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Politics of integrity, intellect set him apart

Politics of integrity, intellect set him apart

He was a unique politician and no doubt many stories of his career will be shared by others.

25 Aug 2019 1:32 AM IST

The Indian economy in 2014 was on the brink, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Farmers, middle class, informal sector: Everybody wins

The economy has travelled far from those bleak dark days of 2014. When the UPA left office in 2014 it left behind a...

2 Feb 2019 6:00 AM IST

Flooded homes, uprooted trees, marathon power cuts and dinghies ferrying people around: Bengaluru awoke to chaos as the city recorded its highest rain in a 24-hour span since 1890.

Guest column: Active citizens key to reclaim and protect Bengaluru...

The -"rain-effect-" has increased over the last few years primarily due to encroachment and deterioration of lakes and...

16 Aug 2017 3:51 AM IST

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was passed by the Parliament and on March 25, 2016 with the intention of establishing consumer rights and builder obligations in law and also boosts the industry by creating a framework of competition, efficiency and investments for the sector.

By invitation: RERA in Karnataka protects builder, not consumer

Just as Fundamental Rights defined in the Constitution cannot be diluted, consumer rights defined in RERA Act cannot be...

9 July 2017 4:11 AM IST

File photo of people protesting against the steel flyover plan, in Bengaluru.

My fight is the people's fight'

Citizens must be given an opportunity to participate and their comments must be documented with a reason for accepting...

5 March 2017 3:50 AM IST

A large number of hardworking innocent home-buyers are paying the price today, losing their homes due to ad-hoc planning and illegal constructions, while the builders, layout developers and officials, who were complicit with them in these rampant violations of law, are being let off scot-free.

Guest column: Protect Bengaluru from criminal nexus of government...

The BBMP's recent demolition drive is shameful evidence that illegalities have been committed in Bengaluru over the...

25 Aug 2016 3:37 AM IST

The ground opposite Bethany High School in Koramangala (Photo: DC)

Guest column: Clear danger of vested interests taking over city

The development of the city has for long been influenced by the commercial interests of builders and contractors.

21 July 2016 2:24 AM IST

A year of Change, hopes and dreams

A year of Change, hopes and dreams

Scams and corruption that had horrified and disgusted Indians have been dealt with

24 May 2015 1:47 PM IST