Don’t bribe Pak with gas when we need it more
The government seems serious about a ridiculous proposal — supplying Pakistan five million units of imported gas per day, enough
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‘Bimaru’ MP now fastest-growing state in India
For several years, Bihar has been India’s fastest-growing state. In 2013-14 it has been overtaken by another backward state, Madhya
Read moreDenationalize coal, produce gas along with it
Denationalize coal. Auction all future coal blocks. Allow all winners to produce associated gas (methane) as well as coal. These
Read moreIf Indians aren’t investing here, will foreigners?
Narendra Modi came to power by promising fast economic growth to create millions of jobs. So, it’s mysterious that he
Read moreSell gas at top prices like coal blocks, spectrum
The Kelkar Committee has produced a road map for a market-determined price for natural gas. Inter-generational equity, it says, requires
Read moreModi’s been lucky; now make it sustainable
When a general with excellent credentials was recommended for promotion, Napoleon asked “But is he lucky?“ In politics, as in
Read moreStop new Babri movement against churches
When the demolition of the Babri Masjid was threatened in 1991, Parliament en acted a law prohibiting the conversion of
Read moreAdam Smith vs Manu: Look who’s winning
The most heartwarming book of 2014 is Defying the Odds, by Devesh Kapur, Shyam Babu and Chandrabhan Prasad. It tells
Read moreCorruption? Protection rackets more than crony
RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has lambasted crony capitalism. Other critics say economic liberalization has enriched only cronies through monopoly profits
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