Category: Debates & Discussions

Mumbai Attacks – Guest post by Supratim Basu

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to publish this first guest post by Supratim Basu aka “Patriot”. Supratim has been an avid reader and commentator on this blog. He is also involved with me...

The Politics of “Identity”

Many of you would remember the controversy surrounding Jaya Bachchan from a few months ago, triggered by a speech she gave in Hindi in Mumbai. Writing about it, Tarun Vijay wrote (emphasis mine): What are...

Unbridled Capitalism? – Guest post by Sanjeev Sabhlok

Dear All: Over the next several weeks, I will be publishing a few articles from Sanjeev Sabhlok – of the founders of Freedom Team of India. The articles are Sanjeev’s personal views expressed after...

“Maharashtranomics” and Bihar – Part II

Following up on my earlier post, here is a neat table titled “Index of Fiscal Self Reliance”. It comes from Annexure 7 (Annex 7.10, Para 7.33) to the 12th Finance Commission Report [pdf file]....

On Kandhamal, Conversions and Proselytization

Dear All, pl. continue the robust discussion on “Why are Christian Missionaries targeting India – III” below. I have reproduced the last four comments for the sake of continuity. Please continue the discussion via...