Mayank Mishra

Stories by Mayank Mishra

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.

Don't celebrate India's 'Operation Maitri' just yet

Don't celebrate India's 'Operation Maitri' just yet

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2015

The operation is not a favour to Nepal. It's in India's interests to rebuild a new Nepal

Why banks now have more officers and fewer clerks

Why banks now have more officers and fewer clerks

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2015

It is to keep labour unions away and make the employees feel important.

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2015

With the help of Practo Ray, doctors can share reports.

Are states really serious about Digital India plan?

Are states really serious about Digital India plan?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

Official websites of some states haven't been updated for years

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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

How MLAs are getting richer faster than MPs

How MLAs are getting richer faster than MPs

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

"When it comes to economic matters, state governments have a far bigger role to play. Whether it is acquiring land for a major project or issuing a licence to a private university, the role of the state government has become very important. MLAs are bound to be natural beneficiaries of this heightened economic activity."

How BJP won and what it means for politics

How BJP won and what it means for politics

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's solid solo performance in Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections confirms continuation of some of the trends that emerged in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year.

Jan Dhan target to be met, but only on paper

Jan Dhan target to be met, but only on paper

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

As the Jan-Dhan scheme completes a month since its official launch, reports coming in from various parts of the country suggest the stated target of 75 million new accounts will be achieved much before January 26 next year.

Cash may no longer be king

Cash may no longer be king

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2014

Debit card use at POS terminals increasing at rapid clip, transactions at ATMs declining

Jan Dhan Yojana: Outlets everywhere, not many to bank on

Jan Dhan Yojana: Outlets everywhere, not many to bank on

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

In addition to the problem of long queues at automated teller machines, there would be the problem of guiding new cardholders, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, on how to use those cards, some bankers told Business Standard.

Infrastructure is key to Jan Dhan Yojana's success

Infrastructure is key to Jan Dhan Yojana's success

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

The problem is set to grow following issuance of 75 million new RuPay cards in the next six months with the launch of the Jan Dhan Yojana.

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2014

While dynastic politics may have receded in the Lok Sabha, it is alive and kicking in states