Shouldn't “fixing the delivery system” itself be one of the central planks of second-generation reforms, asks Ramesh Ramanathan.

A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India reveals blatant procedural and legal non-compliance in respect of compensatory afforestation work in Himachal Pradesh. Himanshu Upadhyaya summarises the findings.

Through his new book, Arvind Verma makes a positive contribution to police scholarship. Some of Verma's analysis is in sharp contrast to prevalent wisdom which ignores the negative role of police leadership in the current system. K S Subramanian reviews The Indian Police: A Critical Evaluation.

A trickle-down approach that sees justice through the lens of economic growth is the basis for many of its arguments, omissions and conclusions. As a result, it is of use mainly to practitioners of the law, who encounter some of the issues raised in detailed ways. Bikram Jeet Batra reviews Judicial Reforms in India: Issues and Aspects.

Allegedly in the midst of a major reform effort, the Uttar Pradesh healthcare system shows itself to be woefully unprepared for an outbreak of dengue. Abhijit Das reports.

In the tribal villages of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, committed social workers are improving the health and lives of mothers and children by spreading awareness about their special needs. Dilnaz Boga brings you their stories.

Findings of a unique apolitical initiative that brings farmers from the Cauvery basin together indicate that a fair distress-sharing formula may not be as elusive as it seems. Shamala Kittane reports.

A new publication released by a leading UN research organisation shows that municipal water utilities may make efficiency gains and meet increasing water demand by innovative revenue collection and limited private sector participation. Researchers studied 4 cities in Maharashtra. Surekha Sule reports.

अगर उनकी पत्नी डिंपी महाजन उनके खिलाफ घरेलू हिंसा एक्ट के तहत शिकायत दर्ज कराती हैं तो राहुल को हवालात की हवा भी खानी पड़ सकती है।

जब ये सेलेब्रिटीज पुलिस या कोर्ट कचहरी के चक्कर में पड़ते हैं तब भी इनका अंदाज निराला ही होता है।

रंगीन दुनिया की चमक में अपने रिश्ते से सेलिब्रीटीज कई बार इतने दूर हो जाते हैं कि उन्हें कुछ पता ही नही चल पाता। साल 2010 में कई सेलिब्रिटीज ने रिश्तों में खटास की वजह से अलग होने का रास्ता चुना।

साल 2010 अब विदा होने वाला है। पूरी दुनिया साल 2011 के स्वागत में जुटी है। जबकि साल 2010 को आसानी से भुलाया नहीं जा सकता है।

इससे पहले दोपहर को राजस्व खुफिया निदेशालय की टीम ने मुंबई में राहत फतेह अली खान से जुड़ी कुछ इवेंट मैनेजमेंट कंपनियों के ठिकानों पर भी छापा मारा था।

उनका पासपोर्ट और अन्य कागजात राजस्व खुफिया निदेशालय ने जब्त कर लिए हैं इसलिए राहत वापस पाक नहीं जा पाएंगे। राहत को 17 फरवरी को दोबारा पूछताछ के लिए हाजिर होने को कहा गया है।

तीसरा सालाना गोल्डन केला अवॉर्ड समारोह गुड़गांव के एंबियंस मॉल में संपन्न हुआ। इस समारोह में बॉलीवुड के सबसे खराब और बकवास फिल्मों और किरदारों को सम्मान दिया गया।

प्रकाश झा की फिल्म आरक्षण उत्तर प्रदेश के बाद अब पंजाब और आंध्र प्रदेश में भी 12 अगस्त को रिलीज नहीं होगी।

टैक्स चोरी से लेकर क्राइम की गतिविधि तक या फिर निजी रिश्तों का विवाद। दक्षिण भारतीय फिल्मों में विवादास्पद होने की घटना आम हो चली है। हाल ही के दिनों में इस तरह के केस एक के बाद एक सामने आए हैं।

पहली बार नहीं हुआ है कि किसी सितारे पर रोड एक्सीडेंट के आरोप लगे हैं। पहले भी कई सितारों पर हिट एंड रन के आरोप लगे हैं। इनमें से सबसे चर्चित मामला खुद सलमान खान का ही है।

साल 2012-13 में अब तक यूं तो बॉलीवुड में कई फिल्में रिलीज हुईं लेकिन कुछ फिल्में ऐसी रहीं जो अपने विवाद की वजह से सुर्खियों में रहीं। आइए नजर डालते हैं ऐसी ही कुछ कंट्रोवर्शियल फिल्मों पर।

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Beginning this week with the Brics summit at Fortaleza and Brasilia in Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a packed foreign policy schedule over the next two months.

Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has advised Indian students stranded in the US due to the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions to use the occasion to think how they could be a productive and positive addition to the society. During a virtual interaction, she compared the Indian students' experience to her being in space in a spacecraft “where you don't get to go, see your family and friends and give them a real hug.”

India reforms only in a crisis, has been the succour economists have proffered in gloomy Covid times. The Uttar Pradesh government has done well to set the ball rolling by approving an ordinance exempting businesses...

In the latest meme posted from the official Instagram handle of Mumbai police, a scene from the movie The Godfather is seen.

Vodafone Idea, formerly known as Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd, had however sought Rs 4,759.07 crore in tax refund from for AYs - 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.

Chief Economic Adviser K Subramanian said policy making in India happens throughout the year, coming up with a separate budget may only be a legal way to go about it.

Moody's Investors Service on Friday said the negative outlook on India's rating reflects increasing risks that GDP growth will remain significantly lower than in the past and partly hints at weaker policy effectiveness to address economic and institutional issues.

French Tennis Federation announced that all ticket holders for the French Open will be refunded.

Disha Patani recently shared a funny video on social media in which she talks about relationships. Check it out.

Recently, when pictures of Jasleena Matharu sporting vermillion and dressed as a new bride surfaced on the Internet, netizens started speculating if she tied the knot with Anup Jalota.

Chitrangada Singh talked about facing casting couch in an interview. The actress opened up about losing jobs as she refused to give in.

Apple was all set to launch the new AirPods this year but has delayed its release owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

WeChat developer Tencent, however, downplayed the report saying all content shared among international users is private and not used surveillance purposes.

Rajneeti: A Biography of Rajnath Singh written by Gautam Chintamani chronicles the fifty-year long political journey of Singh from a Swayamsevak in the RSS to the defence minister of India.

Alphonso Davies, who started his life in a refugee camp in Ghana, said it would be disastrous if coronavirus reaches any of the world's many refugee camps.

Inter Miami were one of four MLS franchises to have players working out at their training facilities for the first time since the league was suspended due to Covid-19.

Ferrari came out to refute report that they are leaving F1 if a proposed budget cap for 2021 was set too low and said that they remain committed to Formula One.

At least 29 Rohingya refugees from a fishing boat floating in the Bay of Bengal for weeks have landed on an island in southern Bangladesh. The refugees, including 15 women and six children, landed on Bhasan Char island on Saturday and are believed to be from one of several boats stuck at sea.

The incident occurred late evening on Wednesday and the accused, Ram Vilas Rajbhar (42), was arrested within hours, they said.

Gokhale, the prime minister said, also provided exemplary leadership to India's freedom movement and made 'outstanding contributions towards education and social empowerment.'

In a letter to the Mayor, BJP leader Sanjay Waghule alleged that there was no transparency in the civic body's coronavirus relief activities, which is why party corporators would not make any contribution to the fund.

Retnamswamy is the second person of Indian origin to be remanded at the IMH for psychiatric evaluation after the incident involving face masks.

The top court had said to 'ensure a level playing field' among the contesting political parties in 2019 Lok Sabha polls and by-election in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, it has directed the poll panel to allot a common free symbol to the group.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan discussed the coronavirus lockdown in India and its economic impact.

A freewheeling interview, some banter thrown in, and careful attention to the fact that no personal attacks on PM Narendra Modi are made while questioning the government over the coronavirus pandemic crisis was the template of Gandhi's press conference.