Missing: Delhi’s home-grown leadership

In his novel “Delhi”, Khushwant Singh described his mistress Bhagmati as akin to the capital: both are unattractive and detestable, yet their roughness on surface conceals a seductive charm underneath. It is difficult to keep away from both for long. The mystery of Delhi never ceases to surprise even the most illustrious sons and daughters of ...more

 

Indirect tax collection down, direct tax kitty is marginally up

Reflecting dull manufacturing activities, indirect tax receipts growth has been below par while direct tax collection growth has been in double figures in the April-December period of this financial year. An...more

Qui est Charlie?

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Saving the girl child from the society

Now raising concern on the dwindling sex ratio, prime minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Beti...More