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Bibek Debroy
The writer is chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM. Views are personal.
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Rajasthan shows the waySubscriber Only
September 17, 2015 02:21 IST
The state has begun the process of repealing old and useless legislation, offering a template for other states to adopt.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015
The idea of KISSSubscriber Only
September 03, 2015 00:00 IST
A schooling initiative in Bhubaneswar doesn’t leave it to government, seeks to be the change agent.
Thu, Sep 03, 2015
Let’s track the small bangsSubscriber Only
August 20, 2015 00:20 IST
Labour law reform isn’t only about amending Chapter VB of the Industrial Disputes Act. Smaller changes are underway, even in the states where you would least expect them
Thu, Aug 20, 2015
Slow on safetySubscriber Only
August 06, 2015 00:00 IST
Why only 1,000 level crossings will be eliminated this year. And why that’s not enough.
Thu, Aug 06, 2015
Old but not goldSubscriber Only
July 23, 2015 00:00 IST
Much remains to be done in the project of repealing obsolete laws. But steady progress is being made.
Thu, Jul 23, 2015
Back on the rails: Steam locomotives need to be taken out of museums, restored and used in mountain railwaysSubscriber Only
July 08, 2015 00:00 IST
No one has manufactured steam locomotives in India since 1972. They’ll have to be imported, and I’m told one would cost Rs 2 crore.
Wed, Jul 08, 2015
Love’s Labour Lost
July 07, 2015 17:37 IST
A fictional account of the life, love and lyrics of Sanskrit poet Bhartrihari.
Tue, Jul 07, 2015
Unequal statesSubscriber Only
June 22, 2015 00:00 IST
Cost of delivery varies between and within states. This must be factored into fund-sharing arrangements.
Mon, Jun 22, 2015
Why we need a time-use surveySubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 00:00 IST
The moment we mention the market, there is an implied price, and the poor person’s per unit labour input is valued less than the rich person’s.
Mon, Jun 15, 2015
Art of the stateSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 00:51 IST
The Seventh Schedule is not set in stone. Government must push for greater decentralisation.
Thu, May 21, 2015
Redraw the calendarSubscriber Only
May 06, 2015 00:00 IST
There is a very strong case for moving the government’s fiscal year, to start around Deepavali.
Wed, May 06, 2015
The anti-labour mindsetSubscriber Only
April 23, 2015 00:00 IST
But looking only at labour market policies will not solve low employment elasticity of growth
Thu, Apr 23, 2015
It pays to be smartSubscriber Only
March 27, 2015 00:12 IST
But will there be takers once states realise a Smart City isn’t a ticket to Central funds?
Fri, Mar 27, 2015
Building on AadhaarSubscriber Only
March 17, 2015 00:20 IST
How direct benefit transfers have run into implementation hurdles.
Tue, Mar 17, 2015Hospitals and discretionSubscriber Only
March 15, 2011 11:19 IST
Budget 2011-12 proposed a service tax on private hospitals that have 25 beds and central air-conditioning.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011Deficit mattersSubscriber Only
March 05, 2011 23:27 IST
What is definition of the fiscal deficit? That sounds like a simple question.
Sat, Mar 05, 2011Hop,skip and jumpSubscriber Only
March 01, 2011 03:51 IST
In 20 Budgets (ignoring interim) since 1991,FMs have sometimes hopped,sometimes in the same place. Rarely have they skipped,and jumps are rarer still. There have been two clear jumpers. The first has to be Manmohan Singh,and the second,Yashwant Sinha.
Tue, Mar 01, 2011The list is longSubscriber Only
March 01, 2011 01:43 IST
If only Budget 2011-12 had let go of discretion in expenditure and taxation.
Tue, Mar 01, 2011Confusion about agriculture in SurveySubscriber Only
February 26, 2011 11:28 IST
If one reads the agriculture chapters of Economic Survey,one is apt to be confused.
Sat, Feb 26, 2011Caesars wifeSubscriber Only
February 20, 2011 17:49 IST
At the recent interaction with electronic media,PM said Caesars wife must be above suspicion.
Sun, Feb 20, 2011Saving a good ideaSubscriber Only
February 18, 2011 02:23 IST
Why pilot projects on conditional cash transfer should be in urban areas.
Fri, Feb 18, 2011Counting KasabSubscriber Only
February 09, 2011 17:26 IST
Kasab,who is now in Arthur Road jail and is waiting confirmation of his death penalty,will be included in the Census.
Wed, Feb 09, 2011The rupee non-fixationSubscriber Only
February 07, 2011 10:30 IST
While crude oil imports from Iran are allowed,there are UN and EU sanctions on several items.
Mon, Feb 07, 2011Gaps in your double helixSubscriber Only
February 07, 2011 02:36 IST
DNA ancestry tracing can raise more questions than it answers.
Mon, Feb 07, 2011Amnesty for black moneySubscriber Only
January 27, 2011 15:46 IST
Does FMs statement about an amnesty scheme for black money ring true?
Thu, Jan 27, 2011Journalism of Courage
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