Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

Rediff.com   15 May 2017

On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate

Jobs, liquor, casinos: Parrikar's uphill new job in Goa

Jobs, liquor, casinos: Parrikar's uphill new job in Goa

Rediff.com   13 May 2017

The Goa CM knows running a coalition government while pursuing a development agenda will require a fine balancing act.

Tata Motors likely to sign 5-year wage pact with Sanand workers in June

Tata Motors likely to sign 5-year wage pact with Sanand workers in June

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Unlikely to follow Pune model where a bifurcated package had a portion of pay linked to performance

GM Halol workers continue to protest even after plant shuts down

GM Halol workers continue to protest even after plant shuts down

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

The contractual workers at Halol were severed by 2016 as the contracts were not renewed, while the permanent workers were offered a separation package in the form of a voluntary retirement scheme

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

How Amul is changing the face of dairying in Jammu & Kashmir. Some 15,000 dairy farmers, many women, are participating in the initiative.

Tata Tigor looks to drive between two lanes

Tata Tigor looks to drive between two lanes

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

Tata group bets on design and price. It looks to mark its spot in a highly cluttered category with its newest offering. Tata Tigor might drives between the lanes!

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

Though FDI inflow has been on the rise in the past three years, it is mostly on account of services

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

The poll promise is an attempt to woo the middle-class and rich voters in the wake of the party's growing unpopularity.

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Two giant brands get into a slugfest over the goodness of ice creams and frozen desserts, reports 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.