-The Times of India So much has already been written on the food security Bill that there would seem to be no justification for another column on it. Yet, a recent look at some Consumption data has convinced me otherwise. How the food security Bill impacts people's lives ultimately depends on the effect it will have on the Consumption basket of the beneficiaries. If you believe in serious analysis over flag waving,...
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It’s official: Indian economy slowed to a 10-year low of 5% in 2012-13
-The Times of India The Indian economy grew at its slowest pace in a decade in 2012-13, posing another fresh challenge for the UPA coalition to revive growth and boost sentiment ahead of the general elections next year. Data released by the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) on Friday showed that the economy grew 5% in 2012-13, compared to 6.2% expansion in the previous year. It was in line with the advanced...
More »Dikshit keen to levy higher tax on ACs -Mahendra Singh
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: Air conditioners may soon become costlier with chief minister Shiela Dikshit keen to impose higher tax on them. At a meeting with Planning Commission which cleared a plan size of Rs 16,626 crore for the capital for 2013-14, Dikshit said the sale of ACs had increased and power Consumption was much higher in the night than during the day. Delhi government told the commission about its...
More »58% smokers in the country without health insurance -Preeti Kulkarni
-The Economic Times MUMBAI: Despite being exposed to perils of heavy smoking, a majority of smokers (58%) in India do not have any form of health insurance, a survey conducted by private non-life insurer ICICI Lombard has found. Further, a city-wise break-up shows that the percentage of smokers with a health cover is significantly lower in Delhi (34%) and Bangalore (28%). This, despite 85% of the respondent smokers across the country admitting...
More »Push supplier states to curb chemical use -Jayashree Nandi
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: If Delhi government has to make sure that residents don't eat pesticide-laced food, it will have to push neighboring states to reduce their pesticide usage. Most of Delhi's fruits and vegetables come from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Agricultural experts say that while High Court-appointed panel's recommendations on monitoring pesticide residue levels are welcome, much more needs to be done. According to the latest report...
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