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by nawabs
16 Mar 2015 21:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 141833

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Yeah doing normal BA is better than this. I had shifted from the science stream in school to this. I regret it now. The only worthwhile humanities subjects these days are Economics or Geography. Though this type of syllabus is not followed everywhere. Before joining Hindu, I had taken admission with...
by nawabs
16 Mar 2015 20:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 141833

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Well during my 1st year, we had 3 honors papers - Political Theory, Colonization and Nationalism in India and Indian Political Thought. Apart from that there was an interdisciplinary paper every year. We had to choose from a list which consisted of Gandhian studies, Environmental Studies, Citizenshi...
by nawabs
16 Mar 2015 20:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 141833

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Well it was nothing surprising about that political science student. During my first month at Hindu College, the number of times Manu was invoked by my Political Theory professor Mr Chandrachur as the very image of typical hindu male was nauseating. There was this guy from rural bihar who became the...
by nawabs
16 Mar 2015 19:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 141833

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

She is Paroma Ray from LSR college.
by nawabs
16 Mar 2015 14:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Finance Ministry notifies rollback rules for transfer pricing cases http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-ministry-notifies-rollback-rules-for-transfer-pricing-cases-115031600497_1.html Move could provide tax certainty for nine year period including four prior years, say c...
by nawabs
14 Mar 2015 19:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 636434

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

Theresa May (Home Secretary): Child abuse in the UK runs far deeper than you know http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11471282/Theresa-May-Child-abuse-in-the-UK-runs-far-deeper-than-you-know.html We already know the trail will lead into our schools and hospitals, our churches, our youth cl...
by nawabs
14 Mar 2015 19:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 141833

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Xpost Police Cover-up of Child Sex Abuse in Sheffield 'Bigger Than Rotherham' http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/03/13/police-cover-up-of-child-sex-abuse-in-sheffield-bigger-than-rotherham/ South Yorkshire Police has covered up abuse on a “massive” scale in the former industrial city turned multic...
by nawabs
14 Mar 2015 19:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 636434

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

Police Cover-up of Child Sex Abuse in Sheffield 'Bigger Than Rotherham' http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/03/13/police-cover-up-of-child-sex-abuse-in-sheffield-bigger-than-rotherham/ South Yorkshire Police has covered up abuse on a “massive” scale in the former industrial city turned multicultur...
by nawabs
09 Mar 2015 03:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/acquiring-irrigated-multi-crop-land-may-become-more-difficult-115030900008_1.html The government is considering various options to ensure the smooth passage of the controversial lan...
by nawabs
02 Mar 2015 13:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Monetary policy to now target inflation to be 6% by Jan 2016 http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/monetary-policy-to-now-target-inflation-to-be-6-by-jan-2016-115030200287_1.html The Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank have agreed to inflation rate targeting under which the apex ba...
by nawabs
28 Feb 2015 13:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Is this correct - service tax has been raised from 12.36% to 14% and there is an additional 2% swach bharat cess on services. Right?
by nawabs
21 Feb 2015 13:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

^^ Finally crossed the line. Speaks too much. This is when the gov. is being fiscally responsible and dealing properly with the issue of supply side constraints.
by nawabs
07 Feb 2015 15:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Inter-state panel to boost infra may be set up on Sunday http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/inter-state-panel-to-boost-infra-may-be-set-up-on-sunday-115020601731_1.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to announce an inter-state committee of secretaries to monitor major...
by nawabs
04 Feb 2015 20:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

RBI chief Raghuram Rajan says inflation still a concern http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cerc-proposes-round-the-clock-trading-on-power-exchanges-115020400877_1.html National Skill Development Policy to be ready in 6 months http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/national...
by nawabs
04 Feb 2015 02:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

RBI wants foreign investors to shift to long-term debt http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-wants-foreign-investors-to-shift-to-long-term-debt-115020301103_1.html Last year, the central bank barred Foreign Portfolio Investors from purchasing short-term govt securities “When w...
by nawabs
31 Jan 2015 02:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Do away with 777 obsolete Acts: PMO panel http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/do-away-with-777-obsolete-acts-pmo-panel-115013001623_1.html Maharashtra govt forms committee to push labour reforms http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/maharashtra-govt-forms-commi...
by nawabs
30 Jan 2015 23:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Centre plans social security net for unorganised sector workers http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/centre-plans-social-security-net/article6839526.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication The move extends crores of workers spread across the country...
by nawabs
30 Jan 2015 05:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Central Board of Direct Taxes asks officials not to pursue Vodafone-type tax cases http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/central-board-of-direct-taxes-asks-officials-not-to-pursue-vodafone-type-tax-cases/36705/?SocialMedia Cairn Energy, Shell and IBM are among at least a dozen ...
by nawabs
30 Jan 2015 01:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Law Commission for dedicated courts for commercial disputes http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/law-commission-for-dedicated-courts-for-commercial-disputes/article6835378.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication Report suggests 5 commercial divisions and 3...
by nawabs
28 Jan 2015 13:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 414249

