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The girl who kicked up a storm
BY VINOD MIRANI
What is happening in Mumbai related to some film folks is of the never-before kind. Since the change of the dispensation in the Maharashtra secretariat in October last year, there has started a sort of conflict, if not a…
Remembering Monali Hota: A mother’s emotional tribute
By Rama Hota
To be in the company of Monali Hota (1970-2020), was to be in the presence of the divine. Monali had a beaming smile, generous words and genuine concern for everyone. Even when battling an aggressive illness, she delighted…
Centre’s GST default: Betrayal of federalism
Dr Santosh Kumar Mohapatra*
In the 41st GST council meeting held on August 27, via video conferencing, the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced that the central government was unable to pay the Goods and Services Tax (GST)…
Tax reforms: Not faceless but a humane face
By Dr. Santosh Kumar Mohapatra*
On August 13, unveiling new tax reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new platform; new tax reforms to ease the compliance burden for assessees and honour the honest taxpayers of the country and…
Adversity of pandemic opens an opportunity in capital market
By Vivek Pattanayak*
Pandemic has affected the global economy as a result IMF has predicted a global contraction of GDP by 4.9% or more, WTO predicts merchandise trade to reduce by 39%, ICAO estimates fall in passenger traffic by 59%…
Independence Day: Time to introspect
By Dr Santosh Kumar Mohapatra
Independence Day is annually celebrated on August 15 in India commemorating the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters, political leaders and citizens in order to liberate the country from imperial shackle…
Future of MSMEs in context of pandemic
By Vivek Pattanayak*
The contraction of the Indian economy would be much more than what was predicted on the eve of pandemic. A double-digit figure is being quoted now. It is pertinent to note that US which drives the world’s economy…
How many practise Rama’s ideals?
Dr Santosh Kumar Mohapatra*
The foundation laying ceremony for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been held on 5th August 2020. The bhoomi pujan began around noon with PM Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone of the temple…
Jhandi
By Arun K. Sahu*
"What are those flags?" I asked.
"They are in houses belonging to the Hindu faith." My young colleague replied.
"Why, Hindus?" I wondered.
"That's the practice here, Sir." He replied.
"Is there any religious…
Constitutional Position of CAG: Need for a multi-member body
By Vivek Pattanayak*
Evolution of office of audit can be traced back to the time of enactment of Government of India Act 1858 when after the British government decided to take over the governance of India from the East India company. The…
