Surajeet Das Gupta And Sahil Makkar

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta And Sahil Makkar

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

McDonald's problems couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously dented the overall quick-service restaurant business.

'It is murder of our children'

'It is murder of our children'

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2017

'...and the government is suppressing the truth.'

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

The new policy would create more vacancies at the Centre, as some who were denied promotions are thinking of returning to their home state, report Sahil Makkar and Ishan Bakshi.

Mass switch to JioPhone may hit Samsung, others

Mass switch to JioPhone may hit Samsung, others

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

Samsung makes the largest number of non-4G feature phones in India

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

The region constituted more than 31percent of the segment's total sales volume in 2016.

'All political parties work on black money'

'All political parties work on black money'

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

Jagdish Chhokar, founder-member of the Association for Democratic Reforms says there should be a law to regulate the functioning of political parties.

Home prices on the rise despite note ban

Home prices on the rise despite note ban

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2017

As many as 26 of 50 urban hubs across the country have shown a moderate upturn in housing prices between December 2016 and March 2017

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2017

These initiatives are expected to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 24.5 (2015-16) to 30 (2020).

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

The MHRD plans to track various performance parameters of government school teachers and students through tablets and smartphones, reports Sahil Makkar.

Captain faces an uphill task in Punjab

Captain faces an uphill task in Punjab

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2017

Why does Punjab's CM find it hard to fulfill poll promises?

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

Though FDI inflow has been on the rise in the past three years, it is mostly on account of services

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

The poll promise is an attempt to woo the middle-class and rich voters in the wake of the party's growing unpopularity.

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Why Mayawati needs to reinvent herself

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

'She should review her strategy of social engineering and get back to the BSP's initial plank of social change.'

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

Increments in 2017 would be less than in 2016, says survey.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.