Modi ki diwani, Sheela ki jawani
Narendra Modi, chief minister of Gujarat, chose Independence Day, August 15, to launch his campaign to become prime minister. He
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Between rock, sand and a hard place
In several areas, Indian rules and regulations make honest business impossible. The only choice is illegal business or no business.
Read moreHow much does a poor man’s meal cost?
How much does a poor man’s meal cost? One politician said Rs 5. Another said Rs 12. TV channels had
Read moreAmartya Sen & Jagdish Bhagwati and Congress & BJP agree on development, disagree only in degree
The Indian media specialises in infotainment. An entertaining spin converts boring information into heated discussion. Some journalists have equated the
Read moreWhy no applause for 138 million exiting poverty?
When China reduced people in poverty by 220 million between 1978 and 2004, the world applauded this as the greatest
Read moreTribals finally get land rights, using GPS technology
Last week I visited tribal areas in Gujarat to see how technology and an activist NGO could empower once-powerless tribals
Read moreGas pricing must be determined by market bids, not government committees
A Committee of Ministers fixed the price of natural gas in 2009-14 at $4.2/unit. The Rangarajan Committee has suggested a
Read moreWithout quick justice, politics will stay criminalized
Most people are so outraged by the rising tide of criminals in politics that they will welcome the two latest
Read moreRising rural wage may boost UPA’s chances
For all the current gloom about the economy, the 2011-12 data on employment and consumption shows a remarkable one-third increase
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