The Union Telecom Minister, Mr Kapil Sibal, informs us that the methodology adopted by the Comptroller and Auditor-General to calculate the loss to the exchequer on the sale of 2G Spectrum (Rs 1.76 lakh crore) is "fraught with serious errors" because there was "no loss at all". He has also insinuated that the CAG's findings had actually helped the Opposition spread "utter falsehoods" about the manner in which the Government sold this scarce resource.

The Indian National Congress, the country's grand old party, which took birth in Mumbai on December 28, 1885 has just concluded its 125th anniversary celebrations. Though this ought to be party time for all its members, the Congress leadership and the cadre are aware that the year that was has been so scam-tainted that the anniversary will in all probability be remembered for all the wrong reasons. So, far from celebrations, the focus at this anniversary ought to be on introspection and even penitence over all the unfulfilled promises.

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh’Fs concern for Ottavio Quattrocchi, the Italian businessman who knocked off $7.3 million as commission from AB Bofors when we bought field guns from the Swedish company for our Army, is truly touching. Obviously he believes that the concept of Atithi Devo Bhava (guest is god) should extend to all guests, be they crooks, wheeler-dealers or commission agents.

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh'Fs concern for Ottavio Quattrocchi, the Italian businessman who knocked off $7.3 million as commission from AB Bofors when we bought field guns from the Swedish company for our Army, is truly touching. Obviously he believes that the concept of Atithi Devo Bhava (guest is god) should extend to all guests, be they crooks, wheeler-dealers or commission agents.