Mayank Mishra &Amp; Archis Mohan

Stories by Mayank Mishra &Amp; Archis Mohan

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.

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Controversies take their toll on Nalanda University, peers race ahead

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

For an institution looking to revive past glory, the Nalanda University's initial days have been far from glorious.

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

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Big corporate donors to the BJP, Congress in FY14

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

Biggest contribution came from Bharti group-led Satya Electoral Trust.

5 factors that will drive e-commerce growth

5 factors that will drive e-commerce growth

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

Online retail is increasing market share rapidly.

After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

Allies, Opposition increase volume of criticism; hope in Kashmir, Assam

Why BJP believes it will win Delhi, despite opinion polls

Why BJP believes it will win Delhi, despite opinion polls

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

Sangh parivar is relying heavily on first-time voters and hopes women will also vote for Bedi. Archis Mohan reports

Why BJP believes it will win the Delhi polls

Why BJP believes it will win the Delhi polls

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2015

support for the AAP notwithstanding, the BJP is convinced it will win Delhi.

How to lose friends the Kejriwal way

How to lose friends the Kejriwal way

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2015

Several former colleagues say Kejriwal is undemocratic. But his loyalists stand stoutly behind him

'Obama and Modi can build on what Bush and Vajpayee began'

'Obama and Modi can build on what Bush and Vajpayee began'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2015

Ashley J Tellis, a leading authority on Indo-US relations, tells Archis Mohan in an emailed interview that it is time Washington and New Delhi agreed on the contours of their 'strategic partnership', and that India's elite could learn from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in how he has put India's interests first and his own sentiments about the Americans second.

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when the two met on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Myanmar in November 2014, how he barely had two years left to his presidential term and so much to do. The wish list included getting his daughters to see a tiger in the wild and the Taj Mahal.

BJP's Delhi challenge will be getting youth, middle class to vote

BJP's Delhi challenge will be getting youth, middle class to vote

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2015

Party insiders say middle class votes can be captured if Kiran Bedi is declared BJP chief ministerial candidate. Archis Mohan reports

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

After six years in the business, the scorecard of Bengaluru-based QwikCilver is impressive, with a 90 per cent market share.

BJP-PDP coalition government likely in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP-PDP coalition government likely in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

Sources in New Delhi say senior PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which could signal the launch of formal negotiations between the two political parties

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

The VHP leadership notes that 'ghar wapsi' wasn't something started after the Modi govt took over. Archis Mohan reports

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

United Janata Dal will give a voice to the majority: Sharad Yadav

United Janata Dal will give a voice to the majority: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Sharad Yadav, President of the Janata Dal (United), is one of the architects of the proposed merger of six political parties who trace their roots to the erstwhile Janata Dal. Yadav tells Archis Mohan how the grand alliance with Left parties and even the Congress is the need of the hour.

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

Villagers attribute Adarsh Nangla's 'fall' to a combination of government apathy and decline of the collective spirit