Archis Mohan, Arindam Majumder

Stories by Archis Mohan, Arindam Majumder

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Series of controversies related to Dalit issues have come at a time when the BJP has launched a massive campaign to win back Uttar Pradesh.

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

In its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticised the Congress-led UPA regime for "policy and decision paralysis".

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

Modi does like to spring surprises

Modi does like to spring surprises

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Though the Cabinet reshuffle on July 5 has a clear stamp of the Prime Minister's Office, the changes have also increased the coherence between the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Trying to guess Subramanian Swamy's motives or next step has been a rather difficult exercise for decades, says Archis Mohan

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

With new RS arithmetic, government hopes to pass GST bill in monsoon session

With new RS arithmetic, government hopes to pass GST bill in monsoon session

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

Singling out the Congress as the only opponent to the GST, the government hopes to pass the bill after the altered numbers in the Upper House, reports Archis Mohan.

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

The politics behind Rajan's exit

The politics behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

Rajan's departure from the RBI is an end to 'outside interference' in policy making, government insiders feel.

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Its current majority of 22,078 votes for the purpose of the presidential elections is considered thin, particularly when BJP might not be able to predict voting behaviour of its allies like Shiv Sena.

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

5/20: Vistara and AirAsia not to gain immediately

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

How Delhi's IGI airport is gaining from public-private partnership

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2016

From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

In touch with the Swiss government under the DTAA mandate

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Two years of Modi's foreign policy can be best remembered for its flip-flops on Pakistan and the PM's blockbuster speeches to delirious non-resident communities and the grand receptions he has received.

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Unions oppose move to increase EPFO investment in stocks

Rediff.com   25 May 2016

The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.