That corruption in India is rampant, no one will argue. Transparency International’s latest global Corruption Perceptions Index shows India is now more corrupt than it was last year […]
Finance / Issues
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Can concentrated, sincere Lakshmi puja make me rich?
A friend of mine earns about 60L a year, lives in a 4-bedroom house situated in a posh locality, drives a 25L+ sedan, and yet calls himself middle-class. […]
Environment / Issues
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Meet another endangered specie: the Footpath
I live in Bangalore. I’d happily leave my car at home and use public transport. The bus service is excellent. There are plenty of air-conditioned buses plying all […]
Issues / Society
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Our children are bound to succeed. However, there is one concern.
Date: Sept 23, 2010 Setting: Seventeen parents and twelve teachers closeted in a room Occasion: My 15-old son’s Parent Teacher meeting “I have absolutely no doubt that 98% […]
Issues / Politics
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Only two parties in Indian parliament? Possible.
MLAs from BJP have ‘rebelled’; opposition is demanding a ‘no-confidence’ motion. The rebel MLAs are holed up in Goa for past few days. I believe the going rate […]
Business / Issues / Management / Politics
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Airlines make merry while the Aviation Minister lights lamps!
Before Air Deccan arrived on the scene, changing or canceling an air ticket cost nothing. You only had to visit the airline’s office to get your ticket ‘endorsed’. […]