How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi during the National......

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

The Chinese Communist Party held its Sixth Plenum from 8-11 November, and Chairman Xi Jinping used this choreographed political theater to further cement his status in the pantheon of Chinese......

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

'He needs to get out of the gate fast.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi after he took the oath of office, May 30, 2019. Photograph: Vijay Verma/PTI Photo "There is a long to-do list......

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

IBC has been revolutionary in many ways and is a formidable instrument for stress resolution. And despite the room for improvement, the overall effectiveness of IBC in the distress space is......

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India. A group of government-appointed advisors has recommended sweeping......

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan says, freeloaders shouldn’t be lionised as industry captains. Ever since coming to office, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan......

How the Bankruptcy Bill will ease insolvency cases in India

The Bankruptcy Bill seeks to ensure predictability of outcome for creditors, it also proposes to reduce possible delays in several ways, notes Aparna Ravi. Last week, the Bankruptcy Law Reform......

Havelange quits, Blatter cleared of misconduct

Joao Havelange has quit as FIFA's honorary president while Sepp Blatter has been cleared of misconduct in the ISL bribery case, a report by FIFA's ethics committee said on Tuesday. The report......