PM’s plan for free gas connections is failing its objective – as government had been warned it would

A study commissioned in 2015 said that for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to succeed, the price of gas cylinders would have to be reduced.

Nitin Sethi

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Aroon Deep

· Jan 23, 2018 · 12:30 pm

The Indian telecom regulator’s net neutrality recommendations may be the strongest in the world

The proposals released on Tuesday ban discrimination in terms of price or speed, and demand greater transparency.

Aroon Deep

· Nov 29, 2017 · 10:30 am

Explained: What the US U-turn on net neutrality means and how it will affect India

The United States is set to repeal net neutrality safeguards, a decision that could affect internet users the world over.

Aroon Deep

· Nov 23, 2017 · 10:30 am

Swachh Bharat spent Rs 530 crore on publicity in three years – but little on grassroots awareness

An RTI application has found the scheme’s publicity budget is directed at TV and print ads.

Aroon Deep

· Nov 22, 2017 · 07:30 am

Indians are largely happy with democracy – but won’t mind being ruled by ‘experts’ or the military

Pew Global Attitudes survey finds over 50% of Indians approve of military rule and favour an unfettered ‘strong leader’.

Aroon Deep

· Nov 17, 2017 · 07:30 am

Now, even the fingerprints of urban Indians are failing during Aadhaar authentication

With Aadhaar verification being insisted upon for bank accounts, mobile numbers and income tax returns, even the affluent are feeling the pinch of exclusion.

Aroon Deep

· Nov 15, 2017 · 09:00 am

Flipkart’s digital wallet banks on not needing internet to take on Paytm (but there are glitches)

PhonePe’s new point of sale device is supposed to process payments without needing an internet connection.

Aroon Deep

· Nov 12, 2017 · 07:30 am

Despite some last-minute jitters, opinion polls and history suggest BJP on course to win in Himachal

PK Dhumal was named the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate with just eight days left to go before voting.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

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KA Aroon Deep

· Nov 05, 2017 · 07:30 am

Universities respond to Raya Sarkar’s list of alleged sexual predators: Mostly silence, some denials

Six institutions said there were no official complaints against their teachers. Three declined to confirm or deny.

Shreya Roy Chowdhury

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Aroon Deep

· Nov 04, 2017 · 09:00 am