Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Nayanima Basu

Stories by Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Nayanima Basu

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Both sides will discuss the ongoing incidents of ceasefire violations at the border, the resolution of which will be given topmost priority

A something-for-everyone Budget or an epoch-making one a la 1991?

A something-for-everyone Budget or an epoch-making one a la 1991?

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2015

The Budget shouldn't be stuck on fiscal numbers, the PMO apparently said.

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2015

The plan is to de-notify the entire SEZ.

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2015

Weeks after 'breakthrough', substantial work is yet to be done

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

Was 2014 the breakthrough year for India's e-commerce?

Was 2014 the breakthrough year for India's e-commerce?

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2015

E-commerce companies typically stick to the gross merchandise value run rate to calculate sales.

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2015

Sitharaman also highlighted the steps taken by the government to achieve ease of doing business by digitisation of approvals and making more stable policies to make India a favourable destination for investors.

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

The previous United Progressive Alliance government had permitted up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail but the current National Democratic Alliance government is opposed to it.

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2015

During his visit to India last year, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had expressed concern over lack of growth in bilateral trade.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

Govt to focus on 10-12 states to kick-start Make In India

Govt to focus on 10-12 states to kick-start Make In India

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

Although the idea is to focus on all states to turn India into a global manufacturing hub, the department of industrial policy and promotion, the nodal agency to carry out the campaign, has selected a handful of states that have a sound industrial backbone such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and others.

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2014

Amul will now export dairy products to Russia.

Soon NRIs to get life-long visas, voting rights likely

Soon NRIs to get life-long visas, voting rights likely

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

In a significant move, the 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, to be held in Gujarat from January 7 to 9, might see the overseas citizen of India and person of Indian origin cards getting clubbed, External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2014

The latest cash-and-carry or wholesale outlet, for selling products from grocery to apparel and consumer electronics to businesses, offices and organisations, is coming up in Agra by the middle of 2015, it is learnt.

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day': From behind the scenes

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day': From behind the scenes

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2014

Flipkart has started working on it big day sale around six months ago.

US does a U-turn, lauds India's IPR

US does a U-turn, lauds India's IPR

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2014

Dispute over IPR was a bone of contention in bilateral ties till a couple of months ago.

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2014

India has been opposing the pact as ITA will only benefit the country when its domestic manufacturing is robust.

I did not waver from my loyalty to Indira Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

I did not waver from my loyalty to Indira Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

Pranab Mukherjee's book The Dramatic Decade: The Indira Gandhi Years takes the readers through the economic and social unrest of the period leading up to the emergency, rise and fall of leaders, many splits within the Congress, while promising to offer more in the next two volumes of the trilogy, says Nivedita Mookerji.