'The response from the government using words like malicious, deliberate, etc is diverting from the real issue.''The indicators related to young children such as stunting or child mortality are a......
Development economist Jean Dreze said the Indian democracy is currently navigating a crisis that is not only limited to the 'recent wave of authoritarianism' but also suppression of opposition......
'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.' IMAGE: Chaityabhumi in Dadar, north central Mumbai, on December 6, observed every year as......
Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century,......
'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com No other economist in India is perhaps......
The Union government could target a fiscal deficit of 5.8-6 per cent of nominal GDP for 2023-24, and it should continue its capital expenditure push and look to simplify the personal income tax......
The number of times public sector undertakings (PSUs) have held conference calls with investors, their capital management, and debt financing are among the parameters that the Centre will use to......
'They are also sitting on huge public sector assets without many returns. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches the National Monetisation Pipeline in New Delhi, August 23,......
'This plan is basically to allow some of the government assets for rent, and surely not for sale.''There is a difference between selling a house and renting out a house.' Illustration: Dominic......
The divestment target of 2021-22 has been set at Rs 1.75 lakh crore as against Rs 32,835 crore garnered in the last fiscal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com With the disruption caused by......