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Barking up the wrong tree?

Above:The new rules for breeding are detailed, exigent and may not be cost-effective as a business or a hobby. Photo: UNI Many pet lovers and breeders find the new Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ...

Gorkhaland Movement: Towards Complete Chaos

Above: Protests continue for a separate Gorkha state There is more to the latest agitation for statehood than culture and language. Is there also the need to divert attention from the misappropriat...

The truth about trans fats

Above: Dr. Fred Kummerow sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop blaming saturated fat for heart disease, and remove trans fats from processed foods. He died on June 2, 2017 In his lawsu...

GST: Taxing Times Ahead

Above: Many people think GST is good in theory but will be chaotic in practice Is the new tax regime introduced by the government a big bang reform similar to the one introduced by the Congress in ...

Prohibition in Kerala: Let the Good Times Roll

The Left government’s new liquor policy relaxes harsh restrictions imposed to curb the consumption of alcohol. While many are celebrating, others are calling it an anti-people and regressive move ~By...

Non-Performing Assets: Money Down the Drain

Indian banks are saddled with bad loans of over Rs 9.64 lakh crore. Could these have been avoided if due diligence of environmental and social risks of the projects had been done? ~By Ramesh MenonH...

Cabs owners will now have to show parking space for new registration

~By Mrinal Verma Data uploaded onto its website by the Transport Department of the Government of NCT shows an alarming rise in the number of taxi cabs in the area. It also brings to light the parki...

Plastic Rice: Any Grain of Truth Here?

There have been rumours of plastic rice doing the rounds in social media. But with India being a major exporter of rice, should one give credence to such news?  ~By Papia SamajdarOn June 3, complai...

CJI JS Khehar: A Judge in a Hurry

During his eight-month tenure, the chief justice adopted novel and clever ways to bring down the pendency of cases and constituted vacation benches to hear cases ~By Mary Mitzy Chief Justice of Indi...

Seeds of Discontent

The simmering anger among farmers led to huge loan waivers. But this would impoverish the state governments. Instead, they should check the volatility in prices and have policies to improve farmer inc...

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