Some die for their country, some lie for it
Bangladesh was created fifty years ago when Pakistani forces in Dhaka surrendered to Indian troops on December 16. The official
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Author: Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar
War may not be probable, but geopolitical clouds threaten the world economy
Stock markets have soared to absurd heights this year, and the current correction is no surprise. Fears remain that the
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Piketty’s super-rich tax is not going to end inequality
The World Inequality Report 2022, drafted by French economist Thomas Piketty and his colleague, once again highlights high and growing
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Power freebies show pitfalls of electoral politics
Always sacrifice economic sense if it wins a few more votes. That logic drives competitive politics in India, spurring myopic
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The biggest mistake India can make in fighting Omicron is imposing another lockdown
Many countries, especially in Europe, have started locking down their economies again to combat a resurgence of Covid-19. A new
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No, talking to farmers wouldn’t have saved farm laws
Many critics say the BJP made a tactical blunder by rushing through its farm reforms without enough consultation and debate.
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Farm retreat casts doubt on other economic reforms
It is a defeat for economic sense and a victory for undeserving vote banks. Far from acting as the autocrat
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Dear Chetan, secular isn’t bad, it’s beautiful
Need to bust the myth that secularism is anti-Hindu or anti-religion, and it’s certainly not leftist Dear Chetan Bhagat, I
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Right climate for Indian investment in green tech
As a young journalist I learned not to take Five Year Plans seriously. Fancy plan targets were routinely missed but
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