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The fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression includes press freedom.

Laws in India fail to protect media sources

It is a reporter's need and duty to protect the identity of the source of his information.

26 Dec 2016 3:35 AM IST

From tobacconists to fruit vendors, mobile wallets have become quite a hit with local retailers.

Surviving the Cashcalypse

Denied access to their own cash, millions of Indians are desperately looking for cashless options. Here's how to make...

25 Dec 2016 1:51 AM IST

FIle photo of villagers queuing up in front of a bank branch to withdraw cash in Mirzapur recently. (Photo: PTI)

360 Degree: Notes from a ban

The PM had asked for 50 days to fix India's troubles after the Nov. 8 demonetisation. We are close to deadline and...

25 Dec 2016 1:46 AM IST

Demonetisation is a step to bail out the economy and banks'

In the process, honest people are also getting affected: Sharad Yadav

25 Dec 2016 1:14 AM IST

SEBI chairman U.K.Sinha (Photo: PTI)

Dilli Ka Babu: Three's a crowd?

Mr Chandra's predecessor in Telangana, Rajiv Sharma also got a similar extension before he called it a day on November...

25 Dec 2016 12:58 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Shadows of the past loom on 2017

The traditional multilateral architecture of Asia is under strain.

25 Dec 2016 12:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the two metro corridors and other projects, at Bandra Kurla Complex, in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Modi, the true master

Many people are hesitant to publicly voice their dislike of demonetisation because they are afraid that they will be...

25 Dec 2016 12:39 AM IST

Looks like amending the Maharashtra Municipal Council Act that allows voters in council areas to directly elect their chairman has worked in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party. (Representational Image)

Will things ever change?

The move would mean further crowding of reservation space with more claimants to jobs as well as promotions.

25 Dec 2016 12:35 AM IST

Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley and Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia at the 6th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Future of GST still ambiguous

The next meeting for the GST council has been scheduled for January 2017.

25 Dec 2016 12:29 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: God is always with us

The three words, God with us , however, encapsulate the whole meaning of Christmas.

24 Dec 2016 5:11 AM IST

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat and Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa

Supersession: All have right to ask questions

Whenever it has happened in the past it has left the institution deeply wounded.

24 Dec 2016 5:08 AM IST

Virat Kohli (Photo: AP)

An inspirational leader

Much of this is due to the leadership qualities Virat Kohli brought to the team.

24 Dec 2016 5:08 AM IST