Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa.
Make in India needs policy support for access to markets.
The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.
India's first women's frisbee team is up for the challenge as the World Ultimate and Guts Championship beckons.
It's time the government accepts that Digital India is too distant.
Without cash flows, one can hardly aspire to better living conditions.
A basic problem is that the cost of spectrum and licences relative to earnings is too high.
Examples of coordinated initiatives.
Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days
Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in America, for a long time.
India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.
Saina Nehwal's wish to be in her home team came true as Hyderabad Hotshots bought the Indian star for USD 120,000 but world number one Lee Chong Wei proved to be the costliest, going to Mumbai Masters for USD 135,000 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League's players auction on Monday.
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