United Nations conference on trade and development (UNCTAD) has urged India to strengthen the database on software sector to facilitate informed policymaking. India can major role in helping other developing countries to develop the software indus
It’s 72 hours since anti-corruption activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal made one of the most awaited announcements this year, declaring the name of his political outfit at a packed media conference at the capital’s Constitution
After months of calm in Saranda, Maoists have hit back threateni
Moody`s on Tuesday said India rating outlook is stable because of the country`s strong economic growth along with high savings and investment rates. "India`s Baa3 rating and stable outlook are supported by credit strengths which inclu
A week after two girls were arrested for a Facebook post on Mumbai shutdown for Bal Thackeray`s funeral, the Bombay High Court has transferred the magistrate who had sent them to judicial custody and later granted them bail. The transfer o
There is a chill in the air that announces the advent of winter, as I set off toward Jalhori village in Moupal mouza in the afternoon. The objective of my visit is to inspect the condition of toilets in the village. Jalhori is among the very few v
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and her Karnataka counterpart Jagadish Shettar will meet in Bangalore on Thursday in an effort to find a solution to the Cauvery water sharing row. The meeting comes after the Supreme Court yesterda
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said the proposed Bill on microfinance institutions will provide adequate legislative framework for development and regulation of the sector. The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulati
Out of power since 1995, the Congress is leaving no stone unturned to snatch the mandate from the Narendra Modi-led BJP in Gujarat and has fielded three sitting MPs for the upcoming assembly battle, banking on their `winnability`. Congress
More than 180 schools across five states are allowing caste or gender based discrimination over the last two years while serving the midday meal (MDM), says a status report of discrimination in schools. Reports, submitted by 41 independent
Today, the apex court is expected to decide on a public interest litigation dragging on since 2003 to bring down prices of essential medicines. Interest in the verdict spans well beyond the pharma sector. Surely, it’s being keenly wa
Amid a large gathering of supporters and a band singing “Desh ka neta kaisa ho, aam aadmi jaisa ho,” the Indian political spectrum got another political party, as Arvind Kejriwal and his team formally launched their Aam Aadmi Party (AA
Nearly 35 armed Maoists burned 4 dumpers and 2 JCBs (earthmovers used in construction) belonging to a contractor who is building a 16 km road from Chottanagra to Thalkobad in Saranda in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on Sunday night. The roa
Arvind Kejriwal on Monday formally launched his `Aam Admi Party`, saying now the fight will be between leaders and the common man who has been suffering for the past 65 years since Independence. Addressing an impressive gathering at Parlia
In a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the FDI in retail issue, government on Monday held an all-party meeting to find a way out amid Opposition demand for a discussion on it under the rules which entail voting. With the Oppositio
February 14 which is celebrated world over as a day of love is chosen by V-Day global activists to render deeper meaning to ‘love’ by campaigning against violence and for equality, justice and love. A movement that started off
I am three decade younger than octogenarian Ram Jethmalani and still do not qualify to be called young. Hence forgive me if I recount the past while exploring strange relationship between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the eminent lawyer. In 1989,
This morning, nearly every headline writer has informed us of the religion of the incoming Intelligence Bureau chief. Having written a few thousand headlines in an earlier life, I do appreciate the need to “sell” one’s ware. More
Violating the ceasefire yet again, Pakistan troops targeted 10 Indian forward posts by firing over 6000 rounds from heavy weaponry along the Indo-Pak border in Poonch district. The firing on Sunday night, which was the heaviest this year,
The DMK on Monday gave notice for a discussion in Lok Sabha on the 2G spectrum issue, on which it had come under a lot of flak, in the wake of claims made by former CAG official R P Singh. DMK leader T R Baalu has given the notice for a sp
