Andhra-based infra firm IVCL faces scrutiny after the tragedy. Sutanu Guru looks at the peculiar rise of 'infrastructure' companies rooted in Andhra Pradesh
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It is an opportune moment for policymakers to change their mindset and relentlessly use foreign money for India’s benefit just as the reverse occurred during British colonial rule
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If new Delhi plays its cards well, the combination of hard and soft power will finally allow India to punch at its true geopolitical weight. If it does that, India could well emerge as a pivotal power between the declining west and the emerging east
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Globalisation gets a boost with Vietnam embracing the US-led trans Pacific trade pact and Obama’s ice-breaking visit to Havana
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The constitution of an official sub-committee to study the issue of the 1% excise duty on jewellery will hopefully lead to a healthy and informed discussion on the unique structure of the industry, the nature of its product and the need for a sector-specific framework while implementing general taxes
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The Modi government is strong on ideas but weak on execution. Nothing demonstrates this more pointedly than tax
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The sudden turn of fortunes in weather can be attributed to the approach of a fresh western disturbance
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Today’s app ecosystem is designed to interrupt and instead of fostering productivity, generates toxic stress
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The digestive system becomes sluggish, and nutrients from food do not get absorbed as efficiently as when we were younger.
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Just to trigger a reaction I often ask people why their prayer should be answered. The usual response is that they have promised a large donation or given up alcohol or some such bribe.
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