Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

The Delhi high court on Monday asked the petitioners who have challenged the Centre's short-term military recruitment scheme Agnipath as to which of their rights have been violated and said it was......

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.''Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.' IMAGE: Prime......

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday drew flak over students creating a formation of his name during Independence Day celebrations, soon after which the Aam Aadmi Party government went into......

An economic disaster is brewing in India

Rising CAD, low growth & inflation may spark off an economic crisis in India, says Ajay Chhibber. The word "stagflation" is being used to describe India's macroeconomic predicament. While India is......

PM to announce role for Planning Commission shortly: Jaitley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly announce the role that Planning Commission is going to play in his government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said. Last month, the Independent......

How the govt can revive India's economic growth

Bureaucratic inertia and the fear of taking decisions because of concerns over vigilance enquiries has now paralysed decision making, says Ajay Chhibber. 2013 will go down as an “annus......

PlanCom should be replaced by new think tank: Evaluation Office

An assessment of the Planning Commission by the Independent Evaluation Office has found the panel exceeds the scope of its authority by acting as a ‘control commission’, particularly......

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Rocking festive styles and designer dazzle, Sukanya Verma picks the stars who aced the fashion game in September. Rashmika Mandana Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Cream and gold never go wrong.......