Surabhi Agarwal &Amp;Amp; Nayanima Basu In New Delhi

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal &Amp;Amp; Nayanima Basu In New Delhi

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2020

As the representative of his government in India, Abdul Basit runs a tight ship at the Pakistan High Commission.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

Blissfully serene

Blissfully serene

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2015

A visit to the Palpung Sherabling Monastery where monks are free to choose their own paths.

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Under the current administration, political attitudes toward IP seem to have improved.

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2015

Earlier this year, the US accused India and China of exceeding the WTO limits on farm subsidies, saying these caused trade distortion.

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Indo-Pak ballet: Trade talks hit by NSA imbroglio

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2015

The talks for normalising trade had begun in November 2011.

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Modi's visit to some developed countries such as the US, Japan, China and Australia were sprinkled with humongous investment figures. But do we have the wherewithal to absorb such big investments?

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.

India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

Nike files for FDI, as govt revisits policy

Nike files for FDI, as govt revisits policy

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2015

Nike has about 400 stores in India.

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.

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Indian diplomats' domestic trouble

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Contracts with India-based domestic assistants for officials abroad have become a headache for the Indian government.

India feels the heat in WTO solar dispute with US

India feels the heat in WTO solar dispute with US

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2015

The WTO dispute panel had its last hearing in early May.

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2015

Exports to Greece from India are $360 million a year.

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

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2015

The 10th ministerial conference, will be held at Nairobi, Kenya.

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.