Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Somesh Jha

Stories by Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Somesh Jha

Airline pilots might undergo regular psychological tests

Airline pilots might undergo regular psychological tests

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

Govt is mulling an increased scrutiny of airline pilots' mental state.

Now, a competition to choose 100 smart cities

Now, a competition to choose 100 smart cities

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2015

States to give choices, Centre to decide by year-end.

Airlines oppose govt's credit trading proposal

Airlines oppose govt's credit trading proposal

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2015

The carriers are scoffing at making the life of their competitors 'easier.

Sklamberg on challenges the US drug regulator faces globally

Sklamberg on challenges the US drug regulator faces globally

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2015

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it does not follow an India agenda.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

Snapdeal to spend $1 billion on 5-6 acquisitions this year

Snapdeal to spend $1 billion on 5-6 acquisitions this year

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2015

Snapdeal to spend $1 billion on 5-6 acquisitions this year.

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

The 'Smart Cities' project is one that has faced many hurdles.

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.

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2015

Govt has done away with the need to secure crucial permits.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

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.

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2015

The AAP leader resurrected his political fortunes by making changes to his approach

Why opinion polls predict an AAP victory in Delhi

Why opinion polls predict an AAP victory in Delhi

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

Kejriwal in his public meetings took up issues, which garnered him strong support

Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley: Yogendra Yadav

Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief spokesperson Yogendra Yadav tells Somesh Jha how Delhi has moved beyond Shahi Imam-type politics. Yadav also takes a dig at Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and says the AAP had formulated its policies on the streets, unlike the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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

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.

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.

Govt rushes to ease green norms for industry

Govt rushes to ease green norms for industry

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

There is a proposal to term forests as areas so notified and not include plantations on private land.

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.