Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Sohini Das

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%

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

Report Card: Modi government's signature schemes

Report Card: Modi government's signature schemes

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Take a look at Modi government's signature initiatives and status report.

Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?

Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

The National Investigation Agency has accused the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad of planting evidence and coercing witnesses, but its own investigation is incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com   22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

The woman who kicked up a storm

The woman who kicked up a storm

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.