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**********- What went wrong at MMRDA?

Posted on December 30, 2011

The absence of crowds at MMRDA grounds in Mumbai has raised several questions around the anti-corruption movement that made headlines for mobilising… Read more

Was ********** just a media creation, or did Congress missteps help?

Posted on December 30, 2011

The first leg of the anti-corruption movement saw a myriad of media reports supporting Anna Hazare. As the anti-corruption movement has entered its… Read more

********** Hazare's fast hit by principle of diminishing returns?

Posted on December 29, 2011

The Parliament is in an extended session for the purpose of passing the Lokpal bill. Anna Hazare once again enters his phase of fasting. But this… Read more

Wisdom of crowds

Posted on December 29, 2011

In any civil society movement crowds do matter. But reigning under the assumption that crowds are all that matter, perhaps gives little scope for… Read more

The ********** tragedy: India Against Corruption needs another leader

Posted on December 29, 2011

The empty MMRDA grounds in Mumbai revealed the true face of Anna’s third round of protest. While the members of India against Corruption are… Read more

Mission impossible for **********?

Posted on December 29, 2011

Is Anna the Ethan Hunt of the impossible Missions Force for India? An interesting take on the Anna Hazare movement by Sharmila Ravinder…

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Bribe report analysis: Integrity plummets in the registration department

Posted on December 28, 2011

2011- The golden era of corruption started with the uncovering of the Telecom sector scam. As politicians came under the scanner in succession ; it seemed… Read more

2011- As corrupt as it can get!

Posted on December 28, 2011

Summary: As we prepare for the new year ahead, a little retrospection on the year that was is required as the country continues… Read more

Whistleblowers in Ireland

Posted on December 28, 2011

Paul Hockenos, a Berlin based writer and consultant writes about the new, groundbreaking programme initiated by Transparency International Ireland…

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Over to Parliament

Posted on December 28, 2011

Speculations finally come to an end with the tabling of the Lokpal Bill. While it is now for the Parliament to take over and go forward, with or without… Read more