The Times of India

Dear Narendra Modi, You swept to victory in the Uttar Pradesh election promising good governance and economic progress for all — “sabka saath, sabka vikas.” But Chief Minister Adityanath’s first act was to crack down on abattoirs and meat processors. […]

Mayawati says rigged electronic voting machines (EVMs) caused her massive defeat in the UP election. The Election Commission says EVMs are tamper-proof. A new Brookings research study by Shamika Ravi, Sisir Debnath and Mudit Kapoor goes much further. It shows

It\’s often said that all politics is local. Voters in eastern Uttar Pradesh may not vote like those in other parts of this giant state. Yet a trip through eastern UP suggests such strong support for the BJP that it

Around 13 million people enter the job market every year. Few find jobs that they want. Narendra Modi came to power promising jobs aplenty through his Make in India campaign. Alas, Labour Bureau data reveals very limited job creation. However,

Around 13 million people enter the job market every year. Few find jobs that they want. Narendra Modi came to power promising jobs aplenty through his Make in India campaign. Alas, Labour Bureau data reveals very limited job creation. However,

Brexit and Donald Trump\’s election as US president signify deep structural issues that cannot be resolved by curbs on migrants, imports or any quick fix. The ele phant in the room is falling Western productivity .This means slower growth, which

If banks are the heart of an economy , India has a hole in the heart. Up to 20% of public sector bank loans are impaired. Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian says India is being held back by a “twin

If banks are the heart of an economy , India has a hole in the heart. Up to 20% of public sector bank loans are impaired. Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian says India is being held back by a “twin

On TV , I rated the budget at just 5.5 out of 10, even though the Sensex zoomed 486 points. It zoomed not for what was in the budget–like higher capital and rural spending -as what was not. It did