Ishan Bakshi, Sahil Makkar &Amp;Amp; Nitin Sethi

Stories by Ishan Bakshi, Sahil Makkar &Amp;Amp; Nitin Sethi

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Govt cancels Rs 200-crore green fine on Adani

Govt cancels Rs 200-crore green fine on Adani

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2016

Adani Ports & SEZ was ordered to pay for damage to environment during the UPA govt

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

The logic behind the BJP targeting Mayawati's votes.

Among durables, households spend highest on vehicles

Among durables, households spend highest on vehicles

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

The survey covered 47,535 households in rural areas and 36,065 households in urban areas.

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

She has been losing her party's core voters since the 2007 assembly polls, whereas the Samajwadi Party has managed to keep its flock together. The BJP believes she is a soft target.

Brexit could mar Paris Agreement success

Brexit could mar Paris Agreement success

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2016

EU operates as one block at the climate change negotiations and takes a single greenhouse gas emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.

With US interest rates heading upwards, how will India fare?

With US interest rates heading upwards, how will India fare?

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Higher interest rates in the US do not necessarily coincide with capital outflows.

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

The Finance Commission has substantially increased the allocation of funds to panchayats, but a large part of it is apportioned by state governments.

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

After recognising its adverse health effects, the govt has now dismissed its own lab reports to conclude that the evidence against plastic is insufficient.

The curious case of GDP discrepancies

The curious case of GDP discrepancies

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

This time there has been a rather peculiar criticism of the latest GDP numbers.

Dark clouds over India's growth engines

Dark clouds over India's growth engines

Rediff.com   31 May 2016

Small and medium enterprises have been struggling to raise bank credit even as they have been powering India's manufacturing growth in recent years.

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

Report Card: Modi government's signature schemes

Report Card: Modi government's signature schemes

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Take a look at Modi government's signature initiatives and status report.

BJP vs civil society: Who won the battle?

BJP vs civil society: Who won the battle?

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

When it came to dealing with the media and academia, it has been a roller coaster ride for the National Democratic Alliance, observes Nitin Sethi.

India Inc's distress sale misses its mark

India Inc's distress sale misses its mark

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

For debt-laden companies, asset sales is an obvious solution.

Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?

Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

The National Investigation Agency has accused the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad of planting evidence and coercing witnesses, but its own investigation is incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com   22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

The woman who kicked up a storm

The woman who kicked up a storm

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.