Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Polyglot, statesman and scholar, the inscrutable PV Narasimha Rao was often referred to as the Chanakya of Indian politics, the prime minister known for initiating far-reaching economic reforms and......

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked. IMAGE: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi prior to attending......

Politicians who suffered from FOOT-IN-MOUTH disease

Our politicians never fail to amuse, shock and horrify us with their comments. While some are new to making bizarre claims, the others are repeat offenders.   As the year 2014 draws to an end,......

Wanted in Cong: Natural leaders

There is a simple explanation for the cacophony in the UPA -- lack of leadership. There is a minister shooting in every direction. While that is heartening from an equity and diversity standpoint,......

And you thought prices are rising

Inflation fell to 3.84 per cent in the week ended July 30 from 4.07 per cent a week ago, due to cheaper food items and manufactured products although fuel prices went up.The point-to-point......

India Inc donates crores for tsunami relief

Corporate India and public sector units are doing their bit in the relief efforts in the tsunami-ravaged areas. Not just in donations, but also in kind.While several companies and banks are......