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

The HLC report busts FCI myths http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/the-hlc-report-busts-fci-myths/35724/ The report of the high level committee (HLC) for restructuring of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) demolishes some of the myths that have perpetuated in the national psyche. ...
by nawabs
28 Jan 2015 03:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 414249

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

Soon, farmers can insure against losses from natural disasters http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/soon-farmers-can-insure-against-losses-from-natural-disasters-115012701405_1.html The Centre is devising an insurance product for farmers that will guarantee to make good their los...
by nawabs
22 Jan 2015 12:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Market competition as a poll plank http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/columns-market-competition-as-a-poll-plank/33364/ Prime minister Narendra Modi possibly is the first politician in independent India to promise ‘dynamic competition’ as a populist pre-poll sop. During his Ram Le...
by nawabs
22 Jan 2015 00:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Govt likely to begin quarterly job surveys from June-July http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-to-begin-quarterly-job-surveys-from-june-july-115012100767_1.html Labour market data are a key economic indicator that serves as a guide for monetary and fiscal policy. In India th...
by nawabs
19 Jan 2015 07:38
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 251873

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Are you a citizen or resident of India? http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/are-you-a-citizen-or-resident-of-india-115011900002_1.html One of the secretaries in the Union government grew agitated when it was pointed out to him that though he might be holding an Indian passport, ...
by nawabs
19 Jan 2015 07:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests (09-08-2014)
Replies: 661
Views: 110174

Re: Indian Interests (09-08-2014)

Are you a citizen or resident of India? http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/are-you-a-citizen-or-resident-of-india-115011900002_1.html One of the secretaries in the Union government grew agitated when it was pointed out to him that though he might be holding an Indian passport, ...
by nawabs
16 Jan 2015 07:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
Replies: 1620
Views: 460049

Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion

Petroleum ministry asks for money to fill strategic oil reserve http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/petroleum-ministry-asks-for-money-to-fill-strategic-oil-reserve-115011501134_1.html Taking advantage of falling global oil prices, India plans to start filling its strategic crude...
by nawabs
16 Jan 2015 07:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Bills to fix minimum wage, higher cap for bonus likely in Budget session http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/bills-to-fix-minimum-wage-higher-cap-for-bonus-likely-in-budget-session/article6792724.ece Government may bring two bills in budget session seeking to fix a benchmark for mini...
by nawabs
16 Jan 2015 06:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Public spending to drive infrastructure growth over medium term: Experts http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/public-spending-to-drive-infrastructure-growth-over-medium-term-experts-115011501241_1.html “Bulk of infrastructure financing for the medium-term has to come from the pub...
by nawabs
09 Jan 2015 15:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1806
Views: 417985

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

Seems the terrorists have taken hostages at a printing business in a town where they have been cornered. The whole town is under siege. Mobiles not working, schools closed with pupils still inside.
by nawabs
30 Dec 2014 19:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

So what has brought Indian inflation to 4.3 per cent? As has been mentioned umpteen times in this column, the primary determinant of inflation in India is not what the RBI does, but what the Central government (ministry of agriculture) does. The last minimum support price (MSP) increase by the UPA ...
by nawabs
26 Dec 2014 14:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1297354

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

China challenges India's polished diamond throne http://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/china-challenges-india-s-polished-diamond-throne-114122600048_1.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who comes from Gujarat where the polishing industry is centred, has answered calls to bolster the diam...
by nawabs
26 Dec 2014 14:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

China challenges India's polished diamond throne http://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/china-challenges-india-s-polished-diamond-throne-114122600048_1.html India's long-held position as the world's top diamond polisher is being challenged by soaring output from China, compelling the sout...
by nawabs
14 Dec 2014 13:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Rajan sings a different tune, pitches for 'Make for India' http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rajan-sings-different-tune-pitches-for-make-for-india-114121200455_1.html Amid the slowing of the world economy, Rajan on Friday cautioned the government against too much focus on merc...
by nawabs
12 Dec 2014 19:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

October IIP tanks 4.2% while November CPI moderates to 4.38% http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/iip-tanks-4-2-while-inflation-moderates-to-4-38-114121200873_1.html Contrary to expectations the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) contracted by 4.2% in the month of October. Manu...
by nawabs
04 Dec 2014 20:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Reforms galore in shipping sector : Major ports regulator on way out; rates to be market-based In the first instance of a government winding down a sectoral regulator, the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) will soon be disbanded, leaving major ports free to set market-driven rates. The governm...
by nawabs
29 Nov 2014 23:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 473726

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Green law to subsume existing authorities mooted http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/green-law-to-subsume-existing-authorities-mooted-114112900772_1.html A committee set up to review laws related to protection of environment and forests, headed by former Cabinet secretary T S R ...