G20 should consider a new, more fair intellectual property rights regime
Cynics say that G20 meetings are a complete waste of time. The G20 was created for a coordinated fiscal and
Read moreReclaim land for industry from rivers, reservoirs
Last week, I wrote of the huge potential for creating fresh land by reclaiming it from the sea, instead of
Read moreCreate land offshore instead of acquiring it
The land acquisition issue has been brushed under the carpet for the time being. Yet officials in the department of
Read moreDon’t be afraid of US raising interest rates
World Bank’s chief economist Kaushik Basu wants the US Fed to postpone raising US interest rates, fearing “panic and turmoil”
Read moreChina’s market crash presages coming political crisis
A financial typhoon from China has sunk stock and commodity markets across the globe. This is neither temporary nor just
Read moreAre achhe din over for markets? Only time will tell
Is the market crash just the beginning of a global recession? Maybe. Is the market crash just a temporary blip,
Read moreLand issue: How Modi can go on the offensive
The government believes it has found a roundabout solution to the land acquisition imbroglio. One investment bank estimates that acquisition
Read moreCompetitive devaluations will be a race to the bottom, triggering real recession
Ruchir Sharma of Morgan Stanley has warned of a global recession, driven by collapsing growth in China. World growth is
Read moreMr Modi, don’t let Bihar distract you from ruling India
Dear Narendra Modi, The coming Bihar state election has made you lose your once-clear sense of direction and conviction. You
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