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Modi's new message
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 25/05/2015
» Rattled by repeated opposition assertions that his government is an anti-poor and anti-farmer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a massive publicity blitz to make people aware of the achievements in his first year in office.
Rahul Gandhi chills in Thailand while party struggles
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 02/03/2015
» The embarrassment is mounting for India's opposition party as it heads into a pivotal showdown with the government minus its highest-profile figure. Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the Congress family dynasty, is taking an extended break in Thailand. Some say he's doing some soul-searching but others say he's just sulking at the way party elders treat him.
Double-edged sword
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 16/03/2015
» India's new Land Acquisition Bill, which has passed its first hurdle in Parliament, is likely to increase property prices further in the country.
Indian industry seeks tax breaks for explorers
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 02/03/2015
» Indian industrialists are pushing for tax breaks for oil and gas explorers to promote more activity in the sector.
Back to school
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 02/02/2015
» India is seeing a growing imbalance in its trade with Asean, Japan and South Korea because its businesses have been failing to take full advantage of free trade agreements. Low awareness among businesses of the potential of FTAs is one reason, and the government has decided that education is the answer.