Centre clears 10% quota for economically weak in general category

The Opposition questioned its timing with the Congress dubbing it a “election gimmick”.  IMAGE: The ruling BJP hopes that the bill will help consolidate the general castes in its......

'Historic moment' as Irish parliament legalises abortion

Ireland’s parliament passed a landmark legislation to make abortion legal for the first time in the Catholic-majority country, a “historic moment” which came after an Indian......

Government clears watered down triple talaq bill for Rajya Sabha

Seeking to allay fears that a proposed law which makes the practice of instant triple talaq illegal and imposes a jail term of up to three years on the husband could be misused, the government on......

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

For successive governments the Election Commission remains a ‘holy cow’, where unhealthy precedents are allowed to be nurtured since Independence, says N Sathiya Moorthy. Image:......

Govt must deal strictly with addictive algorithms

India has to put in place rules that seek more transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be......

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

Draft bill, being negotiated, says they won’t be tax-deductible any more Dealers in apparels, fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceuticals may be in for an unpleasant surprise as trade......

Trinamool reiterates support to GST Bill

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government on Monday received a much-needed relief after Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress reiterated its support to the goods and services tax amendment Bill in......

What the monsoon winds bring

We are all ‘Chasing the Monsoon’, notes Ajit Balakishnan. The skies over Mumbai, as I write this, are dark and foreboding. There is a sense that something is about to happen. Mumbai......

Out on 99, 100 in next innings!

India opener Murali Vijay avoids a high ball during Day 1 of the second Test against Australia at the Gabba. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images How often do we see a batsman get out on 99......