In his first interview since becoming the chief economic advisor, Arvind Subramanian agrees the Narendra Modi government has taken some initial steps to revive private investments but says many more measures would be required to restore macroeconomic stability - reining in inflation and fiscal deficit - and bring the economy back on high-growth path. Subramanian, who has earlier worked in the research department of the International Monetary Fund, tells IMF Survey, an online magazine of IMF, that the Gujarat model is to be replicated across India but there also are macroeconomic problems at the national level that need to be addressed.
He said that non-ideological opportunistic coalitions always get trapped within their own contradictions.
The head of the Congress's first family has never been an astute politician, points out Amulya Ganguli.
Dr H S Chhabra outlines what you must know about your spinal cord and how to protect it.
The clinic all existing government guidelines were being followed in the use of stem cell therapy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi as India celebrates the 72nd Independence Day. This is Modi's fifth and final address as PM in the current tenure. During his speech, Modi reflected on the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance government and presented a report card of his four-year tenure. Here are the main takeaways from his address:
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Saturday said there was no question of a hung Parliament after the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Notwithstanding the "advice" given by the police to wear sari inside 'girbh griha' of the temple, the woman activist entered the inner sanctum in salwar kameez though some priests and devotees tried to block her way.
'Now, I am receiving so much love. Producers can rely on me now.'
Dakhinaray -- who had been suffering from paralysis since an accident about two months ago -- died in Orali village in Keonjhar district of Orissa on Monday.
'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'
The stormy monsoon session of Parliament came to an end on Thursday, becoming a virtual washout and delaying legislations which could not be passed because of continuous acrimony.
A strong investment recovery is essential for India to sustain high GDP growth rates in the medium term
If the government does not allow the Opposition a few victories, then it is opening the door to paralysis and an entrenched culture of confrontation.
'We can only hope that the government has finally 'got it' and will stay focused on improving productivity, demand, and governance,' says Debashis Basu.
'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'
Parker was charged by the FBI last month with felony civil rights abuse.
His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.
Narendra Modi is squandering a mandate for change on feeble, unimaginative incrementalism.
India's GDP growth will be 7.5% this year: Jaitley
'Tinkering will not do. Merely staggering spectrum dues comes nowhere near solving the problem,' cautions Rahul Khullar.
He also said that post demonetisation, black money, which was part of a parallel economy, has now become part of the formal system.
The 'partial withdrawal' is however allowed only after 10 years of contribution by the subscriber, said the draft guidelines by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.
"We are trying to transform India's economy where there is a premium on honesty... We switched over from a system which promotes it (corruption, dubious political funding, bribery) into a more ethical system which the developing economies in the world has followed," Jaitley told Times Now.
Experts believe there are more such decisions in the offing, which along with a recovery in economic growth and India Inc.
Sitting cross-legged for several hours can lead to prolonged compression of the peroneal nerve which could lead to numbness or weakness in the foot, says Dr Miten Sheth.
World number nine tennis player Tomas Berdych has said he is undecided whether to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics because of health fears over the Zika virus.
Kanubhai was a former NASA scientist and was famously captured in a photograph pulling Mahatma Gandhi's stave as he led the Salt Satyagraha at Dandi.
'Which path should Muslims take politically as they have been completely marginalised?'
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday mocked Maharashtra's Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan for not clearing pending files in time and not taking decisions promptly.
There will be many steps which will be taken outside the budget.
However, economic growth in five years of the UPA and NDA cannot be compared because of the now complex back series data, reports Indivjal Dhasmana.
India needed more specialists within government
After books by a former media adviser to the Prime Minister and a top bureaucrat, a member of the outgoing Planning Commission has added grist to the mill saying it was Sonia Gandhi who called the shots on all appointments and policies of UPA governments.
When a university allows a small group of students to prevent classes being held; when the professor selected to hold those classes gives up and goes back to his hometown; what conclusion can be drawn, asks Jyoti Punwani.
All investment decisions can be distorted by your own biases. Understand your biases and make informed decisions.
'Nationalism built on divisiveness cannot strengthen the country, or help the economy improve its performance,' points out T N Ninan.
Jaitley asserted that the party has become the central pole of Indian politics.
Defence minister claims MoD 'alive and kicking' after 'getting the weeds out'.
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