JNU stir: Why ‘anti-nationalism’ is an empty abuse that has no place in a free society
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. The current rant against ‘anti-national’ slogans at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) highlights
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Time to shift gears: scrap biofuels, go for solar power instead
When oil crossed $100/barrel in 2006, I championed mixing ethanol with petrol. Back-of-the-envelope calculations suggested that ethanol, which has 60%
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Do not bet on MNREGA to save the poor
It is now 10 years since the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) was enacted with fanfare to
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India’s SEZs need top-class facilities, not tax breaks
India’s exports have been declining for 13 months. To reverse the trend, the commerce ministry wants to exempt exporters in
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Gujarat tribals turn bamboo plantation owners
Tribals are the poorest, most oppressed community. Maoists say revolution is the only way forward for them. That’s dead wrong.
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India must prepare for a recession
Oil has crashed from $110 a barrel to $28 a barrel, and could fall to $20 a barrel. Many other
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China’s avalanche stokes fears of global recession
An avalanche of dollars exiting China threatens to smother all emerging markets (EMs), including India, and cause a global recession.
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Stand up for free speech, in memory of Charlie Hebdo
I am Charlie. I am for free speech, even if it offends somebody. Indeed, free speech must necessarily offend somebody:
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Rahul Gandhi is losing BR Ambedkar’s legacy to Narendra Modi
Indian business has long been represented by Ficci (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry). The new kid on
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