Obama shows why India must not seek a presidential system
Narendra Modi’s rise owes much to his image as a decisive, efficient go-getter. A recent magazine poll showed 86% of
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End of US individualism: Rise in social spending will make US similar to welfarist Europe and Japan
Newspapers carry alarmist headlines about the partial shutdown of the US government because of a budget impasse over Obamacare. Yet,
Read morePakistan shows why military ultimately fails to govern
Indians don’t realise how exceptional they are in never even thinking about the army when discussing politics. In many developing
Read moreClearing projects is not the Cabinet’s job
The rupee has bounced back, the stock market has soared, and finance minister Chidambaram is smiling again. This will not
Read moreReforms: clear the clutter
Economic reforms should be clear and simple, not cluttered with endless terms and conditions. This has long been forgotten by
Read moreBills won’t win polls
The Congress party is feeling good after passing its two new bills on food security and land acquisition in Parliament.
Read moreWhy the rupee can keep falling
People ask me, will the exchange rate go to Rs 70 to the dollar? I reply, why not Rs 80?
Read moreGet ready for another Asian Financial Crisis
Make no mistake, a second Asian Financial Crisis is on its way. This storm will not blow over soon. It
Read moreFood Security Bill won’t eliminate hunger, will not help win elections and won’t add to high spending
The Lok Sabha has passed the Food Security Bill. Sonia Gandhi claims it will save the needy from hunger and
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