Prime 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.
Uncle Pai, as he was fondly called, inculcated in Indian children a love for and interest in India's glorious past and its heroes.
Alas, 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.
The attendee had to call into the conference call and say a few initial pleasantries to establish his/her presence, but could then leave the app to handle the rest once the Senior Company Bore began his monologue... A rib-tickling excerpt from Sanjeev Sanyal's Life Over Two Beers.
Major General B S Raju, the head of Victor Force that performs counter-insurgency operations in five districts of south Kashmir, says a great deal of political sagacity is needed to ensure that a lasting solution to the decades-long separatist problem is found.
Putin said India was facing a serious problem on account of terrorism and it was not an "imaginary thing".
Modi avoided a direct reference to the US withdrawing from the international deal.
"We do not have any tight (military) relations with Pakistan," Putin said.
Privatisation is still regarded as beyond the pale but public-private partnerships have gained in popularity.
'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'
India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.
In his recent Budget speech, the finance minister reiterated the government's plans to make India "slum-free" within five years.
Redevelopment schemes take a static view of slums, whereas they are really evolving ecosystems, says Sanjeev Sanyal.
Mumbai does not need to be - de-congested - it needs to redeploy its eastern seaboard.
Our new cities need to be dense and walkable
India needs to urbanise more quickly and this can be done by making smaller urban centres a magnet for rural migration, says Sanjeev Sanyal.
