Barun Roy

Stories by Barun Roy

It's time for smart villages

It's time for smart villages

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2016

India's neglect of villages shows up in many other ways.

Smart cities okay but where are the smart citizens?

Smart cities okay but where are the smart citizens?

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2015

Are Indian citizens mindful of their responsibility?

Will India become a major printing hub?

Will India become a major printing hub?

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2015

Americans wear garments made all over the English-knowing world.

Why big infra projects get delayed in India

Why big infra projects get delayed in India

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

The NHAI says non-availability of funds from private developers and financial institutions is also responsible for major delays.

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

ADB has often expressed its interest in promoting sub-regional integration in South Asia and perhaps could be involved as a facilitator.

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

With a population of more than 60 million, the delta region accounts for nearly 30 per cent of China's exports.

Why do Indian cities need a complete redesign

Why do Indian cities need a complete redesign

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2013

We need a comprehensive redevelopment plan that seeks to redesign our overgrown cities in terms of connectivity, mobility and liveability.

Darkness beyond 'Bharat Nirman' and 'India Shining'

Darkness beyond 'Bharat Nirman' and 'India Shining'

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

Mutual suspicion and prejudice hang over India and its neighbours, says Barun Roy.

The bet on Asia is paying off

The bet on Asia is paying off

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2011

A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report says the gaming industry he helped found in the former Portuguese colony and ruled for 40 years before the Chinese broke up his monopoly in 2001 will double its size, already twice that of Las Vegas, in the next four years.

Mamata's dream: Turning Kolkata into London

Mamata's dream: Turning Kolkata into London

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2010

It will take a lot more than just tinkering with the city - it's a whole new urban challenge.

A vanishing tribe

A vanishing tribe

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2010

With Koirala no more, Asia has lost yet another grand old man of politics - the likes of him have always been rare.

From Copenhagen to Mexico: The cycle continues

From Copenhagen to Mexico: The cycle continues

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2009

If India wishes to lead the environmental battle for the developing world, it must come out in the open with a clear outline of goals.

Why we must 'speed up' India

Why we must 'speed up' India

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2009

The environment minister doesn't focus on India needing more roads to ensure the Nano brings mobility to millions.

Why globalism is the new villain

Why globalism is the new villain

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2009

In this era of numerous invisible fences, globalism is the new villain and patriotism the new virtue.

Indian Rail's just a snail

Indian Rail's just a snail

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2009

India's cargo trains run at 19-30 km an hour, they run at 120 km in China - and the difference is only growing.

Indonesia: The new Asian business hub?

Indonesia: The new Asian business hub?

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2009

If Indonesia can keep up its political will, we're going to see a new business centre emerge in Asia.

India's democracy: A game of might

India's democracy: A game of might

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2008

The Olympics proved China is a dictatorship that achieves, Singur shows why India remains a curio to the world, says Barun Roy.

After Nano, what?

After Nano, what?

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2008

India will choke unless it modernises its city transport systems, and you can't blame the Nano for this.

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2007

Indian authorities continue to distinguish domestic from foreign travellers.

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2007

Taipei 101, Incheon, Lotte, Burj Dubai . . . the mania to build taller buildings is getting stronger.