Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Karan Choudhury

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Archis Mohan &Amp;Amp; Karan Choudhury

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

Foodpanda delivery executives were assured they could make Rs 50,000. There were promises made on surge and demand. But the demand never kept up with the supply.

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2018

During his maiden visit to India, the 41-year-old, nose ring-sporting Dorsey wants "to experience everything", according to a tweet he posted on November 10, but mainly reach out to all political parties and meet government officials -- at the Centre and in states -- as well as senior police officer and civic body officials, so that he can assist in delivering governance through Twitter. This will also help the social media giant chalk out its next stage of expansion.

Foodpanda unleashes monster discounts to capture market share

Foodpanda unleashes monster discounts to capture market share

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2018

Takes on UberEats, Swiggy; experts question cash burn.

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Cab aggregators caught between showing profitability to investors, increasing their network and dabbling in areas such as food ordering have seen a major blow to their primary business.

Ola, Uber war hots up once again, this time over grocery delivery biz

Ola, Uber war hots up once again, this time over grocery delivery biz

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2018

Ola wants to be India's answer to Grab, which is into everything, starting from cab service and logistics to bike taxis and food and grocery delivery.

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

The railways, the country's largest employer, will be hiring 127,000 people in 2018-2019, for which 23.7 million are competing.

Cisco's John Chambers invests in Lucideus; eyes IoT space in India

Cisco's John Chambers invests in Lucideus; eyes IoT space in India

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2018

According to sources, Chambers has led the $5-million funding round via his investment firm JC2 Ventures

Naidu ready to save 'great nation' from Modi

Naidu ready to save 'great nation' from Modi

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2018

'As a seasoned politician I know how to talk and understand the opinion and sentiments (of other political leaders).'

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

Allegations are flying thick and fast, from harassment, pressure on employees to sell their stocks in the firm, to not one but two extortion calls.

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2018

While mobile wallets are still busy exploring the multiple facets of interoperability, experts believe that bringing in new customers would be costly affair and the numbers of new wallet users might not see a major hike anytime soon.

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

The micro-blogging platform hopes its new emphasis on governance would help differentiate it from Facebook and Instagram.

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2018

The party will launch its 'Sevagram Se Sangram' likening its fight against Modi-led government to the freedom struggle against the British.

Southwest monsoon withdraws, leaves 9% rain deficit

Southwest monsoon withdraws, leaves 9% rain deficit

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2018

Twelve of the 36 meteorological subdivisions recorded deficient rainfall, while the rest witnessed normal to excess rain. In total, 38 per cent of the 662 districts received below-normal rain.

Congress may be forced to go ekla chalo re

Congress may be forced to go ekla chalo re

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2018

Senior Congress leaders say Sharad Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi in the Rafale deal is the most recent example of regional parties succumbing to pressure. The Congress is also convinced that Mayawati is being arm-twisted.

Rains to hit paddy yield in north India

Rains to hit paddy yield in north India

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2018

In Central India, the standing soybean and pulses crops have also been hit but the loss isn't massive as the showers were followed by relatively bright sunshine that helped absorb soil moisture

India will continue to be world's No 1 sugar producer

India will continue to be world's No 1 sugar producer

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2018

'India is there to stay as it has always been a consumer.' 'Its consumption has been huge, mainly due to demographics.'

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2018

Caste assertions, including from the upper castes, could have the Sangh Parivar stumble yet again in its efforts to construct a Hindu rashtra.