Mugdha Variyar

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What the Economic Survey Tells Us to Expect From the Union Budget

While expectations have been building around the budget, the Economic Survey gave an insight on whether they would be met or not.

Jul 9, 2014

Economic Survey Tabled; Higher Growth, Lower Inflation Estimated

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey on Wednesday afternoon, a day before announcing the Union Budget in the Parliament.

Jul 9, 2014

What Middle Class Expects from Modi's Budget

The burgeoning middle class in the country, which is estimated to have voted for the Modi government in the general elections in large numbers, will now expect favourable decisions from the government in the Union Budget.

Jul 9, 2014

India-Bangladesh Sea Border Redefined by UN Tribunal

A United Nations Tribunal awarded nearly four-fifth of the maritime territory to Bangladesh in a verdict on Monday

Jul 9, 2014

What the Railway Budget Tells us About the State of Indian Railways

From hundreds of pending projects to meagre surplus over expenditure, the Railways has been riddled with problems.

Jul 8, 2014

Railway Budget 2014-15: Hi-Tech Stations, Bullet Trains, Digital Services

The Modi government's first Railway Budget put thrust on technology and modernization to revamp Indian Railways.

Jul 8, 2014

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Government Set to Lower Prices for Electric, Hybrid Cars Through Subsidies in Union Budget

If you have always wanted to buy an electric or hybrid car, buying it after the Union Budget could be a good time with prices of these vehicles set to drop if the government pushes for subsidies as is strongly expected

Jul 8, 2014

Railway Budget Live Blog: Modi calls "Modern" Rail Budget a Growth Engine, Opposition Calls it 'Pro-rich'

The Modi government is set to present its first Railway Budget today in the Parliament, which is expected to pave the way for high-speed trains and private sector investment.

Jul 8, 2014

Commuters hang onto a crowded local passenger train in the eastern Indian city of Patna (Reuters file)

What Indian Railways Can Learn from its Japanese Counterpart

Here is a look at how privatization can transform the Indian railways, vis-à-vis the railway network in Japan that is known to be the world's best.

Jul 8, 2014

Top 10 Expectations from Union Budget 2014-15

With just two days to go before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley lays down the Budget for this fiscal year, here's a look at all the talk and buzz surrounding the Budget and what it is expected to bring to the table.

Jul 7, 2014

Budget Session Live: Before Railway Budget, Jaitley Blames Congress For Poor Condition of Railways, Defends Rail Fare Hike

Timely updates from the first day of the Budget Session (Live Updates)

Jul 7, 2014

2000 More Indians to Return from Iraq as MEA Scales up Evacuation

The Indian government's evacuation drive for Indian nationals in Iraq is gathering more momentum just two days after it facilitated the safe return of 46 nurses from Kerala back to the country.

Jul 7, 2014

First Budget Session of Narendra Modi Government Begins Today: A Look at Expected Flash Points

The Narendra Modi government will begin its first budget session in the Parliament today; here's how the session is likely to unfold over the 28 sittings that will be spread over 168 hours, as the Opposition will look to take on Modi

Jul 7, 2014

ISRO'S Mars Orbiter Spacecraft Travels Half Way Mark to Mars (ISRO)

Mars Orbiter Mission Completes 75% of its Space Journey to Red Planet; Timeline

The Mars Orbiter spacecraft has covered a distance of approximately 510 million kilometers

Jul 5, 2014

Indian Nurses Reach Home After Month-Long Ordeal, Vow Never to Return to Iraq

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy received the nurses at the airport while their relatives were in a joyous mood.

Jul 5, 2014

As Indian Nurses Return from Iraq, a Look at Other Abduction Cases Modi Government Faced

Since the time the Modi government assumed office on 26 May, there have already been several cases of Indians being held hostage in foreign countries.

Jul 5, 2014

Indian Nurses Land in Mumbai, to Reach Kochi by Noon; Say they were Treated Well by Militants

A special Air India plane marked for evacuation of Indian nationals reached Erbil in Kurdistan on Friday, where the nurses were taken after their release by ISIS militants.

Jul 5, 2014

Modi Wants Indian Railways to be Better Than Airports, Calls for Private Sector Role

This comes as an indication of the Modi government's willingness to increase private investment in the Railways just a few days ahead of the presentation of the Railway Budget.

Jul 4, 2014

Indian Nurses Released by ISIS, May Return to India Early Saturday

The 46 Indian nurses who were moved out of their Tikrit hospital hideout by militants on Thursday are likely to be released soon, with a message by one of the nurses bringing hope of their safe return.

Jul 4, 2014

Bikram Singh First Indian Army Chief to Visit China in 9 Years, Asks for Check on Border Incursions

An Indian Army Chief's last visit to China was in 2005, when General NC Vij visited India's neighbour

Jul 4, 2014

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Articles by Mugdha Variyar

What the Economic Survey Tells Us to Expect From the Union Budget

Economic Survey Tabled; Higher Growth, Lower Inflation Estimated

What Middle Class Expects from Modi's Budget

India-Bangladesh Sea Border Redefined by UN Tribunal

What the Railway Budget Tells us About the State of Indian Railways

Railway Budget 2014-15: Hi-Tech Stations, Bullet Trains, Digital Services

Government Set to Lower Prices for Electric, Hybrid Cars Through Subsidies in Union Budget

Railway Budget Live Blog: Modi calls "Modern" Rail Budget a Growth Engine, Opposition Calls it 'Pro-rich'

What Indian Railways Can Learn from its Japanese Counterpart

Top 10 Expectations from Union Budget 2014-15

Budget Session Live: Before Railway Budget, Jaitley Blames Congress For Poor Condition of Railways, Defends Rail Fare Hike

2000 More Indians to Return from Iraq as MEA Scales up Evacuation

First Budget Session of Narendra Modi Government Begins Today: A Look at Expected Flash Points

Mars Orbiter Mission Completes 75% of its Space Journey to Red Planet; Timeline

Indian Nurses Reach Home After Month-Long Ordeal, Vow Never to Return to Iraq

As Indian Nurses Return from Iraq, a Look at Other Abduction Cases Modi Government Faced

Indian Nurses Land in Mumbai, to Reach Kochi by Noon; Say they were Treated Well by Militants

Modi Wants Indian Railways to be Better Than Airports, Calls for Private Sector Role

Indian Nurses Released by ISIS, May Return to India Early Saturday

Bikram Singh First Indian Army Chief to Visit China in 9 Years, Asks for Check on Border Incursions

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'