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Why delivering a big bang package of reforms is doable for Modi govt
The important thing is to signal to the market that the government is serious and ambitious.
 "Why delivering a big bang package of reforms is doable for Modi govt")
Relief or start of a long battle? What ICJ's Jadhav verdict means for India
The fact undeniably remains that we only have a judgment, not Jadhav. Govt must be congratulated for acting decisively, but diplomacy remains India's best way to secure Jadhav's release
 "Relief or start of a long battle? What ICJ's Jadhav verdict means for India")
Biggest drop in power demand makes Indian banks' bad debt headache worse
Banks had about Rs 1.8 trillion ($25 billion) of stressed loans to India's coal-fired power generators as of last year
 "Biggest drop in power demand makes Indian banks' bad debt headache worse")
'There isn't enough forest land to give to tribals'
Q&A: Debi Goenka
Ayodhya verdict is cue for PM Modi to focus on fixing India's economy
The speed and energy with which the BJP's social agenda has been implemented stands in sharp contrast to the dilatory and timid approach the government has taken to structural economic reform.
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How the BJP used the idea of Ram to build a base cutting across caste lines
Party has used folklore to create a bond between the legend of Ram and a host of backward classes in order to whip up support for the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, even as it retains upper-caste loyalty
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SC Ayodhya ruling: Rare show of unanimity that strikes a chord with people
Judicial unanimity in deeply divisive matters helps parties to the litigation and a fractured polity to arrive at an acceptance of even an otherwise unpalatable norm
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Why the genius of Virat Kohli deserves a more rounded appreciation
As we assess one of India's cricketing greats, it is incumbent upon us to offer accounts that are truly biographical. This will only add a shine to Kohli's gleaming star
 "Why the genius of Virat Kohli deserves a more rounded appreciation")
RCEP: By opting out of it, India shows that now it fears the world
PM Modi's decision not to join RCEP is an admission that even the prospect of joining a massive regional trade agreement isn't incentive enough for New Delhi to launch deep economic reforms.
 "RCEP: By opting out of it, India shows that now it fears the world")
Stakeholders meet may give a desired push to India-Bangladesh economic ties
Assam can export about 821 products to Bangladesh that it is currently exporting to other countries
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Why the SC verdict on AGR does not validate Indian telecom licensing regime
It is time to abandon the logic of telecom levies on operator revenues
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Gold likely to move higher in Samvat 2076; make a strategic allocation
While in the near term, gold can remain range-bound as there are various conflicting forces at play, there are triggers that can propel prices higher in the long run
 "Gold likely to move higher in Samvat 2076; make a strategic allocation")
Samvat 2076: Growth revival will be led by consumption sector stress easing
Revival in growth in India will be led by the unwinding of the stress in the consumption sector. Improvement in rural demand from gains in agriculture sector should revive consumption demand
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H-1B visa: Why US needs more of India's and China's best and brightest
H-1B workers contribute a lot to innovation and economic dynamism in the US.
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State of the economy: How did we get here and how do we get out of it?
Former Editor, Business Standard, A K Bhattacharya joins Ankur Bhardwaj in this special podcast to talk about the Indian economy
RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not
The cut in GDP projection for FY20 is curious because it is also an admission that these 135 bps cuts in interest rates will not have a major impact on growth this year
 "RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not")
Chandrayaan 2: Partial success, ISRO should be proud of what it's achieved
It's important to note that the odds were against anybody pulling off a soft landing at the first attempt
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Ram Jethmalani: Consummate lawyer who lit up every courtroom he graced
Whether it was politics or the courtroom, Jethmalani was never one to shy away from a fight, howsoever unpopular his stand was
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Debt segment presents an interesting investment opportunity: S Naren
The best approach to investing in the current market is through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route. Barring a few names, the broader markets, in general have turned attractive
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Cyclical or structural? Decoding the nature of India's economic slowdown
A slowdown in consumption demand, decline in manufacturing, inability of the IBC to resolve cases in a time-bound manner and rising global trade tension is impacting India, analysts say
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