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FTN: The Didi phenomenon: Is Mamata Banerjee more than just a regional leader now?

Tonight at 10, CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose discusses with a panel of experts whether Mamata Banerjee is more than just a regional leader now. 

Is the fuel price hike justified? Speak out! Post your questions and reactions here.

The government has increased the price of diesel by Rs 5 and has also restricted the number of rationed LPG cylinders to 6 cylinders per household per year. Do you think this is justified. Post your reactions and questions and experts will answer them on CNN-IBN at 6:30 this evening.





 

FTN: Petrol price hike hits consumers hard: is there no alternative to cars in metros?

Petrol price hike hits consumers hard, tonight at 10 pm CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose discusses with a panel of experts, is there no alternative to cars in metros? Have a question on the issue for our panelists? Post them here.  

Should every state follow Goa model on petrol prices?

Tonight at 10 pm Sagarika Ghose asks a panel of experts if every state should follow the Goa model on petrol prices. 

Is there a solution to rising petrol prices?

Tonight at 10, Sagarika Ghose asks a panel of experts if there is a solution to rising petrol prices. 

Is the government's decision to hike fuel prices justified?

Government hiked diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, LPG has been hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder and kerosene prices by Rs 2 per litre. 

How should Budget 2011 tackle inflation?

Inflation and high food prices are triggering mass movements from Algeria to Tunisa to Egypt. In India too inflation and food prices are high and really hurting the common man. The government does know this for sure, but seems to be running short of ideas to tackle the basic issues of supply crunch, hoarding and better distribution. Meanwhile, food Inflation has soared to over 18 per cent. The economist prime minister is leading the voices of concern of runaway inflation affecting growth. As Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee prepares to present Union Budget 2011, the focus will be on tackling high inflation. CNN-IBN has over the last five years taken the voices and wish lists of the ordinary Indian to the finance minister before the budget. This year, apart from our campaign 'Axe The Tax' which looks at six tax laws that must be axed or tweaked, we are taking an 'Inflation Charter' to the finance minister. Do send in your suggestions to the finance minister on ways to tackle inflation that is threatening not just to squeeze your budgets, but could also eat into your savings and investments. 

Is the government profiteering on petrol?

Tonight at 10 Sagarika Ghose asks a panel of experts if the government is profiteering on petrol? 

Bharat Bandh: Do political parties have a right to disrupt our life?

The Opposition, cutting across party ranks from the BJP, Left Front, RJD, AIADMK, has called for a day-long nationwide strike to protest against price rise. Is a bandh the way to register a political protest? Are political parties justified? 

Fuel hike: What changes will you bring in your daily life?

The Government has approved a market-driven hike in petrol prices which will go up by Rs 3.73 per litre across the country. Cooking gas also becomes dearer with households having to shell out an additional Rs 35 per cylinder. Will the price rise effect any change in your daily lifestyle? Do you plan to switch to public transport or opt for a car-pool system? What other ideas do you have in mind for dealing with this hike? Tell us 

Can Opposition parties unite to corner govt on price rice?

The BJP on Wednesday organised a rally in New Delhi to protest against the spiralling prices of essential commodities. Left Front and other smaller parties have also criticised the Government on rising prices.