http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 25 May 2012 10:07:34 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 10:07:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_gujarat-budget-exhibits-a-sound-development-strategy_1661185 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_gujarat-budget-exhibits-a-sound-development-strategy_1661185 In 2009-10, the share of all states combined in India’s total government expenditure and revenue was 53% and 64%, respectively. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_developing-muni-bonds-market-imperative-for-our-urban-future_1592406 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_developing-muni-bonds-market-imperative-for-our-urban-future_1592406 The need for vastly increased levels of investment in urban infrastructure and amenities require urgent attention of the policymakers. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_establishing-iapd-is-consistent-with-geo-economic-initiatives_1581787 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_establishing-iapd-is-consistent-with-geo-economic-initiatives_1581787 India’s economic and strategic interests have increasingly become global. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_cag-deserves-a-more-prominent-role-in-public-financial-management_1572053 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_cag-deserves-a-more-prominent-role-in-public-financial-management_1572053 Various reports CAG of India have played an important role in the ongoing debates on weak governance and corruption in the country. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_why-the-microfinance-bill-is-a-good-move_1567135 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_why-the-microfinance-bill-is-a-good-move_1567135 The new draft microfinance Bill, on the finance ministry's website, has a number of positive features which augur well for a geographically more balanced and healthier development of the sector. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_epfo-needs-restructuring-not-changes_1562706 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_epfo-needs-restructuring-not-changes_1562706 The EPFO (Employee’s Provident Fund Organisation), established in 1952, with the responsibilities for provident fund and pension services, is reportedly considering amendments to its Act. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_promote-urban-agriculture-for-food-security_1558003 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_promote-urban-agriculture-for-food-security_1558003 As Indian households strive to maintain food consumption in the face of high inflation, increasing demand and relatively slower rise in supply, promoting urban agriculture in a scientific manner could contribute to food security. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:09:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_better-planning-for-longevity-risk-is-essential_1552421 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_better-planning-for-longevity-risk-is-essential_1552421 The United Nations projects for India that life expectancy at birth will increase to 66.5 for the 2015-2020 period against 63.5 in 2005-10 and female life expectancy is estimated to be higher than those of males by 3.3 years during 2015-20. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:53:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_rbis-microfinance-directive-should-the-onus-be-on-bankers-and-chartered-accountants_1547095 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_rbis-microfinance-directive-should-the-onus-be-on-bankers-and-chartered-accountants_1547095 The RBI directive implies high transaction costs and discriminates against small and medium MFIs. A more rigorous and comprehensive approach to regulating the microfinance sector is needed. Tue, 24 May 2011 22:14:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_redefining-the-socio-economic-function-of-public-sector-entities_1542259 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_redefining-the-socio-economic-function-of-public-sector-entities_1542259 There is a broad consensus across the country that India needs to address the governance deficit if it is to maintain social cohesion, improve the quality of life of its 1.21 billion people and sustain its rise as a major global power. Wed, 11 May 2011 19:33:00 GMT