Arup Roychowdhury And Archis Mohan

Stories by Arup Roychowdhury And Archis Mohan

Where is 'mama's boy' Dushyant Singh?

Where is 'mama's boy' Dushyant Singh?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2015

Even as Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje faces the worst crises in her political career, son Dushyant Singh is vacationing with his wife and children at an undisclosed location abroad

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2015

Narendra Modi government's reform agenda is under threat of washout.

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2015

According to data culled by PRS Legislative Research, Singh has asked 13 questions in the Lok Sabha in its proceedings up to the last budget session, while the average is 69.

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's success at courting Indians abroad have been as much a result of his old contacts as efforts by a dedicated arm of the BJP abroad. Archis Mohan reports

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

The two governments are slated to ink a slew of agreements.

PM's second year to be as busy as first on foreign policy front

PM's second year to be as busy as first on foreign policy front

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on extended neighbourhood, particularly the ASEAN and Central Asian regions, says Archis Mohan

Land bill: Cong says 'NO' to amendments; passage of bill unlikely

Land bill: Cong says 'NO' to amendments; passage of bill unlikely

Rediff.com   14 May 2015

The bill is unlikely to have a smooth passage in the committee with the Congress party making it clear that "there is no compromise on the land bill."

Sangh Parivar outfits send SOS to Modi sarkar

Sangh Parivar outfits send SOS to Modi sarkar

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

Outfits related to labour and agriculture critical of policies, say their voices are not being heard. Archis Mohan reports.

How govt could still meet April 2016 deadline on GST

How govt could still meet April 2016 deadline on GST

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

Govt can advance the dates of the convening of the monsoon session of Parliament to early July

How Beijing has been courting the Sangh Parivar

How Beijing has been courting the Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com   12 May 2015

In the past year, Beijing has hosted at least 70 delegations from India as part of its outreach to the Indian business community, youth leaders and Sangh Parivar affiliates

Is it 'India' or 'Bharat' or both?

Is it 'India' or 'Bharat' or both?

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2015

Social activist Niranjan Bhatwal from Maharashtra has moved a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court seeking that the country be called 'Bharat', and not 'India' as the latter is of colonial origin, and that the constitution makers intended that 'Bharat' be used for all official and unofficial purposes, and not 'India'.

'There'll be attempts to break us because of the danger we pose'

'There'll be attempts to break us because of the danger we pose'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2015

Sharad Yadav says that reports about disquiet among the factions are 'sponsored'.

Mayawati punctured BJP-RSS, Cong claims to Ambedkar's legacy

Mayawati punctured BJP-RSS, Cong claims to Ambedkar's legacy

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2015

BSP chief says Ambedkar talked of separate electorates for Dalits; didn't believe in Hindutva.

Family feuds delay Janata Parivar merger

Family feuds delay Janata Parivar merger

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2015

Family feuds, in what are essentially family-run outfits, have cast a shadow over the reunification efforts of Janata Party.

BJP's national executive becomes Modi-Shah show

BJP's national executive becomes Modi-Shah show

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2015

While PM Narendra Modi-Amit Shah dominated the national executive, senior chief ministers and 'margdarshaks' LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi were ignored

BJP wary of 2015 becoming its year of defeats

BJP wary of 2015 becoming its year of defeats

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2015

The top two in the government and in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah, respectively, spent the day trying to hard sell not just the contentious land Bill but also how the Modi government stood for the welfare of farmers.

BJP has flouted its own constitution

BJP has flouted its own constitution

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2015

BJP gives only 7 per cent instead of promised 33 per cent representation to women in its national executive

Lead me, follow me or get out of the way: Jaitley

Lead me, follow me or get out of the way: Jaitley

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

The government's top leadership was happy with Prabhu's Budget.

Did PM send his pinstripe suit for valuation before auction?

Did PM send his pinstripe suit for valuation before auction?

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2015

The rules seem to show he could have kept it, despite its much-reported value

Delhi defeat helps Modi get Sangh licence for reform agenda

Delhi defeat helps Modi get Sangh licence for reform agenda

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to expand his cabinet when Parliament breaks for recess during the Budget Session. Archis Mohan reports