Virendra Singh Rawat And Archis Mohan

Stories by Virendra Singh Rawat And Archis Mohan

'Relations with neighbour may be sour, but we would still invite them to a wedding at home'

'Relations with neighbour may be sour, but we would still invite them to a wedding at home'

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's invite to the heads of governments of South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation-member countries has the stamp of approval of not only President Pranab Mukherjee but also the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Rajya Sabha numbers on mind, BJP dials Jaya

Rajya Sabha numbers on mind, BJP dials Jaya

Rediff.com   19 May 2014

BJP-led govt will need regional parties' support in Upper House to get legislation cleared. Archis Mohan reports

The RSS is already celebrating

The RSS is already celebrating

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

20 times increase in people joining RSS on rss.org, Marginal increase in number of branches. Archis Mohan reports

Lotus bloom at Centre may put some state govts in mud

Lotus bloom at Centre may put some state govts in mud

Rediff.com   7 May 2014

The BJP is of the view that Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttarakhand governments could collapse and a Modi wave may resurrect its chances, notes Archis Mohan.

Why younger BJP leaders are miffed with Joshi

Why younger BJP leaders are miffed with Joshi

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2014

Younger party leaders are livid with the Murli Manohar Joshi-headed manifesto drafting committee for not taking their suggestions, reports Archis Mohan.

BJP's Brahmin-Thakur woes in Hindi heartland

BJP's Brahmin-Thakur woes in Hindi heartland

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2014

According to community leaders, Rajnath Singh has filled party posts with Thakurs and pushed Brahmins to the margins. Archis Mohan reports

RSS to micromanage the Lok Sabha elections for the BJP?

RSS to micromanage the Lok Sabha elections for the BJP?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh perceives the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections to be a fight for its own existence and all that it stands for. Archis Mohan reports

A picturesque dwelling the Sahara chief could do without

A picturesque dwelling the Sahara chief could do without

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2014

At the Kukrail guest house, Roy is under the watch of a DSP, three station officers and armed constables.

On 'Mission 272', BJP reaches out to Dalits, Muslims

On 'Mission 272', BJP reaches out to Dalits, Muslims

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2014

In a season of political deal-making, it would seem the BJP is not only keener to win new friends but is ahead of rival Congress in the game. Its only competition, if at all, has come from regional satraps and the Left parties, which on Tuesday resolved to fight the elections together against both the Congress and BJP.

UP promises to overhaul business environment to attract industry

UP promises to overhaul business environment to attract industry

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2013

A Cabinet note of the much-awaited legislation is ready and is likely to be put before the state Cabinet in the next 15 days.

Defaulters owe Rs 5,215 cr to Noida administration

Defaulters owe Rs 5,215 cr to Noida administration

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

A total of 3,696 allottees pertaining to group housing, commercial department, industrial department, institutional department and residential plots are defaulters.

Atheist Siddaramaiah and God's changing role in politics

Atheist Siddaramaiah and God's changing role in politics

Rediff.com   13 May 2013

Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah's 'atheism'is not a new trend in Indian politics, points out Archis Mohan.

Noida extension flat buyers gear up to move HC

Noida extension flat buyers gear up to move HC

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2011

Farmers of these villages had filed a petition in the HC against the acquisition of their land by Noida Authority.

UP changes land acquisition policy

UP changes land acquisition policy

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2011

Approval of development project in private sector will depend upon the consent of at least 70 per cent of the affected farmers.

UP gets cyber savvy

UP gets cyber savvy

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2011

Uttar Pradesh is getting the cyber savvy to attract investment in the state with an advanced single-window online clearance system, 'Nivesh Mitra'. Interestingly, the suite will also be integrated and linked with social networking sites viz. Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn given their popularity, reach and impact.

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2011

The bank is targeting a total network of 3,000 branches and business of Rs. 4 lakh crore in the next three years.

Centre praises UP's off-grid solar projects

Centre praises UP's off-grid solar projects

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2011

The Union new and renewable energy ministry said Uttar Pradesh was progressing "very well" in off-grid solar energy space

Warning against over-regulation of MFIs

Warning against over-regulation of MFIs

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2010

In the backdrop of questions on functioning of microfinance institutions (MFIs), Chief Economic Advisor to the government of India, Kaushik Basu, has called for regulating MFIs for more transparency in their loan contracts with the beneficiaries. However, he also warned that over-regulation of MFIs could imperil their survival.

Hyundai to expand used car portfolio

Hyundai to expand used car portfolio

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2010

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is planning to expand its used car business to all the existing dealerships in the country.

TCS bags UP data centre project

TCS bags UP data centre project

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2010

India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services has been selected to set up the State Data Centre in Uttar Pradesh for the e-delivery of government services.