Sudheer Pal Singh, Archis Mohan

Stories by Sudheer Pal Singh, Archis Mohan

BJP-PDP coalition government likely in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP-PDP coalition government likely in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

Sources in New Delhi say senior PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which could signal the launch of formal negotiations between the two political parties

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

The VHP leadership notes that 'ghar wapsi' wasn't something started after the Modi govt took over. Archis Mohan reports

High-speed rail may not be a tough nut for govt

High-speed rail may not be a tough nut for govt

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

Rail ministry pinning hopes on foreign partner and private capital

Would a falling oil price boost GDP growth?

Would a falling oil price boost GDP growth?

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2014

An analysis of year-wise movements of average global crude oil prices versus India's GDP reveals no inverse correlation, contrary to wide belief.

This Christmas, it's a double bonanza for railways

This Christmas, it's a double bonanza for railways

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

While this benefit of easing fuel cost should have been passed on to consumers through the review of FAC due this month, the Railways does not intend to revise freight and passenger fares until the next Budget to be presented in February.

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

The Rs 63,000-cr Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor and Rs 14,000-cr CSTM-Panvel suburban corridor are two of the largest projects.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

United Janata Dal will give a voice to the majority: Sharad Yadav

United Janata Dal will give a voice to the majority: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Sharad Yadav, President of the Janata Dal (United), is one of the architects of the proposed merger of six political parties who trace their roots to the erstwhile Janata Dal. Yadav tells Archis Mohan how the grand alliance with Left parties and even the Congress is the need of the hour.

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2014

Even as Indian Railways is gearing up to roll out high-speed passenger services, it seems set to record its worst performance in three years on accidents.

Ram Madhav: From RSS pracharak to Modi's 'ambassador at large'

Ram Madhav: From RSS pracharak to Modi's 'ambassador at large'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2014

From planning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips to playing a key role in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, former RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav is become increasingly important in the BJP

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

A comparative analysis of the two companies' rankings on three parameters reveals why ONGC slipped in ranking

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

The two major railway unions have proposed to the government an unprecedented alternative to privatisation or inviting foreign investment, to help raise funds and improve revenue.

The lord of the Rs 100 crore cult

The lord of the Rs 100 crore cult

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

Devotees from as far away as Nepal throng Sant Rampal's ashram for blessings, particularly the kheer made from the milk in which he takes his daily bath. That's how revered the godman is. But all that might be coming to an end.

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

The banks argue since the scale of credits is unforeseen, they will have to bear an unknown cost of servicing these accounts.

'Kashmiris are no longer interested in the cause of separatists'

'Kashmiris are no longer interested in the cause of separatists'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

Barely a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday sought to downplay the Sangh Parivar's long-standing demand repealing Article 370 of the Constitution.

The election in Valley will be pathbreaking for the BJP

The election in Valley will be pathbreaking for the BJP

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

After landslide victories in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections, the BJP is hoping to crest the tide in Jammu and Kashmir, confident of both Hindu and Muslim votes

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Indian Railways is currently implementing a project that involves laying of a broad gauge line connecting Nangaldam to Talwara in Himachal Pradesh.

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

There is continued shift by passengers from rail to other modes of travel, thanks to improvement in road connectivity and the shrinking differential in high-end rail and low-end air travel.

'Narendra Modi is swallowing the Congress'

'Narendra Modi is swallowing the Congress'

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Permissive communalism, as represented by the Sachar Committee report, cannot become the basis to counter the threat of majoritarianism, says D L Sheth.

Now, Centre to cap subsidy on cooking gas

Now, Centre to cap subsidy on cooking gas

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

The new system will entail a periodic revision in the price of subsidised LPG cylinders so that the subsidy remains fixed.