Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

The Chinese Communist Party held its Sixth Plenum from 8-11 November, and Chairman Xi Jinping used this choreographed political theater to further cement his status in the pantheon of Chinese......

'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

  'Everywhere our younger computer professionals are in the forefront, defending our national interest in every forum and keeping our flag flying high.' Cyber law and intellectual property......

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

'He needs to get out of the gate fast.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi after he took the oath of office, May 30, 2019. Photograph: Vijay Verma/PTI Photo "There is a long to-do list......

Bhushan Steel Case: Urgent Need For IBC Reforms

The Supreme Court's ruling in the BPSL case exposes deep flaws in the IBC's institutional framework and raises concern about judicial overreach, notes Rajeswari Sengupta. Illustration: Dominic......

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India. A group of government-appointed advisors has recommended sweeping......

How the Bankruptcy Bill will ease insolvency cases in India

The Bankruptcy Bill seeks to ensure predictability of outcome for creditors, it also proposes to reduce possible delays in several ways, notes Aparna Ravi. Last week, the Bankruptcy Law Reform......

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Moody's listed six agenda on the list of pending reforms -- land acquisition Bill, labour law reforms, significant infrastructure investment, tangible benefit from Make in India initiative, tax......