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KnowledgeHub: Zero Rupee Note

Imagine going to a government office to get some work done. The “babu” there refuses to sign on your file until you give him some “chai-paani”. What will you do in such a case?

I’m Not Willing to Pay a Bribe

CHENNAI, INDIA– Senthil Ramalingam was chatting on his cellphone as he cruised through the streets of this southern Indian city when he saw something that depresses drivers everywhere: flashing police car lights in his rear-view mirror.

Fighting Corruption Ingeniously – Zero Rupee Note

Corruption is a huge problem is India – Trust me, even if we are able to bring down the corruption even by 50%, it will skyrocket India’s GDP. More than 90% of all government transactions are fraught with corruption either directly or indirectly (This figure I came...

Bribe Fighter

The strange but true tale of a phony currency, shame, and a grass-roots movement that could go global. Read More.(Subscription Required)

Worthless Cash Fights Corruption

“Corruption starts right before birth until death for an Indian citizen,” Vijay Anand, the President anti-corruption organization of Fifth Pillar told PRI’s “Here and Now.” Parents have to pay bribes to learn the sex of their children. People have to pay bribes to go...