Archis Mohan, Nivedita Mookerji, Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Archis Mohan, Nivedita Mookerji, Sanjeeb Mukherjee

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

Several Congress leaders interpreted it as a dig at Prime Minister Modi who is yet to address a single press conference in his 54-month tenure.

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

The price of victory for the Congress

The price of victory for the Congress

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

The new governments will have to spend much more than Rs 220 billion in Rajasthan, more than Rs 160 billion in MP, and nearly Rs 30 billion in Chhattisgarh.

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Opposition leaders plan to go to the people to create awareness, as well as protest the "erosion of RBI's credibility" in Parliament, in the coming days and weeks to build public opinion against the Modi government's move to take away the RBI reserves, reports Archis Mohan.

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

Aiming to push India into the list of the top 10 agri export nations, the policy has been backed by the Prime Minister's Office

Data shows why farmers' ire over low farm prices is justified

Data shows why farmers' ire over low farm prices is justified

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

The latest official numbers on the price of agricultural produce gives an idea of what's fueling the farmers' protest in Delhi.

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

'You have to do good politics'

'You have to do good politics'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2018

'You have to do good work and also do good politics.' 'I think that part was missing, communication was an issue, but we have bridged that gap.'

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2018

For the entire UPA regime, from 2005-06 to 2013-14, the average annual farm growth according to the GDP back series data is 3.8 per cent, which too is higher than the first four years of the NDA, though these two periods aren't comparable because one spans nine years and the other four.

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan's teachers plan to teach Vasundhara Raje a lesson.

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

Why the Dalit vote is crucial in MP

Why the Dalit vote is crucial in MP

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2018

Dalit votes could play a decisive role in 28-30 constituencies in the 230-member assembly.

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2018

During his maiden visit to India, the 41-year-old, nose ring-sporting Dorsey wants "to experience everything", according to a tweet he posted on November 10, but mainly reach out to all political parties and meet government officials -- at the Centre and in states -- as well as senior police officer and civic body officials, so that he can assist in delivering governance through Twitter. This will also help the social media giant chalk out its next stage of expansion.

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

The railways, the country's largest employer, will be hiring 127,000 people in 2018-2019, for which 23.7 million are competing.

Naidu ready to save 'great nation' from Modi

Naidu ready to save 'great nation' from Modi

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2018

'As a seasoned politician I know how to talk and understand the opinion and sentiments (of other political leaders).'

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

The micro-blogging platform hopes its new emphasis on governance would help differentiate it from Facebook and Instagram.

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2018

The party will launch its 'Sevagram Se Sangram' likening its fight against Modi-led government to the freedom struggle against the British.