Sahil Makkar And Archis Mohan

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Archis Mohan

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

'There will be some issues of contention, especially on H1B visa and on trade policy.'

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Keeping an eye on the 2019 elections, the PM has asked leaders to connect with the youth and hold events in each panchayat and municipal ward across the country.

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

The reshuffle is likely to take place after the ongoing Budget session ends on April 12, reports Archis Mohan.

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2017

Except drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP president has had a good record since he took over the reins of the party in June 2014, says Archis Mohan.

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

'She should review her strategy of social engineering and get back to the BSP's initial plank of social change.'

Anandiben Patel is headed for TN Raj Bhavan. Here's why!

Anandiben Patel is headed for TN Raj Bhavan. Here's why!

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Archis Mohan decodes Bharatiya Janata Party's pre-presidential poll manoeuvres.

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Faceless Ambedkarite groups from across the country are running BSP's election war rooms, writes Archis Mohan.

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

Increments in 2017 would be less than in 2016, says survey.

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Amit Shah's sustained campaigning against slaughterhouses has unnerved UP's leather and meat export industry.

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2017

A defeat in UP will, therefore, dent the Modi government's efforts to win more seats in the Rajya Sabha.

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

Under the scheme coming into effect from April 1, 2018, a donor could purchase bonds from authorised banks against cheques or digital payments. These would be redeemed only in the designated account of a registered political party.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.