All stories by Aditi Phadnis
All the Prime Minister's officers
Rediff.com16 Aug 2016The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.
'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'
Rediff.com29 Jul 2016'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'
'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'
Rediff.com27 Jul 2016'I realised we are not doing scavenging because we are illiterate or poor. We are doing it because of the way society is organised.'
Why AAP must win Punjab
Rediff.com19 Jul 2016The party desperately needs another state where, unfettered by the Centre, it can fly its flag.
The Army will always be there to keep the country together
Rediff.com12 Jul 2016'Whether Kashmir or anywhere else, whether in peace or in war, pay commissions or no pay commissions, hollowness and shortages notwithstanding, the Indian Army -- and Sekin Fif -- will always be there to keep India together.'
Chidambarams worth Rs 95 crore
Rediff.com1 Jun 2016Chidambaram showed a total income of Rs 8.58 crore for 2014-15, while his wife Nalini showed income of Rs 1.25 crore for the same period.
Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi
Rediff.com27 May 2016The PM spoke about financial inclusion.
Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image
Rediff.com26 May 2016Narendra Modi seems to prefer that Hindu strongman image remain tucked in reserve, to only come when called; life's been more complicated.
Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?
Rediff.com21 May 2016The widow of Rajdeo Ranjan, the journalist who was gunned down, has said the killers had a connection with someone in jail.
Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference
Rediff.com20 May 2016Here is a closer look at politicos who have emerged victorious in the electoral contest of five state assemblies.
Why Ahmed Patel is so angry
Rediff.com7 May 2016He is starting to realise that an era is ending. And he is not ready to have a five-decade career besmirched by two alphabets -- AP -- that have cropped up in the AgustaWestland papers, says Aditi Phadnis.
'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'
Rediff.com25 Apr 2016Anandiben insists her daughter was not involved in any land allocation scandal.
The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan
Rediff.com23 Apr 2016How does the country's civilian government reclaim legitimacy after the names of many Pakistanis, including the family members of PM Nawaz Sharif, figured in the leaked documents.
Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?
Rediff.com18 Apr 2016State after state has imposed an alcohol ban, and has had to retreat, unable to address the financial and administrative fallout. Are we set for more of this cycle, asks Aditi Phadnis.
The implications of a high turnout in Assam
Rediff.com17 Apr 2016Those who have studied Assam elections say the high turnout has the Congress worried.
NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge
Rediff.com9 Apr 2016Mehbooba Mufti is running an alliance that is unnatural -- and one she instinctively militates against. She needs to be responsible in what she says and does -- and her time starts now, says Aditi Phadnis.
Will Manipur be the next blow for Congress?
Rediff.com28 Mar 2016After Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, discontent is brewing among Congress MLAs in Manipur.
Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?
Rediff.com28 Mar 2016Why was everyone wooing Vijayakanth and why was he playing hard to get?
Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time
Rediff.com18 Mar 2016The Centre needs to have dialogue with the Opposition instead of letting politics come in the way; it needs to stoop to conquer, says Aditi Phadnis.
EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar
Rediff.com7 Mar 2016Pawan Kumar, organising secretary of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), tells Aditi Phadnis it will join forces with other trade unions if necessary to oppose the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provisions in the Union Budget.