Somesh Jha And Kavita Chowdhury

Stories by Somesh Jha And Kavita Chowdhury

Foreign loan limit on airlines likely to be lifted

Foreign loan limit on airlines likely to be lifted

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2015

Jet already has $300 mn of ECB.

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2015

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which aims to 'explore future course for alternative politics'

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2015

Congress leaders claim the land Bill stir is an opportunity to shake off despair and serve as return vehicle for Rahul Gandhi.

'Air India to return to operating profit in FY16'

'Air India to return to operating profit in FY16'

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2015

The airline expects seat occupancy of 77.7 per cent on domestic routes.

Airline pilots might undergo regular psychological tests

Airline pilots might undergo regular psychological tests

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

Govt is mulling an increased scrutiny of airline pilots' mental state.

There's no space for dissent within AAP, says party leader

There's no space for dissent within AAP, says party leader

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

Dharamvir Gandhi, AAP's member of Parliament from Patiala has spoken out in favour of Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan.

Airlines oppose govt's credit trading proposal

Airlines oppose govt's credit trading proposal

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2015

The carriers are scoffing at making the life of their competitors 'easier.

Govt fine-tunes strategies for smooth passage of mines and coal Bills

Govt fine-tunes strategies for smooth passage of mines and coal Bills

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2015

Govt fine-tunes strategies for smooth passage of mines and coal Bills.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2015

Govt has done away with the need to secure crucial permits.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

JD-U leader Sharad Yadav speaks about the recent crisis in Bihar

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2015

The AAP leader resurrected his political fortunes by making changes to his approach

Why opinion polls predict an AAP victory in Delhi

Why opinion polls predict an AAP victory in Delhi

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

Kejriwal in his public meetings took up issues, which garnered him strong support

Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley: Yogendra Yadav

Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief spokesperson Yogendra Yadav tells Somesh Jha how Delhi has moved beyond Shahi Imam-type politics. Yadav also takes a dig at Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and says the AAP had formulated its policies on the streets, unlike the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Cong's poll strategy: Focus on strategically handpicked 32 seats

Cong's poll strategy: Focus on strategically handpicked 32 seats

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2015

With its back against the wall, the Congress party has channelised its resources to a strategically picked 32 constituencies in the national capital, though it is contesting on all 70 seats. The party, which was almost decimated in the 2013 Assembly election, thinks the worst is over. The Congress hopes to bag at least 12 seats, where it believes it is in a strong position.

The Congress house is on fire... and it's spreading

The Congress house is on fire... and it's spreading

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2015

The number of disgruntled leaders in the party is swelling.

How to lose friends the Kejriwal way

How to lose friends the Kejriwal way

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2015

Several former colleagues say Kejriwal is undemocratic. But his loyalists stand stoutly behind him

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2015

Unable to visit the monument during his first visit to India, US President Barack Obama made enquiries about it with ASI guide. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Former Union minister Ajay Maken, considered close to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, will be the party's face in the coming Delhi assembly polls.