'Kofi Annan will be remembered more for his Nobel Prize and related glory rather than Rwanda and Volcker,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan with whom he worked in the UN.
These consistent performers are expected to maintain momentum.
The Delhi CM's principal secretary has been described as quick, decisive, and quite unlike a 'babu'.
For the CBI, crimes are likely to become more innovative, complex, driven increasingly by technology and transcending geographical boundaries, says Anil Kumar Sinha.
The court has also questioned Epic's assumption that Tata Consultacy Services used the information for the creation of a competitive product
Finalises blueprint to become pan-Indian dairy player; to set up plants in 6 states.
RJD president Lalu Prasad on Thursday said Railway Budget has cheated people as it has nothing to offer.
'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.
'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei
The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.
India already allows 100 per cent ownership of greenfield pharma businesses.
India's fiscal deficit trends are a bit like an alcoholic trying, unsuccessfully, to reform. Virtue does not last for too long, says Shankar Acharya.
Vinod Kumar, Tata Communication CEO has amazing business strategies to enhance topline.
She, however, preferred not to use the word 'Rohingya' and said 'we have urged that the situation be handled with restraint, keeping in mind the welfare of the population'.
The elements are all aligned to make India a global powerhouse, says IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde.
Act says remuneration to directors and key managerial personnel should involve a balance between fixed and incentive pay.
FY16 GDP growth was seen at 7.5%, against 8.1-8.5% earlier.
The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of India, as it seeks to bullet-proof the economy against sudden capital outflows
Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.
The delivery channel of India Post is being utilised primarily for small towns and cities.
Saudi Arabia's deep pockets and a strong financial system could help the country to ride out a low-price environment in order to protect its market share.
India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.
'The strategy has to be restoring order in one part and countering the very effective propaganda through a very nimble monitoring and response system,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, who retired as the General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps.
From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.
Since many of Modi's urban policies were initiated in Ahmedabad, the city may act as a template to examine what can be expected in a country that is witnessing the biggest migration from rural to urban areas in the world
The government is looking at building by-laws and floor area ratio so that you can build up instead of out, thus requiring less land.
Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable
GoAir hopes to fly 15 million passengers by 2016-17, serve 30 destinations, up from 21 now, and will largely remain a domestic airline.
An estimated $344 billion has been illegally removed from the Indian economy between 2002 and 2011
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.
Trump's diatribe against India in his speech on the Paris Agreement is hard to explain, especially when a Modi-Trump meeting is supposedly on the cards, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.
'China is where the action is, and from where new ideas ('String of Pearls', 'One Belt, One Road') emanate.' 'The Belt-and-Road initiative alone is unmatched in its sweeping dimensions,' says B S Raghavan.
Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.
China has relaxed its one-child policy and further freed up markets in order to put the world's second-largest economy on a more stable footing.
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The ball is now in the Reserve Bank of India's court to lift up demand, says Ajay S Shriram.
The party said that the Delhi cricket body had become a den of corruption during Jaitley's 13-year rule.
A government report revealed that fake companies floated with fake addresses, issued fake GST invoices and generated fake e-way bills, with fake vehicle registration details without supplying any goods causing huge loss to the exchequer.
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