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When money replaces god, corruption replaces morality. Three international corruption indicators provide a birds-eye-view of corruption in India. The status of corruption in India is not at all flattering and is a serious cause for concern.

The Bribe Payers Index of Transparency International measures the propensity of companies to bribe abroad. Firms from Belgium and Canada are least likely to bribe for business, but companies from the emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) - are likely to be least...

Corruption is more widespread in the world than it should be. It hurts the poor most severely. Many blame the increasing prevalence of corruption to globalization, other think increasing materialism is responsible for it. However, it is an issue that needs serious attention.

Recent corruption scandal involving ministers, high officials, and parliamentarians have badly shaken the confidence of general public in the government. International corruption measures also expose various forms of short comings and suggest that at global level India has much to imp...