Clearing 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
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Reforms: 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 moreLand Acquisition Bill is a Luddite throwback to 19th century
The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation , and Resettlement Bill introduced in Parliament is a terrible piece of work. It is a
Read moreModi 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
Read moreBetween 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
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