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

Is Niti Aayog willing to get its hands dirty?

Niti should focus on getting the plethora of good intentions, embedded in policies, implemented.

7 Sept 2017 1:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Is a sense of hubris slowing down Modi?

Then P. V. Narasimha Rao a friendless, private man was not given to making big public gestures from the Red Fort.

17 Aug 2017 12:47 AM IST

Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday announced setting up of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be called Bharat 22 to sell government stakes in 22 state-run and private firms under its $11.4 billion asset sale programme.

Hard reforms vital, NDA needs to shun populism

Good politics must also be good economics. Acting irresponsibly is not rational.

9 Aug 2017 12:39 AM IST

The politics of religion

Modern Indian, popular culture is syncretic but dominantly Hindu as best illustrated by Bollywood films.

2 Aug 2017 12:44 AM IST

Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita accepting greetings on being elected as the 14th President of India, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Template Rashtrapati

Ram Nath Kovind, the BJP's nominee and the 14th President of India, is a perfect fit.

21 July 2017 12:48 AM IST

Parliament will now have to approve the Central GST and Integrated GST Bills and state assemblies will pass their own SGST Bills in order to roll out the new indirect tax structure from April 1, 2017.

Power structure needs reform

GST became a reality as a process of cooperative federalism was followed led by the finance minister.

19 July 2017 12:43 AM IST

The registration window for traders who failed to register for GST will open again on June 25.

It's time to smile: GST to usher in a new era

Consider, that the most vocal protests against GST have come from dry fruit traders, cloth merchants and jewellery...

23 Jun 2017 1:03 AM IST

Increase punishment for cow slaughter to life term, Rajasthan High Court recommends. (Representational Image)

The cow, India's icon: Who'll pay the price?

Neither modern education nor â€œdevelopmentâ€ has diminished the demand for prohibition of slaughter.

3 Jun 2017 12:20 AM IST

Amidst concern about robots replacing manual labour in the middle skill jobs, a report released by industry body Assocham along with global audit firm PwC has called for an overhaul of the education system to meet the emerging industry demand. (Representational image)

A to-do list for govt to create more jobs

Not only are human services more expensive, but they come with enormous social and economic costs.

16 May 2017 3:07 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Party leader Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi gives Kejriwal a slap in the face

Delhi has voted for the Modi magic to rub-off on them.

27 April 2017 12:17 AM IST

Niti Aayog's Vision 2032' disappoints

The international experience amply demonstrates that high levels of growth come with the risk of increasing inequality.

25 April 2017 12:35 AM IST

A year after the state government banned plastic bags, cups and plates, the ubiquitous plastic has made a triumphant comeback.

To protect consumers, focus on basics

The Central government's role is to lead on innovations in better branding, labelling and disclosure norms, and update...

19 April 2017 12:50 AM IST