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Because I have a business to manage. I can’t leave my office, though I very much support Annaji’s anti-corruption crusade. I’m sure situation for many of you would be the same. Even if you believe in the cause (who doesn’t?), you may still not …
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Why prices keep going up? RBI governor says price increase is ‘demand-led’. This means, lots of people are demanding products we consume. Being in short supply, their prices naturally rise. Some examples: Atta, daal, vegetables, oil Confectionary – biscuits, cakes, breads Cosmetics – shampoo, deo, …
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The year I turned 10 was 1972. Speaking from the ramparts of Red Fort, the Indian Prime Minister thundered, “India is stronger today than it was 25 years ago. “Our democracy has found roots, our thinking is clear, our goals are determined, our paths are …
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Three days before World Cup cricket semi-final, I went to buy a new LCD TV. City: Bangalore. Store: Ezone. I searched, but couldn’t get anything within my budget. So, I hopped over to another shop, a couple of minutes away, in the same lane: …
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A motorcycle is the cheapest form of transport in India. Even cheaper than the buses run by the state transport undertakings. What’s more, a motorcycle can transport a family of four. It can be maneuvered pretty nicely, be it off-road, on-road or in-between cars and …
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Politicians show their corrupt teeth through nepotism. Nepotism is opposite of integrity. Nepotism is favoristm granted to relatives or friends regardless of merit. I’d extend the definition to also include their political party, party workers and those who are willing to oblige in cash or kind to …
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