Jaitley’s budget prepares India for a big take off

Announcing a budget aimed at high growth finance minister Arun Jaitley delivered his first full-year budget with proposals to boost investment and benefits to ordinary people. "India is about to take off," Jaitley said as growth would accelerate to 8-8.5% in the fiscal year starting in April. “The world is predicting that this is India's chance to fly."...more

 

Budget extends financial inclusion, banks get big boss

What can be seen as a major step in making ‘financial inclusion’ a reality, finance minister Arun Jaitley announced in budget of 2015 the creation of MUDRA Bank to refinance microfinance institutions under a Prime Ministerial scheme....more

After mobile number portability Trai goes for cut in roaming charges

After announcing pan-India mobile number portability, the telecom regulator has proposed cut in roaming tariffs. “Through the Amendment Order, the Authority intends to reduce the ceiling tariffs for national roaming services,&...more

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Be frugal and thrive in Delhi

Manoj Kumar starrer Roti Kapda Aur Makaan was set in the early seventies of Delhi. It was about a man, his family and their struggle to earn bare n...More

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We are on the road to autonomy: A Surya Prakash, chairman, Prasar Bharati

As the new chairman of Prasar Bharati, A Surya Prakash has a lot on his mind. From the '13,556 crore losses in 20...More

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How Modi’s smart cities vision is being diluted

Venkaiah Naidu is known for his plain speak and the union development minister displayed it in full measure recently ...More

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Public transport users more prone to air pollution hazards: CSE

Delhi is inhaling unacceptable levels of toxins. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has revealed shocking facts...More

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Rahul’s introspection attracts social world

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi  has taken leave from party affairs and the parliament ...More

 

Why Amartya Sen is refusing to lead Nalanda

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen believes that the government is trying to block his second term as cha...More

 

Bringing social change with social media

Isn’t it a bit ironic that while social media has been harnessed increasingly for achieving...More