Comment Pieces

Paying high price for transparency

Posted on February 29, 2012

It is not uncommon to see journalists and whistleblowers across the globe being penalised and tortured for exposing corruption in various sectors.… Read more

Breach of trust

Posted on February 16, 2012

The Supreme Court judgment in the 2G spectrum case, which cancelled the licences of 122 mobile service providers, has been hailed as a watershed ruling.… Read more

Corruption and investment

Posted on February 16, 2012

As a country shakes off a reputation for corruption, its economy tends to grow and its capital markets tend to rise. Perhaps, investors not only look… Read more

Is hope a fiction for India's poor?

Posted on February 16, 2012

When one looks at the lives of India’s poor and slum-dwellers, an element of constant uncertainly looms over. Soutik Biswas, BBC India correspondent,… Read more

CBI chief bats for ethics in governance to curb graft

Posted on February 14, 2012

A verse from an ancient Indian scripture takes an open stand against corruption when it says, “If the King is immoral so will be his subjects.”… Read more

58 CWG-related works under CVC scanner for alleged corruption

Posted on February 14, 2012

The Commonwealth Games created a stir as investigations exposed a series of corruption and graft irregularities. The Central Vigilance Commission is… Read more

We have to fight corruption or it will defeat us

Posted on February 14, 2012

Transparency International’s Chair, Huguette Labelle, in an interview with Benjamin Kessler talks about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act blog,… Read more

24x7 city helpline for victims of graft soon

Posted on February 13, 2012

The Transparency International's Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) will set up a helpline in the city for those who fall prey to corruption. … Read more

The hidden price tag of defence contracts

Posted on February 13, 2012

The Indian government recently decided to spend $11 billion to purchase Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation. With governments and companies… Read more

The politics behind the ********** deal

Posted on February 07, 2012

The Antrix Devas scam is the latest row in the corruption sphere. Prashant Panday explores the politics behind the Antrix deal...

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