Ishan Bakshi And Nitin Sethi

Stories by Ishan Bakshi And Nitin Sethi

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2015

Diplomatic row erupts after co-chairs hold talks minus developing nations; third draft of Paris climate change agreement emerges at Bonn

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2015

To redevelop cities as 'smart', investment of at least $10 billion is required. For 100 cities, it works out to $1 trillion

India announces new climate change targets

India announces new climate change targets

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2015

Subject to finance & tech from rich countries through an ambitious, fair Paris deal

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2015

India hopes to bridge gap with US to buffer against a Paris agreement that restricts country's developmental space.

Are headline agricultural growth numbers misleading?

Are headline agricultural growth numbers misleading?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2015

Poor rainfall has also depleted water reservoirs levels, which is likely to impact the winter crops.

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2015

While giving approval to commercially develop land in Gurgaon, the Haryana government considered Robert Vadra's name and status as proof of his company's financial capacity.

Modi isn't as popular as you think

Modi isn't as popular as you think

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2015

In Asia-Pacific's public eye, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is below Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan's Shinzo Abe, according a survey

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2015

The NITI Aayog's views are in contrast to the National Health Policy.

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

For India, the talks will work as another opportunity to sharpen its positions ahead of the formal UN negotiations.

Govt just shrank proposed homes of 7 mn households

Govt just shrank proposed homes of 7 mn households

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana envisages housing to 20 mn households by 2022.

Electricity supply to all Indian households by 2019?

Electricity supply to all Indian households by 2019?

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2015

Govt hopes to add 0.21 mn Mw capacity by 2022, against 0.25 mn Mw added over 60 years.

Infrastructure companies' debt woes worsen

Infrastructure companies' debt woes worsen

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2015

Power generation and distribution is the most indebted sector

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

Rediff.com   29 May 2015

Air toxics emissions are high from older vehicles.

CAG to audit coal block e-auction

CAG to audit coal block e-auction

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

CAG audit is likely to be completed in six months.

Few takers for Jan Dhan overdraft

Few takers for Jan Dhan overdraft

Rediff.com   22 May 2015

The overdraft facility has been sanctioned in only 40,000 accounts

Govt flip-flops yet again on Uttarakhand dams

Govt flip-flops yet again on Uttarakhand dams

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

Wants another committee to review adverse report of experts against 6 dams

The 2013 land law is non-negotiable: Jairam Ramesh

The 2013 land law is non-negotiable: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com   12 May 2015

Ramesh says the best route now is to refer the amendments to Parliament's standing committee on rural development.

Of Gandhi and the limits of poetic licence

Of Gandhi and the limits of poetic licence

Rediff.com   8 May 2015

The Marathi poem, Gandhi Mala Bhetala (Gandhi met me), is a satirical critique of those who falsely claim to follow the path of Mahatma Gandhi