Sudheer Pal Singh, Archis Mohan

Stories by Sudheer Pal Singh, Archis Mohan

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.

BJP-Sena divorce came now, discord began a decade ago

BJP-Sena divorce came now, discord began a decade ago

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray made BJP leaders remove posters that proclaimed Modi, then CM of Gujarat, as the 'Hindu Hriday Samrat'.

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

This means lower losses on fuel sales by Indian oil companies and a shrinking oil subsidy bill for the government.

ONGC must clear few issues before stake sale

ONGC must clear few issues before stake sale

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2014

Lack of clarity on the overhaul of the subsidy-sharing mechanism by upstream companies.

India-USA: A friendship that began way back then

India-USA: A friendship that began way back then

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his historic visit of the United States of America, here's a look at some landmark visits by Indian prime ministers to the United States of America.

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena 'Mahayuti' on the brink

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena 'Mahayuti' on the brink

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

With neither the Bharatiya Janata Party nor the Shiv Sena willing to yield ground on the number of Assembly seats they want to contest, the alliance between them seems to be on the brink.

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

The move is aimed at reflecting the diversity of India and highlighting the contribution of prominent personalities.

UPA appointed independent directors at PSUs forced to quit

UPA appointed independent directors at PSUs forced to quit

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government is weeding out independent directors on the boards of public-sector undertakings (PSUs).

RSS launches strategy for repeal of Article 370

RSS launches strategy for repeal of Article 370

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has launched an ambitious plan to reach out to at least 10,000 key opinion makers -- jurists, bureaucrats, etc -- in the next two years to dispel "misinformation" related to Article 370 of the Constitution.