Slums are hubs of hope, progress and dignity
The Census Commissioner has released a new report showing that 64 million people, representing one in six urban residents, live
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Bihar: Champion athlete does not need steroids
At a massive Delhi rally, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar boasted of the state’s major achievements after he assumed power,
Read moreLessons in good governance from former ‘Bimaru’ states Bihar, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, once derisively called Bimaru states, have suddenly started growing much faster than the national
Read moreFire from ice: A promising new energy source
Massive imports of oil and natural gas have exacerbated India’s big trade deficit, which is a hurdle to the acceleration
Read moreThe status quo prince doth protest too much
Dear Rahul Gandhi, You hit the headlines last week by saying you are disinclined to marry and have kids because
Read moreCan’t buy me an election with budget freebies
“Can’t buy me love,” sang the Beatles. “Can’t buy me an election” is the theme of this year’s budget. Finance
Read moreBudget 2013: Finance minister P Chidambaram boldly votes for growth over politics
Never before has a finance minister rejected populist giveaways so decisively in an election year. Never before has a finance
Read moreEconomic Survey 2013 paints a rosy picture yet again, but needs follow up
Happy days are here again, says the pre-budget Economic Survey. GDP growth is going to pick up from this year’s
Read moreAttempts to clear stalled projects will soon result in higher growth
The Indian economy presents a puzzle today. On the one hand, it exhibits many symptoms of overheating. On the other
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