Mayank Mishra &Amp; Archis Mohan

Stories by Mayank Mishra &Amp; Archis Mohan

The underestimated National Security Advisor of Pakistan

The underestimated National Security Advisor of Pakistan

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2015

In India, Sartaj Azizis respected as a man of grace, wit and patience. He is a wizened soldier of many diplomatic battles between the two neighbouring nations

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2015

A victory will consolidate the position of not just the PM but also of his lieutenant BJP President Amit Shah, says Archis Mohan.

Will Parliament's monsoon session be a washout?

Will Parliament's monsoon session be a washout?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

Consensus building is likely to be the biggest casualty.

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2015

The NITI Aayog will now assimilate the views of states and then present a report to the PM.

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2015

Bhim denotes Dalit icon Bhimrao Ambedkar, while Mim denotes the letter 'M' in the Urdu alphabet; the party used the slogan effectively in the 2014 Maharashtra assembly elections

Social engineering: BJP's Bihar formula to swing a vote?

Social engineering: BJP's Bihar formula to swing a vote?

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2015

Aiming to send the right signal to different sections of society, the BJP has embraced figures like Chuhar Mal, Emperor Ashoka, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Maharana Pratap.

India-Pak talks: Modi succeeds where Gujral, Manmohan failed

India-Pak talks: Modi succeeds where Gujral, Manmohan failed

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to have secured a rare concession from Pakistan that 'terrorism' and not the issue of Kashmir be the central theme of the India-Pakistan dialogue.

Caste no bar in Bihar's politics

Caste no bar in Bihar's politics

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Association of caste with the way people have tended to vote in Bihar has somewhat weakened.

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.

A second green revolution yet to become a reality in Bihar

A second green revolution yet to become a reality in Bihar

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2015

Farmers find it difficult to source quality seeds or fertiliser on time from government agencies at subsidised rates.

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.

Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun

Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2015

Jaipur-based start-up Logic Roots aims to teach children math skills through board games.

Monsoon worries: is India ready?

Monsoon worries: is India ready?

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2015

Farmers of Haryana suffered because of unseasonal rain.

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2015

Neighbourhood stores have the ability to adapt to changes.

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.