Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to Dr M S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai last week. IMAGE: Prime Minister......
As many as 25 government bills, including the one dating back to 1992 pertaining to adopting a two-child norm for panchayat polls, are pending in the Rajya Sabha. IMAGE: Rajya Sabha Chairman......
'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.' IMAGE: A farmer examines his mustard crop in a field at Verka village in......
'Why should our government opt for unproven technology that has been rejected by most countries across the globe?''Being dependent on any other nation to supply you seed for your good crops is......
'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible.' observes Ramesh......
The government should set up agricultural co-operatives in every cluster of villages and in respective districts on a war-footing within a time limit.We should involve the services of our military......
In the last one week several companies have had to face the hurdle of making a distinction between what’s essential and what’s not. To help them the government has now clarified......
'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.' Photograph: Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com Dr Madhura......
Our governments are easily prone to arbitrary decisions but if you are dealing with international firms, such arbitrariness can turn back and bite you, says T N Ninan. If you want to be a part of......
The Gujarat model basically means what people have not seen at the Centre: transparency and clarity in policy and a largely corruption-free government. During a discussion on rent subsidies for......
Once a boxing champion, life has dealt Krishna Routh a severe blow. Payal Mohanka chronicles the plight of an achiever and the apathy of a disinterested administration. IMAGE: Former pugilist......
Cricket Association of BengalDate of inspection: 19 September 2002Present: Prabir Mukherjee (BCCI -Pitches and Grounds - East and Curator)Kasturi Rangan (BCCI - Pitches and Grounds - Chairman)Bill......
Punjab Cricket AssociationDate of inspection: 15 September 2002Present: I S Bindra (President)M P Pandove (Hon Secretary)Dalit Singh (Curator)Kasturi Rangan (BCCI-Chairman of Pitch and Grounds)Bill......