The writer was Union law minister from May 2009 to 2011.
Fundamental changes are needed to quicken the emergency response of the administration and increase its effectiveness to meet a crisis situation
Sun, Apr 25, 2021Instead of passing on the benefit of low crude price to consumers, fuel is being brutally taxed by the present regime. Today, India has one of the highest rates of taxes on both petrol and diesel.
Tue, Feb 23, 2021The Union Budget’s proposal to issue sovereign bonds is ill-thought out, will make Indian economy susceptible to global headwinds
Wed, Jul 17, 2019The one area where the BJP government has failed to imitate the UPA government is in its commitment to uphold democracy by supporting people-centric initiatives.
Fri, Jan 11, 2019Crucial learning schemes, from school to college, can be traced back to Rajiv Gandhi’s initiatives.
Wed, Aug 22, 2018Government’s handling of the constitutional amendment bill has set up a face-off between executive and judiciary.
Tue, Aug 19, 2014State funding of elections has been discussed for years. Can we make it work?
Mon, Mar 07, 2011Why the disqualification of legislators on grounds of defection should be decided by president/governor on the advice of the EC.
Sat, Oct 23, 2010In this article to 'The Indian Express',Law Minister explains why we should value supremacy of the Constitution.
Thu, Sep 30, 2010In this 'Express' article,Law Minister explains why we should value supremacy of the Constitution.
Thu, Sep 30, 2010How the next generation of legal reforms must be to internationalise legal education....
Mon, Jul 26, 2010The Indian economy is powering ahead,as most recent indicators reveal....
Mon, Jun 21, 2010The Mahabharata,together with the Ramayana,is one of the greatest stories ever told. These two epics have influenced norms,values and culture not just in India,but elsewhere in Southeast Asia too....
Sat, May 29, 2010Successive bands of foreigners — Greeks, Parathions, Scythians and Turks (Kushanas) — came as invaders and were ultimately absorbe...
Tue, Jan 28, 2003