Gujarat vote: first step to Modi-Gandhi face-off?
NEW DELHI - Gujarat will hold a potentially game-changing vote on Thursday that could help decide whether Chief Minister Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi, scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, becomes India's next prime minister.
Government raises $1.1 billion in NMDC share sale
MUMBAI - India raised $1.1 billion selling a stake in miner NMDC Ltd in a fillip for its efforts to rein in a widening fiscal deficit through sales of state assets.
Security Council condemns N.Korea launch
The U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch and will continue discussions on how to respond to Pyongyang's violations of a U.N. ban on North Korean ballistic missile development, the council president said. Full Article | Related Story
Ravi Shankar, a song more felt than heard
The sitar master will remain one of the brightest stars in the musical sky but his melodies likely will be too faint to hear in his homeland, writes Shashank Chouhan. Full Article | Related Story
Facebook unveils new privacy controls
Facebook began rolling out a variety of new privacy controls on Wednesday, the company's latest effort to address user concerns about who can see their personal information on the world's largest social network. Full Article
Egypt opposition calls off referendum boycott
Egypt's liberal and secular opposition said it would back a "no" vote in a referendum on a divisive new constitution promoted by Islamist President Mursi, calling off a boycott. Full Article
Spears, Swift are top-earning women in music
Pop star Britney Spears edges past Taylor Swift to claim the title of top-earning woman in music after bringing in an estimated $58 million from her album, endorsements and a perfume in the past year, says Forbes. Full Article
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Spotlight on lobbying in India
Working out a framework under which lobbying can be monitored is essential. But it depends on whether India’s political class has the will to bring it out in the open, making the practice more transparent, writes Ankush Arora. Full Article | Related Story
An affordable house for Mr Aspirer
Can the aspirations of 100 million people be ignored? It is important to distinguish between affordable housing and low-cost housing. While the latter — primarily targeted towards the economically weaker sections of society — has been the largely driven by the government for welfare purposes, the former represents a sustainable business model for private developers. Full Article
Narendra Modi, the BJP and the PM's chair
The BJP's choice for prime ministerial candidate seems to have narrowed to Narendra Modi, considering his performance in Gujarat where he has brought uninterrupted power supplies, smooth roads and a flood of investment. He also enjoys the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. But what if the scars of the Gujarat riots return to haunt Modi? Full Article
Regulating journalism won’t cure problems that ail the press
Journalism, like most other professions, attracts its share of arrogant jerks. But allowing governments to regulate how journalists do their jobs is the first step toward making sure that journalists commit the worst possible offenses available to them. Full Article
Political Pulse & India's Road to Reforms
With the UPA government having won a parliament vote allowing foreign supermarkets into the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will now try to press ahead with more reforms, including freeing up a cash-strapped insurance sector. Reuters India brings you the latest updates from the world of politics and reforms in this section. Full Coverage
Honour killings, diktats throw spotlight on India's "Taliban" councils
They are illegal, undemocratic and widely vilified for their regressive decrees against women - so much so that human rights activists call them the "Taliban of India". Full Article
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