Hosted by *Khushi Kabir*, social activist, feminist and environmentalist, Dhaka. Bangla tribute to Lata Mangeshkar by *Sohana Ahmed*
How can Indian government increase revenue and reduce poverty?
India is a nation where, under current laws, only 3 percent of the citizens need to file an income tax return, and only 1 percent is actually found to annually have earned a taxable income. The majority of Indians, who are engaged in agriculture, are not required to pay income tax at all
In a world heading for stagflation, can India remain immune?
The political instability in a large and industrialized state like Maharashtra is not helping. Instability means inaction or even paralysis in decision making, since policy makers are distracted in tackling the political situation
Why the world is applauding Dhaka over the Padma bridge
The Padma Bridge will make international investors, including Saudi companies, to give a serious look at Bangladesh as an investment destination
A rights-based approach to environmental human rights
The need of the hour is to adopt a rights-based approach to environmental protection that places the people harmed by environmental degradation at its centre
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Lata's voice and melodies gave renewed hope to mankind
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A growth-oriented balanced budget for India
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What is wrong with India's language policy?
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