The activist wants become Manipur CM after 20 years of civil disobedience against AFSPA. Will it mean a new political movement towards her cause to end AFSPA?
Claims takeout funds and interest subvention can shore up construction companies challenged by massive unpaid claims
The project to build rail, highways, ports will likely embolden China's soft power status during a time of political uncertainty in the US and EU
Damage assessment due to natural calamities needs upgrade
It is odd to have a cap on tax rates as a feature of the Constitution, as demanded by the Congress on GST
The middle class has subtly manoeuvred without any strikes or protests for a share of the economic pie. Will this change soon?
Better regulation of deposit schemes a must
Most states that have elections due next year have a sizeable Dalit population; also, the BJP and Sangh Parivar are keen to distance themselves from criminal elements
The CBDT must be seen as a mini-state and held at an arm's length from the finance ministry
The finance minister reckons the GST could be rolled out by April 2017. This might be optimistic, given the amount of legislative coordination required. Whenever GST does come into force, some chaos i
With the staff strength of the revenue department increasing by 84 per cent in the last one year, questions are bound to be raised over its cost effectiveness
The objective and provisions of many of our laws were not designed for democracy
A draconian prohibition Bill passed by the Bihar legislature is being seen as the CM's turn from a benefactor to punitive patriarch
Much more remains to be done to make life and living better for our urban residents. The earlier these issues are addressed, the better managed our cities will become
Since half of India's overseas trade passes through the South China Sea, freedom of navigation in these waters, and peace and tranquility in the region is important to us
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