Sahil Makkar &Amp; Vinay Umarji

Stories by Sahil Makkar &Amp; Vinay Umarji

Good news! IISc among top 15 world universities

Good news! IISc among top 15 world universities

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2016

For the first time, an Indian university has made it to the top 15 of the Times Higher Education University Rankings.

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline.

Fewer jobs, flat salary blues for techies in campus hiring

Fewer jobs, flat salary blues for techies in campus hiring

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

'Over the next two to three years, hiring will come down further.' 'You will see the industry intake of freshers go down to 150,000 from the current 200,000.'

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

Military action doesn't guarantee poll gains

Military action doesn't guarantee poll gains

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar wants the Modi government and BJP to reap the profit of the surgical strikes. But electoral history suggests a political party's ability to exploit military successes for poll gains has a mixed record.

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2016

Most villagers decided to stay back to harvest crops, their only source of livelihood.

Global pay for flagship course up 39% at IIM-A

Global pay for flagship course up 39% at IIM-A

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2016

The highest domestic package, however, fell 10 per cent

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

To further ensure employability of students, IITs are encouraging students to positively accept more number of pre-placement offers and not wait till final placement season

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2016

We have brought about a slew of reforms that would help improve governance and also facilitate industrial growth, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tells Sahil Makkar.

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

Officials say many politicians and retired bureaucrats make every effort to stay in these government bungalows.

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers

GST may push up prices of branded apparel

GST may push up prices of branded apparel

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

There are also talks of branded garments being put under the luxury tax slab, which could be higher than 18 per cent.

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.