Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

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.'

The return of Kashmir's tourists

The return of Kashmir's tourists

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

The violence in the state last year reduced tourist inflow by 55% and revenue by 80%. Kasmiris hope the summer of 2017 will take them back to the highs of 2015. Sohini Das reports.

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Second body blow after diesel ban on engines of 2,000 cc and above in NCR.

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Political observers say that except for a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, there is little that might go against the BJP.

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Is Coke biting off more mango than it can chew?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

With Maaza, which already has the biggest share in mango beverages in the Indian market, Coke is betting on a winning horse, say experts.

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

GM's workers on hunger strike for better compensation

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Around 625 workers have been fasting since Monday; no disruption of production at the plant

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

From a 15-16-level hierarchy, the organisation is moving to a flat five-level hierarchy.

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.

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.'

Trouble brewing at Tata Motors' Sanand plant

Trouble brewing at Tata Motors' Sanand plant

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Though the workers have not gone on strike, they moved the labour department for not receiving any wage hike since 2015.

On eve of summer, milk cos feel the heat to raise prices

On eve of summer, milk cos feel the heat to raise prices

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

Some players have already raised prices; others in wait-and-watch mode.

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.

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

End of the road for Nano?

End of the road for Nano?

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2017

Sanand produced only 515 Nanos in January, and sold even less, just around 391 units.

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.

A robot gives Tata Motors reasons to smile

A robot gives Tata Motors reasons to smile

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

TAL Manufacturing Solutions expects its indigenously made affordable industrial robot, the Brabo, to boost the robotics vertical and contribute almost 40 per cent of its overall revenues in the next five years. Sohini Das reports.

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.

The race of deos: Why Fogg is winning

The race of deos: Why Fogg is winning

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

India's largest-selling deo brand is constantly reinventing itself, says Sohini Das.

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

AAP or Congress: Inside Punjab's election of change

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2017

Anti-incumbency sentiment in Punjab puts SAD in a weak spot. But voters remain divided over AAP and Congress. Sahil Makkar reports.

Will AAP be the change Punjab seeks?

Will AAP be the change Punjab seeks?

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

The only factor working against the AAP, and in favour of the Congress, is the infighting in the former.