Millions of parcels, packages still go through it daily as the dept's finances dwindle
The Reserve Bank of India recently disallowed the use of Letters of Comfort (LoC), which may impact loans worth Rs 35,000 crore. What is this letter of comfort? Let us find out
Rahul Gandhi forgot that freedom of speech and expression is important but is also circumscribed for maintaining order and decorum
It should not be forgotten that sound economics consists of taking into account long-term effects of a particular policy on all rather than short-term effects on a particular group
This tragedy has once again forced us to ponder what is the status of pubs, bars and eateries in NCR
Great to learn that the two main political parties gave up their usual penchant for quibbling over petty politics and decided to 'get down to business'
Union minister Ananthkumar Hegde is at the centre of controversy for saying that Constitution should be changed Business Standard
A simplification of statutory reporting procedures should be backed by strict follow-up with penal provisions to ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements
And the cost of such waivers are huge so what government does is cut the social sector spending
Our roads are not conducive to high speed as maintenance of roads is far from satisfactory
There may well be life - and intelligent life - beyond our solar system, but how could we meaningfully communicate with it?
The amendment will allow the court to order interim compensation to those whose cheques have bounced
The involvement of private companies in mitigating agrarian distress is a welcome reform to create a more conducive environment for farmers
Understanding a company, its environment and its practices cannot and is not a part-time business
Tendulkar, who was in the House to initiate a discussion on the right to play and the future of sports in India could only stand and watch
The importers should be allowed to have freedom to access domestic or international markets at their choice instead of forcing cost hike of imports
The across the board doubling of customs duties, which seems to be a hasty decision, will adversely affect the whole manufacturing and retailing industry in the country
Leather exports from India is sluggish, so a lot more policy measures are needed for a revival
On the eve of his decision to take over as party president, Rahul seems to have benefitted doubly by joining the game of image-making
Development can be promoted only when there is optimism coupled with the determination to overcome challenges