Even though this year's Nobels have come in for some criticism, in one field at least, the committee seems to have got it absolutely right.
This article is not about the usual success stories and fault lines. I wish to reflect on the large picture from three angles to see what our real degree of comfort is. Events since then show that the young lady, a star shining brightly in India's largest private bank, was largely right. The India success story is long past the flavour-of-the-month stage and even the most die-hard critics have had to accept it.
The root cause of the crisis is the income-deficit of the sector.
While paying tribute to the slain leader, keep in mind her anti-India stance and role in transferring nuclear technology to North Korea.
If Jayalalithaa, despite being a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, represents no break with conventional politics and only a minor impact on the national level, should we not use some caution before crowning Mayawati?
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