R Jagannathan says India has been a messy compromise with crony capitalism, which leaves behind a plethora of arbitrary controls that work to favor some businesses while deterring others
Where a maze of derelict warehouses and old cranes once testified to Britain's decline, glass skyscrapers teeming with traders now dominate London's docks, a metaphor - for good and ill - for Margaret Thatcher's free-market revolution.
Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral will take place in London on Wednesday, April 17, David Cameron's office said on Tuesday.
Margaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" who transformed Britain during 11 years in power, died on Monday aged 87
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke, a spokesman for the family said
The BBC agreed to pay 185,000 pounds on Thursday to a former treasurer of Britain's Conservative Party wrongly accused of child sex abuse as a result of one of its reports.
Ten years ago Saturday, the European Union celebrated the launch of the first euro coins and notes with fireworks, parties and solemn speeches.
Even as he scrambles to contain the phone hacking crisis that has rocked his British media empire, News Corp boss Rupert Murdoch has maintained the aura of a man in control.
A handbag belonging to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher sold for 25,000 pounds (USD 40,000) at a charity auction late on Monday, Christie's said.