India has improved in transparency ranking in real estate: JLL
Mumbai: Owing to policy measures taken by the government, India has improved in global rankings in terms of transparency in real estate sector in Asia…Read more
Despite its anti-corruption creativity, India is still a one man, one bribe democracy
Money talks, especially in the bustle of an Indian bazaar. But what would you do if someone thrust…Read more
Pros and cons of AAP's rise
The first fallout of the Aam Admi Party's (AAP) spectacular victory in Delhi will be a renewed focus on sleaze in public life. This was the issue which…Read more
Modi's six months: Pursuing his own line and pace
Looked at from one angle, the six months of Narendra Modi's tenure may be a cause of disappointment for some. For the corporate sector, for instance,…Read more
Modi government's HRD agenda a breath of fresh air
The Narendra Modi government's focus on human resource development (HRD), a slew of directional measures and announcements to improve access to education,…Read more
Muslims and Modi: Need of change in thinking
Narendra Modi's historic win shocked the so-called Muslim leaders who expected a miracle victory for non-BJP, non-Congress parties in the Lok Sabha…Read more
Narendra Modi: From provincial to prime ministerial (Comment)
"I believe God has chosen me," Narendra Modi had once said in the course of the election campaign that has catapulted the Gujarat chief minister to…Read more
Judgment doesn't obviate need to discipline bureaucracy
Last week was exceptional. For the first time one saw a hole in the iron wall of protection the bureaucracy has been accorded in this country. A landmark…Read more
Opinions aren't dangerous in a democracy
A democracy's very resilience stems from the fact that you can celebrate opinions you don't agree with. This clearly highlights the value of diversity…Read more
Will anything change in India with new prime minister?
The mood for change in the country is strong, and it is imminent that we would have a new prime minister and quite likely with a significant majority.…Read more