Comment Pieces

India's corruption conundrum continues

Posted on January 25, 2012

The political saga that unfurled during the winter session of the Indian Parliament miserably failed in legalizing the anti-corruption legislation.… Read more

Corruption and the true cost of hosting the Games

Posted on January 25, 2012

India hosting the Commonwealth Games was indeed a matter of pride and brought in much excitement and trepidation. But as money laundering and corruption… Read more

Kalmadi, Kanimozhi as heroes: Is a jail stint pilgrimage for politicians?

Posted on January 24, 2012

A few decades ago, for freedom fighters, having suffered the jail experience came as a genuine badge of honour as it reflected their sacrifice for… Read more

Can India reform its red tape and corruption?

Posted on January 24, 2012

Corruption and red tape have been major challenges for businesses in India. As foreign businesses complain about the obstacles and day-to-day hassles… Read more

Wrapped in red tape

Posted on January 24, 2012

A new study by a Hong Kong based organization, Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (Perc) Ltd, ranks Indian bureaucracy as the worst in the region.… Read more

How DTC perpetuates corruption?

Posted on January 23, 2012

The draft Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill has had its taxation provisions scrutinised. But its major weakness has largely escaped scrutiny — the tax… Read more

Venal leaders, vile babus

Posted on January 23, 2012

In its latest report released this month, the Hong Kong-based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd, a prestigious consulting firm based in… Read more

Anti-corruption debate divides India

Posted on January 23, 2012

As millions of Indians across the country hit the streets in solidarity with Anna Hazare, it was seen as a new beginning to the anti-corruption crusade.… Read more

Wishing you a year filled with integrity

Posted on January 20, 2012

In the debate around corruption, it is not uncommon to hear people talk about integrity. Statements such as ‘a person of integrity/ a nation… Read more

Caught in the web of corruption

Posted on January 20, 2012

Indian economy has reached new heights with its high GDP growth rate. At the same time India scores low on the corruption perception index. Perhaps,… Read more