Comment Pieces

Missing documents make CWG corruption probe tough

Posted on March 06, 2012

A number of documents related to the Commonwealth Games scam are untraceable and missing, making it difficult for investigating authorities to carry… Read more

UPA-2's trust deficit

Posted on March 06, 2012

There comes a time in the life of every government when it forfeits the trust of the people it is elected to serve. Has that time arrived for UPA-2?… Read more

The profitability of not being corrupt

Posted on March 05, 2012

From a strictly rational point of view, a person decides to get involved in corruption for personal advantage, usually financial profit. Alejandro… Read more

De-politicise constitutional amendments

Posted on March 05, 2012

Prevalence of rampant corruption in the public sphere stood exposed as numerous scams and scandals were uncovered. Perhaps de-politicising constitutional… Read more

Cops set to get big raise in incomes

Posted on March 02, 2012

Penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) have been amended and increased. Perhaps this move will prove to be more beneficial to the local cop,… Read more

The roots of corruption

Posted on March 02, 2012

Corruption has been an endemic part of our system for ages. From a class four employee to the highest echelons, every part of our system is inflicted… Read more

The Unexpected Results of Voting in an Alleged Criminal

Posted on March 01, 2012

It is not uncommon to find criminals fielded by mainstream political parties. While electing individuals with a criminal background fuels corruption,… Read more

Corruption-free India remains a pipedream

Posted on March 01, 2012

The anti-corruption crusade captivated the entire country and channelized citizens’ anger against the system. With serious accusations against… Read more

Tough graft laws, tab on big spenders soon

Posted on February 29, 2012

With rising public outrage over corruption, the UPA government is all set to unveil a slew of measures to combat corruption.  However, there… Read more

Britain's growing corruption problem

Posted on February 29, 2012

Corruption in Britain was always seen as a problem that existed only overseas. However, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers suggestion to the… Read more