Sahil Makkar &Amp;Amp; Arindam Majumdar

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Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

The government would be setting up a National Health Protection Council, National Governance Board and National Health Agency before roll-out of the scheme on August 15.

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

Experts believe that states will be in a predicament because of their tight fiscal position and reluctance to replace their own health schemes with this newly announced National Health Protection Scheme.

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2018

Rawat has a short tenure in his new role, but it is likely going to be an eventful one, reports Sahil Makkar.

'Not just minorities, everyone must feel safe'

'Not just minorities, everyone must feel safe'

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2017

Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje breaks her silence.

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2017

The precautions are being proposed to ensure that other cattle varieties are not exported or transported outside the state as Nagori cattle

'Ayodhya's locals have moved on with their lives'

'Ayodhya's locals have moved on with their lives'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

'The locals want a permanent solution to the perennial Mandir-Masjid issue. They have realised political parties will lose relevance if a temple is built.'

What is the right age to join social media sites?

What is the right age to join social media sites?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

Facebook and Twitter now restrict users below the age of 13 from signing up on their platforms. LinkedIn doesn't provide its services to children below the age of 16.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2017

Pending consumer dispute cases are at an all-time high.

As linking Aadhaar kicks in, EPF contributor base shrinks

As linking Aadhaar kicks in, EPF contributor base shrinks

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2017

The number of contributors was 46.4 million in July and 44 million in September.

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2017

The coming elections seem a tough battleground for the BJP in the wake of anti-incumbency, Patidar and Dalit agitations and implementation of the GST.

IMD or Skymet: Who got monsoon forecast right?

IMD or Skymet: Who got monsoon forecast right?

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

While the IMD had forecast a 'normal' monsoon for the entire season, Skymet stated that rain this year would be 'below normal', report Sanjeeb Mukherjee and Sahil Makkar.

Will SP, BSP come together for 2019 polls?

Will SP, BSP come together for 2019 polls?

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2017

Mayawati is now gearing up for a fresh start for the 2019 general election. Unconfirmed reports from the BSP camp suggest she has already reached out to arch-rival Akhilesh Yadav, reports Sahil Makkar.

40% of current jobs in India will vanish in the next five years

40% of current jobs in India will vanish in the next five years

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2017

The kind of jobs that will last in future are creative, people-led and social. These are the jobs that automation can't take away.

Students, faculty will now pay a heavy price for plagiarism

Students, faculty will now pay a heavy price for plagiarism

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2017

The new rules come into effect soon.

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

Why Rudy lost his job

Why Rudy lost his job

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2017

Modi wanted to reap the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas's success in the 2019 election, but officials say blaming Rudy alone for its slow progress was unjust.

'It is murder of our children'

'It is murder of our children'

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2017

'...and the government is suppressing the truth.'

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

The new policy would create more vacancies at the Centre, as some who were denied promotions are thinking of returning to their home state, report Sahil Makkar and Ishan Bakshi.

'All political parties work on black money'

'All political parties work on black money'

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

Jagdish Chhokar, founder-member of the Association for Democratic Reforms says there should be a law to regulate the functioning of political parties.