Rules Of The Game
I have for some time been convinced that Moses (of Old Testament fame) was THE original bureaucrat. The anecdotal evidence is pretty convincing. He…
The Nazis Are In Gaza
It is a cruel irony of history that the Jewish government in Israel is doing to the Muslim residents of Gaza exactly what the…
The UPSC debate — Meritocracy has no place for a level playing field
Mr. Modi had promised us a strong and decisive government and it is heartening to observe that he is living up to the promise….
Delhi – The City Of Honey Badgers
New Delhi – From being the centre of Mughal culture, British imperialism and old world gentility it has now become some kind of smorgasbord of the worst qualities of its neighbouring states, the arrogance of power, the corrupting influence of money, and the unruliness of millions of migrants who have no stakes in the city.
Budget 2014 – Short-Changing The Environment
During his election campaign and even after assuming office Mr. Modi has spoken about establishing a Council of Himalayan States to evolve a more specific planning model for them so that their environmental concerns could be addressed.
So Mr. Modi’s announcement was certainly no charity for the Himalayan states. But the Finance Minister made no mention of this Council in his budget.
Mr Modi And The Environment – A Green Vision Or A Grey Area?
In every other area of governance Mr. Modi has shown that he possesses the vision, integrity, leadership qualities, decision making ability, courage, connect with the people and self belief which alone can deliver a better (in every sense) life to all Indians.
It is now time for him to demonstrate these same qualities in the cause of preserving the country’s natural wealth, ecology and environment.Mr Modi And The Environment – A Green Vision Or A Grey Area?
Death On The Beas – Many Questions, One Cover Up
It is quite evident that the Larji project has not been following the prescribed safety and environmental protocols that its licence imposes on it, and that the practices it does follow are harmful and damaging to the environment and the residents of that area.
The Beas Tragedy – How Many Lives Is One Megawatt Worth?
The death of twenty four students owing to a sudden surge in the Beas at Thalout by the release of waters from the Larji Dam yesterday is another instance of how the hydel projects in Himachal just don’t give a damn about safety-whether it is of the environment or of human beings.
The Modi Effect – One Nation, One India, One Indian
Modi has reawakened and united a Hindu psyche that had somehow, by some twisted political logic, been bludgeoned into a state of self reproach and self-denial by mercenary politicians , an effete, English speaking, ersatz liberal intelligentsia and secular fundamentalists.
The Election Commission – Clueless, Toothless And Speechless
Never before has the authority and impartiality of the Commission been challenged in this manner, never before has it been WARNED by a candidate to behave itself, never has it been defied by a state government to do its worst, never before has it been warned of retribution by a state government, rarely has its officials been obstructed as this time.