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...
Category: Politics and Governance in India
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...
A Response to Suriya’s “Open Letter to Shantanu”
Dear Suriya, First of all, thank you for your kind words of support, encouragement and hope. Although I had read your open letter a few days ago, I waited a while because I wanted to...
“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]....
“The Idea of India” – *must read*
I am grateful to Sh Krishen Kak for allowing me to publish this essay by him (in full), first published as THE IDEA OF INDIA by India First Foundation, Nov 2008:127-138. I would encourage...
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