“Maharashtranomics” and Bihar
In Part I of this series a few weeks ago, I had promised to share some data on statewise GDP, taxes and population in India. I am still working through the various numbers but below...
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W’end Reading: Nandan Nilekani, Narendra Modi & History
Start this weekend by finding out why Nandan Nilekani feels obliged to use his position and ideas “to make a difference to a country on verge of transformation”. Continue with Why India needs Narendra Modi…. and...
Changing India – Step I
Dear Friends, Thanks to all of you for an overwhelming response to my two posts: Who is B Shantanu? and Changing India – One Step at a Time. I am more hopeful than ever before and absolutely...
Of Thiru Karunanidhi, Tilak and Secular Fundamentalism
….and a deja-vu moment. Courtesy Sridhar, this news-item from earlier today: Karuna does it again, flays Hindus for sporting tilaks Flaying the Hindu practice of smearing ash or saffron or sporting a ’tilak’ on the...
Volunteer to remove Criminals and Cash from Indian Politics
I am very happy to post this appeal from ADR re. the forthcoming elections (courtesy Nitin). *** We all dream of an India in which our politicians are honest, public-minded, and deliver effective governance...
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