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Demonetisation will go down in history as one of most reactionary and illogical policies ever: TISS economist

Demonetisation was an extraordinarily loss-making proposition for the exchequer, says economist R. Ramakumar in the preface of an upcoming book in memory of people who lost their lives during the initial days

Demonetisation anniversary highlights: Congress observes black day; Rahul Gandhi calls note ban a 'tragedy'

Demonetisation anniversary is turning out to be fierce war of words between the Opposition parties and the ruling NDA

One year since demonetisation, what people are saying about the contentious issue

A year since, while the Government is celebrating “Anti Black Money Day” with claims that demonetisation has cleansed India’s financial system, brought down terror, and prostitution, the Opposition is marking a “Black Day”.

Demonetisation anniversary: Narendra Modi a visionary but PM must take persuasive approach to reforms

The jury is still out on whether demonetisation was a good or bad policy and whether it has met its stated and unstated objectives but one year into Narendra Modi's incredibly disruptive move, the perils of forcing through a major policy decision in a diverse democracy is clear.

Demonetisation impact: Margins of farmers hurt due to scarcity of smaller denominations

Farmers are braving the difficulties caused by demonetisation in the hope that it would be helpful in the long term.

30 days of demonetisation: How Mumbaikars rate the move

After a month of demonetisation, we spoke to a few Mumbaikars to find out the impact of note ban.

As Narendra Modi's popularity rises, Opposition hopes may lie with Mamata Banerjee in 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has reached stratospheric levels, while BJP's juggernaut has screeched to a halt at Mamata Banerjee's doorstep

Liquor ban: No surprise if Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan govts use prohibition as an electoral strategy

Bihar banned liquor a few months ago. Madhya Pradesh is planning to phase out liquor shops over the next few years. Chhattisgarh is considering a complete ban on liquor. Protests against liquor shops is gathering momentum across Rajasthan.

UP Assembly Election Results 2017: Narendra Modi's demonetisation move brings Acche Din 2.0 for BJP

There is not a shadow of doubt that Acche Din 2.0 is here for BJP and blame (or credit) demonetisation for it. The signals are too hard to miss.

Demonetisation: Here's why the Opposition's narrative suffers from a logical fallacy

Although there seems to be a problem of numbers to force amendments on Tuesday into the president's joint address and embarrass the Centre on demonetisation, all efforts are on to at least highlight the pressure points if not press for voting