All stories by Mayank Mishra
The real story behind Uttar Pradesh's development
Rediff.com1 Jul 2016'Favourable treatment to selected areas has been a pattern throughout the state.'
Of clubbing and 'half policing' in Mamata's Bengal
Rediff.com3 May 2016Mayank Mishra reports on how the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal has been extending patronage to the ruling party cadre.
Why Bengal could deliver 'Hadda Haddi' this election
Rediff.com2 May 2016Political commentators say the final outcome of the West Bengal assembly elections would depend on how some crucial factors play out this time. Mayank Mishra explains.
Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?
Rediff.com25 Apr 2016There is a section in the Muslim community in West Bengal that believes that the ruling TMC has not quite delivered on the promises it made.
FM chants rural mantra 25 times, puts money where mouth is
Rediff.com1 Mar 2016The Budget allocated an increase in allocation for MGNREGS, LPG expansion, electrification & smart panchayats.
Political pundits in for surprise as alliances shift in West Bengal
Rediff.com1 Mar 2016As electoral sails shift in the dynamic political winds of West Bengal, two factors may still change the electoral equations are how the BJP fares this time and how Muslims are going to vote. Mayank Mishra reports.
Crippling story of India's urban infra projects
Rediff.com8 Feb 2016Of the 538 projects examined, 294 suffered from cost overruns, 303 from time overruns, and 166 projects suffered both time as well as cost overruns.
Hindu radicals find fertile soil in western UP
Rediff.com16 Jan 2016With a rise in the clout of Muslims in western Uttar Pradesh, fearful Hindus are being radicalised.
One year of Jan Dhan: Many loose ends yet to be tied
Rediff.com13 Sep 2015Lack of awareness about the scheme, especially in villages, has created a situation where expectations are turning into disappointment.
How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies
Rediff.com2 Sep 2015Companies are sending representatives to Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and Odisha to persuade workers to join them.
Social engineering: BJP's Bihar formula to swing a vote?
Rediff.com13 Jul 2015Aiming to send the right signal to different sections of society, the BJP has embraced figures like Chuhar Mal, Emperor Ashoka, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Maharana Pratap.
Caste no bar in Bihar's politics
Rediff.com9 Jul 2015Association of caste with the way people have tended to vote in Bihar has somewhat weakened.
A second green revolution yet to become a reality in Bihar
Rediff.com29 Jun 2015Farmers find it difficult to source quality seeds or fertiliser on time from government agencies at subsidised rates.
Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun
Rediff.com22 Jun 2015Jaipur-based start-up Logic Roots aims to teach children math skills through board games.
Monsoon worries: is India ready?
Rediff.com19 Jun 2015Farmers of Haryana suffered because of unseasonal rain.
Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers
Rediff.com9 Jun 2015Neighbourhood stores have the ability to adapt to changes.
Don't celebrate India's 'Operation Maitri' just yet
Rediff.com30 Apr 2015The operation is not a favour to Nepal. It's in India's interests to rebuild a new Nepal
Why banks now have more officers and fewer clerks
Rediff.com17 Apr 2015It is to keep labour unions away and make the employees feel important.
Soon, you can click online for health care records
Rediff.com13 Apr 2015With the help of Practo Ray, doctors can share reports.
Are states really serious about Digital India plan?
Rediff.com7 Mar 2015Official websites of some states haven't been updated for years