Shine Jacob, Archis Mohan

Stories by Shine Jacob, Archis Mohan

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Amit Shah's sustained campaigning against slaughterhouses has unnerved UP's leather and meat export industry.

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2017

A defeat in UP will, therefore, dent the Modi government's efforts to win more seats in the Rajya Sabha.

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

Under the scheme coming into effect from April 1, 2018, a donor could purchase bonds from authorised banks against cheques or digital payments. These would be redeemed only in the designated account of a registered political party.

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

The Association for Democratic Reforms slams the Budget proposals on political funding, says they lack teeth and show the "lack of political will" in proposing real reforms.

Hat-trick of embarrassments awaits Govt in Rajya Sabha

Hat-trick of embarrassments awaits Govt in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

A united Opposition is expected to move amendments to the motion of thanks for the President's address on how note ban was a mess.

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury highlight the red flags raised by the Controller General of Accounts.

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2017

A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

"There has been one meeting (on this). It is a matter of setting up the governance structures. Now ball is in the court of the Indian side to finalise the governance of the setting up of the fund. We are ready for it," the UAE ambassador Dr Ahmed Al Banna said.

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Dynasts to firebrands in BJP's list

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

Dynasts and turncoats in Uttarakhand and Hindutva champions in Uttar Pradesh - BJP names 64 candidates for Uttarakhand and 149 for UP.

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.

BJP leaders disagree on Punjab list

BJP leaders disagree on Punjab list

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

Party also concerned about dissension in Uttarakhand and erosion of support in Goa

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

The early tabling of the financial Budget ends a 70-year tradition.

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

'Event manager' Modi scores by shifting goalposts

'Event manager' Modi scores by shifting goalposts

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2016

A scrutiny of the PM's statements in the last 12 weeks lays bare a stunning lack of homework for a policy that has affected each of the 1.25 billion people of India.

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2016

Sops for middle class, poor and farmers on cards.

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

The event will be significant for the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaderships, cementing the proximity during the winter session of Parliament.