Getting a grip on Indian corruption

September 09, 2011 11:32

Instead of policing it with an ombudsman, reduce opportunities for graft via structural reform. Read the report in the Wall Street Journal.

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Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

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