Most corrupt industries in India
Amidst all the activism and action against corruption, it would be interesting to look at the most corrupt industries in India….
BJP holds the key as History waits to be made
The BJP played a spoilsport but, was clearly unsuccessful in blocking the Lokpal Bill as the Parliament for the second time has passed it as proposed… Read more
Comparison of the three versions of the Lokpal Bill
As various drafts of the Lokpal Bill have surfaced, here is a quick comparison between the Lokpal Bill, Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, and Jan Lokpal Bill.
… Read moreMore corrupt the state, more numerous the laws
The government attempts to legislate a new anti-corruption law- the Lokpal Bill, a new weapon to fight corruption. The Lokpal is an important law… Read more
Just ignore **********
Anna Hazare has been fighting for a noble cause- eliminating corruption. But use of coercive methods to put in place a particular version of the legislation… Read more
Civic activism heats up in Russia
Corruption is the major cause of political instability in many countries. As questions around Russia’s recent parliamentary elections surfaced,… Read more
Lokpal tussle is about power and not corruption
In the fight against corruption, one has witnessed the emergence of two classes, the Hazare camp and the Congress led-UPA government camp. Perhaps… Read more
Reserving the past
Many have labelled the anti-corruption movement as overwhelmingly urban and middle-class in nature. Is the move to reserve half the seats on the proposed… Read more
The National Integrity System
Suzanne Mulcahy, Research Coordinator for National Integrity Systems Assessments at Transparency International, discusses Transparency… Read more
How things really work in the Congress?
In the Congress, management is euphemism for man-management, and at this Gandhi and her close advisors are adept. It is therefore, interesting… Read more