Liberal politics of Economic Survey 2011-12
The Economic Survey 2011-12 showcases the dividends of economic liberalisation started by the ruling party. But admits: growth is not possible …
Walk the village talk
After raising the political profile of village councils, government wants to downsize them
Crafty accounting
The budget projects a pro-poor image, while covertly playing to the market
Jharkhand proposes MGNREGA worker unions
Work demand under the rural employment programme is decreasing in the state
The panchayat outrage
It was a vote for self-governance, not self-determination. No panchayat election in the country ever created as much hype as that of Jammu and …
GDP ignores cost to the environment
Can this flawed measure of growth be reversed?
Inheritance of loss
Whatever the poverty line, 50 per cent people in India will remain poor
Poverty level will increase if health expenditure included
Planning Commission factors in less than one rupee a day as health expenditure in its affidavit to the apex court
Rights without benefits
Over 1.3 million tribals and forest dwellers have got rights over the land they had been using for years under the Forest Rights Act. This can, …
Environment Day: Green agenda for new government
Get the focus on environment and health, Mr Prime Minister