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Sanjeev Ahluwalia
About the AuthorSanjeev Ahluwalia
The writer is a former IAS officer, and a governance and economic regulation expert
    Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday announced setting up of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be called Bharat 22 to sell government stakes in 22 state-run and private firms under its $11.4 billion asset sale programme.Opinion
    Hard reforms vital, NDA needs to shun populism

    Good politics must also be good economics. Acting irresponsibly is not rational.

    9 Aug 2017 12:39 AM IST

    BJP logoOpinion
    The politics of religion

    Modern Indian, popular culture is syncretic but dominantly Hindu as best illustrated by Bollywood films.

    2 Aug 2017 12:44 AM IST

    Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita accepting greetings on being elected as the 14th President of India, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Template Rashtrapati

    Ram Nath Kovind, the BJP's nominee and the 14th President of India, is a perfect fit.

    21 July 2017 12:48 AM IST

    Parliament will now have to approve the Central GST and Integrated GST Bills and state assemblies will pass their own SGST Bills in order to roll out the new indirect tax structure from April 1, 2017.Opinion
    Power structure needs reform

    GST became a reality as a process of cooperative federalism was followed led by the finance minister.

    19 July 2017 12:43 AM IST

    The registration window for traders who failed to register for GST will open again on June 25.Opinion
    It's time to smile: GST to usher in a new era

    Consider, that the most vocal protests against GST have come from dry fruit traders, cloth merchants and jewellery...

    23 Jun 2017 1:03 AM IST

    Increase punishment for cow slaughter to life term, Rajasthan High Court recommends. (Representational Image)Opinion
    The cow, India's icon: Who'll pay the price?

    Neither modern education nor “development†has diminished the demand for prohibition of slaughter.

    3 Jun 2017 12:20 AM IST

    Amidst concern about robots replacing manual labour in the middle skill jobs, a report released by industry body Assocham along with global audit firm PwC has called for an overhaul of the education system to meet the emerging industry demand. (Representational image)Opinion
    A to-do list for govt to create more jobs

    Not only are human services more expensive, but they come with enormous social and economic costs.

    16 May 2017 3:07 AM IST

    Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Party leader Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Delhi gives Kejriwal a slap in the face

    Delhi has voted for the Modi magic to rub-off on them.

    27 April 2017 12:17 AM IST

    Niti AayogOpinion
    Niti Aayog's Vision 2032' disappoints

    The international experience amply demonstrates that high levels of growth come with the risk of increasing inequality.

    25 April 2017 12:35 AM IST

    A year after the state government banned plastic bags, cups and plates, the ubiquitous plastic has made a triumphant comeback.Opinion
    To protect consumers, focus on basics

    The Central government's role is to lead on innovations in better branding, labelling and disclosure norms, and update...

    19 April 2017 12:50 AM IST

    While the Maharashtra government is planning to bring in an Act banning naming of liquor shops after gods and goddesses, there is no such proposal to bring in a similar Act in Telangana. (Representational image)Opinion
    Tame killer highways, liquor ban just optics

    In the plains of India, most regular tipplers are men as drinking is done outside our homes.

    8 April 2017 12:23 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Basic income transfer: Modi's next big thing?

    PM Modi is not one to be hesitant about funding innovative ideas in the public interest.

    31 March 2017 12:09 AM IST

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