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CBI vs CBI in Supreme Court: Operation successful, but the patient is dead

The manner in which the court arrived at this verdict raises serious questions about procedural justice in the highest court of the land

Q3 earnings outlook: Here's how different sectors are expected to perform

FMCG and consumer durables stocks could be the beneficiaries of a sharp rise in consumption demand during the quarter

Rahul has come a long way since 2014, but is a national win close at hand?

Rahul Gandhi emerges as a leader in his own right but is that good enough?

Chandrababu Naidu: The glue that could bind the opposition against Modi

The 68-year-old leader isn't just a friend-turned-foe of Modi and the BJP, but a known coalition maker at the national level, ready to work tirelessly to oust the current dispensation

Why India's model bilateral investment treaty needs a thorough relook

It is good news that India has not completely abandoned its BIT regime, but not more than one country adopting the 2016 model BIT is sufficient indication of infirmities in the model

Supreme Court in 2018: A Dickensian mixed bag of milestones and misses

While the apex court showed promise in some areas of defending the citizen against social morality, it did not stand sentinel against government overreach

The Zomato boomerang: To spit or to swallow - that is the question

Somehow, after the initial revulsion, social media started supporting the Zomato delivery boy who was seen in a viral video pilfering a delivery packet and partaking of some of the food

NITI Aayog's 'New India @75' strategy: Another one for the shelf?

The real problem with many such papers is their execution. Words are easy to say, but sometimes they tend to be divorced from reality

Explained: Why poorer nations can't just print more money and become rich

When Zimbabwe was hit by hyperinflation, in 2008, prices rose as much as 231,000,000% in a single year

Calibrated tightening stance a surprise; rate cut likely in February

The big surprise in the tone is that while risks have been highlighted in terms of inflation in general and other global factors, liquidity does not find any mention

Ordinance for Ram temple: A key that won't open the locks in Ayodhya

Any ordinance that will block one side from access to adjudication, while perpetuating the status quo as far as demolition is concerned is likely to be held unconstitutional

HUL-GSK deal proves the power of equity, role of premium valuations

In addition to iconic Horlicks brand for Indian as well as international markets, HUL would also own other brands such as Boost, Viva and Maltova

Is the RBI over capitalised? Only if you compare apples with oranges

Comparisons being drawn with central banks in USA or Europe are flawed and careful analysis gives lie to such assertions

G20 avoids commitment on free trade - a climb-down from 2017

Despite President Trump and President Xi's dinner meetings in which they promised to take no further measures in the new year, the concluding communique of the summit was not encouraging

The Rs 1 billion blockbuster club: At last, Amitabh Bachchan is a member

Thugs of Hindostan cost Rs 3 billion to produce, but netted Rs 1.5 billion. Whereas Badhaai Ho, a film that cost Rs 290 million, helped Ayushmann Khurrana make a surprise entry to the club

Crude oil prices have overshot to the downside: Paul Hickin of Platts

It is almost as if the oil market is waiting for a catalyst to trigger a rebound

Free enterprise nation: Innovation gets capitalism working in the US again

Capitalism in the US benefits from established bankruptcy law, relatively low taxes, and the protection of intellectual property.

Down under, 'King' Kohli is thunder: Why Aussies are going gaga over Virat

The Indian skipper's exploits apart, the broadcasters may have little choice: With local stars Smith and Warner banned, they might grab some eye balls by creating excitement around the visiting star

PM Jan Arogya Yojana a game-changer, but it will face these huge challenges

Anil Swarup, who retired as Union HRD secretary earlier this year, explains the strengths of the programme and the biggest challenges it faces

Aftermath of Aasia Bibi verdict: When Imran govt yielded to hooligans

PM Imran Khan's tough stance against miscreants turns out to be a damp squib, with no arrests made, no actions taken and, worse, the govt signs a quasi surrender deal with protestors