Indian Statistical Institute

Asking the younger generation to "tackle and confront" problems facing the nation, Gross said that today's generation lives better than kings and queens did only a few hundred years ago.

At RBI policy meet, four members mentioned 'sticky' inflation

While three members highlighted the need to change the stance from accommodative to neutral, four mentioned that inflation excluding food and fuel remains “sticky” at close to 5 percent

Bengal perceived poorly; deserves better biz ranking:Goenka

The state which the third richest state till the 1960's is now 15th in the per capita income ranking. Years of Naxalism in the 60's followed by decades of unionism supported by the state government, has pushed down the state's GDP. Here is a discussion of experts on what lead to this change.

NITI Aayog to push India's cyber defence system

NITI Aayog has replaced Planning Commission as a think tank.

Delays in project completion hampering growth: Rangarajan

"Economic growth has in fact declined much more steeply than what is warranted by the decline in investment. This might be because projects have not been completed in time or complementary investments have not been forthcoming," Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council chairman C Rangarajan said here.

Sangma says his legal team going through RO's order

Opposition backed Presidential candidate P A Sangma today said his legal team is going through the Returning Officer's ruling in the Pranab Mukherjee Office of Profit case and he would decide the future course of action after consulting his colleagues and supporters.

Sangma seeks cancellation of Mukherjee's nomination

Opposition Presidential nominee PA Sangma today sought cancellation of nomination of UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee under the Office of Profit rules on the ground that he is Chairman of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

Govt determined to contain fiscal deficit: Rangarajan

Chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council C Rangarajan today said the government was determined to contain fiscal deficit.

Food Security should be universal : Swaminathan

Eminent economist Madhura Swaminathan today said the UPA government's flagship 'Food Security Bill' should have a universal appeal as any targeted selection would lead to complications in picking beneficiaries in a big country like India.