Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

If the Anandiben Patel administration was shaken by the Patidar agitation, the Vijay Rupani government would have to deal with the Jignesh Mevani-led Dalit movement.

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Sources indicated that Tata Salt has set aside about 8-10% of their marketing budget for the Olympics this year.

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2016

Savji Dholakia, the diamond magnate who sent away his son to gain a 'hands-on' life experience, likes to do things the hard way.

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

As she steps down, a look at the top two contenders -- Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel -- who could become Gujarat's next chief minister.

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Tata Motors ended the year selling 21,012 Nanos, up from 16,901 in FY15.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

The logic behind the BJP targeting Mayawati's votes.

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

She has been losing her party's core voters since the 2007 assembly polls, whereas the Samajwadi Party has managed to keep its flock together. The BJP believes she is a soft target.

Amul packs a sweet punch

Amul packs a sweet punch

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

The traditional Indian desserts market is around Rs 40,000-45,000 crore (Rs 400-450 billion).

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

The percentage of non-standard quality drugs in the state has been in the range of 2-2.5% as compared to an all-India average of 5-6%