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How to look at the Indian economy
18 Jan 2015 5:04 AM ISTThe government of India is a closed shop; its bureaucracy is recruited in its youth and rises in the hierarchy in order of seniority. One exception to...
Ugly truth of black money chase
20 Dec 2014 5:03 AM ISTThe Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre hosted a show recently, titled, Delivering Global Economic Resilience. The introductory speaker, Angel...
Much ado about nothing really
29 Nov 2014 3:40 AM ISTThe nation is in ferment once more. Indignation is overflowing. All good men are frothing at their mouths. The target is old and familiar – black...
More than just a coin toss
28 Oct 2014 3:42 AM ISTIn 2009, Indian industry was doing well (C3). It was investing almost 2 per cent of GDP abroad; it was also receiving much foreign direct investment....
No smooth lessons from Singapore yet
27 Aug 2014 4:20 AM ISTIndia is a giant in comparison to Singapore; more precisely, it is an anthill compared to a bee. In 1960, India had 271 times as many people as...