Surabhi Agarwal &Amp; Archis Mohan

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal &Amp; Archis Mohan

Young guns in Congress feel 'short-changed' over delay in Rahul's elevation

Young guns in Congress feel 'short-changed' over delay in Rahul's elevation

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2015

The leadership styles of the two Gandhis being different, the party appears to be pulling in different ways. While Sonia Gandhi, the longest-serving Congress president, seems more predisposed to holding the government accountable on issues of probity, the younger Gandhi is more keen on taking up battles that ensure immediate victories.

The underestimated National Security Advisor of Pakistan

The underestimated National Security Advisor of Pakistan

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2015

In India, Sartaj Azizis respected as a man of grace, wit and patience. He is a wizened soldier of many diplomatic battles between the two neighbouring nations

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2015

A victory will consolidate the position of not just the PM but also of his lieutenant BJP President Amit Shah, says Archis Mohan.

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2015

In an earlier tweet Arora who recently left Google to join SoftBank Corp and is now its President said, "Brilliant guy, clear thinker, gets things done and a wonderful person at that.

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2015

The company is modelling its many ventures on Alibaba in China.

Top eCom firms to raise up to $5 billion in a year

Top eCom firms to raise up to $5 billion in a year

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

In about a year, top e-commerce companies are expected to raise as much funds as the three sector leaders raised in about five years.

Will Parliament's monsoon session be a washout?

Will Parliament's monsoon session be a washout?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

Consensus building is likely to be the biggest casualty.

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2015

The NITI Aayog will now assimilate the views of states and then present a report to the PM.

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2015

Bhim denotes Dalit icon Bhimrao Ambedkar, while Mim denotes the letter 'M' in the Urdu alphabet; the party used the slogan effectively in the 2014 Maharashtra assembly elections

India-Pak talks: Modi succeeds where Gujral, Manmohan failed

India-Pak talks: Modi succeeds where Gujral, Manmohan failed

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to have secured a rare concession from Pakistan that 'terrorism' and not the issue of Kashmir be the central theme of the India-Pakistan dialogue.

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2015

Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality

Where is 'mama's boy' Dushyant Singh?

Where is 'mama's boy' Dushyant Singh?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2015

Even as Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje faces the worst crises in her political career, son Dushyant Singh is vacationing with his wife and children at an undisclosed location abroad

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2015

Narendra Modi government's reform agenda is under threat of washout.

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2015

Feel they can't run companies anymore but can be there as guides

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2015

According to data culled by PRS Legislative Research, Singh has asked 13 questions in the Lok Sabha in its proceedings up to the last budget session, while the average is 69.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's success at courting Indians abroad have been as much a result of his old contacts as efforts by a dedicated arm of the BJP abroad. Archis Mohan reports

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

The two governments are slated to ink a slew of agreements.

PM's second year to be as busy as first on foreign policy front

PM's second year to be as busy as first on foreign policy front

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on extended neighbourhood, particularly the ASEAN and Central Asian regions, says Archis Mohan