Lok Satta

In the midst of robust growth indicators, one issue which is causing concern is the black economy and the role of real estate in that. Some ...

The union government's announcement of the Rs.17,000 crore rehabilitation package for farmers in the 31 suicide-prone districts of AP, K...

Dear friends, The impact of economic liberalization on poverty levels in the country has been vigorously debated by economists and politicia...

The spate of brutal killings of Salva Judem members by Maoists in Chattisgarh and encounter deaths of Maoists in Andhra Pradesh expose the f...

Once again, cowardly and murderous terrorist groups attacked India's financial capital. Once again, the citizens of Mumbai, in the midst...

One of the great challenges in any society is increasing administered prices, or reducing subsidies in a politically palatable manner. All d...

T he redoubtable Economist (June 3rd - 9th, 2006), in a special report on Indian business, asks the provocative question: "Can India fl...

It is said that the way to hell is paved with good intentions. Well- intentioned, but unwise policies can devastate local economics. The pli...

T he recent CBI raids and allegations of disproportionate assets of a prominent Haryana politician to a tune of Rs. 1500 crore have barely e...

I n a democracy, elections are not merely about choosing representatives and deciding which party should be entrusted with the responsibilit...

Dear friends, The recent debate generated by the proposal to reserve 27% seats in Union educational institutions for backward classes has pr...

As part of the Praja Rajyam program to create a new political culture, Lok Satta teams toured six districts of Srikakulam, Vishakapatnam, Vi...