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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 16 Mar 2015 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
MUDRA Bank: A catalyst for India's 10% GDP growth
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
- 18 Feb 2015 19:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Swine Flu Monitor for India
- Replies: 149
- Views: 27537
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 02 Feb 2015 16:43
- 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
Regulators mull IFSC norms; Gujarat's GIFT City may be first
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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. ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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, ...
- 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, ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 16 Jan 2015 06:21
- 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
Wrong thread
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...