Narendra Modi is serious about attacking corruption. The Prime Minister is a moralist. For him, tax evasion, sending money abroad, black money in its various forms, are not just illegal activities; they are treasonable.
From the day Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, there has been a concerted effort by the commissars who control political commentary to paint him as a fascistic despot who will destroy the ‘idea of India’.
China has flashed a fresh signal to India that it is interested in the normalisation of relations between the two countries. Two high dignitaries who visited Peking have brought the verbal message of Chinese leaders.
As Pakistan has discovered, the process further radicalises society, undermines state
Finance minister must recapitalise better public sector banks. This will strengthen distressed balance sheets
An African tribe issues a code of ethics for researchers. It’s an opportunity again to question colonial roots of anthropology
Concern over hate speech online is legitimate, but the spirit of the SC ruling must not be violated
The idea of simultaneous elections will curb and flatten democracy in a diverse and federal polity. It must be resisted
The front page of Indian Express on October 6, 1977
An increasingly specialised, complex and changing world demands a more effective bureaucracy
Government must acknowledge the economic slowdown and act urgently to reverse it
Proposed reunification of communist parties lacks openness and credibility. It is unlikely to calm troubled political waters
After the adventure of Bob Dylan’s Nobel for Literature, the prize is back on track
The 1982 film introduced a new vocabulary, inspired a generation of sci-fi
The front page of Indian Express on October 5, 1977
‘Newton’ showcases a protagonist unencumbered by his past
BJP campaign linking Left to Jihadi terror is irresponsible. It also gives the CPM a free pass on issues of governance
It’s not a useful strategy. Because the heavy-lifting to revive growth must be done by government, not RBI
South Koreans are working too hard and their president is asking them to take it easy
Lines between Congress and BJP are regularly crossed in Gujarat. The BJP gets the advantage
Overhaul of the world’s largest publisher, Facebook, will need more than a contrite post by its CEO
Gujarat’s development claims are severely undermined by the violence against Dalits
Chief Justice of India-led bench’s decision to re-examine verdict in the Hadiya case signals a welcome course correction
Here's the front page of Indian Express on October 4, 1977
Mumbai stampede was a systemic crime. City needs an empowered government of its own

