All stories by Vijay Joshi
The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'
Rediff.com3 Sep 2023Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.
Travesties of the basic income scheme
Rediff.com23 Feb 2019Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.
Paris or no Paris, India committed to climate protection, says PM Modi
Rediff.com2 Jun 2017Modi avoided a direct reference to the US withdrawing from the international deal.
Putin: Relations with Pak will not dilute Indo-Russia ties
Rediff.com1 Jun 2017"We do not have any tight (military) relations with Pakistan," Putin said.
How govt employees can be made accountable
Rediff.com24 Aug 2016Privatisation is still regarded as beyond the pale but public-private partnerships have gained in popularity.
How govt employees can be made accountable
Rediff.com24 Aug 2016Privatisation is still regarded as beyond the pale but public-private partnerships have gained in popularity.
Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas
Rediff.com22 Jul 2016'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'
How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips
Rediff.com5 Jul 2016India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.