Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Abhishek Waghmare

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Abhishek Waghmare

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

With India set to be the world's most populous country by 2030, there is a growing need to control population through better use of contraceptives, says Abhishek Waghmare.

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2017

The precautions are being proposed to ensure that other cattle varieties are not exported or transported outside the state as Nagori cattle

Gujarat verdict: 'India's youth are unsatisfied'

Gujarat verdict: 'India's youth are unsatisfied'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

A clear message was that the ongoing seven-decade-old model of agriculture, based on extensive reliance on subsidy by the government at every stage, was not going to work, said NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar.

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

A fresh scheme is likely to be released in the upcoming Budget

Drought hits 52 districts in three states

Drought hits 52 districts in three states

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

These three states sought a combined financial assistance of Rs 11,186 crore

Interesting insights into income growth in India

Interesting insights into income growth in India

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

Growth in incomes in the top most slabs have increased substantially compared to (a) previous two years and (b) lower income brackets

11% rise in rural incomes but migration continues unabated

11% rise in rural incomes but migration continues unabated

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

80% of the surveyed districts did not show any change in migration

Mystery of India's employment figure

Mystery of India's employment figure

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Most employment surveys suffer from drawbacks such as limited data coverage, infrequent data collection, and time lag

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2017

The Centre has to bear the maximum burden of borrowing NSSF loans to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Govt plans to construct 59,000 km of roads in 2017-18

Govt plans to construct 59,000 km of roads in 2017-18

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2017

Centre, states to share the amount in 60:40 ratio to link unconnected rural habitations and upgrade existing roads till 2020

In rural India, non-farm activities is the main source of income!

In rural India, non-farm activities is the main source of income!

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

Workers moving out of agriculture to the rural labour force were largely getting absorbed in construction activities

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2017

While Bihar and J&K have the least proportion of bank account holders using debit cards at PoS machines, Telangana's record is the highest.

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2017

De-scaling of businesses, job losses and subsequent impact on disposable incomes has created negative sentiment among traders, business owners and workers alike, says Abhishek Waghmare.

IMD or Skymet: Who got monsoon forecast right?

IMD or Skymet: Who got monsoon forecast right?

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

While the IMD had forecast a 'normal' monsoon for the entire season, Skymet stated that rain this year would be 'below normal', report Sanjeeb Mukherjee and Sahil Makkar.

Credibility chart: Indians have faith in govt and military

Credibility chart: Indians have faith in govt and military

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2017

Religious leaders come last, with corporations featuring slightly better

Who gained how much from the high petrol price?

Who gained how much from the high petrol price?

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2017

Low oil prices drove the growth in states' share faster than expected, says Abhishek Waghmare.

Southwest monsoon retreats; overall shortfall of 5%

Southwest monsoon retreats; overall shortfall of 5%

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2017

Agriculturally important UP, MP, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab received 20-30% shortfall in rain

Bibek Debroy may take over as PM's economic advisor

Bibek Debroy may take over as PM's economic advisor

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2017

Debroy is expected to have a role and responsibility similar to the erstwhile chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2017

DroughtThe Centre is expected to discuss issues related to drought management and also review the progress of major central schemes like soil health cards, irrigation programmes