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Modi govt needs a media strategy
Government should deal with the media, not blame it
By not cutting rates, public sector banks lose out on retail business
Not only are non-performing assets the lowest in retail, but retail loan growth is also better than the industry.
 "By not cutting rates, public sector banks lose out on retail business")
Opposition needs a central figure on Land Bill debate, but Rahul Gandhi is not it
The Gandhi scion can't be that figure unless he completely changes the way he functions and immerses himself in politics 24/7
 "Opposition needs a central figure on Land Bill debate, but Rahul Gandhi is not it")
Vinayak Chatterjee: Getting real about real estate
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill seeks to bring order to an ungoverned market
Surinder Sud: Keeping a weather eye on climate
Scientists are now keeping tabs on weather abnormalities while crafting technologies to combat climate change-related challenges to agriculture
The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating despite strong earnings
The numbers hidden behind the results tell a story of zero-return businesses and lower prospects for the core units
 "The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating despite strong earnings")
Devangshu Datta: Walking a tightrope
The International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook says India will be the fastest-growing emerging economy this year, while warning that the Indian banking system remains vulnerable to losses
 "Devangshu Datta: Walking a tightrope")
A K Bhattacharya: A mix of old and new
The NITI Aayog will surely continue to both formulate plans and engage with the states
Subir Gokarn: Who's afraid of capital convertibility?
The post-crisis debate on capital account management focuses on matching instruments with vulnerabilities
Walk the talk
FM's assurances on responsive tax administration welcome
Global imbalances
No rising tide to lift world economy
He stood out, he spoke up
Exploitation of the charisma of the great dead is not the monopoly of one party alone; it is a national political pastime. Dr Ambedkar's name has become a kamadhenu, which all manner of self-promoters
Dipayan Mitra: One bill to rule them all
A "One Bill" policy means that all financial transactions across India for trade of goods and services are billed through one universal billing system. Today's technology maturity can make this happen
Pratip Kar: Companies Act 2013 and internal financial controls
Implementation will be weakened if we fail to define terms used in the Act clearly and precisely
Rahul's Eat, Pray, Love moment
One man's vacation is another man's enigma