Ishan Bakshi, Nitin Sethi And Surabhi Agarwal

Stories by Ishan Bakshi, Nitin Sethi And Surabhi Agarwal

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.

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2015

In an earlier tweet Arora who recently left Google to join SoftBank Corp and is now its President said, "Brilliant guy, clear thinker, gets things done and a wonderful person at that.

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2015

The company is modelling its many ventures on Alibaba in China.

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

Top eCom firms to raise up to $5 billion in a year

Top eCom firms to raise up to $5 billion in a year

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

In about a year, top e-commerce companies are expected to raise as much funds as the three sector leaders raised in about five years.

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.

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2015

Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2015

Feel they can't run companies anymore but can be there as guides

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

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.