2G ruling: Anti-corruption baby thrown out with the bathwater (Comment: Special to IANS)
The CBI Special Court's 1,500 page verdict in the 2G case acquitting all the accused including former Telecom Minister A. Raja and Rajya Sabha MP…Read more
Corruption in the era of liberalisation by N Ram - The Hindu
With its tentacles spreading to every branch of the state, corruption’s salience has never been higher
In 1987-1988, without much…Read more
Demonetisation: Foolhardy Notion of Linking Corruption and Growth
In 1923, Lord John Maynard Keynes wrote in one of his famous early works, The Tract on Monetary Reform, “The long run is a…Read more
PILs Will Not Solve India’s Corruption Problem
I have great respect and admiration for those who valiantly and against great odds continue to use public interest litigation (PIL) to advance public…Read more
Corruption a vice of 'insatiable avarice for self-aggrandisement': SC
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that corruption was cancerous and a vice of "insatiable avarice for self-aggrandisement"…Read more
Why Demonetisation Will Not Eliminate Black Money or Corruption
The government’s demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes is a contentious issue, but is understandable. Such schemes may have not worked…Read more
Public Perception Index on Corruption in 25 Govt Offices Soon
Soon, one can know about the extent of corruption in government offices, as for the first time the Central Vigilance Commission is coming up with a…Read more
Prevention of Corruption Bill: New Bill will allow companies to make junior staff the fall guy
The Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2013 amends the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, to put it in sync with India’s commitments to the UNCAC.…Read more
Simplifying India’s Passport Process
A former head of the Karnataka Police, S.T. Ramesh joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1976 and served the State…Read more
India must address perceptions of widespread corruption that impact ease of doing business
India needs to address perceptions of widespread corruption that impact the ease of doing business. It ranks 76 in the International Corruption Perceptions…Read more