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The writer is a former IAS officer, and a governance and economic regulation expert

GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product.

Be flexible on reforms, ensure pain' is shared

Fiscal 2018-19 is littered with state-level elections followed by the national general election in the first quarter of...

6 Jan 2018 12:13 AM IST

With the latest victory, the BJPs tally in the 227-member BMC has risen to 82, while that of the Sena remains at 84. (Photo: PTI)

Protect rights of all, or it'll be drag on growth

Democracy is about winning elections, forming stable governments, governing efficiently and ensuring justice.

28 Dec 2017 1:52 AM IST

Beginning April 1, people living in rural areas need to have Aadhaar under MGNREGS that mandates 100 days work for a household annually.

Aadhaar fever: Unveiling secrets to secure India?

The Aadhaar link simply makes it easier and faster to catch crooks and criminals.

13 Dec 2017 1:55 AM IST

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Will exports remain India's Achilles heel?

India has become a world leader in initiating action under anti-dumping measures.

29 Nov 2017 2:22 AM IST

Moodys has downgraded Chinas long-term rating by one notch from Aa3 to A1 as the Chinese government grapples with the challenges of rising financial risks stemming from years of credit-fueled stimulus.

After the upgrade, can FM widen our smile?

Bond issuers from any country can never have a credit rating higher than their country's rating.

21 Nov 2017 2:00 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

End morality play, it's a misfit in eco policy

Corruption is patently immoral as it saps national wealth. Measures to fight corruption are part of public dharma.

10 Nov 2017 12:37 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Where's the big idea? FM got optics wrong

Using disinvestment proceeds to inject public finance into private companies is a great idea.

26 Oct 2017 2:21 AM IST

Nupur and Rajesh Talwar coming out of Dasna jail in Ghaziabad on Monday after their release. (Photo: PTI)

Sloppy CBI-police work gives a licence' to kill?

In our topsy-turvy, anything-is-possible, adversarial, judicial system, the better argued case inevitably wins.

17 Oct 2017 6:27 AM IST

The Supreme Courts order banning firecrackers has received mixed reactions from various quarters.

Costly flip-flops over ban on firecrackers

The CPCB has yet to submit the report due on January 11, 2017, on the air pollution impact.

12 Oct 2017 12:12 AM IST

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

Recapturing growth: What govt should do

Growth was bound to suffer because India depends significantly on private entrepreneurship and capital.

23 Sept 2017 6:45 AM IST

Fiction can become a reality once the imagination and interest of the kids is ignited.

To keep our kids safe, all have a role to play

Crimes against children increased from 14,975 in 2005 to 94,172 in 2015.

15 Sept 2017 3:57 AM IST

Noted economist Rajiv Kumar interacts with the the media after taking charge as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Is Niti Aayog willing to get its hands dirty?

The GST is operational today due to a strategy of incrementalism, driven by the need for building inter-government...

7 Sept 2017 12:35 AM IST