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Dhiraj Nayyar
The writer is chief economist, Vedanta
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When it comes to critical minerals, India cannot rely on China — it needs to fast track its own explorationSubscriber Only
June 20,2025 07:53:26 AM
It is near-impossible to secure mineral supply chains from overseas — even the US is struggling. As a country that is geologically rich, India must explore within
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
The strategic race India can’t loseSubscriber Only
February 27,2025 07:02:06 AM
Critical minerals are the new oil. India must open up exploration to protect its interests
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
My dog, my dearest friendSubscriber Only
October 06,2023 16:13:43 PM
For us, he was a dog, friend, child, boss, all rolled into one. Travel well, and paint the other side in all your colours, Dali
Fri, Oct 06, 2023
Why China’s dominance of electric vehicle supply chain must be counteredSubscriber Only
November 14,2022 06:15:06 AM
It is too risky and expensive for India to be dependent on imports across the energy transition board, particularly EVs. At higher ends of the value chain, from battery cells onwards, there is a need to invest much more.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Dhiraj Nayyar writes: The problem with putting the civil services on a pedestalSubscriber Only
June 08,2022 04:37:26 AM
Dhiraj Nayyar writes: All civil servants operate in a system of limited accountability with few incentives to perform and plenty of opportunities to use and abuse their powers.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
In sports, don’t ignore the rest while rooting for the bestSubscriber Only
August 17,2021 03:02:10 AM
Dhiraj Nayyar writes: For those who don’t become world beaters in sports, a good education would ensure a high standard of life in some other profession.
Wed, Aug 18, 2021
Can there be a post-Covid capitalism?Subscriber Only
June 22,2021 03:27:35 AM
Dhiraj Nayyar writes: Instead of waiting for governments to react under popular pressure, corporates must themselves set out on a different path, placing commitment to sustainability and community alongside pursuit of profit
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Lateral Entry: A challenging administrative reformSubscriber Only
March 19,2021 04:00:52 AM
Changes are needed in entry requirements, especially in the seniority principle, to make civil services appealing to experts from outside the IAS.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
How Indian cricket team’s success can be a model for country’s manufacturing sectorSubscriber Only
February 01,2021 03:20:54 AM
If policymakers learn the right lessons from cricket, we could yet have a final shot at becoming globally competitive in manufacturing. To be the best, you must be able to compete with, and defeat, the best on their home turf.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
On farm and banking reform, it is people, not government, who are risk-averseSubscriber Only
December 14,2020 03:02:57 AM
No change is without risk but there are only two choices: Journey on with an unfit system (status quo) or be ambitious (reform). For once, a government has chosen the latter, but a vociferous section wants the former.
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Delhi govt should collect clean air tax and pay farmers to change farming practiceSubscriber Only
November 18,2020 06:10:37 AM
Delhi’s air isn’t only a matter for its residents; it also reflects the image of the country.
Wed, Nov 18, 2020Bihar,not bimaruSubscriber Only
October 21,2010 05:40:37 AM
But to catch up,political economy needs to move decisively away from caste,to governance
Thu, Oct 21, 2010Entitled to growSubscriber Only
October 13,2010 05:26:21 AM
Some types of populism may be more compatible with economic growth
Wed, Oct 13, 2010Why it shouldnt matterSubscriber Only
October 01,2010 04:49:26 AM
Post-liberalisation India has a bigger stake in the future than in the past
Fri, Oct 01, 2010The Phnom Penh paradoxSubscriber Only
September 27,2010 02:49:23 AM
In places like Cambodia,China will outspend India. But not when it comes to ideas
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Air India One,Seat No 59GSubscriber Only
September 26,2010 17:05:59 PM
Cuisine of your choice,coloured ID tags by your profession; press gets a yellow tag. Welcome to the world of VVIP air travel.
Sun, Sep 26, 2010President gives grant to Cambodian schoolSubscriber Only
September 16,2010 00:46:04 AM
President Pratibha Patil took time out from her official engagements to meet a group of students and teachers from the Cambodia-India Friendship School
Thu, Sep 16, 2010Patil reaffirms cultural ties in Cambodia,announces aidSubscriber Only
September 15,2010 04:15:16 AM
President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday was given a warm and colourful ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace in Cambodia capital Phnom Penh by King Norodom Sihamoni.
Wed, Sep 15, 2010A new gold rush?Subscriber Only
September 14,2010 04:52:36 AM
Even tiny Laos figures in the resource scramble between India and China
Tue, Sep 14, 2010In battle for natural resources,India Inc looks at Laos,appeals for govt helpSubscriber Only
September 14,2010 03:03:50 AM
A 45-MEMBER India business delegation from CII,FICCI and ASSOCHAM accompanying President Pratibha Patil on her state visit to Laos and Cambodia...
Tue, Sep 14, 2010Dial M for MoneySubscriber Only
September 11,2010 23:19:06 PM
Sam Pitroda foresees a banking revolution in your cellphone
Sat, Sep 11, 2010President: Enough space for both India,China to develop,growSubscriber Only
September 10,2010 01:32:24 AM
President Pratibha Patil embarked on a nine-day visit to Laos and Cambodia on Thursday,the second such visit by an Indian President after Dr Rajendra Prasad.
Fri, Sep 10, 2010With 8 gizmos in a case,Nilekani sets out to give 1.2 bn people an identitySubscriber Only
August 30,2010 04:42:52 AM
Packed into what look like two medium-sized suitcases are eight essentials an iris scanner,a fingerprint machine,a camera,a laptop,a computer screen linked to the laptop,an Internet data card,a pen drive and a printer....
Mon, Aug 30, 2010The Games we playSubscriber Only
August 12,2010 02:17:16 AM
How the Commonwealth gives India and Indian sport unique opportunities....
Thu, Aug 12, 2010The tragicomedy of the 80sSubscriber Only
July 30,2010 03:40:17 AM
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro was a comic distillation of its times....
Fri, Jul 30, 2010Journalism of Courage
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