All stories by Sahil Makkar
'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'
Rediff.com6 Sep 2016We have brought about a slew of reforms that would help improve governance and also facilitate industrial growth, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tells Sahil Makkar.
7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows
Rediff.com26 Aug 2016Officials say many politicians and retired bureaucrats make every effort to stay in these government bungalows.
After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela
Rediff.com18 Aug 2016Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.
Delhi: Well placed to absorb impact of pay hike
Rediff.com8 Jul 2016The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.
Public servant tag worries NGO sector workers
Rediff.com7 Jul 2016Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.
Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz
Rediff.com5 Jul 2016Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.
Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers
Rediff.com27 May 2016Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.
Who botched up the Malegaon blast investigation?
Rediff.com23 May 2016The National Investigation Agency has accused the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad of planting evidence and coercing witnesses, but its own investigation is incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.
Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances
Rediff.com22 May 2016Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries
The woman who kicked up a storm
Rediff.com17 May 2016Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.
What ails India's airports?
Rediff.com11 Apr 2016The Union government decided to extend the e-TV facility to travellers in 150 countries.
Amidst a swamp, Art of Living sets up India's biggest public event
Rediff.com9 Mar 2016Despite the presence of mosquitoes and reeking fields, workers continue to give shape to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's event where 3.5 million people are expected to convene.
It's time for Raje to deliver on promises
Rediff.com21 Dec 2015She needs to find innovative ways to at least match the growth during Gehlot's rule.
Why India's disaster responders are unhappy
Rediff.com4 Dec 2015Many in the specialised force feel they are not being treated on par with those in the armed forces. Sahil Makkar reports
Will Modi deliver on poll promise of Rs 1.25 lakh crore to Bihar?
Rediff.com10 Nov 2015It would be interesting to see how fast the finance ministry allocates money to the state.
'Nitish had no option but to join Lalu Prasad'
Rediff.com26 Oct 2015Upendra Kushwaha, president of the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, which is part of the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, admits the Bihar assembly elections will be a close contest and will be fought along the lines of caste.
Helicopters steal leaders' thunder in rural Bihar
Rediff.com20 Oct 2015About 20 helicopters have been pressed into action by parties, with the BJP and its allies using the most.
Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom
Rediff.com8 Sep 2015India does not have a stringent privacy or data protection Act.
UP gets first sainik school
Rediff.com20 Aug 2015Centre clears eight new schools to bridge regional imbalance in the armed forces.
Success of Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan across states
Rediff.com5 Aug 2015States spent much more in the first three months of the current financial year compared to the corresponding period last year.