The Times of India

Many BJP supporters are calling for central rule to be imposed on the state to combat terrorism. But that will only enhance the Khalistani narrative of Hindu oppression of Sikhs The spectre of Khalistan haunts Punjab again. After two major Khalistani clashes with the […]

China’s stiff resistance to write-offs has held up debt relief to countries like Pakistan China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the greatest global infrastructure initiative in history. China has lent over one trillion dollars to Third World countries, becoming

Expanding economic ties with China will give us greater leverage than populist bans At a January top-level official meeting, I was among the economists asked to sum up in just three minutes their long-term strategic advice to the government. Clearly

The FM has avoided short-term populism, but with interest payments rising over 40%, they are eating into resources that would be better spent elsewhere Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget has been widely hailed for achieving what can be called an impossible trinity

FM can increase the nominal value of benefits, but it will be less than the rate of inflation, resorting to what economists call money illusion Will we have an election budget, replete with goodies for sundry vote banks? Since the

Instead of flexing our military might, Republic Day should become a day to celebrate the ideals enshrined in the Indian Constitution On January 26, the armed forces will spearhead the Republic Day parade near India Gate. Soldiers will march past to the

The rising current account deficit is a warning. On the bright side though, India’s inflation rate is lower as compared to the US and Europe The government has for months reveled in foreign praise on how India has been so

The Supreme Court is not a debating society. Its time is very scarce, and only the most important issues should merit a hearing. Demonitisation was not one of them What a terrible waste of precious Supreme Court time! In the

Since 2014, the BJP juggernaut has swept elections and changed India’s discourse on secularism. I have often criticised the Congress party for resorting to soft Hindutva, fearing that its historical secularism is costing it votes. The Congress felt that the