Shine Jacob, Archis Mohan

Stories by Shine Jacob, Archis Mohan

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2018

Simpler GST structure will be key poll plank, Congress sources tell Archis Mohan.

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2018

'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2018

'With the top court's judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right, the powers under the provision need to be looked afresh.' 'To utilise such sweeping powers in the right manner will also be a challenge.'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

Several Congress leaders interpreted it as a dig at Prime Minister Modi who is yet to address a single press conference in his 54-month tenure.

Petrol, diesel prices likely to go up again

Petrol, diesel prices likely to go up again

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

CARE Ratings, in a report, said it foresees an increase in the retail prices of petrol and diesel in the coming few days, depending on how the oil markets react in the reduction in supply from the cartel.

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Opposition leaders plan to go to the people to create awareness, as well as protest the "erosion of RBI's credibility" in Parliament, in the coming days and weeks to build public opinion against the Modi government's move to take away the RBI reserves, reports Archis Mohan.

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

'You have to do good politics'

'You have to do good politics'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2018

'You have to do good work and also do good politics.' 'I think that part was missing, communication was an issue, but we have bridged that gap.'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan's teachers plan to teach Vasundhara Raje a lesson.

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

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.'

Railways to try out new signalling system

Railways to try out new signalling system

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2018

Electronic devices installed along tracks provide train signals to a computer fitted in the locomotive. If a driver goes over the designated speed, a dashboard in front of him gives a red alert sign at first. Even after this, if the train continues its journey, the train's brake is automatically applied.

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

Railway hospitals will offer postgraduate courses for medical students.

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

One of the major advantages of buying Iran crude is the additional credit period of 90 days that the country gives to India, compared to 30 days by other countries.

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.

Why it's not going to be a smooth ride for private oil retailers

Why it's not going to be a smooth ride for private oil retailers

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

As fuel prices surged in September, the government's decision to ask companies to cut price by Rs1 each on a litre of petrol and diesel came as a dampner for private players.

Indian Railways to get special track for high-speed trials

Indian Railways to get special track for high-speed trials

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2018

As the national transporter is planning to come out with semi-high speed routes where trains can clock an average speed of 160-200 kmph, dedicated testing becomes essential.

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.

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.