Nitin Sethi And Archis Mohan

Stories by Nitin Sethi And Archis Mohan

The politics behind Rajan's exit

The politics behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

Rajan's departure from the RBI is an end to 'outside interference' in policy making, government insiders feel.

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Its current majority of 22,078 votes for the purpose of the presidential elections is considered thin, particularly when BJP might not be able to predict voting behaviour of its allies like Shiv Sena.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

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.

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

In touch with the Swiss government under the DTAA mandate

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Two years of Modi's foreign policy can be best remembered for its flip-flops on Pakistan and the PM's blockbuster speeches to delirious non-resident communities and the grand receptions he has received.

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.

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Modi said there was a need to make transactions 'transparent' in India.

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

PM to launch outreach campaign with a rally in UP on May 26, ministers to visit 200 cities in 2 weeks.

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

Rediff.com   20 May 2016

The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

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.

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

Just how bad are the bad loans?

Just how bad are the bad loans?

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

Not all NPAs are treated as wilful defaulters.

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Saurabh Patel, energy minister, Gujarat, who has handled the energy portfolio since 2002, speaks to Archis Mohan on GPSC's investment in the KG basin and says the criticism is politically motivated.

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com   4 May 2016

The reasons behind a spate of forest fires in the hills this year, though, could be multi-fold.

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Panel gives bankruptcy law overseas ambit

Panel gives bankruptcy law overseas ambit

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

The Bill suggests an insolvency regulator.