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Development and dim sum

Books on economics are not my cup of tea. I was like Francois Mitterand, who answered, "Not one!" when he was asked whether there was any book on economics on his bookshelf. I now have one book on......

'Prosperity is about the ability to combine'

Peruvian economist Hernando De Soto, now in New Delhi to advise the Indian government on urban housing and property right issues as part of its agenda for a slum-free India, says that the trick is......

The man who will help India tackle urban poverty

In 1991, the then Indian finance minister Manmohan Singh played a critical role in beginning to liberalise the Indian economy. Nearly two decades later, Dr Singh, now prime minister, appears ready......

Slum development? UPA to try 'de Soto model'

The day Kumari Selja assumed charge as the Union minister for housing and urban poverty alleviation in the second United Progressive Alliance government, she got an unusual gift: a set of two books......

Why govt must NOT focus on slum-free India

In his recent Budget speech, the finance minister reiterated the government's plans to make India "slum-free" within five years. This mantra is now being chanted in many urban-related conferences.......

Business in India is still a political game

Much indignation is being expressed at disgraced Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju's alleged political links that facilitated the rise and rise of his group and family up the wealth stakes. The......

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