The odd-even formula of traffic rationing is going to be implemented in Delhi in an effort to tackle the smog that has made it difficult to breath in the national capital. The Delhi government said it will impose the odd-even car ra
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a serious view of the “life-threatening high pollution” in Delhi/NCR, and has sought reports, within two weeks, from various union Ministries and the state governments of Delhi, Pun
The burning of stubble, the cut stalks left sticking out of the ground after the grain is harvested, has largely been blamed for the smog that has enveloped north India and left people
The directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption (DVAC), Tamil Nadu’s watchdog against corruption, seems to be working at a snail’s pace. Here is an egregious example. Tamil Nadu medical services corporation (TNMSC) had
In order to prevent victim-shaming of the rape and sexual assault survivors, there is a need for continuous sensitisation of the police staff, said retired IPS officer Meeran Borwankar, during the release of a report on victim-shaming
This NASA image only shows half the truth. People living in the Delhi NCR region are experiencing the real horror. Breathlessness, itchy eyes and sore throat are the immediate reactions. Only time will tell the long term effects of this deadly smo
A thirsty Chennai hopes for rains to get some respite. Though there was a downpour for more than a week, the four reservoirs that supply drinking water to Chennai have low level of water. Total reservoir capacity is 11,567 mi
There is speculation about ties improving between the BJP and the DMK after prime minister Narendra Modi met DMK supremo Karunanidhi at his Gopalapuram residence in Chennai on Monday. He also interacted with DMK working president MK Stalin.
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday batted for demonetisation, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called it a tragedy as November 8 marked a year since the note ban took place. “I bow to the people of India for steadfastly su
There has been a significant increase in the number of income tax payers following demonetisation that took place on November 8, 2016. The number of e-filed personal income tax returns (ITRs) filed from April 1, 2017 to August 5, 2017 ov
We recently witnessed the shameful spectacle of a tribal girl’s death from starvation due to her inability to link her Aadhaar to her ration card. Once the media got hold of the story, all persons involved in the reprehensible episode, fro
Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft, was in town to launch the Hindi, Telugu and Tamil versions of his autobiography `Hit Refresh` released on September 26. At an event hosted by Microsoft and HarperCollins India, he spoke about his book with Indian cri
The Asian Development Bank has suggested widening the scope of the electricity law so that India can better carry out cross-border trade. In its report –
Delhi is out of breath, yet again. The air quality in the Delhi NCR region dipped to a ‘severe’ level on Tuesday. The last time the air quality was severe in the region was on October 20, a day after Diwali. That happened despite the s
People using their debit or credit card to make payments at shops has become a common sight after demonetisation took place on November 8, 2016. At some places like the army CSD canteen, cash payment can no longer be done. Only card
Pradeep Gehlot’s voice trembles even now when he talks of his father Srikrishna Gehlot’s death four years ago of a complication he developed in his chest. “Father had only a mild chest pain and we took him to the M
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, a respected economist, had described demonetisation as a monumental management failure and prophesied that the rate of growth of national income, that is, the GDP of the country, can decline by about two perce
The idea of institutional arbitration has come to stay in India, said Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. “Enforcement is the cornerstone of any result that comes by arbitration by decree of a court. An award passed by institutiona
Campaigning in Himachal Pradesh early in November, prime minister Narendra Modi raised the pitch for good governance when he spoke about ridding the state of the five demons of mining mafia, forest mafia, tenders mafia, transfer mafia and drug maf
The November 8, 2016 announcement to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes did have a huge impact on the GDP, but it also left economists scratching their heads as they looked at numbers which were puzzling. Real GDP growth decli
