Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......
'The social security system in India provides minimal support to the elderly poor,' says Geetanjali Krishna.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The other day, I found Babulal, the old......
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his third Independence Day speech on August 15, he is inviting ideas from citizens on issues he should speak on Speeding up financial inclusion,......
With five months of financial year 2015-16 left, the time is right to assess the progress of announcements made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Budget for 2015-16. The......
As Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information and Broadcasting, and the government's troubleshooter-in-chief in Parliament, Arun Jaitley has emerged perhaps the most important minister......
Incrementalism can only work if subsequent Budgets and opportunities in between Budgets are used to reform as well, says Ajay Chibber. This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up......
In order to ensure social security and promote public health, the government today proposed a slew of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna, Atal Pension Yojana and tax incentives......