achieving the target

Anandiben Patel is headed for TN Raj Bhavan. Here's why!

Anandiben Patel is headed for TN Raj Bhavan. Here's why!

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Archis Mohan decodes Bharatiya Janata Party's pre-presidential poll manoeuvres.

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Faceless Ambedkarite groups from across the country are running BSP's election war rooms, writes Archis Mohan.

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2017

Units employing up to 49 workers are not required to list themselves with the government.

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Amit Shah's sustained campaigning against slaughterhouses has unnerved UP's leather and meat export industry.

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2017

A defeat in UP will, therefore, dent the Modi government's efforts to win more seats in the Rajya Sabha.

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

Under the scheme coming into effect from April 1, 2018, a donor could purchase bonds from authorised banks against cheques or digital payments. These would be redeemed only in the designated account of a registered political party.

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

The Association for Democratic Reforms slams the Budget proposals on political funding, says they lack teeth and show the "lack of political will" in proposing real reforms.