Why Should Data Not Go Private?

The development of private data sources is a hugely positive development.It should serve as a challenge to the government to improve its own record on producing timely and reliable statistics,......

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

The CPEC poses a clear and imminent danger to Indian security interests, says Kulbir Krishan. The announcement on April 12 that China has approved additional financing for infrastructure projects......

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

The prime minister addressing at the inauguration of the 10th Annual Convention of Central Information Commission, in New Delhi. Photograph: PIB photos The Right to Information should not be......

Why we SHOULD read the most important book in India

Every Republic Day is an opportunity for us to contemplate, amid the frankly show-offy roar of our newest fighter aircraft, some of the foundational beliefs of this country. Like that Republic Day......

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.' IMAGE: Shoppers......

Will Jio MF Disrupt MF Business?

While Jio MF will undoubtedly grow in size, it will have to cross multiple hurdles even to emerge as the market leader, observes Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Mukesh......

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

In its consultation paper Trai addressed three key points including the bundling of channels under bouquets, rampant discounting within bouquets, and the lack of consumer choice. Lifestyle, travel......

What Google Says About CCI Orders

IMAGE: Google India's Sanjay Gupta speaks at the 'Google for India' event at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, December 19, 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo   For the first time since Google was pulled......