3,210 research outputs found
The Apocalyptic Triad of Anthropocentric Bigotry, Economic Hyperactivity and Population Overgrowth Will End Up Killing This Wonderful Planet (World Population Day Guest Comment)
No full textWorld Poplation Day Guest Comment By Mr. Abhay Thakur, M.Phar
I Did Attend a First Aid Course at the Very Least (World First Aid Day Guest Comment)
No full textWorld First Aid Day Guest Comment By Mr. Abhay Thakur, M.Phar
I Was Addicted to Sex With Married Women
No full textAs a young man, Akhil Sharma revelled in the most dangerous of liaisons, having sex with other men's wives – until the thrill began to pall
Maldives Resorts: Eco-Friendly Vacations
No full textLuxurious, exclusive and remote, the Maldives are the ultimate beach escape. They’re also a case study in the risks of global warming. Writer Akhil Sharma visits the country’s most eco-friendly resorts and discovers a remarkable cuisine worth protecting
Recollections of a Hindu Hedonist
No full textNovelist Akhil Sharma grew up in a teetotaling Indian household. Here, he tells how discovering a passion for great wine helped him create a new identity out of a painful past
STRENGTHENING DECENTRALIZATION - Augmenting the Consolidated Fund of the states by th Thirteenth Finacnce Commission: A NORMATIVE APPROACH
No full textOne of the terms of reference of the Thirteenth Finance Commission (ThFC) calls upon the Finance Commission to look at ‘Measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State’. In view of this, the present study examines issues related to fiscal federalism at the third tier in general and grants to local bodies in particular. It is well documented in the literature that the state of finances of local bodies, both urban and rural, displays a dismal picture in India. In contrast, the finances of the Central and State Governments are on a healthier track with the implementation of the rule based fiscal framework. The study opines that there is a need to fine tune the micro design of grants for local bodies (both urban and local) and their devolution across the States.
Interview with Lakshmi Raj Sharma, Author of The Tailor’s Needle
No full textInterview with Indian writer Lakshmi Raj Sharma, author of 'The Tailor's needle
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