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Narayana Murthy backs making bribe-giving legal

Posted on July 21, 2011

Hindustan Times 21st July "N R Narayana Murthy said he fully supported proposals from economist Kaushik Basu to make paying bribes legal because this… Read more

Lokpal referendum drive starts today

Posted on July 21, 2011

Times of India 21st July "The referendum is being conducted all over the country to gather public opinion on the contents of Lokpal Bill. Its results… Read more

India's global image falters on governance deficit and corruption

Posted on July 21, 2011

Business Standard 21st July "A study by Global Intelligence Review, an independent Mumbai-based think tank, has placed India at the fourth place in the… Read more

Without corruption, GDP growth would be in double digits: Murthy

Posted on July 21, 2011

PTI July 20th "If we could have reduced the corruption in the country, we could have clocked a GDP growth of anywhere between 8.5 to 10 per cent", says… Read more

Murdoch saga: Lessons for India

Posted on July 20, 2011

Hindustan Times 18th July "The trouble Rupert Murdoch’s media empire has brought upon itself by crossing the line is a ringing warning for journalists… Read more

Need more resources to fight corruption: CVC

Posted on July 20, 2011

The Statesman 19th July "Newly-appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner Mr Pradeep Kumar today sought from the government more resources and manpower… Read more

UK scandal has damaged public confidence in police

Posted on July 20, 2011

The Telegraph 20th July "One of the country’s most senior police officers has said he is worried revelations uncovered in the phone hacking scandal… Read more

Clearing out the Yard

Posted on July 19, 2011

The fall out from the UK phone hacking scandal continues to widen. After the mass resignations at News Corp , its now the turn of the police. Read more

A great drama but scarcely decadent decline

Posted on July 19, 2011

FT 18th July First bankers, then politicians, media, police and by association Prime Minster. What happened to British integrity? An insightful look into… Read more

Team ********** to hold referendum on Lokpal Bill

Posted on July 19, 2011

Seven lakh households in Chandni Chowk constituency will be approached by Anna Hazare team for their views on the two versions of the Lokpal Bill. What… Read more