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

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

Modi not keen about Parliament's winter session

Modi not keen about Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2017

The government says MPs will be busy campaigning in Gujarat. The Opposition counters this, saying campaigning for elections in 5 states was held in the midst of the Budget session earlier this year.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2017

'The leadership values I learnt while playing cricket in India helped me compete vigorously in the face of uncertainty -- putting the team first and bringing out the best in everybody.'

Gujarat poll effect: GST changes likely on Friday

Gujarat poll effect: GST changes likely on Friday

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2017

Finance ministers from Congress-ruled states say they have alerted the Centre about the problems in GST for several months, but it is only now with the Gujarat assembly election around the corner that the Modi regime has started heeding these suggestions.

Poll campaign, Parliament, meets: PM has punishing schedule

Poll campaign, Parliament, meets: PM has punishing schedule

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2017

In the midst of a hectic campaign schedule, Modi needs to find time to meet visiting leaders and attend the East Asia Summit in the Philippines.

Yashwant Sinha to campaign against BJP in Gujarat

Yashwant Sinha to campaign against BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2017

He is likely to speak on economic issues, particularly the impact of GST and demonetisation.

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2017

A trust deficit had been building between developers and their customers, with massive incidence of project delays and deviations. Compliance with Rera is an opportunity to revive buyers' confidence.

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2017

The protests will highlight the impact of the twin blows of demonetisation and GST

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

Digital transaction players are hurriedly drawing up a memorandum to be taken to the central bank in hope of having a few of the guidelines -- such as full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance in 12 months -- overturned, reports Karan Choudhury

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

'We appreciate his positive evaluation of the relationship and share his optimism about its future directions.' 'We look forward to welcoming him in India next week for detailed discussions on further strengthening of our partnership,' the MEA said on Friday.

Dhanteras took the online route this year

Dhanteras took the online route this year

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2017

Demonetisation and changes in buying patterns of consumers help in pushing online sales.

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the government needs more innovative ways to secure the cyber space in the country and a cess is more like a punishment which would not help in the long run.

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2017

Manmohan Singh, reveals the former President, was keen that either P Chidambaram or Montek Singh Ahluwalia be the finance minister.

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

BMS, a union affiliated to RSS, plans rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on Nov 17; SJM to protest on Oct 29.

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.

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

The party is finding increasing acceptability in the 18-35 years age group with Rahul Gandhi adding a million followers in the past 2 months and Facebook and Twitter also seeing similar spikes.

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

Experts say the move will make matters worse for buyers, reports Karan Choudhury.

Yechury, Karat headed for showdown over aligning with Congress

Yechury, Karat headed for showdown over aligning with Congress

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2017

While Karat is opposed to any understanding with the Congress, Yechury is of the view that the situation warrants putting together a national alternative to the BJP, reports Archis Mohan.

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