Why toilet cleaners could soon be paid more than prime ministers
byAn economist friend was tearing his hair out. He was trying to analyze a trend started by someone he scornfully described as “a billionaire…
Blogs
Consumption of the well-off is main cause of pollution
byThe problem confronting India is that at a very low level of per capita income and consumption compared to even developing countries, the pollution…
Take Away – Indo-Chini Chow Mein
byThey say sincerity shows in one’s eyes. But then what about those whose eyes look shut while open, or vice versa? Or the poker…
Chinese provocation: Is India prepared?
byThe Chinese intrusion into Depsang Bulge in East Ladakh, approximately 19 km inside our perception of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on April…
‘Shimla Days’ a book by Sumit Raj Vashisht
by‘This is My Shimla. Why do I call it My Shimla? Simple, because this is mine’. These are the opening line of the introduction…
Cabinet approves health plan for urban poor
byNew Delhi: The cabinet Wednesday approved a scheme to provide healthcare to the urban poor under the over-arching National Health Mission (NHM), official sources…
Green Shimla, a legacy of the British urban planners
byThe enchanting and attracting beauties of Shimla, which the residents are much proud of, is all a valuable gift of Britishers who gave this…
Why paid news is the only way out for newspapers
byMedia is considered to be the most imperative medium that shapes up opinion of the general public. A far-reaching medium of social welfare, media…
The Interviews
byThis time I was on the other side of the table, as an interviewer. I remember, over thirty years ago, how much anguish had…
VIP in India, a commoner abroad
byIdentified for its overgenerous and luxurious existence during the pre-historic days, India was associated with Maharajas and Nawabs that ruled the land with extravagance….