Vrishti Beniwal, Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Shine Jacob

Stories by Vrishti Beniwal, Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Shine Jacob

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2017

Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

El Nino is often associated with below average warmer, dry weather across Asia Pacific region.

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

El Nino casts a shadow on 2017 monsoon

El Nino casts a shadow on 2017 monsoon

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

Weather watchers said it can't be known till May whether El Nio will impact the monsoon or not.

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury highlight the red flags raised by the Controller General of Accounts.

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2017

A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

NITI Aayog wants the prime minister's flagship initiative should focus on labour-intensive sectors and policies that impede their growth to get special attention.

How note ban saved the sugar industry

How note ban saved the sugar industry

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

A projected drop in production in the 2016-17 sugar season (October-September) has kept domestic prices firm, reflecting in improved profitability and stock prices of companies.

Easing note ban pain through rural housing scheme

Easing note ban pain through rural housing scheme

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Almost 3.3 million houses awaiting completion under the IAY will be built by the end of 2016-17.

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.

India to brrrr... till 21/1

India to brrrr... till 21/1

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

It will get colder in the next 2, 3 days.

NITI Aayog wants income till Rs 7 lakh in 10% I-T slab

NITI Aayog wants income till Rs 7 lakh in 10% I-T slab

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

Aayog feels expansion of the lowest base will enable more people to pay taxes.