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Allegations against the CJI: Misuse of power and no procedural fairness
The Supreme Court brazened it out in how it dealt with these allegations and now its reputation lies in shambles
 "Allegations against the CJI: Misuse of power and no procedural fairness")
Are investors in gold again oblivious to the risks that lie ahead?
Gold prices are likely to rise over 12-18 months by 10 per cent. If the recession portended by the inverted yield curve becomes more likely or is seen closer, the rise could be higher and come sooner
 "Are investors in gold again oblivious to the risks that lie ahead?")
Elections 2019: What market strategy would safeguard your investments?
A market strategy that leave enough returns to rebuild the portfolio in the event of a market shock would serve investors well
 "Elections 2019: What market strategy would safeguard your investments?")
A farmer's life crisis - and India's farming predicament
Farmers are an electoral constituency that cannot be ignored
 "A farmer's life crisis - and India's farming predicament")
Why a normal monsoon forecast is not a guarantee of economic outcomes
A normal monsoon forecast however does not say anything on the spread or the arrival, progress and departure of the rainfall which all have a bearing on crop outcomes
 "Why a normal monsoon forecast is not a guarantee of economic outcomes")
ICC World Cup 2019: India has managed to pick a side with little to fault
Recent developments notwithstanding, there will be a strong desire within the Indian squad to make up for past failures
 "ICC World Cup 2019: India has managed to pick a side with little to fault")
Democracy abjures secrecy: Electoral bonds go to the heart of democracy
The SC's reluctance or inability to hear the challenge to electoral bonds means that the 2019 elections are being fought on dubious funds, write Sanjay Hegde and Pranjal Kishore.
 "Democracy abjures secrecy: Electoral bonds go to the heart of democracy")
Elections 2019: BJP has a plan B in place which can be deployed in 20 mins
In states like Odisha, Andhra and Telangana, Modi and Shah don't attack potential allies that they may need if the numbers fall short
 "Elections 2019: BJP has a plan B in place which can be deployed in 20 mins")
RCB's tale of woe will not change track soon
The RCB mess does need sorting but the rot runs so deep that it will take at least one auction to make things better
 "RCB's tale of woe will not change track soon")
Will Samajwadi Party's OBC alliance gamble yield electoral dividends?
While Akhilesh has got his 85-versus-15 math right, he may find it hard to bring diverse OBC and SC mindsets under one roof, especially when BJP and Congress have their gameplans ready
 "Will Samajwadi Party's OBC alliance gamble yield electoral dividends?")
RBI policy: Low inflation and growth are the two key messages from RBI
The Reserve Bank may have a more optimistic view on inflation for the year even, though it has also recognised the risk factors
 "RBI policy: Low inflation and growth are the two key messages from RBI")
Sonic branding: How the sound of your brand can be a recipe for biz success
Global players are spending millions on creating their sonic branding. Indian companies better hurry
 "Sonic branding: How the sound of your brand can be a recipe for biz success")
Mediation in Ayodhya title dispute: Taking the most suitable course ahead
The parties concerned must approach the mediation with open hearts and find a solution that leads to lasting peace
 "Mediation in Ayodhya title dispute: Taking the most suitable course ahead")
Protectionism won't do: India should call a truce in US trade conflict
Protecting big business in India needs to take a back seat to the very real crisis facing Indian exports, writes Mihir Sharma.
 "Protectionism won't do: India should call a truce in US trade conflict")
Defence modernisation budget rises just 5% each year in real terms
With customs duties imposed on defence in 2016 and GST in 2017, capex has fallen even more
 "Defence modernisation budget rises just 5% each year in real terms")
RBI's new market-friendly policy indicates there could be more cuts ahead
The decision to lower rates is surprising because the main factor which determines policy decision, i.e. CPI inflation potential remains unchanged
 "RBI's new market-friendly policy indicates there could be more cuts ahead")
Interim Budget 2019: A fairly balanced budget where no one can be unhappy
From an economic standpoint, the broader question is as to how would the budget numbers add up in terms of ensuring that the deficit is contained at 3.4% in FY20?
 "Interim Budget 2019: A fairly balanced budget where no one can be unhappy")
Brand Priyanka: Youngest Gandhi scion scores big on charm, pedigree, style
Priyanka Gandhi is seen as fairly tough and not inexperienced, but she does have a controversial husband and that is a low score in an otherwise impeccable scorecard, reveals an online poll
 "Brand Priyanka: Youngest Gandhi scion scores big on charm, pedigree, style")
Oscar nominations galore: One wonders why Roma wasn't made by an Indian
When a Mexican director makes a film like Roma, it's impossible not to feel exasperated that hardly any Indian director has depicted the absolutely pivotal relationship between a servant and a master
 "Oscar nominations galore: One wonders why Roma wasn't made by an Indian")