Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Pharma industry bounces back to good health

Pharma industry bounces back to good health

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

In May, price growth for drugs was in negative territory at (-)1 per cent

Modi @ 4: Housing for all project fails to meet target

Modi @ 4: Housing for all project fails to meet target

Rediff.com   25 May 2018

Right now the challenge before the government is to double the speed of construction in order to complete the remaining 6.6 million houses before March 2019.

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Rediff.com   23 May 2018

The number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Rediff.com   21 May 2018

While farmers in Gujarat are rejecting the compensation package, farmers in Maharashtra say they do not wish to part with their land for a project that largely benefits Gujarat.

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

Their offer values Fortis at over Rs 9,000 crore, or around Rs 172 per share.

The many problems confronting the IITs

The many problems confronting the IITs

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2018

Third of faculty positions vacant. One per cent seats empty. New institutes lag in infrastructure, research.

Highest salary offered to IIM-Amritsar graduate is Rs 54 lakh

Highest salary offered to IIM-Amritsar graduate is Rs 54 lakh

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2018

Seven students were made international offers.

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

UIDAI has asked police to investigate, it was not fully convinced about nature of the incident

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2018

'Even if something appears to be wrong, we can always request the government and Parliament to make amends.'

How India plans to improve global university rankings

How India plans to improve global university rankings

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2018

Government gives 60 institutes freedom to fix courses, collaborate with foreign peers.

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

A recent report has suggested that future patent expires in the cardiac and anti-diabetes space would form a good opportunity for smaller firms, given their franchise in these segments.

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari, managing director of Rotomac Pens, is now fighting a battle that might be difficult to win.

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.

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump further as more women join workforce

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2018

The procedure, however, would cost around Rs 75,000-100,000 more than conventional angioplasty.

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III, SuperSports Daytona 675R and Tiger 800, apart from its iconic Bonneville family.

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

'I fight for anyone who is poor, marginalised or victimised.' 'If a Dalit factory owner is inflicting atrocities on his Brahmin worker, then I will fight for the poor Brahmin.'

'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.