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Shaji VikramanMay 20, 2015
Express Economic history series- 3: How ‘draconian’ FERA clause triggered flush of retail investors Subscriber Only
The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, or FERA, of 1973 came in the backdrop of major inflationary pressures and an uncertain outlook on exports.
Divya AMay 20, 2015
Click & Fly to India Subscriber Only
E-tourist visa, or e-TV, is an electronically obtained travel permit that a tourist visiting India can apply for, without having to visit the concerned Indian Embassy or High Commission.
Monojit MajumdarMay 19, 2015
Arun Jaitley had said it is a serious question in a parliamentary democracy wherein the wisdom of a directly elected house is questioned repeatedly by the indirectly elected house.
Ashutosh BhardwajMay 19, 2015
Explained: How, Why and What Next of the Maoist Story Subscriber Only
According to Home Ministry figures, from 2008-14, 992 LWE cadres were killed, 13,657 were arrested, 2,608 surrendered.
Kavitha IyerMay 19, 2015
Legacy of Aruna Shanbaug explained: Debate on right to die, accountability for life lost Subscriber Only
Aruna’s story also has a legacy, by omission, to state accountability for rape victims.
Shyamlal YadavMay 18, 2015
Namami Gange: In The Name of Ganga Subscriber Only
Shyamlal Yadav outlines the national effort to clean the holy river, its history, and what has changed.
May 18, 2015
Explained: Money Bill Subscriber Only
What is a money bill, where do the two houses stand vis-à-vis money bills, and why is this being debated?
Praveen SwamiMay 18, 2015
The deal, thus, could potentially open the road to civil war, or something resembling it.
Varinder BhatiaMay 18, 2015
Under scanner in Gurgaon Sec 83 Subscriber Only
Colony licences issued in Sector 83 of Gurgaon are now under scrutiny. Varinder Bhatia explains what the sector meant to real estate players.
Abantika GhoshMay 15, 2015
Why treating 16-18-year-olds — even those accused of heinous crimes — as adults remains problematic.
Johnson T.A.May 15, 2015
Explained: Some loans in Jayalalithaa order, not in table Subscriber Only
At least half-a-dozen loans, adding up to Rs 11 cr, do not find mention in the list on P 852 of order.
Appu Esthose SureshMay 15, 2015
Explained: The Ranjit Sinha logbooks Subscriber Only
What were the meetings that the former CBI Director had that the Supreme Court has deemed inappropriate and fit for investigation? APPU ESTHOSE SURESH recalls the case of the visitors’ books.
Shruti SrivastavaMay 15, 2015
Explained: Targeting illegal wealth through new Benami law Subscriber Only
A Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act was passed in 1988 to put an end to such transactions, and to empower the government to recover such property.
Samudra Gupta KashyapMay 14, 2015
Satra Sutra Subscriber Only
A Vaishnav satradhikar has quit celibacy. Samudra Gupta Kashyap describes this Assam institution.
Sriram VeeraMay 14, 2015
Why Andrew Strauss chose to be flinty-eyed and look ahead Subscriber Only
It is sad that Kevin Pietersen, a great batsman, will never play another international match. But there are reasons why this had to happen.
Shaji VikramanMay 14, 2015
Brics & Mortar Subscriber Only
Shaji Vikraman tells the story of the new Development Bank to be headed by K V Kamath.
Maulshree SethMay 14, 2015
Project Amethi: Much trying, some hits, mostly misses Subscriber Only
Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Centre’s 'politics of revenge' has crippled development projects in Amethi.
Sushant SinghMay 13, 2015
India and China: The State of Play Subscriber Only
As PM Narendra Modi leaves on a crucial visit to China tomorrow, Sushant Singh lists what’s top of mind in both New Delhi and Beijing.
Amitabh SinhaMay 13, 2015
One ‘Great Quake’ a year, and it hasn’t come yet Subscriber Only
Experts have been warning that a catastrophic ‘Great Earthquake’ is due in the Himalayas any time.
Shubhangi KhapreMay 13, 2015
Report of CAG returns focus to Controversy And Gadkari Subscriber Only
Shubhangi Khapre on the row that has been stalling Parliament.
Shaji VikramanMay 13, 2015
The Treasury Bills lesson: It helps to be non-adversarial Subscriber Only
A return to the non-adversarial relationship that prevailed then could help script another landmark agreement this time too.
Express News ServiceMay 12, 2015
The Chinese manja is becoming a death trap for birds that get entangled in them.
May 12, 2015
The Young Mizo Association has a member in virtually every Mizo home, and combines aggressive social activism with counselling for addicts.
Praveen SwamiMay 12, 2015
Pakistani chopper downing: Hit or Miss? Subscriber Only
Pak Taliban have claimed they brought down the army helicopter on May 8 — a claim that the Pak army rejects. Praveen Swami examines.
Shruti SrivastavaMay 12, 2015
GST: Most important tax reform since 1947? Subscriber Only
The Bill has been described as a reform measure of unparalleled importance in independent India. But several challenges remain. Shruti Srivastava explains.
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