Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.' IMAGE: The Ganges in Varanasi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

How India must play the Nuclear Card

'India must close the missile technology gap with both China and Pakistan as early as possible, or else the credibility of India's nuclear deterrence will remain suspect,' says Brigadier Gurmeet......

India's deadliest natural disasters since 1990

Natural disasters claim thousands of lives every year around the world. The infographic, above, shows the number of lives lost in India in natural disasters since 1990. The data, provided by......

The threat of radio-active rays looms large

Why the recent incident of a radiation leak in New Delhi should not be taken lightly. Gopal Krishna tracksthe vicious cycle. A metal scrap dealer and four workers are being treated in Delhi for......

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

With a major 'glitch' causing nearly four-hour trading halt at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last night, regulator Sebi and stock exchanges here have initiated an urgent review of the overall......

Why the regulators must have a global 'risk map'

We are still in the midst of the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. But one day we will come out of these dire straits. Are we any better prepared today to avoid a repetition of such......

Computerisation of I-T dept a major gain

Computerisation of the Income-Tax Department has played a key role in raising tax compliance and higher tax collections over the past few years. Backed by technology, the Central Board of Direct......

America's customer service champions

Bob Emig was flying home from St. Louis on Southwest Airlines this past December when an all-too-familiar travel nightmare began to unfold. After his airplane backed away from the gate, he and his......