CBI needs skill, not just speed
For years I have demanded faster, stronger action against crooked politicians and businessmen. But I stand abashed after the CBI
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Nobel Prize winners say markets are irrational, yet efficient
Are stock markets irrational, driven by greed and fear, subject to euphoria and panic? Or are they highly efficient indicators
Read moreObama 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
Read moreTime to get cracking on fracking
After years of consideration, the government has come out with a disappointing shale gas policy. The public sector companies, ONGC
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
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