An expert panel appointed by the Supreme Court has suggested a 10-year moratorium on field trials for genetically modified (GM) crops, ending prospects of their cultivation in the foreseeable future. Chengal Reddy, secretary general of the Consortium of Indian Farmers’ …
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Forget the notion that the government has recently produced an avalanche of reforms. The word \’reform\’ is being misused to cover everything from irrelevant fiddling to minor changes, to selling the family silver (in the shape of spectrum or minority …
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The government\’s new Companies Bill will reportedly ask large companies to spend 2% of their net profit on CSR (corporate social responsibility). The theory is that corporates must aim for social goals, not just profits. It\’s unclear whether the 2% …
Will the Robert Vadra expose help end corruption? Or will it be just another rib-tickler that titillates the middle class for a few weeks and is then forgotten? Will politics remain India\’s biggest business by far? I am not optimistic. …
Sanctions may not stop Iran\’s nuclear programme, but could spark a revolt against the mullahs. Bombing Iran\’s nuclear facilities will only strengthen the mullahs . Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran\’s nuclear facilities, saying that country …
Sanctions may not stop Iran\’s nuclear programme, but could spark a revolt against the mullahs. Bombing Iran\’s nuclear facilities will only strengthen the mullahs . Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran\’s nuclear facilities, saying that country …
The Kelkar Committee report has painted a dire picture of government finances. It emphasizes the need to phase out unwarranted subsidies (such as those on diesel, cooking gas and urea) while maintaining warranted subsidies (on education, health, food) and targeting …
Without infrastructure, an economy cannot grow. Industry and services cannot expand without highways, electricity, ports and airports, rail links and pipelines. The 12th Plan (2012-17) projects infrastructure investment of a trillion dollars. Alas, infrastructure has hit a wall, and been …
The Comptroller and Auditor General\’s ( CAG) estimates of government losses and corporate gains have stirred much controversy. Supreme Court Chief Justice S H Kapadia attempted to elucidate valuation principles in a recent speech. He reportedly said, \”Today, a number …
The Comptroller and Auditor General\’s ( CAG) estimates of government losses and corporate gains have stirred much controversy. Supreme Court Chief Justice S H Kapadia attempted to elucidate valuation principles in a recent speech. He reportedly said, \”Today, a number …
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