Farmers and the poor stand to gain irrespective of who wrests power. The biggest losers will be loan defaulters-on-the-runA closer review of the manifestos show many others who are poised to win and some who may end up losers. Here’s a quick snapshot
3 min read11 Apr 2019They should have a healthy mix of long-term goals and short-term agendas
4 min read30 Nov 2018BJP and Congress have promised free wi-fi internet services in all colleges and universities, apparently to cash in on the 'Digital India' wave
2 min read12 Feb 2017The plea alleges non-compliance by the Election Commission of SC's directions to frame guidelines against promising freebies in election manifestos
1 min read3 Feb 2017Whatever the hue of the new government, it can afford to ignore the role of foreign policy only at the cost of its domestic agenda.
3 min read14 Apr 2014Parties must make their stands clear on issues that have the power to hurt or heal tens and hundreds of millions of citizens
4 min read27 Mar 2014Parties turn to election manifestos to reach out to public even as EC brings them within the ambit of model code
6 min read12 Mar 2014Manifestos should be approached as constructive blueprints of a country’s future instead of as merest lip service
3 min read29 Aug 2013Climate debuts in polls, but little policy impact
3 min read13 May 2009The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared