With national carrier Air India in a financial tailspin, the Indian government now contemplates a bailout to the tune of thousands of crores of rupees. The critically ill Maharaja of Air India can breathe easy for the moment as Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has assured that the airline will get the support of the government but only if the company goes for some serious cost rationalising. Should the taxpayer compensate for what appears to a clear case of lax management?
Sarabjit Singh's case has been lingering on for 19 years in Pakistan.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-pakistan-using-sarabjit-to-bargain-with-india/95603-3.html
There appears to be a discomfort over the overt display of religious identity.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-ban-on-burqa-violation-of-womens-rights/95521-2.html
Can cricket play a role in improving Pakistan's battered image?
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/terrorhit-pak-finds-solace-in-world-t20-win/95441-5.html
CPM and Trinamool Congress leaders cross swords on Face The Nation.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-reds-vs-reds-as-bengal-falls-in-the-line-of-fire/95194-3.html
Experts debate if rape laws are open to misuse by both the accused and victim.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/face-the-nation-rape-law-a-doubleedged-sword/95126-3.html
India is still caught between democracy and feudalism. Who is to blame?
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/abolishing-royal-titles-is-nothing-but-a-gimmick/95061-3.html
The party is not being able to come to terms with a second poll defeat.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-bjp-unable-to-cope-with-poll-debacle/94984-37.html
Can Indian government ever win the hearts and minds of the Kashmiris?
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/tough-to-win-kashmirs-heart-with-guns-in-hand/94707-3.html
Pakistan is fighting the Taliban even as its cities are being targeted daily.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-pakistan-needs-resolve-to-fight-taliban/94625-3.html
Can PM change the way India looks at politics and politicians?
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-mr-clean-pm-shows-politics-can-be-taintfree/94558-37.html
Women's quota bill is facing stiff resistance from some male politicians.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ftn-india-still-not-ready-for-womens-quota-bill/94477-37.html
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