Surabhi Agarwal &Amp; Archis Mohan

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal &Amp; Archis Mohan

Modi's e-auction plan is good but experts warn of caution ahead

Modi's e-auction plan is good but experts warn of caution ahead

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2014

E-auaction cannot totally end corruption in the system.

Nadella in India for first holiday as Microsoft boss

Nadella in India for first holiday as Microsoft boss

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2014

For Microsoft so far, Nadella has proved a Santa

Google's new ad-block service may not find many takers in India

Google's new ad-block service may not find many takers in India

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Internet giant Google Inc is 'experimenting' with a service that will enable web surfers to block out all advertising for a small monthly fee of $3 or below.

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2014

India has been opposing the pact as ITA will only benefit the country when its domestic manufacturing is robust.

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2014

Uber said it is conducting a full audit of its verification, rider feedback and support processes apart from assessing its driver screening processes, Ola is getting GPS installed in all its partner taxis.

Success mantras HCL Tech chief follows to get things done

Success mantras HCL Tech chief follows to get things done

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Anant Gupta, HCL Technologies' chief has an amazing success formula to get things done.

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.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Govt says Information Technology Agreement will be beneficial to India only when domestic manufacturing is robust

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

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

The Kolkata-based firm already has a presence in 22 states with over 2,000 branches and 5.9 million borrowers.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

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.

Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried

Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Relaxation in KYC guidelines has helped meet the target but this could lead to money laundering and financial malfeasance, it is feared.

Is Jan Dhan really a success?

Is Jan Dhan really a success?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Government's financial inclusion mission is well intentioned, but it may be putting a severe strain on the banking sector.

'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

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Aadhaar, an ambitious initiative of the previous government, has been used to initiate mandatory attendance for government officials, prisoner identification and by linking it to passports, mobile SIM cards and provident fund accounts.