Lok Satta releases 'people's manifesto' for AP, Lok Sabha poll

Eradication of corruption, free healthcare, basic amenities, education for every student including computers literacy, formed the 12-point election manifesto of the Lok Satta Party for the general......

Mayawati gives marching orders to two more tainted ministers

A day after the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta recommended his dismissal on charges of owning disproportionate assets, Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday sacked Secondary Education Minister Rangnath......

Anna's problematic agenda: End of a grave crisis

Team Anna must show some humility instead of imposing its will on society. It doesn't hold a monopoly on understanding how to make governance more inclusive, clean and people-responsive. It must......

In PHOTOS: Hazare's army hits the streets again

On the eve of the second meeting of the joint Lokpal Bill drafting committee, social activist Anna Hazare's supporters held a rally across India on Sunday demanding early implementation of a strong......

Who will regulate the regulators?

It would be a good idea to create independent oversight committees for each regulatory institution and indeed, even for their appellate bodies, says A K Bhattacharya. Illustration: Dominic......

Pending insurance claims at ombudsman office is now a thing of the past

In the last three years, the office of the insurance ombudsman here has handled about 21,000 cases till now, and has reduced the backlog in a significant manner.   A K Dasgupta,......

The futility of real estate predictions

In opaque, complicated markets like real estate, its best to stay away from generalisations, says Manish Shah.Among the trickiest predictions to make is which way the property market will go.......

Indian airlines may lower cancellation charges

  Indian carriers on Friday agreed to consider lowering air ticket cancellation and date change charges, as the government decided to create ombudsmen at Delhi and Mumbai airports to redress......

D K Jain appointed BCCI ombudsman; to decide on Hardik-Rahul punishment

The Supreme Court appointed its former judge, Justice D K Jain, as the first court-appointed ombudsman for the Board of Control for Cricket in India.A bench comprising Justices S A Bobde and A M......

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy. Photograph: Cristiano Ronaldo/Twitter India went from a "sleeping giant" to a "passionate giant" by successfully hosting their maiden......