Opnions
THE GREAT DEREGULATION LIE — "MARKET-LINKED" PRICES THAT NEVER GO DOWN
On October 19, 2014, the Narendra Modi government announced with great fanfare that petrol and diesel prices would henceforth be "deregulated" and linked to international market prices. It sounded like a reform. It turned out to be a one-way valve — open to price hikes, permanently sealed against price cuts. The Tax Heist of 2014–2016: The evidence is damning and in the public domain. Between June 2014 and October 2018, the retail selling prices did not adhere to changes in global crude oil prices. The global prices fell sharply between June 2014 and January 2016, and then subsequently
Grand start of Mata Narmada Parikrama 2026, but more promotion than devotion? Question of facilities, transparency, and values in front of historic faith
Jai Narmada Maa! The much-awaited commencement of the northward-flowing Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama (Mother Narmada Parikrama), which holds a revered place in India’s most sacred and historic religious traditions, began on March 19 and will continue until April 17. Every year, thousands of devotees participate in this spiritual pilgrimage to seek the blessings of Mother Narmada. This year as well, lakhs of devotees from across the country have gathered to take part in this holy journey, which is conducted between Rampura and Tilakwada in Narmada district. In Hindu scriptures, the Narm
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- Vadodara: Construction of a state-of-the-art school at Nimeta village completed 50%
